Reboot the age of gaming

Chapter 268 Tianji Studio

On the low-light game platform, the scores of several games have all reached 9 points or more. The score of "The Devil is in the World", which was originally lagging behind, has also risen rapidly during this period.

However, some people in the studio still regret that this game didn't make much money in the first place, and a copy only sold for 10 yuan.Calculated in this way, the total turnover is only 700 million, but Zhong Ming donated all of it with a wave of his hand.

So everyone's development of "The Devil is in the World" is tantamount to wasting work.

Of course, wages and daily benefits are still paid, but project bonuses are definitely gone.

Regarding this, Zhong Ming said, it doesn't matter, the donation from "The Devil in the World" will be made up for everyone sooner or later.

At Moya Technology, Lin Xiaoguang has approached Zhong Ming several times, needless to say, to discuss the new game.

The exclusive agreement for "Guardian of the Zodiac" was signed for three months, and the ban will be lifted by the end of August.At that time, this game will definitely be on some other platforms, at least on the PC side, Zhong Ming will definitely be on the Shimmer game platform.

The price must remain unchanged at 150 yuan. In this regard, the two parties must not be able to compete with each other by lowering the price. But on other platforms, the MGC2 handheld is definitely not as comfortable as before.

Originally, "The Devil in the World" was also released on the MGC2 handheld platform, but Lin Xiaoguang also donated all the income from this game, so for Weiguang Studio and Moya Technology, this game is a waste of work.

Here, Lin Xiaoguang is indeed facing a lot of pressure from the top management. The MGC2 handheld business department wants to make a profit, and Lin Xiaoguang can make decisions by donating some of the income, but the premise is that he must earn more.

Other game developers couldn't count on it, so Lin Xiaoguang naturally found Zhong Ming again.

That means, the next game must be able to be put on the MGC2 handheld!Even if it's not exclusive, it's good to enrich the game library.

……

Zhong Ming sat on his seat, thinking about the next thing.

In the eyes of outsiders, the development of Weiguang Studio is fast enough.After all, it has only been a year since Zhong Ming graduated, and he has already made so many high-scoring games. In the eyes of many major manufacturers, it is like riding a rocket.

But Zhong Ming felt that there was still a problem with the structure of the entire Weiguang studio.

First of all, the profitability of the game is not strong.

Although the current game can be regarded as a double harvest of word-of-mouth and sales, there is still a big gap between a good harvest and a big hit.So far, the most profitable game should be "Zodiac Guardian". This income is actually not high.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Zhong Ming's financial obsession wants to make money, but it's because the game industry is a capital-intensive industry.

In Zhong Ming’s previous life, works like GTA5 cost about 15 billion soft sister coins. Although this world is advanced in technology, the standards for producing 3A masterpieces have also been improved a lot, whether it is the physics engine, graphics or other details. Excellent, so the R&D cost will not be lower at all.If a top 3A masterpiece is developed in this world, it is normal to invest a billion.

The investment is multi-faceted, of course the most important thing is the top technicians, top engines, the best materials, and so on, all of which are not cheap.

Without money, it is difficult to realize many things that I want to do. This is the biggest constraint.

Secondly, so far, Weiguang Interactive Entertainment has only one research and development group, which is Weiguang Studio.But in fact, some large R&D companies have several R&D groups within them, developing different projects separately, which can save a lot of time and cost.

Therefore, the next goal of Weiguang Interactive Entertainment is to open another working group!

Regarding this point, Zhong Ming has been thinking about it for a while, and the next step is to officially start preparations.

"Jia Jia, come to the small meeting room."

Zhong Ming called Jia Jia to the small conference room, and casually asked him about his work.

"It's all good, are you going to start a new project?" Jia Jia asked.

Zhong Ming nodded: "Yes, but before starting a new project, I plan to set up a new studio, and you will be the chief designer. What do you think?"

"Huh?" Jia Jia was a little confused.

what's the situation!
It's only been a few months since you joined the company, and you became the chief designer in the blink of an eye? ? ?

The problem is, it hasn't been long since I entered the industry!
Jia Jia scratched her head: "This... can I do it?"

Zhong Ming smiled: "I think you can."

Jia Jia nodded: "That's fine, I will definitely complete the task."

"However, there needs to be a new supervisor for the new project, that is, the producer. In terms of position, his position is higher than yours, but don't worry, he is more Buddhist and will not interfere with your decision too much , In terms of game design and operation, it is still up to you." Zhong Ming said.

"Oh, good." Jia Jia nodded in confusion.

"Okay, let's do this first." Zhong Ming said, "Do you play a lot of krypton gold games?"

Jia Jia thought for a while: "I've played a few, but not many."

Zhong Ming nodded: "Okay, after returning home, play a few more popular krypton gold games, recharge some money by yourself, and experience the feeling of krypton gold."

"Then...will the company report..." Jia Jia asked.

Zhong Ming smiled: "If you don't report it, you can experience the feeling of krypton gold with your own money. If you report it, it will become a private server. The mentality is different. Okay, let's prepare."

After talking to Jia Jia, Zhong Ming took out his bracelet and called Supervisor Xie, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Hello? Director Xie, it's me, Zhong Ming. Let's have dinner together in two days? Yes, call Zhang Xiaowen and Zhu Yang."

……

A high-end restaurant near Guangyi Interactive Entertainment.

When Zhong Ming arrived, Lao Xie, Zhu Yang and Zhang Xiaowen had all arrived one after another.

"Brother Zhong!" Zhang Xiaowen was very happy when he saw Zhong Ming.

Zhong Ming greeted everyone one by one, and sat down on their seats.

All the people here are acquaintances, and they are all key members of the previous "Learning the Sea of ​​​​Boundless" project. They have a very good relationship with each other, and they are very cordial after meeting.

"Zhong Ming, you are so awesome. Last time I watched the exclusive interview with you by Xingyou.com, it was amazing." Zhu Yang said with emotion, "When we were working together before, why didn't I feel that you were so boring? Woolen cloth?"

Zhong Ming laughed: "What's the matter, I'm an honest person, every word I say is the truth, from the heart."

"Are you honest? Stop making trouble!" Zhu Yang said with a smile.

Zhong Ming nodded: "Of course, the advantage of me is sincerity, and the disadvantage is that I am too honest!"

Zhang Xiaowen said: "Brother Zhong is really good now. The "Guardian of the Zodiac" produced by Weiguang Studio has become popular, and it has scored a high score of 9.5 points in IGP. It can almost be said to be a masterpiece. The key is the Chinese theme. This time, I showed my face to the whole world. Brother Zhong, it is unreasonable for you not to treat me again!"

Zhong Ming smiled: "A treat, definitely a treat. Hey, how are you doing?"

"It's okay, it's the same as before, so-so." Director Xie took a sip of tea, "After Director Bai left, the life of the "Learning the Sea of ​​​​Boundless" project has become much easier, at least there will be no more troubles. Accepting some advertisements, earning a stable profit of 200 million a month, everyone gets bonuses, and the company basically doesn’t care about the project, and all of them are very free.”

"It just hurts to be a little idle." Zhang Xiaowen added.

Zhong Ming asked, "Aren't you planning to start a new project?"

"It's not like you don't know what the top management of the company is like." Director Xie said helplessly, "When "Xue Hai Wu Ya" was the hottest, I asked the leader to open a new project and make a regular wristband game, but they didn't approve it. What's more, now. Mr. Yu thinks that our project can only make similar puzzle or educational games, and other projects will not be approved. But now there are really no good puzzle or educational games to do. The idea of ​​"Learning the Sea of ​​​​Boundless" is not very common. So it can only be mixed like this."

Zhong Ming nodded: "Then, do you want to come here?"

Director Xie was stunned: "Go to your place? Go to Weiguang Studio?"

"It's not Weiguang studio. I plan to open another studio. It's all under Weiguang Interactive Entertainment." Zhong Ming explained, "After you come here, it will be completely independent from Weiguang studio. There are two different teams. Thank you for still being the supervisor and coordinating the progress of the project. As for the research and development content here, I will decide, but it must be a serious game. In terms of salary... After everyone changes jobs, all salaries will increase by 30%."

Zhang Xiaowen said pleasantly: "Brother Zhong, can I go too?"

Zhong Ming nodded: "Of course, everyone is here. To dig, it must be to dig a whole team. Of course, this matter is ultimately up to you to decide. After all, you are the supervisor, and you just take this opportunity to screen candidates. It is more satisfactory if you only have cooperation Those who are available will come, and those who are lacking can be recruited.”

Zhu Yang was also a little confused: "Zhong Ming, poaching so many people is no small matter, why don't you think about it again?"

Zhong Ming smiled: "I've thought about it many times before. I really didn't have a chance before. When Shimmer Studios first started, it really couldn't support so many people and didn't have so many projects to do. I thought about you Staying in the project team of "Xuehai Wuya" for the time being can give you a lot of bonuses, so I didn't tell you. Now that Weiguang Interactive Entertainment has this strength, if you want to open a new studio, you must be the priority."

Director Xie took a sip of his tea: "Then, Mr. Yu must lose his temper."

Zhong Ming spread his hands: "Then let him lose his temper, what's none of my business?"

……

Light Wing Interactive Entertainment, Vice President's Office.

Director Xie knocked on the door and entered.

"Mr. Lu, I'm here to submit the resignation report, as well as Zhu Yang and Zhang Xiaowen from our project...a total of 17 people."

Lu Zhiqi was dumbfounded, he looked up at Lao Xie, who had a serious face, he didn't look like he was joking.

"Resign? Or are there so many people together? Old Xie, is it possible that you... want to start your own business?"

It's normal for Lu Zhiqi to feel dazed, because he never thought that such a thing would happen before!

Xie Jin is already over 50 years old this year. In the game industry, he has not made any successful projects at this age, nor has he been in the top management of a large company. Basically, his career has come to an end, and he has been working as a As a supervisor, he manages some fringe projects, and his life is almost like this.

Want to say being poached?That is impossible.Now that the game industry is full of talented people, who will spend money to recruit a director who is over 50 years old and has no successful projects?

Therefore, when Lu Zhiqi heard that more than a dozen people in the project were going to leave together, his first reaction was that they were going to start their own businesses.

But this is unreasonable. Director Xie is already at this age, so how can he create a woolen yarn?
Director Xie didn't answer directly, but just smiled: "Boss Lu, you don't have to worry about our future."

Lu Zhiqi hesitated to speak, opened his mouth twice, but still didn't say anything, finally nodded: "Okay, let's go to the Human Resources Department to complete the formalities."

Lu Zhiqi originally wanted to persuade Director Xie a few words, but after thinking about it, he still didn't say anything.

Manager Xie has been in the game industry for so many years, why don't you understand?Regardless of whether he was poached or made up his mind to start his own business, Director Xie must be very aware of the risks involved, and there is no point in persuading him.

Director Xie put everyone's resignation reports on Lu Zhiqi's desk: "Mr. Lu, thank you very much."

In all fairness, Lu Zhiqi is already one of the few good leaders in Light Wing Interactive Entertainment. When Zhong Ming was transferred from the "Mecha Era" project to the "Learning Sea Boundless" project, it was Mr. Lu who came forward.

Lu Zhiqi was silent for a moment: "Old Xie, take care."

……

On August 8th, Director Xie and a group of veteran employees of the original "Learning Sea Boundless" project officially joined Weiguang Interactive Entertainment.

A large number of new employees have been ushered in, and most of the workstations in the studio have been taken up again.

The new studio is independent from the previous Shimmer studio, so the workstations are also separated from each other, but not far away.

On the day the new employees joined the company, Zhou Sen, Brother Dahui, and Jiang Wanna gave a warm welcome to Lao Xie and others. Zhong Ming asked Miao Zhu to book a place nearby to have a big meal, which was regarded as a welcome for the new employees.

The original structure basically remains the same, but for the new studio, Lao Xie is still in charge, but the chief designer has become Jia Jia, and Zhu Yang is the world architect, responsible for project progress, plot structure and other related content .

Zhu Yang has no complaints about this. Anyway, he can make more money and make good games.

Zhu Yang also has a clear understanding of himself, he is not really suitable to be the chief designer.He can complete the assigned tasks relatively well, but he is lacking in creativity. Zhong Ming's arrangement is also to give full play to his talents as much as possible.

At the dining table, everyone chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was very lively.

"Hey, Zhong Ming, does the new studio have a name?" Director Xie asked.

Zhang Xiaowen also nodded: "That's right, Brother Zhong, the new studio also needs to have a name, why not call it Xuehai Studio!"

Zhang Xiaowen's proposal was quickly taken back by Zhu Yang and others: "Fart Xuehai studio, it's so ugly!"

Zhong Ming chuckled: "There is a name, Tianji Studio. The sky of the sky, the pole of the aurora."

"Tianji Studio? Well, the name is fine." Zhu Yang savored it carefully, "It feels like looking far away and looking up at the sky, which has a good meaning."

"Tianji Studio, Tianji Studio..." Zhang Xiaowen repeated.

Jia Jia looked at Zhong Ming's mysterious expression with a smile and said nothing, and asked in a low voice, "Boss, what does this name mean?"

Zhong Ming chuckled: "Secret."

What everyone doesn't know is that the name "Tianji" has a history.

Tianmei, Linlang Tianshang, Northern Lights, Photon, these names together, it is Tianji.

This name contains Zhong Ming's good wishes for Tianji Studio.

(End of this chapter)