Reborn in another world as a game

Chapter 140 Excited Xia Yu, new game project approval
"awesome."

Xia Yu was a little puzzled at first, but soon realized that this is really a brilliant idea.

"I remember in the beginning, there were also first-party companies doing this."

Xia Yu said: "It's just that the way they use is leasing. Players spend money to rent game consoles and buy game cassettes. When they get tired of playing, they can return the game consoles, but the cassettes are not refundable... through this method. Cassette, but failed.”

That was a long time ago——

When video games were just emerging in Daxia, it wasn't the current Big Three who made game consoles.

At that time, there were still several established game companies, and they also came up with a lot of marketing ideas.

among them--

The marketing method of prepaying cash to lease game consoles and selling game cartridges was also born at that time.

However, this company eventually withdrew from the game console market and became unknown.

It can be seen from this that this kind of marketing method of renting game consoles is not wise.

At least, players aren't keen on it, nor are they accepting it.

……

"Failure is inevitable."

Tian Moyun also delved into that period of history, and said softly: "Renting game consoles seems to save players the money to buy game consoles, but in fact, players still need to pay real money to pay the deposit."

"This history proves that there is actually no difference between renting game consoles and selling them directly."

"Because players have to pay the same money if they want to play, at least at the time, it didn't make players feel like they were saving money."

"That's the deadliest factor they ignore—"

"Hardware manufacturers only know that consumers don't buy game consoles because they are too expensive, and think that the 'rental' method can be accepted by players."

"But what they don't know is—"

"The reason why most consumers don't buy it is because they don't want to buy a game console at all."

"Many times, consumers are tempted by a game because they just like a certain game. Buying a game console just to play this game...is too extravagant."

"They want more—"

"It means not spending a penny on game consoles, but only paying for the games you like."

"Market research also has a lot of misjudgments. Sometimes it doesn't matter, and sometimes it can kill you."

"The arcade mode of [Thunder Game] is just right for this part of potential gamers."

"Whatever game they want to play, they can just pay for the game currency directly, neither need to pay for the game console, nor need to pay for the games they are not interested in."

Tian Moyun talked eloquently.

Xia Yu on the side nodded repeatedly.

He thought so too, but he didn't think as far ahead as Tian Moyun.

At least, as the boss of a game production company, it is difficult for him to analyze the market in an extremely objective way from the overall situation.

not to mention-

Jump out of this market to analyze the national conditions and consumer psychology, social economy, and national consumption attitude of the entire Great Xia Kingdom...

……

"Is there a game I can try now?"

Xia Yu asked.

"Of course there is, but there is only one, the battle version of "Happy Cube."

Tian Moyun said, picked up a few game coins from the table and handed them to him, and helped him turn on the machine.

The current energy-produced game is only "Happy Cube: Colorful Battle Edition".

Su Qiong's "Pretty Smash Bros." is still being adjusted and tested, and it may take a few days.

"This picture..."

Xia Yu's eyes lit up, and according to Tian Moyun's guidance, he slowly explored, and started the game by inserting coins.

The legendary popular product "Happy Cube" is known as the best-selling game in history. Of course, Xia Yu has played it and liked it very much.

only--

I used to play games on the [Cube Machine], and the cheap black and white dot-matrix screen is completely different from this super-large color screen.

It's not just as simple as adding color.

There are also all-round upgrades, the operating feel has also been greatly improved, and the gameplay has also been improved. It is almost a brand new game.

……

"? This kind of picture quality and performance are simply amazing."

Xia Yu couldn't help but said: "It would be even better if it can be used to develop some fighting games. I can even imagine the exciting content of the game, fuller characters, more realistic backgrounds, and more cool fighting methods." , more combos and skills, as well as the sense of strike, strike animation, special effects, richer sound performance..."

"..."

Tian Moyun looked at Xia Yu who was in agitation, and pursed his lips.

He could understand why the other party was so excited.

Limited by the video game console with weak performance and only 2k video memory——

Game designers have many good ideas, but they cannot be transformed into reality, and some excellent ideas must be sacrificed for the sake of gameplay.

This "sufficient" development idea makes many talented designers feel a little aggrieved.

And when this crushing-level high-performance game console was unveiled——

They can finally release their shackles, let go of their fists and feet to do it without any scruples, and give full play to their imagination and creativity.

The excitement was simply indescribable.

In fact--

[Storm Company] led by Xia Yu is absolutely well-deserved in terms of game development capabilities and experience.

When it comes to the essence of action games, they definitely have the deepest understanding.

Among the eight top manufacturers, [Storm], known as the "king of action", once they get rid of their shackles and release their nature, what excellent works can they produce?
Just thinking about it makes people feel hopeful.

……

Xia Yu danced excitedly, and when he calmed down, he found a group of people around him staring at him.

Immediately, the old man blushed, and said quickly: "Boss, can we talk about work in another place?"

"of course."

Tian Moyun nodded and led him to the office.

The secretary poured two cups of tea, then withdrew and closed the door.

"Boss, if I'm not mistaken, you probably want us to make [Storm] a two-player PK fighting game, right?"

Xia Yu thought for a while and said, "[Arcade]'s coin-operated mode is suitable for playing this kind of competitive game, suitable for some potential players and lovers, but if it is a traditional single-player game, it may not be popular unless you are creative enough. New and good enough quality.”

"exactly."

Tian Moyun nodded, and handed him the game design copy of "Street Fighter" on the table: "This is what I hope you can do."

Xia Yu lowered her head to flip through the pages, her face gradually serious and serious.

"The general idea is like this, but how to do it specifically, I believe that with the experience and level of [Storm], it should be more professional than me."

Tian Moyun looked at him: "Do you have any questions or requests?"

Xia Yu didn't answer immediately, but looked at the design copy in her hand over and over again, thinking deeply.

After a few minutes, look up.

"First, I apply for a development fund, about 500 million."

"Second, I applied to the R&D department of the group to send several technicians to guide us in the development process."

"Third, I need three months."

Xia Yu made three requests.

"I can promise you the first two, but not the third one. It's been too long."

Tian Moyun shook his head: "Well, I will give you 1000 million funds, and you find a way to recruit some technicians to share the development work and shorten the time."

"It's March 3th—"

"I ask you to bring me a game that has passed the test before April 4th."

"It's not harsh, I know, [Storm] has the ability."

"Let everyone work harder, don't forget, 10% of the revenue from this game belongs to them."

(End of this chapter)