Is it not a galgame?

Chapter 133 37. Inflicted a ton of blows on Ren Tiantian!

The sales curve of the game "Pokémon", let alone the editors of Mitong, even other competitors in the industry can't understand it.

The producer of Square's "Final Fantasy" series, Miyamoto Masashi, is a senior turn-based RPG game development expert. After experiencing Pokémon, although he got a lot of inspiration, he finally felt that he was actually the same as Famitsu. The editors are about the same.

"Pokémon" is not particularly prominent among turn-based games. Except for the characteristic online battle and exchange, other places are very confusing.

"If there is no plot, the battle is not deep and strategic enough, and the growth dimension is relatively single."

The pet growth of Pokémon is mainly level growth and evolution.

Relatively speaking, in other games, there are not only level growth, but also job changes, and various equipment... Those turn-based games are quite mature in this regard.

Not only personal growth, but also team growth and player matching.

In some games, the durability of weapons and equipment will even appear, which requires players to carefully plan, cultivate and combine. Although it is not a cute type like Pokémon, it also has the depth and breadth of cultivation.

In contrast, Pokémon is too simple in these aspects.

"But... how can such a game have such terrible sales results?"

And it's the kind of double jump, like jumping up stairs.

Such a curve is really unheard of.

But, this is a new change. Although Pokémon is very different, it gives people a lot of impact.

Masashi Miyamoto thought, maybe in the future, the world will be made bigger, and it would be a good idea to give players a higher degree of freedom like Pokeni's "Onmyoji", adding more training elements.

Maybe it will be the trend of the times or not.

Capcom's Tsuji (shí Tongshi) Kenzo Moto was also very impressed. Although he didn't know it clearly, he still vaguely felt that the Pokémon game had infinite potential.

"The company pokeni is really amazing."

Two years ago, no, one year ago, this company was not well-known, and it would not have entered the field of vision of major game manufacturers.

After all, neon is a paradise for games, and now is the era of neon game blowout.

In such an era, hundreds of new game companies are established every year, a bit like China around 2010. Everyone knows that games are particularly profitable and can take risks.

Especially after the economic bubble burst, gaming is one of the few industries that can buck the trend and achieve rapid growth in such a bad environment.

So everyone wants to get a piece of the game industry, and there are countless companies created every year.

Of course, there are countless game companies that go bankrupt every year.

There are companies that go out of business before you even know the name.

Under such circumstances, few people will notice some small companies, unless the games produced by this company are very distinctive.

pokeni is such a company.

Kenzo Tsujimoto didn’t notice the company until Diablo came out.

But now, while Pokémon allowed him to focus on pokeni, he also had a lot of ideas.

A terrifying premonition that he had never had before, like a terrifying claw, firmly grasped Kenzo Tsujimoto's heart.

"Pokémon can jump out with such achievements, maybe it will become a terrible weapon to shake Rentian in the future."

Once the idea popped up, it was completely irresistible.

Kenzo Tsujimoto instinctively smelled the future.

Before Pokémon, the major game manufacturers tried every means to launch phenomenal game products for all ages to fight against Rentian.

For example, Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog.

It is completely the existence of Super Mario created by the company to fight against Ren Tiantian.

However, a very popular all-ages-oriented game that can truly shake Ren Tiantang has not been found so far.

On the contrary, Ren Tiantang has been surpassing himself and innovating himself.

From Super Mario, to Zelda, and then to the new work "Kirby Star" launched in April this year, people realize that Rentian has absolute authority in creating happiness for children.

As a result, many game developers have already given up the idea of ​​fighting Rentian.

It seems that all ages, child-oriented, can rival Ren Tiantang, such a game cannot exist.

Even if it exists, it must have come from Ren Heaven.

Tsujimoto Kenzo also almost forgot such a thing——

Any game is created by human beings, and those guys in Rentiantian are also human beings, not gods.

Until now, I saw pokeni's "Pokémon"

Only then did Kenzo Tsujimoto feel that—even if it is a god, it will eventually fall one day.

The Pokémon game covers all ages, from primary school children to adults, and the variety of Pokémon designs is varied and extremely rich. It can be said that it is suitable for all ages.

Coupled with the popularity of cartoons, this game seems to really have the possibility of shaking Rentian.

Thinking of this, Kenzo Tsujimoto couldn't help feeling a surge of emotion.

This feeling is very subtle, like seeing the future dragon slayer, who is about to start a big battle with the evil dragon.

……

At the end of the first month, the sales volume of "Pokémon" has exceeded 50 copies.

Terrible results, so terrible that countless colleagues almost lay down on the ground to watch it.

Immediately after the second month, it broke through the 100 million mark, becoming Pokeni's second million-level game.

The sales of the two versions of "Pokémon" Fire Red and Leaf Green are amazing. The sales of Fire Red are 54.4, and the sales of Leaf Green are 51.2.

And it's still growing.

Pokémon sales were so good that they were sold out at one point.

Many people even predicted that Pokémon may become pokeni's first tens of millions of products.

The "Pokémon" game exploded, and it also drove the sales of Sega's new handhelds. It can even be said without shame——

The rapid growth in sales of Sega GP was entirely driven by Pokémon.

This game is definitely the biggest dark horse this year. Coupled with the continuous popularity of Pokémon cartoons and advertisements, it can basically establish its position as the sales champion this year.

Because the production speed of game consoles is not as fast as cassettes.

What happened later was-

This year, Pokémon cassettes are sold faster than Sega GP.

Game consoles, cassettes, and various peripheral products were directly revitalized by Pokémon.

As a result, pokeni's income also rose rapidly.

The profit alone has exceeded 100 billion in less than two months.

……

In the first issue of its weekly magazine in October, Guoletong published a new topic——

[Sega GP teamed up with Pokémon to launch an impact on the throne]

In this topic, Guo Letong explained a series of butterfly effects that have occurred in the handheld market since the release of the Sega GP in the recent period.

The first is the release of the Pokémon game. Although it seemed that the results were not particularly satisfactory at the beginning, it finally achieved a leap in quality and directly led to a million-level sales.

At the same time, Pokémon is also pushing Sega GP all the way.

Sega handhelds have sold more than 100 million units so far, and the momentum is very strong.

The color-screen game console has become the favorite of players because of its lightness, compactness, sustainable charging, and the exclusiveness of Pokémon... This series of factors.

Even if they meet a player with a handheld on the street, they will feel that the future handheld must be a color screen game console.

Although the market share of Sega GP is still very low, this game console has unlimited potential.

At the same time, many game manufacturers seem to have seen the opportunity from the new handheld, and want to enter the game one after another.

For example, Konami, has been hurrying to port the previously developed games to the Sega GP.

And Capcom has also entered the game...

It seems that after "Pokémon" won a beautiful battle, it was like the first domino was struck, triggering a series of follow-up effects.

As long as Sega can team up with pokeni, it seems that there is nothing impossible.

They will also be able to launch an impact on the handheld throne.

According to the data survey and evaluation analysis of Guo Letong, the sales volume of Sega GP is very likely to become the world's number one selling handheld in two years.

Although he didn't specify who the throne belonged to, it was basically the same as Baoren Tiantang's ID number.

"Damn it! What kind of report is this! How dare you speak such wild words?!" On Rentiantang's side, Hiroshi Yamauchi saw the latest issue of Guo Le Tong, and couldn't help being furious.

The head of the research and development department, Yokoi Gunpei, dared not say a word.

Because this time is equivalent to being slapped in the face by Chiguoguo, and it was also slapped.

"Didn't you assert before that it was impossible for color-screen game consoles to become the mainstream?!" Hiroshi Yamauchi turned around angrily and pointed the finger at Junpei Yokoi.

This guy came back from CES Chicago in June and had the guts to say—

There must be something wrong with Sega's new GP handheld.

Ordinary batteries can't carry it at all. As for lithium batteries, who can guarantee that Sony's newly developed things will not cause problems?

In fact, Junpei Yokoi saw very clearly at that exhibition that the first GP had already had problems during the Sega demonstration, but it was subtly covered up by Tom Kolinsky.

Yokoi Gunpei felt that if this is the case, then let them release it.

If there is a problem at that time, the loss will only be worse.

But now it is not the case at all.

Although the battery life of the Sega GP is only about 4 hours, it is not the opponent of Rentian GB's 15-hour battery life, but it can be charged.

Moreover, color screen game consoles really have the advantage that black and white screens cannot resist.

All of these have made Sega's GP successfully stand on the top of the new era.

In addition to the recent fanning by the media, the sales of Sega GP are so good. What is even more annoying is that with the help of "Pokémon", the situation is completely different.

If the previous pokeni games were all suitable for older children and adults.

So this time, it directly hit Ren Tiantian's basic disk.

"Answer?!" Hiroshi Yamauchi's eyes froze.

Yokoi Gunpei's fingers trembled in fright.

"President, this is all my fault, I failed to accurately judge the situation."

"Of course it's your fault!" Hiroshi Yamauchi roared loudly.

He only felt a surge of energy and blood, and his brain couldn't help but feel dizzy.

Seeing his uncomfortable appearance, Yokoi Gunpei hurriedly stepped forward to hold Yamauchi Hiroshi's hand.

But he opened it with a snap.

Hiroshi Yamauchi supported his forehead, took a few deep breaths, and finally calmed down.

"So, Yokoi, what do you do next?" Hiroshi Yamauchi sat back on his seat, staring sharply at the head of the development department in front of him, the company's chief hardware engineer.

From this matter, Hiroshi Yamauchi has deeply realized a very serious problem——

Rentiantang's hardware development capabilities are no better than Sega's.

Now Sega still has a Sony behind it.

"Before this, did you know there was a thing called a lithium-ion battery?"

Junpei Yokoi looked livid, nodded, and shook his head again.

"I've heard of it, but I don't know about the specific production."

Hearing this, Hiroshi Yamauchi almost laughed angrily.

"Yokoi-kun, do you know what it means to make a serious decision-making error in Rentiantang?"

Yokoi Gunpei felt that his back was all wet and he was in a cold sweat.

Yamauchi Hiroshi has the title of an iron-fisted tyrant, as long as he thinks that he is not good enough, he will be kicked out of the company one by one.

Even a veteran figure like Junpei Yokoi, who has made half of the world for Rentiantang and made great contributions, resigned and left Rentangang in his previous life in 1996 because of a wrong decision.

That time was because of the failure of VR BOY.

It was exactly the same as this time.

The difference is that VR BOY is because the design concept is too advanced, and the game console has been produced before the market, and it has not been recognized by the players at all. The games on VR BOY are also pitiful.

But this time, GAME BOY's design is too backward, and the new market should obviously be the color-screen handheld market. Although Sega GP is far from being able to touch the status of GB handheld, there is also such a trend.

As long as Sega GP increases a little more, Yokoi Gunpei can get out.

"An incompetent person is not worthy of this position." Hiroshi Yamauchi said.

"President..." Yokoi Gunpei was on the verge of tears.

"Then, let's talk about your next plan." After all, he is the founding father of the company, and Hiroshi Yamauchi still intends to give him a chance.

Before Junpei Yokoi came to the president's office today, he had already made preparations.

Now hearing Hiroshi Yamauchi's words, he finally let go of his hanging heart.

At least President Yamauchi still needs him now.

Yokoi Junpei took a deep breath to calm himself down, and said seriously, "My suggestion is to win over other game manufacturers, and don't let them invest in Sega's new handheld."

"Bring?" Hiroshi Yamauchi frowned.

When does Ren Tiantang need to rely on a third party?

"Game wars, the most important thing is game wars," Yokoi Junhei said, "Sega GP's most profitable game is "Pokémon". As long as...we can win pokeni..."

"Impossible!" Hiroshi Yamauchi interrupted his suggestion firmly.

Thinking of that kid Qing Zhiyuan, Hiroshi Yamauchi became furious.

The one who should really bow his head is Qing Zhiyuan, right?
Such a rude boy.

Are today's young people so arrogant?
"Then, it is to give third-party developers a profit. Sega's handheld commission is 20%, and ours is 30%..."

"No."

Junping Yokoi didn't finish his sentence, but was interrupted by Hiroshi Yamauchi again.

"GAME BOY still has the highest market share, there is no need to give up profits to these guys.

Yokoi, do you know?
As a king, once you retreat, countless enemies will bully you. Yamauchi Pu shook his head, "The more this is the case, the more aggressive it is."Show our determination, or we will be seen as fearful.

Once doubts appear in the hearts of the people, they will quickly collapse. "

Yokoi Gunpei stared at the old man in front of him for a long time.

The expression on Yamauchi Pu's face changed, becoming more and more like an ancient king.

People naturally have a sense of fear.

Although instinctively confused, Yokoi Gunpei finally believed in President Yamauchi's judgment.

"The game console war in the future will definitely be dominated by TV." Junhei Yokoi said, poking his neck, "Although Sega's new GP console has many advanced technologies, the final decisive battle is still on TV." on the game console."

Now SFC has a good momentum, defeating Sega's MD in the neon market again and occupying the dominant position.

"As for the handheld game console, I will find a way to discuss it with Philips to see if I can develop technology related to lithium batteries by myself. A handheld game console with a color screen will also be put on the development agenda."

Hearing this, Hiroshi Yamauchi's expression softened slightly.

"that is it."

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No updates tonight.

The author wants to outline the follow-up.

Thanks everyone
See you tomorrow.

Hu Shizhi, you must stop being lazy tomorrow!
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(End of this chapter)