game development designer

Chapter 56
"Mr. Qian, Mr. Zhang, how are you two?" Under the surprised eyes of Qian Bin and Zhang Ke, Chu He greeted with a smile.

"Chuhe from Tianhe Network?!" Before Zhang Ke could react, Qian Bin who was next to him immediately recognized Chuhe.

After all, he was defeated by Chuhe's Tianhe Network on the page game before, and the interactive handing down of his development failed completely, so his status in the interactive online entertainment dropped, and finally he sprouted his own The idea of ​​forming a studio to develop a game.

As for Zhang Ke, he is no stranger to Chuhe. After all, it was the famine developed by the other party that gave Zhang Ke the idea of ​​leaving Swordsman and pursuing his original dream of playing games.

By chance, Zhang Ke and Qian Bin met by chance, and after communicating with each other, they chose to co-found the "Longzu" studio, and most of the members were the members Zhang Ke contacted to develop JX4 on Shanghaisoft.

"What is Mr. Chu doing here?" Qian Bin asked curiously.

Although it is said that his departure is closely related to Chuhe, to say a bad word, it is caused by Chuhe that he has fallen to the present.

But he didn't feel angry or resentful at all. Instead, he admired Chuhe from the bottom of his heart. Especially after the interview with Chuhe, Qian Bin admired Chuhe even more after his experience was known to everyone.

"I just wanted to wander around, but I have to say that I really discovered a treasure. If "Meteor Butterfly Sword" can really be developed, it can be called China's 'Devil May Cry'." Chu He He sincerely praised.

As an action game, Chuhe's current project "Jianghu" did not dare to adopt it, but instead chose the battle flag round mode. Although the scale of "Jianghu" is much larger than that of "Meteor Butterfly Sword", the difficulty is also worse. Not a lot.

But you must know that Zhang Ke and Qian Bin do not have as much funds as Tianhe Network, nor do they have a strong team like Plot and Pig.

But even so, it is really surprising that they were able to develop a game like "Meteor Butterfly Sword".

"President Chu praised it. Although we believe in the quality of "Meteor Butterfly Sword", the gap with Devil May Cry is not that simple." Qian Bin showed a proud smile on his face, but then said bitterly: "And we have already Without funds, let us continue to develop."

Zhang Ke next to him was also silent.

"The person in charge of Penguin WEGAME just came into contact with you. Has Penguin invested in you?" Chuhe asked tentatively.

"Penguin wanted to acquire our studio, but we refused. If we were acquired by Penguin, based on their game strategy, it is estimated that after "Meteor Butterfly Sword", we should develop "Meteor Butterfly Sword OL" .” Zhang Ke did not hide anything, but said with a wry smile.

"With your reputation in the industry, it's unlikely that you won't be able to attract investment in game development." Chu He nodded and asked.

Chuhe has also heard a little about the game strategy layout of Penguin and other major domestic game companies. Although what Zhang Ke said is a bit exaggerated, the reality is almost like this.

"Of course we can get it, but according to the level of "Meteor Butterfly Sword", the estimated amount is at least tens of millions. Many investors backed off when they heard that our project was a stand-alone game. If you want to invest, you must change the game into an online game." Leaning against the wall and taking out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, Qian Bin said with a wry smile.

"However, we have thought about it. If there is really no investment, we can only try to choose crowdfunding. I hope that we can really crowdfund some funds by then." Zhang Ke said with a sigh.

According to their thinking, in fact, "Meteor Butterfly Sword" did not need such a large investment at the beginning, but with the emergence of various creative ideas, the entire project has no direct monitoring. Although the game is getting more and more refined, the funds It costs more and more.

When they come to their senses, the funds are almost bottomed out at this time, even though many members of the team say that they can get the minimum salary, no overtime pay, no bonuses, the funds are not enough.

As for crowdfunding, although it sounds good, they don't believe that their "Meteor Butterfly Sword" can get hundreds of millions of dollars through crowdfunding like the "Interstellar Citizen" of the Ship God Cult.

Even in the domestic stand-alone game environment, it is already exaggerated enough that the amount can exceed 50 yuan through crowdfunding.

"Then you really can't accept being acquired? Become an independent studio under Tianhe Network, and all the funds for the game will be borne by Tianhe Network." Chuhe asked suddenly after the two of them complained.

Zhang Ke and Qian Bin looked at each other, and when he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Chu He: "I know what you are worried about, but I can assure you that the 'Longzu' studio will be an independent , except that Tianhe Network is wholly owned, no one will interfere with your decisions, and these can be written in the contract."

To expand the company's scale, in fact Chuhe has long wanted to do this, but on the one hand, he needs to develop new projects, and he has to keep an eye on the page game part of Tianhe Network from time to time, and then create a new one by himself. Studio team, obviously a little unrealistic.

In this case, the acquisition is obviously the best way. Of course, the more important thing is that the 'Longzu' studio has this potential.

"Sorry, Mr. Chu, we need to discuss with the team members before we can make a decision." After hesitating for a moment, Qian Bin said to Chuhe.

"No problem. This is my call. Tell me your decision." Chu He nodded and handed the business card to Qian Bin and Zhang Ke.

When Chuhe left, Qian Bin said, "Mr. Chu, actually I still want to know why you are willing to do this?"

The practice of not interfering with the studio and only investing money is very common in the foreign game industry, but it is really incredible in the current domestic environment.

"Is "Meteor Butterfly Sword" a good game?" Chu He stopped and turned around to ask.

"Of course!" Qian Bin nodded confidently.

"Since it's a good game, it must be able to make money. Why don't I do things that can make money?" Chu He smiled, and then added: "More and more domestic studios that really want to make good games are becoming more and more popular." Less, I don’t want to lose one more in the future, and I guess you also want to prove one point, that is, a good game made with heart will actually make you no less than krypton gold online games and mobile games, right?”

Listening to Chuhe's words, Zhang Ke and Qian Bin were very moved, but at the same time felt that something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)