Rebirth of America, this is my time

Hiroshi Yamauchi can no longer recall how many times he has been to Los Angeles, but he clearly remembers that the first time he came to North America was more than 20 years ago.

Although Nintendo had become the king in the field of neon flower cards at that time, or it could be said that it had monopolized the entire flower card industry, the flower card market was too small, and the company had no development potential with the foreseeable future. So, he came to North America, wanting to learn from the world's largest country, and bringing advanced ideas and future-filled businesses back to Neon.

And he did exactly that.

The introduction of Western-style playing cards directly subverted the entertainment method of neon people;

The cooperation with Walt Disney brought the idea of ​​intellectual property management to Nintendo.

Hiroshi Yamauchi originally thought that he had the ability to find a unique path with many cash cows. The light gun, super hand, and love tester brought to him by Gunpei Yokoi allowed him to see the dawn of a toy empire, but no one could I didn’t expect that traditional entertainment would become obsolete so quickly, and that new entertainment such as video games would reach a level that toys cannot reach in less than ten years.

This is simply——

That's outrageous.

Looking out the window at the City of Angels, Hiroshi Yamauchi was filled with emotion at the cartoon flags fluttering in the wind.

Although he had learned a few months ago that the video game competition organized by Ethan Jones attracted more than a million people to participate, but when he came to Los Angeles, he saw the colorful flags and hanging curtains everywhere. , and the various stickers and graffiti that filled the streets, he really felt that this competition was a bit too crazy, because the current scale was even grander than the Super Bowl he knew.

Although Ethan Jones is not a star;

Although Ethan Jones is not political;

But the world he created was enough to crush everyone before him.

The influence is exaggerated.

Hiroshi Imanishi, the director of Nintendo's general affairs department who arrived with Hiroshi Yamauchi, also shook his head and sighed, Although I have not experienced the era of Walt Disney, I believe that Walt Disney cannot have such an influence, no matter how beautiful his animations are. , that is just a fairy tale kingdom for children. But these cartoon characters created by Ethan Jones are for everyone...

“It was just the right kind of haven.”

This comment made Yamauchi Hiroshi nod slightly, sigh slightly, and stand in envy.

He felt that he was catching up fast enough, but every time he faced Ethan Jones, he would have a new sense of powerlessness. Before, the excellent ideas made him feel that he was invincible, but now he felt that he was invincible. The influence left him wondering what to do.

While the two were silent, a knock on the door broke the silence.

As Hiroshi Imanishi opened the door on his own initiative, Minoru Arakawa walked in in suits and leather shoes.

President, everything is arranged.

Okay, thank you for your hard work, let's go.

With that said, Yamauchi Hiroshi took the lead and left the hotel.

After getting into the car prepared by my good son-in-law Minoru Arakawa, the group headed to the Memorial Stadium.

Memorial Stadium in Los Angeles was built in 1921, which makes it fifty-eight years old.

Originally built to commemorate the Los Angeles veterans of World War I, it later became the venue for the 1932 Summer Olympics due to Los Angeles' bid to host the Olympics. Last year, Los Angeles once again successfully won the right to host the 1984 Summer Olympics, so in a few years, Memorial Stadium will become the only stadium in the world that has hosted two Olympic events.

Because this stadium can host the Olympic Games, its capacity is very large. Two years ago, the capacity here was more than 100,000 people. Now, even if it is renovated and a grandstand and electronic screens are added, it is still It can accommodate 71,500 people.

Because of this, when Hiroshi Yamauchi came to the entrance of the venue, the first thing he saw was a long queue that stretched as far as the eye could see. The next thing he saw were those who were not qualified to enter and could only wait for news and join in the fun. Player groups, and in order to meet the needs of these people to watch the game, a number of large electronic screens have been set up around the Memorial Stadium. Even from dozens of meters away or hundreds of meters away, you can still have a peek at the world inside the stadium.

However, the dense crowds and long queues are not the most eye-catching sight at the moment.

Those figures holding starry sky flags, wearing Pac-Man uniforms, snake hats, and mosaic Millennium Falcon dolls are the ones that Hiroshi Yamauchi truly envy. This is not because other companies have not produced popular characters. Peripheral, but the last guy who could leverage toys with his works, the guy who made countless people fall in love with virtual characters, has long since passed away.

And now...

A stronger guy seems to have appeared.

Ethan Jones made toys? he asked in a low voice toward his son-in-law beside him.

I don't know. Minoru Arakawa shook his head, but the next second, he added: However, during the previous registration period for the national competition, he sent out millions of postcards.

The ones painted on it are all game characters from the Destiny game.

The toys we have now were only introduced to the market in early June.

Currently it is only available in the Los Angeles area, and only people who come to Los Angeles to watch the game can buy it.

The sales points are not traditional toy stores, but Disney boutiques and Disneyland that Roy Disney took control of only this year. According to the information I received, the reason Roy Disney took back those stores was that he could bring Disney Here comes new revenue...

This answer made Yamauchi Pu's eyes flicker and his expression was complicated.

After staring for a moment, he nodded slightly and followed his son-in-law out of the car.

Walking into the special passage of the stadium and entering the newly built private room of the venue, Hiroshi Yamauchi also saw a few familiar faces. They were the boss of Warner Communications, the chairman of Philips North America, and the current CEOs of Sony and Casio. long, and...

Some faces he had only seen in documents.

Although everyone was very familiar with each other, no one said hello at this moment. After waiting for Arakawa Minoru to close the door of the private room, Hiroshi Yamauchi chuckled and came to the standing glass in the private room, overlooking the green field.

Immediately afterwards, the large electronic screens standing around the venue instantly attracted his full attention.

President, these eight large electronic screens will provide real-time footage of the game to all viewers at the scene through broadcast. Seeing his father-in-law's confusion, Arakawa explained thoughtfully.

His words also made Imanishi Hiroshi on the side raise his eyebrows and said: Video games are actually the same as baseball. If you are too far away, you can't see the ball clearly. Therefore, people come to watch the game just to feel the atmosphere here. The real picture still has to be reflected on the large electronic screen.”

That's it. The butler's words made Arakawa Minoru nod repeatedly.

Yamauchi Hiroshi did not dwell on this issue and asked about other questions.

“How much does a ticket here cost?”

I heard before that Ethan Jones did not sell tickets for the previous game?

Yes, because there are too many people and it's difficult to sell tickets.

Minoru Arakawa told the news he had learned, But the final is different, because it is broadcast live across the United States, and it is also a project bought by the American Broadcasting Corporation, so they have to sell tickets to the outside world, otherwise the empty stadium will not look beautiful at all. .”

Because we are forced to sell tickets, the prices are not expensive. The ticket price for the back area is 9.99 US dollars, the ticket price for the middle area is 29.99 US dollars, and the ticket price for the front area is 69.991 US dollars. Zhang, the first three rows are not for sale.”

And our private room...

A room of one hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.

So cheap? Yamauchi Pu was shocked.

Of course, he was referring to ordinary tickets.

Box tickets were originally reserved for the rich.

While exclaiming, he also instinctively asked: This price will attract countless ticket sellers, right?

This question made Minoru Arakawa silent for two seconds, then shook his head and said: I don't know if there are ticket sellers, but I know that Ethan Jones only wants to give the tickets to his own people.

There are actually only 10,000 tickets released to the public, and the remaining tickets are sold internally. Players who enter the state finals will receive a free ticket in the front area, and they can also purchase a seat. Chances are, if they are willing to buy it, they can take the ticket for sixty-nine point ninety-nine dollars. After that, whether they resell it or give it away, it has nothing to do with Ethan Jones.

However, people who can reach the finals generally don't sell tickets.

These people digested about a few thousand tickets, and the remaining 40,000 to 50,000 tickets basically flowed into the hands of the contestants. Didn't Destiny Game collect the information of those people when registering for the competition? So after determining the final time After that, the staff will contact those players who have participated in the competition and inform them when and where tickets will be publicly sold. Those who want to watch the game can purchase them with their original participation certificates.

One ticket per person, first come, first served.

Although it seems a little unfair, this is the greatest fairness.

After all, there is no real fairness in this world, right?

Arakawa Minoru's words made Yamauchi Hiroshi smile and nod.

Next to him, Imanishi Hiroshi was stunned on the spot.

Because Hiroshi Imanishi never expected that Ethan Jones would set so many purchase conditions for the finals tickets? Can players who have reached the state finals bring friends to watch the game for half the price? As long as players who have participated in the game have a chance to buy grandstand tickets?

this--

Are you sick?

According to Nintendo's general affairs director, today is definitely a good opportunity to make money.

As long as it cooperates with the ticketing agency to play a left-hand-in, right-hand-out trick to create some hype, Destiny Game can earn a minimum of 10 million U.S. dollars today.

Because even based on the original price, more than 70,000 positions can still earn less than 3 million US dollars.

But instead of doing that, Ethan Jones chose to sell large quantities of tickets to fans?

This is simply a representation of hard work and no money!

This is simply a shame for capitalists!

What a waste!

“What a waste!”

Imanishi Hiroshi shook his head repeatedly.

I disagree with Ethan Jones' approach.

His words made Yamauchi Pu raise his hand and said, Look at that.

Just when you thought Ethan Jones was sick, he actually chose the most popular play.

Everyone looked in the direction of Yamauchi Pu's finger, which was the entrance to the stands.

Audiences who have checked their tickets will enter from there. Because the crowd is complex and their identities are diverse, everyone is dressed differently. But after they find their seats and formally take their seats, the originally chaotic world gradually becomes unified, and the huge A blue ocean slowly appeared in the venue.

Is this a T-shirt?

Imanishi Hiroshi narrowed his eyes, trying to peek into everything.

Although he couldn't see the distant scene clearly, Hiroshi Yamauchi nodded affirmatively, Yes, it's a T-shirt. The audience here are all fans. One person can fill the whole world with just one.

In various sports events, it is common practice to distribute T-shirts to spectators.

Because this can create a home atmosphere.

But many times, not everyone is willing to wear this kind of T-shirt, because in many games, fans of the away team will also go to watch, and it is impossible for them to wear the opponent's jersey to support.

So, most of the time, how to let more home team fans enter the home team's home game to watch the game? That's what all the home team owners are wondering. And under the practical operation of the big guys, some important positions are reserved for loyal fans, which becomes a secret operation that everyone knows.

Of course, this should not be the reason why Ethan Jones sold tickets to fans today.

Although there is a rivalry today, the real protagonist is not those players, but Ethan Jones' game. It actually doesn't matter to the audience who wins the championship. What they want to see is actually the true limit of human beings in a certain video game.

See if anyone can beat Ms. Pac-Man.

See if there will be any amazing magic operations on the scene.

See if the guy who gets the wish reward does something that enriches species diversity.

Let's see if Ethan Jones announces anything new after the big game.

Because of this, when Hiroshi Yamauchi said that Ethan Jones chose the most popular style of play, Imanishi Hiroshi actually couldn't understand what the boss meant, because in today's Los Angeles, no one can play in Ethan Jones's field. Beat him. But when the time gradually approached ten o'clock in the morning and the national competition officially started, Imanishi Hiroshi immediately understood why the boss said this.

When the rhythmic entrance music stopped, the already extremely noisy open-air stadium seemed to be covered by an invisible cauldron lid, and the chaotic sounds suddenly stopped.

Even though there was discussion again a few seconds later, the noise was obviously much smaller than before.

Everyone at the scene was looking around, seemingly searching for the reason for the disappearance of the sound, but more likely looking for the order to start the competition. At the same time, eight electronic screens above the venue suddenly lit up.

The shot overlooking the venue attracted everyone's attention, and after a simple adjustment by the director, the switch to focus on the venue allowed an old white man in a casual suit to appear on the screen.

Hello~ The old man with an easy-going face greeted the audience.

Not only that, he also raised his right hand and turned around.

This situation caused laughter at the game.

Then, as if they were connected, a huge Hi resounded throughout the venue.

Maybe it's because the ring-shaped venue makes it easier to amplify the sound, but it's also possible that there are too many people answering, so even if he is in a private room, even if there is glass in front of him, Imanishi Hiroshi can still feel the instant shock in his eardrums, that feeling It was like a shell exploding in his ear, making him dizzy.

Before he could wake up, the white man continued: Everyone, do you hear me clearly?

Yeah!

The answers this time were much neater than before.

What's even more deadly is that the answer this time was even higher.

The sound like a roaring mountain and a tsunami was like a bell. The sudden sound made people's scalp numb, but even if they were feeling unwell, the guys at the scene were still excited.

Such a situation made Imanishi Hiroshi sigh with emotion.

President, is this the most popular gameplay you said?

Can you blow the roof off right from the start?

That's right. Yamauchi Pu nodded slightly.

But a few seconds later, he chuckled again and shook his head, But it's still early for the climax.

These words made Imanishi Hiroshi sigh in agreement.

He knows what the boss is talking about.

And when he cast his gaze on the field, not wanting to miss a single thing, the old man, whose ears were also shaken by the sound, laughed, Okay, Okay, I can feel your enthusiasm.

At the same time, I also know that the microphone in my hand is good.

Since there is no problem with the equipment, let's get to the topic.

I believe there are many people who know me, and of course there are some who are unfamiliar with me. After all, I am not a US dollar, so it is impossible for everyone to know me, so I decided to introduce myself.

I'm Ronald. I once served as the governor of California, made movies, joined the military, flew a plane, obtained the rank of captain, and was also the host of a TV show.

Although I have bid farewell to my hosting career for decades, I decided to pick up the microphone again today because I am honored to receive the invitation from Destiny Game to host today's game.

Like everyone here, out there, and in front of the TV, I love video games.

I usually play it when I have nothing to do. This is not only because the game is fun, but also because proper games are good for the body. It can train our reaction ability, exercise our thinking ability, and improve our eyes and hands. More coordinated...

Maybe it’s because I came with a purpose.

So the former governor of California praised video games to the camera as soon as he opened his mouth.

At the same time, he also knew what the occasion was today. After using more than ten seconds to succinctly explain his position, he changed the topic and said: Although I like video games, it can make me feel that I I’m twenty every day, but I prefer the founder of Destiny Games.”

Because of his inspiration! His creativity! This is what makes video games more fun!

So now - let us invite him to appear with a loud cheer -

When the former governor stretched out his voice and spoke the welcome words in a rich voice.

There was a burst of screams inside and outside the stadium.

If the time were reversed, this overwhelming shouting would definitely be representative of the Night Parade of One Hundred Ghosts.

But now, even if the sound in the air is noisy and harsh, it is still a warm welcome.

While everyone was chanting, the director also cut the camera on the big screen to the entrance of the athletes entering the competition. At this moment, the dark passage was filled with countless expectations.

However, as the audience inside and outside the venue focused their attention on this moment, more than ten seconds after the screams broke through the air, there was still no movement in the dark passage.

This situation surprised the audience.

The scream that was soaring into the sky also weakened a lot.

At this moment, the former governor’s voice came out from the loudspeaker again——

Oh, I'm sorry, this is my problem, my mistake. There are many people waiting to come out. Without me explaining clearly, the people inside don't know who we are calling to come out.

So, let's do it again-

Now - who are we going to welcome?!

The former governor of California asked in a loud voice.

After asking, he immediately pointed the microphone at the stands.

Even though everyone knows that this method cannot contain any sound.

But at this moment, the audience still shouted——

Ethan Jones!

This answer made the former governor of California smile on the screen.

He took back the microphone and continued: It was too confusing! I didn't hear clearly!

Tell me again - who are we going to welcome?!!

Ethan Jones!! The voice was louder this time.

Even though the venue is divided into inside and outside, the answer at this moment is highly consistent.

The answer again made the former governor of California give a thumbs up to everyone present.

Okay, I heard you clearly. He smiled and snapped his fingers.

Then he said: Then, let us welcome the founder of Destiny Game-the producer of Snake, Pac-Man and Star Wars-Ethan——~~~Jones——~~ ~”

The elongated voice combined with the trembling tone ignited the entire venue.

Suddenly, there were screams and many spectators stood up.

Although the former governor of California, who was the host, did not allow everyone to continue chanting Ethan's name, many people still started calling him at this moment. At first, the voice was not loud, but soon, the momentum of the call spread throughout the stadium like wildfire.

Immediately afterwards, the onlookers watching on the big screen outside also shouted.

The first tone was loud and mixed.

But after three or five seconds, it became uniform.

When the calls of Ethan! Ethan!! Ethan!!! are like waves, each wave getting higher than the last, the vibration mixed with passion can even ignite the sea water.

At this time, the dark passage also gave its own response.

A figure seemed to run out of the darkness.

Because of the line of sight, the first thing people saw was a pair of feet wearing sneakers.

Next, there are jeans and a black shirt that are full of casual style.

Within a few breaths, the figure had jumped out of the passage.

When the handsome face and flowing blond hair appear in front of everyone...

The cheers on and off the field reached their peak in an instant!

After they called out the last Ethan...

The shrill cheers were like flames, immediately igniting the scene that had been suppressed for a long time!

Screams broke through the air!

One after another figures jumped on the ground!

The deafening shouts represent excitement!

The trembling beneath my body is the catharsis of joy!

When Ethan raised his hands and high-fived the lucky spectators in the stands on both sides of the aisle——

Los Angeles……

earthquake!

Oh no!

When the broadcaster faithfully released the scene of the final...

On the huge North American continent...

Welcome their king!

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