Chapter 272 This technique is called flashback
"Are you sure!?"
At Yiyou headquarters, an unbelievable voice was heard.
The senior executives in charge of this game development festival looked at the employees who came to report in astonishment.
"We have just confirmed that the small game released by Honghuang... has sold over 10,000 copies."
Yes.
Half a day.
Sales volume exceeded 10,000!
Even now, the employee has not recovered from his shock.
Although this result includes all platforms, the sales of their major titles are only 20,000.
A game with such a small investment and little publicity has sales that are not much worse than these big productions. Anyone who hears this will be shocked, or even unbelievable.
But this is the fact.
But now it is happening right before their eyes!
"Could it be that Honghuang's recent fame has played a role?" The person in charge frowned and said, "That shouldn't be the case. I've seen that game, and the style of the game is simply unbearable to watch. How can a game like that sell tens of thousands of copies in just half a day?"
Although he was very happy that the games on his own platform sold well.
But this is a bit too bizarre.
If Honghuang was bringing out a masterpiece this time, he wouldn't be surprised even if it broke 100,000, let alone ten thousand in half a day.
But this "Total War Simulator" is really a bit...
"Forget it. It's good news anyway. Let's put their game on the homepage and promote it in rotation with those big games."
"Wouldn't that be a bad idea?"
The employee was a little hesitant.
After all, those big games are the main highlights of this development festival. If a small game is suddenly inserted into them, it always feels like the level of the game will be lost.
What will players think when they see this?
Even small games like this are put in a prominent position in the exhibition. Art Entertainment is too petty. Can't it produce more heavyweight works?
"Stop talking nonsense, just do it!"
The person in charge did not explain much. He just said a few words and turned away to report to his boss.
As for the employee, he is just a worker.
Since my boss had spoken, I naturally didn't dare to disobey and immediately turned around to arrange this matter.
And then not long after.
Honghuang's "Civil War Simulator" appeared on the homepage of the event and received the same level of promotion as other major works.
When this news came out, many manufacturers were shocked.
Especially the producers of those major games, their faces were even more unpleasant.
"What is Yiyou doing? They actually arranged for a small game to be promoted with us."
"Could it be that in their eyes, our game, which cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars, is not as good as Honghuang's ghost-like style?"
"Honghuang is indeed capable, but we also have to see what game they bring out!"
Although they have never played the game Honghuang, they have seen it.
Putting it together with those casually made small games, does it mean that their games are only at this level?
Or rather.
In Yiyu's eyes.
Are these old-fashioned manufacturers no match for Honghuang?
"Go and find out what's going on."
The company's top management directly called their subordinate and asked him to investigate the matter.
However.
The call was disconnected less than half an hour ago.
They received extremely shocking news.
The sales of the game Honghuang.
I've actually caught up with them!
It was because of this incident that Yiyou put "Total War Simulator" on its homepage and promoted it on the same screen with them.
"Is this even possible?"
A group of senior executives stood there in shock, their mouths open.
Although the game Honghuang has an advantage in sales due to its low price, it is a bit too outrageous that it caught up with the sales of these masterpieces on the first day!
Why?
Just based on that weird painting style?
Or is it a stupid physics engine?
Those who have been working in the gaming industry for so many years feel that their world views have been refreshed once again.
My original intention to find Yiyou and call him to account was suppressed, and I felt extremely uncomfortable.
…
And at this time.
The popularity of "Total War Simulator" is still growing.
From a dormitory at the beginning, to a chat group, and then to various game circles, everyone was caught up in the trend of online cricket fighting.
Even many anchors, after receiving recommendations from fans, started playing this magical game live.
"Oh my! How can this soldier be so stupid? He just stands there and does nothing!"
"Hahaha, Xun'er, look, your king is stuck under the dragon boat."
"Wait a minute? Will this soldier blow himself up after firing the cannon?"
"No, I'm going to die of laughter here today..."
Ouyang Xiao’s live broadcast room was filled with exclamations and laughter.
Originally, she just heard that Honghuang had released a new small game, so she called Xun'er and Xiaoqian to try it out together.
Unexpectedly, the more I played, the more addicted I became.
I was immediately attracted by this silly and cute style of painting.
The most important thing is.
The live broadcast effect of this game is still strong.
Even the barrage has increased a lot more than usual.
“This game is so cool.”
"How can there be such a silly painting style, hahaha..."
“It feels like my IQ is being rubbed against the ground.”
"You know what, this game looks simple, but it's very strategic."
"Honghuang, is this cerebral gout starting to strike again?"
At this moment, the audience couldn’t help but recall the scenes dominated by “Human: Fall Flat”.
It is also a small production.
It’s the same magical style of painting.
This Total War Simulator is even better, with a kind of brain-stem-missing beauty.
But it has to be said.
Let’s put aside the painting style.
This game still has many advantages.
For example, the ease of getting started is definitely unmatched by many sandbox war chess games.
Many of them are not used to playing the battle flag game because the rules and coordination between the pieces are too complicated, which requires a lot of learning costs.
But this game is different.
The brisk painting style directly diluted this flaw, turning the originally highly competitive game into a joyful gamble with an unknown outcome.
You only need to move your fingers, select your favorite soldiers, arrange your favorite formation, and start the game.
There isn't much intrigue.
There is no such messy thinking before taking one step.
It is such a simple and pure joy, and you can experience the essence of strategic gameplay in an overall relaxed atmosphere.
Start from the players’ experience.
The same is generally true for games that can be called good.
It actually has nothing to do with the size.
certainly.
Because of content and style limitations.
This kind of game may be a small hit, but it is not easy to become a big hit.
Therefore, Chen Lin did not put too much emphasis on this. He just regarded it as a product for players to relax in their spare time, and to respond to invitations from Yiyou.
…
Knock knock knock——
There was a knock on Chen Lin's office door.
"Come in."
As the voice fell, Lao Song pushed the door and walked in.
"Chen Lin, I just received news that Shengqu has negotiated the agency rights for "Divine Domain"."
Old Song's expression was extremely solemn.
"Divine Domain? That role-playing game that's very popular overseas recently?"
Chen Lin frowned. These big companies moved much faster than he expected.
"Yes, it's the one with Western mythology . It is said that Penguin and JuQing both raised the price to stop Shengqu, but Shengqu finally won the agency rights for 140 million yuan a year."
"140 million, plus domestic promotion and content adjustments, it's almost 200 million, right? Shengqu is really generous."
You know.
This is just the agency fee.
Generally speaking, in addition to the agency fees, game publishers will also take a portion of the commission, and the cost is huge.
It is obvious that Shengqu is determined to win the MMO market.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to be willing to spend so much money.
Since Shengqu has taken action.
The other big companies will certainly not sit idly by and will quickly come up with countermeasures, and then there will be another fierce battle.
"This is a bit difficult."
Chen Lin rubbed his temple; his plans were completely disrupted by this sudden news.
"According to our current development progress, it will take at least until March next year to be completed. During this period of time, I'm afraid..." Old Song hesitated to speak.
Online games are different from stand-alone games in that players have very high stickiness.
It is rare that you have to take a break before continuing to play.
Because that would seriously fall behind.
For games of the same type and level, the earlier they are released, the more advantages they will have. If they are released later, they can only attract the remaining players.
That’s all there is to the player community.
Once it is divided up by other manufacturers.
They wanted to pull it back, but it wasn't that easy.
You can't expect competitors to dissuade all players from playing, right?
"I was originally planning to use another game to lay out the world view, but it seems I have to change my plan." Chen Lin said in a low voice.
The game "World of Warcraft" is actually an extension of the world background of "Warcraft".
Although one is a real-time strategy game and the other is an online RPG, the plots are connected to each other.
"Warcraft" is equivalent to the predecessor.
Without it, the opening plot of World of Warcraft would seem confusing and incomprehensible.
Although it will not affect ordinary players.
But there will always be something missing, making the game incomplete and fragmented.
The current situation.
He probably won't be able to replicate this path to success.
After all, the plot of World of Warcraft will not be revealed until after Conquest 3.
"Forget it, this is fine. We are running out of time anyway, let's find another way to complete the plot."
The same method may not be effective in different worlds.
Chen Lin didn't dwell on these things.
Anyway, real-time strategy gameplay has been neglected here for many years, and it can't even be compared to its popularity in the past.
And he hasn't forgotten.
My main method is CG!
As long as you have enough wealth to customize the CG, are you still worried that you won’t be able to complete the game world view?
He still has this confidence.
"Finish the plot in a different way. Do you mean the promotional CG?"
Lao Song had seen the plan for "World of Warcraft", so he had some understanding of the design of this game, and couldn't help but ask.
"That's about right . Isn't that the common pattern now? First release the most popular part to build the IP, and then go back to make a prequel, so that players will also pay for it."
For example, after the 8th part of their "Resident Evil" became popular, they could have made the 7th part in the form of a prequel to continue the story.
This technique is called flashback.
This is not uncommon in the gaming and film and television industries.
Even a lot more.
"But the problem is that this doesn't solve the problem of our slow game releases..." Lao Song reminded again.
The problem with the game plot has been solved.
But it still cannot change the fact that other major manufacturers are ready to take action.
It would be fine if it were other types of games, but they are all obsessed with MMO.
Even though he was very confident in his own production level, he was still unsure.
"Well, this is indeed a problem." Chen Lin touched his chin with one hand, "But there is no other way. We can't rush to release it online ahead of time. That would have the opposite effect. Let's wait and see. During this time, I will find someone to help make the CG first."
"This is the only way." Old Song nodded.
Then.
The two chatted some more about game development, and then he turned and left to make personnel arrangements.
While ensuring quality, try to increase the production speed as much as possible.
Chen Lin in the office activated the computer and opened the document.
"World of Warcraft movie?"
As he murmured, the original movie of this game emerged in his mind.
The special effects in that movie were great, but the plot needed to be changed to be more relevant to the game.
besides.
He remembered that Gul'dan was played by A-Zu?
It seems to be true.
When he first heard about it, he was surprised for a long time.
