Rebirth 1984: Starting with the development of Hanka

Zhao Ye has played all six fighting games, and they are not much different from those in his previous life.

Maybe there is a slight difference in the graphics.

There is no way, after all, it is an 8-bit game console with limited picture colors. In previous generations, these fighting games were first applied to 16-bit arcade platforms. However, it is still playable. In the past, Chinese copycat manufacturers moved some arcade game masterpieces, such as "The King of Fighters 1997" and "Street Fighter 2", to the FC. They looked pretty good and brought no shock to players. No less than the original.

The Qiongqi 1 game console itself is more powerful than the FC, and the game cartridge has an MMC chip specifically designed to enhance the game graphics, which is much better than those domestic knockoffs.

Of course, fighting games seem to be more enjoyable when played on an arcade than using a controller.

Zhao Ye also discovered this problem during the trial play.

But it doesn’t matter, it’s fine if Wujiang Group develops arcade machines.

The arcade market is still very large.

In the 90s, video game rooms mushroomed in China. However, with the rise of Internet cafes, electronic game rooms are gradually aging.

From this point of view, arcade machines still have a market for at least 14 years.

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When autumn comes, September 9th refers to the day before the Double Ninth Festival on September 9th of the lunar calendar. September th is for rhyme.

1986年的农历9月8号，即：公历为10月11号。

Wujiang Group was left with more than a month to produce game cartridges.

From this day on, Shanghai Wujiang Factory began working overtime to produce these six games.

Zhao Ye took the time to visit Shanghai Art Film Studio and talked about the adaptation of six fighting games into comics and cartoons.

Zhao Ye said to the studio director Xu Xiangming with a firm tone: "These six games are bound to be popular. If they are adapted into comics and cartoons, they will be very popular."

"Then I will arrange for people to start with comic production, and then adapt the cartoon based on the comics!" Xu Xiangming thought for a while and replied.

"Well, this is the best arrangement. Among these six games, I am most optimistic about "Street Fighter" and "The King of Fighters". Therefore, when adapting the two games, let the screenwriters pay more attention to make the story better and logical. To be clear, if possible in the future, we will also shoot live-action movies! By the way, you can take a look at the American DC Comics and Marvel Comics (Marvel) for reference. These two comics depict many superhero characters, such as Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Fantastic Four, X-Men, etc. A few years ago, "Superman" was put on the big screen by Warner Films! I hope that one day , these game characters of ours can also be made into movies!”

Hearing this, Xu Xiangming immediately understood the important value of these game adaptations. He solemnly nodded to Zhao Ye and said: "Boss, don't worry, I will let the screenwriters work hard to write a good story, and I guarantee that you will be satisfied!"

"Yeah. By the way, how is the animation production of "Dragon Quest", "The Legend of Zelda" and "Final Fantasy" going?"

"The first seasons of these three cartoons have all been completed. There are not many episodes, only sixteen episodes each."

"Well, send it to Japanese TV now and ask them to broadcast it quickly. This month, we will strive to unleash the potential of "Dragon Quest", "The Legend of Zelda" and "Final Fantasy". Next month, the fighting series The launch of the game may affect the sales of other games..."

"Okay, boss, I will follow your instructions later!"

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Japan side.

The comics of "Dragon Quest", "The Legend of Zelda" and "Final Fantasy" have become very popular in Japan since they were released.

The sales of these three games increased sharply, and they also boosted the sales of "Qiongqi Home Game Console".

So far, Wujiang Group has sold 520 million units of "Qiongqi Home Game Consoles", but weekly sales have dropped to about units.

The main reason for such "sluggish" sales is that there are too few games on the "Qiongqi Home Game Console" platform.

Third-party game developers have already extended an olive branch to Wujiang Group.

At this time, Wujiang Group embraces third-party game developers with an open attitude. As long as they develop games on the "Qiongqi Home Game Console" platform, they must abide by these three regulations:

1. The platform charges 80% of game cartridge revenue, including game cartridge production costs.

2. Game cartridges are produced, promoted and sold by Wujiang Group.

3. Exclusive possession, no games released on other game platforms are allowed.

This requirement seems not to be too strict.

As long as third-party game developers develop the game, they don't have to worry about anything else, which greatly reduces the pressure on game developers.

Unlike Nintendo, the production costs of game cartridges have to be paid by the game developers themselves. If the game cartridges cannot be sold, then the game developers will lose money.

By doing this, Nintendo completely transfers the risk to the game developers. Regardless of whether your game cartridges are sold or not, Nintendo will never lose money anyway, but it can still make money from your game cartridge production fees.

Wujiang Group takes the risks and pressure on itself, which is many times more conscientious than Nintendo.

If Nintendo hadn't threatened those game developers that as long as they joined the "Qiongqi Home Game Console" platform, their games would be removed. I'm afraid there would already be hundreds of game companies joining the "Qiongqi Home Game Console" platform.

Some major game companies would never dare to cut off cooperation with Nintendo because their interests are too deeply involved. Moreover, FC has tens of millions of users, while the “Qiongqi Home Game Console” has only been launched in Japan. The size is also incomparable.

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Nintendo.

"President, the popularity of the "Qiongqi Home Game Console" has become less and less popular. Although some game developers have joined the platform, there are few games and average quality, making it difficult to drive sales of the game console. "The assistant said with a smile.

Yamauchi's mood did not improve, and he said in a deep voice: "Really? But as far as I know, the Shanghai Wujiang Factory is still working overtime to produce the "Qiongqi Home Game Console". What do you think Wujiang Group is doing? "

The assistant was stunned and blurted out: "Wujiang Group is stocking up and preparing to enter the US home game console market!!!"

"Yes, it must be so!" Pu Yamauchi's eyes flashed with a trace of worry.

Once "Qiongqi Home Game Console" opens up the market in the United States, many powerful third-party game developers may jump ship!

Until then, Nintendo is in danger!

……

Pu Yamauchi was right. Wujiang Group was stocking up and entering the US market.

However, before that, we need to deeply tap the potential of the Japanese game market and defeat Nintendo in Japan.

Starting from September 9, "Dragon Quest", "The Legend of Zelda" and "Final Fantasy" cartoons will be broadcast on major TV stations in Japan.

These three cartoons all have a large number of fans. As soon as the cartoons came out, they immediately caused a sensation, and the entire Nintendo company had sleepless nights!

At this moment, fans of games or comics across Japan are extremely excited and running to tell each other.

On campus, students were discussing the plot of the cartoon.

As the saying goes, "Love the house and the bird."

If you like cartoons, then you will be interested in its games.

With the popularity of the cartoon, the sales of these three games have once again skyrocketed.

In just one week, the sales volume of "Qiongqi Home Game Console" surged from the previous 25 units to units, and the growth effect is obvious.

The cartridges of these three games are selling very hotly. "Final Fantasy", which has the least sales volume, also sold 55 copies this week.

"Dragon Quest" is played on Mondays and Tuesdays, "The Legend of Zelda" is played on Wednesdays and Thursdays, "Final Fantasy" is played on Fridays and Saturdays, and "Pokemon" is played on Sundays.

Each cartoon airs two episodes per day, which is four episodes per week.

16 episodes, just enough to play for a month.

This month will be a very difficult month for Nintendo.

However, the more uncomfortable thing is yet to come.

After the broadcast of these cartoons, the fighting game series of Wujiang Group will be launched, allowing Nintendo to experience what it means to have a wave of unrest and another wave...