My Animation Era

  Chapter 355 Open source and reduce expenditure (for subscription)

  The so-called "electronic Pokémon" is actually an electronic pet.

  In a more general understanding, a game console has a built-in interactive electronic pet program with simple functions.

  Have you ever played Tamagotchi?

   That's right!

  The sample Gu Miao first referred to was the electronic pet game console launched by Bandai in the 1990s, the popular Tamagotchi.

  The company is short of money.

  In the urgent need of cash flow, Gu Miao thought of Tuoma Gezi. Combined with the current popular "Pokémon" animation, the electronic "Pokémon" was born.

anyway…

  Although electronic Pokémon, in terms of design concept, was born out of the earliest "Tamako", that is, electronic pets.

   But he wasn't satisfied with that.

  Pure electronic pet, what's the point? Since the banner of "Pokémon" is under the banner, isn't it a pity that there is no "Pokémon Battle"?

   Anyway, this function is not difficult.

  According to the existing technology, it is completely possible to come up with multiple solutions. Whether it is Bluetooth, WIFI, NFC or infrared, there is always something that can meet your needs.

  Technically, there are no difficulties.

   As for the sales side...

  When Wanbao Toys finally worked out the first prototype after a week, everyone had completely dispelled their doubts.

   This thing is really fun!

  In this game machine called [Electronic Genie], players can choose one of three from Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander to choose their favorite Pokémon.

   Then there is training and training.

   You can also play with Pokémon, and you can also feed it to increase intimacy.

   With the cultivation and training of Pokémon, after improving experience and level, Pokémon can even "evolve" and evolve into an advanced Pokémon.

   This is the most basic way to play.

   As for the advanced gameplay, it is "online battle".

  After two [Electronic Pokémon] are matched, they can not only achieve face-to-face online battles, but also "exchange" Pokémon Pokémon, and even get married and have children.

   "Huh? Are there any other Pokémon?"

"Yes, I have!"

  Gu Miao took the [Electronic Elf] game console and introduced it to Jiang Keke: "In addition to the Yusanjia received initially, players can also obtain other Pokémon by catching them."

to be honest.

   Although the functions are quite complicated, this is just a "Pokémon" handheld game.

  The content played through [Electronic Genie] is actually not much different from the PC, mobile phone, and console versions of the "Pokémon" game.

"I see."

  Jiang Keke nodded, and immediately asked: "Then what is the value of this thing? Since you can play the most authentic "Pokémon" game through mobile phones and computers, why buy this?"

  She couldn't figure it out.

  Since the content of the game is similar, the significance of the existence of this [Electronic Genie] will be greatly reduced. Who would buy this?

   "You don't understand this, do you?"

  Gu Miao said with a smile: "That's right! You can play "Pokemon" on both mobile phones and computers. It seems that you don't need this, but have you ever thought about it..."

  Where did the children get their mobile phones and computers?

   On the one hand, children rarely have independent mobile phones or computers. On the other hand, whether it is a mobile phone or a computer, it is not as convenient to carry as this [Electronic Genie].

   Not to mention…

  Mobile phones and computers still need to be charged or plugged in. This thing only needs two batteries, and the ease of use is simply not at the same level.

   A few years ago, the beginning of the century.

  Neon’s Tamagotchi became popular after it was introduced in China, and was loved by countless children.

  Prior to this, Penguin has launched a very popular "Quick pet" function. This also means that electronic pets are no longer a novelty.

  Why do people still buy Tamagotchi?

   The answer seems simple.

  Tama Gezi's core gameplay is actually not particularly attractive, nor is it very novel.

  The reason why it sold extremely well, and was even looted, is nothing more than one reason, this thing is too "convenient".

   And it's cheap!

  If it’s too expensive, everyone might as well go and buy a real “handheld” game console, why buy yours?

  The price is low and easy to carry.

  This is the key to Tuoma Gezi's amazing success in the end, and it is also the reason why Gu feels that [Electronic Genie] can help Wanbao out of the predicament.

  Tama Gezi is already very cute!

   If combined with the popularity of the IP "Pokémon", it will definitely be even more powerful, and it will be hard not to think it will be popular.

   "Unfortunately, the current AR technology is not mature enough." Gu Miao sighed.

  If AR technology matures...

   No!

   It doesn’t even need this technology to be too mature, as long as it is a little bit more advanced and has commercial value, then go directly to “Pokémon GO”.

  Where is the need to play Tamagotchi?

   I can only say that there is no way!

   After all, in the past two years, AR and VR are still hype concepts, no hardware manufacturers are willing to follow up, Gu Miao is powerless even if she wants to.

   But it's not a big problem!

  Although I won’t be able to make a game like “Pokémon GO” for a while, [Electronic Genie] is not bad.

  In this parallel world without Tamagotchi, Gu Miao has already imagined how crazy the children will be after [Electronic Elf] is released.

  …

  [Electronic Elf] In order to solve the company's financial constraints, Gu Miao proposed the method of "opening up sources of income and reducing expenditure".

  If there is open source, then there will be throttling.

  Wanbao launched too many projects in the second half of this year, some of which can be "saved a little"!

Do not misunderstand!

   Gu Miao didn't learn badly, she wanted to reduce the quality of the finished work, so as to drive down the production cost.

   His so-called saving refers to saving those "unnecessary" expenses.

   For example, the theme song!

  For the theme song of Wanbao Animation, sometimes some well-known composers are invited, and sometimes well-known singers are also invited to sing. To be honest, this aspect is very wasteful.

  With this money, it is better to save it.

  Anyway, the theme song, it doesn’t matter who writes it or sings it, it’s just a bit ugly, but so what?

  Animation is about content, not listening to you sing. No matter how good the theme song is, no matter how famous the singer is, the children don’t care.

   Just like "Shen Bing Xiao Jiang".

   Even after so many years, how many people know that the animation theme song is composed by Lin Jiejie and sung by Wang Xingling, the leader of the sweetheart?

  The same is true of "Lotus Lantern".

  The ending song "Love is Just One Word" is very popular, but it is the anime itself that not many people remember.

can only say…

  In Gu Miao's opinion, an excellent theme song can really add highlights to the animation. But even without this, it will not affect the performance that an animation should have.

   After all, watching animation is watching the main content.

   You thought the theme song was good, so you went to watch the feature film? There may be such people, but not many!

  (end of this chapter)