soon!
As Kotick finalized the project proposal, Yunwei's most expensive game in history, and also the most ambitious project - "The Day Before" - was officially launched in secret!
Yes.
Secret project establishment.
This time, Yun Wei's silence was unexpected.
It seemed as if they had completely ignored the news announced by Golden Wind that "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will be released at next year's E3."
He looked like it had nothing to do with him and was indifferent.
In such a huge group, from the president Kotick to the heads of various studios, everyone turned a blind eye to Golden Wind's face-to-face attack, which was quite a declaration of war.
For a moment, the media players couldn't help but talk a little.
Some people say that Yunwei finally learned his lesson and realized that Golden Wind’s “Call of Duty” IP was not easy to mess with, so he decisively chose to avoid it.
Some people also say that Yunwei must be up to something by keeping quiet, and its current silence is just the calm before the storm. At next year's E3, Yunwei will never tolerate being bullied in front of its own doorstep.
but!
Although all kinds of discussions are flying around!
But this time, Yun Wei really seemed to be blind and ignored any speculation.
They even chose to ignore some of the more extreme speculations and discussions, and did not even use any of their usual whitewashing tactics, but instead allowed public opinion to speculate.
It seems like the prodigal son has returned and is concentrating on playing his own game.
But is it really so in reality?
Of course not!
Doesn’t Yunwei want to fight back? They can’t wait to announce that “The Eve of the Disaster” will lead a new era of progress. They will create an unprecedented virtual world and become a new benchmark for the next era of somatosensory games!
but.
Now, they can't say.
Because there is still more than half a year away from the next E3.
If they revealed the project information earlier, even just a little bit, it would be enough to alert Golden Wind.
By then, Golden Wind will most likely realize that they are about to take their business away, and will put Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on hold, and instead step up the development of Made in Heaven project, changing its main focus on the spot and confronting them head-on.
That was a scene that Yun Wei absolutely did not want to see.
After all, from a technical perspective, Golden Wind is still superior.
The reason why they are so confident in "The Day Before" is that it has a more groundbreaking gameplay breakthrough compared to "Call of Duty".
This is the key to their victory.
If at that time, Golden Wind also uses this kind of virtual world work to compete with them.
Then the innovative gameplay advantage of "The Day Before" will disappear.
Now.
They can only endure it.
Wait till their first gameplay trailer comes out.
Only then will it be time for them to sound the clarion call for a counterattack against the Golden Wind.
Fortunately!
Yun Wei’s “endurance of humiliation” did not last long.
Although the news of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" announced by Golden Wind and Xun Teng caused a sensation.
But after all, the E3 exhibition will not open until next year, so it’s still early.
Now, what players are looking forward to even more is the Tokyo Game Festival which is about to begin.
On one side is the eighth work that continues the global super IP "Resident Evil", the second part of the Resident Evil series independently developed by Golden Wind, The Last Journey of Ethan Winters.
On the one hand, Konami "learned from its mistakes and became more courageous", and vigorously promoted "Silent Hill: Ascension", which was claimed to be the world's first interactive streaming somatosensory game, for several months.
Another collision between the two well-known IPs, Resident Evil and Silent Hill!
Golden Wind and Konami's long-standing horror game showdown!
…
"…Whose work is better this time? Tiantianyoubao will tell you right away!"
Nine o'clock in the morning Tokyo time!
Hao Xianming and Lin Xiaomeng, media evaluation representatives of Tiantianyou News, appeared in the live broadcast room on time!
Behind the two people, a huge exhibition building with a signature inverted triangle top design and nearly 60 meters high stands on a square surrounded by greenery.
Tokyo Big Sight.
This international convention and exhibition center, built in 1996 and guided by the internationally renowned organizational design firm "Sato Design" , has always been one of the most iconic buildings in Tokyo and even in Japan. It is also one of the most familiar landmark buildings for players around the world.
At this moment, the annual Tokyo Game Fair exhibition is taking place in this huge venue!
The barrage was bustling with activity——!
"Time flies. Last year, Resident Evil 7 was a big hit here, and now Resident Evil 8 is out."
"Indeed, it feels like not much time has passed."
"But this year has been very difficult for Xiao Huang."
"Indeed, it was blocked after Resident Evil 7, right?"
"No, there was another game called Call of Duty after Resident Evil 7. It was blocked right after it was finished."
'In the blink of an eye, the fifth year of the lunar calendar is about to arrive , and I have become one of the great powers (doge)'
"Fuck the almanac... This is another word that makes people's eyes black after butter..."
"At the beginning of the fifth year of the lunar calendar, Golden Wind will fight Konami for the fourth time..."
"It's amazing, there is also a fucking righteous historian"
"But it's hard to say about this game. Konami's Silent Hill seems to be really good and innovative."
"Let's not talk about whether the innovation is big or not. What did you just say 8?"
'Resident Evil 8, Resident Evil 8, referred to as [Resident Evil 8]'
"It's a short name that only gamers use to make their eyes go dark..."
'Say machine, say 8, civilized QTM'
'That's too crude, hahahahahahaha...'
"I hope Xiao Huang can defeat Konami this time."
"If Konami fails again this time, it will never be able to rise again. Let alone dominate Asia, judging by the way its stock price is falling, it will probably be expelled from the first-tier manufacturers..."
"Let's look at Konami first. This yellow gamer is really nervous. I feel like I'm about to witness history."
"Indeed, Konami is so mysterious and boastful this time, I'm afraid they really have something to hide."
"Let's watch it first, so we can have a better idea of ​​what's going on."
"Yes, there's no need to talk about the 8th generation. Everyone is familiar with the gameplay. Even if there are improvements, they are technical. But Konami claims to have innovative gameplay this time. I want to see what they have come up with."
"……"
Discussions from viewers floated through the live broadcast room.
When Da Ming and Xiao Meng saw the audience's suggestions, they looked at each other and nodded.
Although now, they came to the exhibition as representatives of Tiantianyoubao media review, they should maintain a fair and impartial attitude towards every game at the exhibition.
but.
Before the review by the media representatives, they are more like Chinese people, so it is inevitable that they care more about the Golden Wind game.
They are also worried about whether Konami's gameplay innovation will have an impact on the situation of Resident Evil 8.
At the same time, I am also curious about what kind of changes Konami has made this time that give them such confidence to promote this new world's first streaming interactive game under the banner of "game changer".
"Then let's experience this game, which is said to have the most innovative gameplay at this exhibition!"
As soon as you enter the venue!
As expected, Konami’s huge booth is right in front of us!
It seems that it is intentionally avenging the Battlefield: Rise.
This time, Konami's booth, which was exhibited at home, was exceptionally large, and one machine was better than three.
And just like when Golden Wind participated in the CJ exhibition, the booth was carefully carved and decorated, giving it an aura of being the overlord of Asia.
“Wow——”
Seeing this, Daming couldn't help but grin:
“This is quite a big show.”
“No need to look for it.”
Xiao Meng was also at a loss for words when she saw this, and stood on tiptoe to watch:
"As for the Golden Wind, I guess we'll have to look for it carefully later. It's probably stuffed in some unknown corner."
The two chatted and laughed .
This kind of thing is nothing new.
Home field advantage, normal operation .
Facts have proved that this kind of booth layout of "big is better, good is big" can indeed effectively increase the popularity of manufacturers to a certain extent.
At this moment, in the entire exhibition hall, many exhibitors gathered in front of Konami's booth, shoulder to shoulder, with a lot of noise, and the players queuing formed a long queue.
From a distance, it looks just as impressive as the Golden Wind at the CJ exhibition.
If we have to queue up, I'm afraid we'll have to wait until the afternoon.
But fortunately.
Both had press credentials around their necks.
This small card, which is hailed as a free pass to get sex without waiting in line, is the green card for media representatives.
Without much ado, under the guidance of the staff, the two quickly entered Konami's media review area.
and!
Because this time Konami's booth is so big, the experience area is also huge, and there are a lot of somatosensory cabins.
Therefore, even though there were many media representatives on site, there were still more than enough somatosensory cabins for experience.
So, after a round of rock-paper-scissors, Lin Xiaomeng became the "media representative of Tiantianyou News' "Silent Hill: Ascension" review" and entered the somatosensory cabin.
laugh--
With the closure of Konami's KMN-4 new generation motion sensing cabin.
Konami's unique neural safety valve scan conducted a careful examination and analysis of Lin Xiaomeng's physical condition, and established a unique forced offline gear and related reminders. Even with Lin Xiaomeng's consent, a personal health and safety file was established and stored in the cloud.
And not only that—
"This thing can actually be adapted for users with certain diseases...?"
Seeing this, the audience couldn't help but exclaim in amazement -
"It is no longer limited to the heart rate and blood pressure standard line detection. This health protection is really strong enough."
'Damn, this technology is pretty awesome... Heart disease PT is no longer a joke from hell...'
"After all, KMN's main focus this time is safety valve technology."
"This is really amazing. I will never be afraid of horror games again. I will just trip the circuit breaker when things get bad."
'And it also has cloud storage for personal health records, smart SOS and emergency contact functions, making it a real medical device.'
'The key is that the scan time is not long, it can be done in half a minute'
"Tsk, this technique is a bit tempting."
"I feel it is more suitable for casual players, after all, the old thief's torture methods are endless."
“Hahahahahahahahaha indeed…”
"……"
It has to be said that KMN-4's series of safety measures not only greatly improves the safety of somatosensory users.
More importantly, its universal enhancement allows more players with congenital or acquired diseases to immerse themselves in the experience of somatosensory games.
Quite impressive.
Oh no, not just a little bit, but very much.
Here, Lin Xiaomeng, who had completed the scan, also secretly gave a thumbs up in her heart.
It must be admitted that the technology installed by Konami has indeed made motion sensing cabin games more universal, which can be called a groundbreaking progress.
Moreover, it seems that they are intent on proving the superiority of their technology.
This time, they also specially cooperated to launch the horror game "Silent Hill".
It seems to be intended to demonstrate the safety of KMN-4 with extreme works.
Think of this.
Lin Xiaomeng couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling a little nervous.
Maybe Silent Hill: Ascension will be a surprise...
Just thinking about this!
As the sensory cabin system interface in front of him gradually darkened, a hollow sound rang out, and the game "Silent Hill: Ascension" that attracted the curiosity of countless players also began -
The dim halo gradually merged into his eyes, and a cool breeze with a musty smell lingered around Lin Xiaomeng's body.
The dim desk lamp emits a faint light on the desk, and the ancient books and the old pen holder with brass edging emit a mysterious and obscure luster.
A skull was placed on the bookshelf, and its empty eyes were filled with a darkness as deep as the abyss.
The perspective gradually moved, passing over the desk, spreading across the bookshelf, and finally stopped in front of the workbench, on a man dressed like a priest.
Click.
A slight noise sounded on the workbench.
The man stopped what he was doing.
A straw voodoo doll lay quietly in a pool of blood on the workbench...
“Wow—”
Seeing this, Lin Xiaomeng's eyes lit up.
It has to be said that although Konami has lost the support of Phoenix and Moe, the game's graphics quality has slightly declined.
However, thanks to the profound foundation of its own self-developed engine, the texture presented by CG is still excellent.
The most important thing is.
This opening CG does have the mysterious, obscure and dark flavor of Silent Hill.
At this moment, there was a light cry among the bullet screen——
“Hiss——this opening CG is quite interesting…”
"Damn... this hollow voice even sounds like PT..."
'Does it seem good?'
"At least this opening CG is something."
'No wonder Konami is so confident this time'
"Let's see...?"
"……"
"Will it hurt?"
Just saying!
Just then, the scene fell into darkness again, and a woman's voice rang out.
Then another woman replied:
"Yes, there will be some, but only in this way can we get relief, Joey...only in this way can we get rid of the ugliness in our hearts, and this is why you came to us, isn't it?"
A faint flame flickered on the dim white candle, reflecting the strange patterns and symbols on the table.
After taking a few nervous deep breaths, the woman named Joey stretched out her hand with some trembling:
"Okay…Rachel."
It seems like some kind of ritual is being performed.
Joey, who came to seek help, and the ritual executor named Rachel knelt opposite each other in the empty and dim chapel.
Lin Xiaomeng perked up.
Because it is not difficult to see that the game screen at this point is different from the previous mysterious opening CG.
Similarly, the dim light is no longer so soft, the rendering of reflected light is no longer so delicate, the characters' movements are no longer so smooth, and the expressions on their faces are no longer so natural.
Lin Xiaomeng knew that this was probably the "real-time animation" of the official game.
Compared to the "opening CG animation" that has been fully rendered, real-time rendering is definitely not as good as CG in quality because it presents the in-game images in real time.
This is normal.
Generally speaking, once the game screen enters the real-time rendering part, it means that the game is about to officially begin.
Swish——!
Soon, with an obscure spell of unknown meaning, Rachel cut Joey's hand with a knife.
But just when she wanted Joey to hand over his other hand, Joey stood up hastily because of the pain and hesitation:
"Uh... I... I'm grateful for everything the Foundation has done for me... but... I, I can't..."
"You must stay and fulfill this oath,"
Seeing this, Rachel quickly stood up and grabbed Joey's wrist:
"But you can't keep running away..."
“No, no, no, no,” Joey wanted to pull his hand back: “I can’t, I can’t do it…”
As the differences between the two grew, the push-offs gradually turned into quarrels and strife.
"Joey, Joey, look at me. The 'disease' must be eradicated, otherwise..."
"Rachel let me go! I don't want to participate in any ceremony!"
"This isn't just for you! This is for the town! You have to..."
"No! I said no! Let me go Rachel!"
Plop!
As Joey struggled violently, there was a thud, and Rachel was knocked to the ground by her!
And now!
As the candlelight continued to flicker, against the backdrop of lightning outside the chapel, a dark monster shadow that was one and a half meters tall suddenly appeared on the window frame!
[Ready, ready! Get ready to run!]
Lin Xiaomeng prepared to run away.
With her many years of rich experience in horror games and her years of fighting wits and courage with the old thief, Lin Xiaomeng predicted very clearly that the main topic would be entered next.
Due to the interruption of the "Pledge Ceremony", Joey attracted the monsters of Silent Hill.
The appearance of monsters proves that the inner world has covered reality.
Then next, she will most likely play one of the two women and run away and hide while being chased by the monster.
However!
Next second!
Crunch——
Followed by a teeth-grinding sound!
Amidst the panicked screams, the monster suddenly appeared behind Joey!
The sticky tentacles with barbs tightly wrapped around Joey's neck, and then twisted it hard!
Snap!
Following Rachel's scream, the screen fell into darkness again!
Following right on!
A line of white words appeared in the lower left corner of the screen——
【Norway】
[A small town]
An unexpected montage!
The story is taken directly to another place!
The expected escape did not occur, and there was not even a QTE (quick response event) operation!
And now!
The game has already started for five and a half minutes!
That is to say!
A full five and a half minutes, from CG cutscenes to real-time animations, all animations, without any manipulation on my part?
Just... just watching?
hiss--?
For a moment, Lin Xiaomeng couldn't help but frown secretly.
An ominous premonition lingered in her heart.
Wait a minute...
This so-called "new interactive streaming somatosensory game" will not be...