Chapter 87: A True Manchu-Han Feast
Sunday morning, nine , Tokyo.
Under the abundant sunshine, a huge exhibition hall building with a signature inverted triangle design on the top, nearly 60 meters high, stands on a square surrounded by greenery.
This is Tokyo Big Sight.
This international convention center, built in 1996 and directed by the internationally renowned organizational design firm "Sato Design", has always been one of the most iconic buildings in Tokyo and even in Japan.
Every year, countless exhibitions of all sizes are held here.
This year's Asian Esports Game Developers Conference, as one of the largest game exhibitions in the Pan-Asian region, will naturally be held here!
At this time, the venue was in the entrance stage of the conference. Players and media entered the venue one after another, and the place was bustling with people.
"Collecting game news and focusing on what players love, hello everyone, I am Tiantian, a reporter from Tiantian Game News!"
Standing at the side of the entrance passage, Tiantian held up a portable microphone and waved at the camera on the gimbal:
"Welcome everyone to watch today's special live broadcast of Tiantianyou Newspaper!"
"As you can see, I am currently in the West Building, Hall 1, at Tokyo Big Sight,"
"The Asian E-sports Game Developers Conference, held every four years, will be held here,"
“According to our understanding, this year’s Asia Games has a total of manufacturers and designers from more than ten countries in five major regions participating in the event.”
"The conference collected a total of 25 games, including 15 small games, 5 medium games, and 5 large games,"
"Later in the show, we will see ten medium and large games on display,"
"And the final crown general will also be born in these ten games,"
"Now, let's follow the live broadcast and see how the participating manufacturers are preparing!"
Talking about it!
Tiantian waved his hand and the camera followed him as he walked towards the manufacturer's seats at the front right side of the venue.
In the live broadcast room, there was a heated discussion——
'Wow, this venue is so big'
'Hot Knowledge: The name of the exhibition hall No. 1 is the International Conference Hall, which can accommodate thousands of people at the same time. The venue is equipped with a conference system and an efficient audio-visual system, as well as simultaneous interpretation in seven languages, etc.'
"Wow, this is the Intercontinental Developers Conference held every four years, it's really impressive."
"My evaluation is - compared with the venue where the e-sports league closed, this place is really the weakest among the weakest."
"Yes (laughing and crying)"
"Yes, the closing league was played in the Bird's Nest. If you count it this way, there is really no comparison between this stadium and other venues."
"It's the league at home. Whether it's the game champion or the league champion, one of them must stay in the Bird's Nest."
"In comparison, I still hope that the game is our own"
"I think it's possible. The representatives this time are Fury Games and Golden Wind."
"Raging Flame is pretty impressive. After all, they are a big, established company. It is said that they have maxed out their budget and invested 150 million this time. The game type is also their specialty, racing games. But as for Golden Wind... it's hard to say..."
"Indeed, although Golden Wind has been very strong recently, the level is still there. When they first said they were participating in the Asian Games, I thought they were a small game group, but it turned out to be a medium-sized game group."
"A medium-sized game group needs at least 50 million in investment. Golden Wind must have raised this money by selling everything they had."
'I feel like this wave is a bit of a gamble'
"But then again, Shengzi's second-generation FPS idea is really awesome. If we strike while the iron is hot and make a second-generation FPS crossfire, it shouldn't be such a disastrous failure."
"I hope so, Xiao Huang. I don't ask you to win the championship at the Bird's Nest. I just ask you not to kill yourself this time."
"Xiao Huang is such a poor name"
"Hahahahahahaha that's true..."
"After all, I quite like this little thing called Golden Wind."
"Leave the championship to your Angry Ou Doudou! Xiao Huang's main point is that participation is the most important thing, and not dying is victory!"
"……"
You can see it!
Players still love Golden Wind very much.
But I didn't have much hope of winning the championship.
After all, Xiao Huang's current size is at best a small or medium-sized game company. Theoretically, even if it participates in this competition, it should participate in the small game group.
But now, Golden Wind has sold everything it has and forced its way into the medium-sized game track.
This is like a lightweight fighter in a boxing match, squeezing into the middleweight or even heavyweight competition.
The consequences are foreseeable.
Therefore, the players cried out "Please don't die".
Don’t even think about winning the championship, just live in peace and don’t die suddenly.
Following the discussion among players in the live broadcast room!
Tiantian also walked along the stairs to the manufacturer's seats.
At this time, the manufacturers' representatives were basically all in place, and Tiantian interviewed representatives from several manufacturers one after another.
For example, Lionheart Games from Southeast Asia brought a game called "Super Brawl" to the conference. It is a MOBA game with a total investment of about 80 million yuan and is one of the five medium-sized games.
There is also Gerard Technology from the West Asia sector. Although they are a game company established only last year, they have made considerable investments. The work they participated in this conference is called "Scorching Track", a racing game with a total investment of 150 million yuan. They regard China's Nuyan Games as their biggest competitor.
There is also Kol Co., Ltd. from the Japanese sector. As a veteran sports game company, this is their second time to participate in the Asian Games. This time, they spent about 70 million to create "Major EX" adapted from the comics, hoping to win a place in this conference.
Interviewing all the way!
Finally, Tiantian arrived at the Chinese manufacturer area at the front.
And at this time.
Gu Sheng was chatting with Li Xiaofeng, the chief director of Nuyan Games, who was beside him.
In fact, the two had never met before.
But at this kind of intercontinental conference, since both of them are Chinese, they will naturally be closer.
Moreover, the two companies are both one of Yiyu's in-depth cooperation partners, so they can be considered as "related".
After a few simple greetings, the two sides started chatting together.
Li Xiaofeng praised Gu Sheng's talent and creativity, and Gu Sheng also highly praised the pioneering spirit of Nuyan Games.
For a while, the two chatted enthusiastically.
He didn't notice at all that the mascot Nezha at the very edge was almost bored to death.
Ah...what are they talking about...Old Gu, Old Gu, please play with me...is this going to end...
We just made a crappy cooking game, what the hell are you talking to the manufacturers who are participating in the competition?
Little Nezha looked left and right, snapped his fingers, and pulled at the corner of Gu Sheng's clothes, looking extremely bored.
And at this moment!
"Hello, Mr. Shen? I'm Tiantian, a reporter from Tiantian Travel News. Can I interrupt you for two minutes to interview you?"
A voice sounded beside me.
Shen Miaomiao turned her head and saw Tiantian standing beside her with his hand extended.
Finally someone is willing to talk to me...
Shen Miaomiao was so moved that she almost cried. She quickly stood up and shook hands with Tiantian: "Oh, yes."
Seeing a familiar figure appear, there was a cheer in the barrage——
'Wuhu! Mr. Ou!'
'Mr. Ou's hairstyle today is very conservative'
'Hahahahaha you can't wear a Chanel-style suit with two buns, that would be too weird'
'It's possible.'
'Lotus is always cute'
"……"
"Thank you, Mr. Shen,"
Tiantian smiled:
"I noticed that this time, Golden Wind is participating in the medium-sized game track, right? So can you tell me a little bit about the investment amount of Golden Wind's participating works this time?"
"Sure, haha."
Shen Miaomiao chuckled and nodded:
"As everyone knows, Golden Wind is still just a fledgling game company. It's a bit difficult for us to come up with hundreds of millions of dollars like other large game companies,"
"So this time, we also invested 50 million to just meet the standard and enter the medium-sized game track."
"Oh—that's very good,"
Smile with approval every day:
"After all, Golden Wind was established not long ago, and now it has become a legend in the industry to be able to enter the Asian Games. I believe that Golden Wind will continue to make great strides in the future."
Shen Miaomiao's mouth twitched, and she smiled a little reluctantly: "Haha, I'll take your good words."
Not noticing Shen Miaomiao's unnatural expression, Tiantian continued to ask: "We all know that under the leadership of you and Director Gu, Golden Wind has always conquered the market with creativity and attracted the love of countless players."
"So what kind of game will Golden Wind bring to you this time?"
Speaking of which!
Shen Miaomiao's eyes lit up involuntarily!
I'm not sleepy if you say that!
"What we brought this time is a... um..."
Shen Miaomiao considered her words in her mind.
After all, she had not read Gu Sheng's draft plan, and did not know what the core of this game was.
But she couldn't say directly in front of the media reporters, "The work we brought this time is a stupid game that allows players to play the role of chefs in a cooking competition."
So!
The clever Shen Miaomiao suddenly had an idea and changed her words:
"It is... an innovative work that can satisfy the taste buds of all players! And the emergence of this game will surely bring a feast to the gaming community!"
Cooking and frying!
Isn't it just to satisfy the taste buds of all players and serve a full banquet to the gaming circle!
And it is a [real Manchu-Han banquet] (physics).
Wow——!!!
As soon as these words came out!
Tiantian couldn't help but tremble!
That sounds awesome!
Could it be that this time, Golden Wind has another big move in mind?
However!
Before she could continue asking questions.
Then the host's voice sounded on the stage:
"Ladies and gentlemen, representatives of manufacturers and excellent designers, guests and media friends,"
"Please take your seats in an orderly manner,"
"Our conference is about to begin..."
After hearing this, Tiantian could only give up for the time being, even though he still had countless questions in his mind:
"Okay, thank you Mr. Shen. My interview ends here for now. I am looking forward to the official unveiling of our game Golden Wind during the introduction session later."
The two shook hands again and the interview came to an end.
Shen Miaomiao sat down again, laughing in her heart.
Wait for the introduction. I am waiting too.
Not that I'm looking forward to this game much.
After all, it’s just a cooking game. No matter how fancy it is, it’s just like Chef Boy, letting the dishes shine.
She was just looking forward to the expressions of her competitors after the game was announced.
I believe that everyone here must have had expressions of surprise and astonishment on their faces after seeing such a masterpiece appear at such a grand Asian Games!
As I thought about this, the lights in the venue gradually dimmed.
The 6th Asian Esports Game Developers Conference officially opened amid warm applause!
First, Jiang Yingcai, as the representative of the organizing committee, went on stage to deliver a speech.
Afterwards, representatives of the manufacturers who won the Crown Award in the previous session also took the stage to give speeches, and returned the golden crown representing the [Asia's Best Esports Game Crown Award] and the golden scepter representing the [Asia's Best Esports Game Designer Award] to the organizing committee.
This is a tradition of the Asian Games.
The golden crown and golden scepter are not meant to last forever.
The winning developer can only hold it for four years. After four years, the organizing committee will make a 1:1 replica of the crown and scepter and present it to the winning developer as a souvenir. The original crown and scepter will be returned to the organizing committee.
After the handover ceremony, the "game introduction session" that media players are most looking forward to begins.
According to the organizing committee's regulations, in the coming period, the ten games that are eligible to participate in the crown competition will be presented on stage one by one.
The designer or manufacturer representative will introduce the investment amount, game type and general gameplay of their work.
It's a kind of advance publicity.
Afterwards, 200 gaming media and 500 invited guests on site will vote for the [Most Anticipated Game Award] on the spot through secret ballot and participate in the closing ceremony.
After the host has finished introducing the rules!
There was applause at the scene!
Following right on!
Major manufacturers took turns to introduce their products on stage.
Since it is an e-sports game conference, the game types are nothing more than shooting, racing, sports, MOBA and chess and cards.
Among all the games on stage, the one that received the most applause from the audience was the FPS game Descendants of the Sun, which came from the Goryeo section and was produced by Park Dongwang, the leading designer of Kintuo Games.
This is a multiplayer combat design game based on modern warfare.
What amazed players and the media the most was the "Arms Race" mode, in which 20 players fought on their own.
In the game, players fight on their own and gain experience points by killing other players.
But when the experience points are sufficient for upgrading, what awaits players will no longer be an upgrade, but a weapon downgrade.
With each upgrade, the weapon in your hand will be downgraded by one level, from the initial assault rifle, to the submachine gun, to the sniper rifle, and finally to the pistol or even a knife!
Every upgrade is a test of the player's skills.
In the end, the first player to get a kill using a knife will be crowned the winner and win the game!
Such a novel and interesting setting, once released, immediately aroused heated discussions among almost all the players present!
For a moment, the venue was filled with whispers, with media players and even manufacturer representatives whispering to each other, curious and surprised -
