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"Marvel Infinity", to a large extent, Andy borrowed some features of the game "Grand Theft Auto", under the open world map, it integrates elements of driving, gunfights, fighting, growth and even management. A game featuring superhero superpowers.

Andy, who has read a lot of infinite online articles, naturally knows how to improve the replayability of this game. In terms of game settings, in each game, players will be allowed to parachute through special subways and planes as intruders. The method is to send 100 players into the Marvel world scene, hot weapons and props will appear randomly, complete tasks, fight to score the winner, and get rewards.

Perhaps in the end, after all the players become superheroes, steel suits fly all over the sky, 100 Hulks demolish the city, 50 Captain America and 50 Winter Soldier fight each other, tsk tsk, the picture will definitely be beautiful!

Everyone in the meeting room of the Mockingjay Game Company understands that this game is a new work that their big boss attaches great importance to, and after discussion, everyone also found that this game is very interesting, no one is a fool, everyone is an expert in the industry Elites naturally understand that once this game is launched, it can make huge profits.

And everyone knows that the company's dividends for the development team are also very attractive. Looking at the current three development team members of "Minecraft", "Angry Birds" and "Zombie", they are simply profitable. earned a lot.

In the Mockingjay game company, every programmer hopes that the game in his hand can be sold well, and then he can live a good life of driving a sports car and living in a mansion. Therefore, the development right of this "Marvel Infinite" has become the ultimate A hotly contested goal.

Andy looked at his group of subordinates, staring at him with scorching eyes, and couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

"It's fine if the team has a project in hand. The PC version of this game will be developed first, and because it involves copyright issues, it needs to obtain authorization from Marvel Group. In the form of cooperation, it needs to give Marvel Group some share... "

With Andy's explanation, everyone in the conference room gradually calmed down, especially those groups with game projects in their hands. They knew they were out of action.

"This matter is still left to you, Blair."

Hearing what the big boss said, Blair, the CEO, smiled and nodded, "No problem, boss, I will gather people to form a development team as soon as possible and start this project."

"Well, that's good. Our decision to invest in the development of our own 3D engine is undoubtedly a very correct step." Andy is very pleased that there is no need to restrict game development because of the 3D engine. If a game company does not have With its own technical characteristics, it really has no future at all.

"The development of the second-generation game engine should not be left behind. It is necessary to make the picture more delicate, and to make the game picture give people the most direct and intuitive feeling, such as the texture of leaves and grass, the texture of various firearms, the BO pattern of the water surface, and the close-up of the distant view. The conversion of light and shadow, the special effects of light and shadow, and the interaction between characters and scenes must be pursued to be richer and more delicate, more in line with the perception of the human eye, and more realistic. Only in this way will the player's sense of substitution be stronger."

Hearing the suggestions and requests from the big boss, the person in charge of the 3D game engine development nodded seriously. They, the engine engineers, really admired the big boss's courage and excellent vision. Ever since professional commercial engines became popular, , except for a few established game companies, no company will invest a lot of manpower and funds to develop a dedicated game engine. They will spend some money to buy ready-made commercial engines to develop games.

This can save a lot of money, but it also restricts the development of game companies. There are no special features, and some even directly sacrifice the image quality to ensure the smooth running of the program, and the design mode of the commercial engine is relatively monotonous and simple. , most of the games made are similar.

A meeting lasted about two hours, not only to listen to the current situation of each project team, but also to have a more comprehensive understanding of the operation of Mockingjay Company,

Of course, the big boss had a big brain and made a plan for a new game. After the meeting, it spread throughout the company.

A series of games are being developed and marketed as hot sellers, and no one in the company doubts that the big boss's plan will fail. After all, the games planned by the big boss are all classics, and all of them are money-making tools!

At the end of the meeting, Andy didn't stop at the game company. Instead, guided by Blair, he took a car to inspect the construction site of the new headquarters building where Mockingjay Games had started construction.

Although there is nothing to see on the current construction site, and it is still dusty, but Andy stands in front of the design renderings of the headquarters, looking at the very distinctive and impressive pixel building, and he is still in a good mood. The company he developed was the first to start building his own headquarters building. The Mockingjay game company is undoubtedly his most valued high-quality asset, so it's no wonder he doesn't care!

After walking around the construction site, Andy left the construction site satisfied. At noon, I had a hearty working meal with Mockingjay Game Company, the main person in charge of the Liberty City APP Mall. At 2:30 in the afternoon, Andy brought his assistant and the person in charge of the acquisition of "Los Angeles" appeared in front of him. The negotiating team of The Times rushed to the headquarters of the Tribune Group together.

On the rostrum illuminated by flashing lights, Andy calmly took the extravagant pen and signed his name on the document, while the Los Angeles Times, who had been standing in the crowd at the side of the press conference, "Publisher, CEO Eddie, although his face was serious and indifferent, his slightly trembling fists and the excitement in his eyes betrayed how excited he was at the moment, and at the same time he let out a long sigh of relief.

This time, the "Los Angeles Times" from top to bottom, in order to find a good way out, used a general strike to force the parent company to make a choice, which undoubtedly took a great risk. To be honest, as a professional manager, Eddie's Behavior is undoubtedly a betrayal, countering his parent company, whether successful or not, will bring an indelible stain on his resume and career.

Thinking back to the meeting with Andy Smith, who is about to take over as the new boss of the "Los Angeles Times", the other party's meaningful eyes, and lukewarm expression and tone, while the heart was shrouded in haze, it was also extremely bitter.

"Don't worry, it's okay, I believe Mr. Smith will understand, after all, we are forced to."

Hearing the subtle comforting words, Eddie turned his head to look at John, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper beside him, and couldn't help smiling bitterly: "Our new boss... Hey, until now, it's useless to say anything, I hope..."

Editor-in-Chief John did not hear what Eddie hoped to say, because the press conference was filled with warm applause, and flashes of light illuminated the entire rostrum one after another. Shake hands, exchange the transaction contracts in your hands, and then turn around to take a photo with the press box while shaking hands.

"The 128-year-old "Los Angeles Times" has changed hands again. What should it do? Now, what does it mean for the US newspaper industry, and even the global newspaper industry?

Will the Los Angeles Times still be worth money the next time it's sold? "

Andy sat on the rostrum with a calm expression. He calmly faced the eyes of many reporters who were like tigers and wolves, and uttered a series of interrogative sentences, which made the noisy scene quiet down.

"Some people say that I continue to buy newspapers, as if I went back to a hundred years ago. At that time, a small number of wealthy people controlled the influential media." Andy finally showed a smile on his face, and shook his head while laughing. Continued: "Maybe, but sadly, owning newspapers is not very rewarding now. I knew from the time I decided to acquire newspapers that the newspaper business today would not be as profitable as it was a few decades ago. Today's Margins are low and getting lower."

The scene became extremely quiet, and every reporter looked at Andy Smith who seemed to be laughing at himself, shaking his head and laughing, and listened carefully to him continuing to say: "We need newspapers, we need upright intellectuals, we need Passionate writer and editor for this work.

At this moment, I say to my Los Angeles Times staff that the 2000-year-old struggle begins and ends today, and I will make sure you have the tools and resources to produce the high-quality journalism your readers need and depend on. Our legend does not stop here, our new legend is beginning! "