Game Development Giant

"To be honest, you surprised me the most, Will."

Jester said this. He looked at Will Wright with a very indifferent smile. Unexpectedly, Will Wright was shocked by these words. He looked at Jester in surprise, seeming a little uncomfortable. Understand why your boss would be surprised to say something about you.

"You didn't go out and set up your own studio independently like others. That's what surprised me the most." Jester didn't let Will Wright think too much and directly gave his answer, " Later, I observed you and found that you really had no interest in setting up a studio. You seemed to be only full of ideas on how to develop the best games. However, during this period, you never thought about the people under you. What’s your idea?”.

"What do the people under me think..." Hearing his boss ask this question, Will Wright was stunned for a moment. He had never thought about it so much before. All he had thought about before was what to do. He wanted to make a good game, but he gradually felt it, especially Wu-er-... When he was making "Super Balotelli" before, he felt that the people in his development team were really not working hard.

Moreover, there were no less than five times when his subordinates, either directly or implicitly, mentioned to him the idea of ​​setting up a personal studio. After all, Jester once asked him if he had any idea of ​​setting up a studio, and Promise him that you can come to him anytime if you have any ideas. "Let's do this, you select the people in your development team who are willing to work with you to develop "Sim City" for PC, and then make a list of those who are unwilling to give me a list..." Jester said After thinking for a while, he said, "Your deputy is called Roy Stuart. Doesn't he agree with your idea?"

Will Wright nodded in acquiescence.

"Well, I understand. Roy's level is also very high, and I also appreciate his understanding of the game. Well, you can ask him. If he is willing, I can set up a studio for him, even for you. His team has contributed so much to the game. Those who are willing to set up a studio with him can join." Jester finished speaking calmly, and Will Wright was stunned.

"What, not satisfied?" Jester smiled.

Will Wright quickly shook his head, then took a breath and said, "Actually, it's my fault for imposing my will on others. After all, my independent studio has higher autonomy and can get more. Salary. I have heard before that employees in our company's independent studios can get nearly one-third more salary for the same job. No wonder they are tempted." Jester was very plain. 's smile. He turned and looked at the window with the curtains open. Outside was the street, but there were not many vehicles on the street at this time, and then. He continued: "I don't think so. In my opinion, following an excellent designer to complete the production of a great game is more useful and valuable than these petty profits today."

Hearing Jester say this, Will Wright was suddenly shocked.

He looked at Jester in disbelief. He didn't understand why Jester would say that, why Jester would say something so random as a great game.

Jester also saw the confusion on Will Wright's face.

He still said in that very indifferent tone: "Don't be surprised, my confidence in you is much greater than you think. In my eyes, your talent is as dazzling as the sun in the sky." , coupled with your spirit of pursuing perfection, believe me, follow the path that you think is right, and the game you make will definitely stay in the history of games forever.”…

At this time, Will Wright felt not only gratitude but also gratitude. Ever since he was a child, no one had ever valued him so highly. Although he did not know the old saying that a scholar would die for a confidant, at this time What he was thinking in his heart was that he would go through fire and water without hesitation.

After Will Wright left, a slightly imperceptible proud smile appeared on Jester's face.

Jester could clearly see Will Wright's expression at the last moment. He had been in a high position for so many years and was no longer the innocent boy he was back then. As for why Jester said those words, Quite simply, because Jester is extremely clear about what Will Wright will achieve in the future, he is the first winner after GDC began to hold the Lifetime Achievement Award.

This honor is unprecedented.

Later today, Jester also accepted an exclusive interview with ABC. You know, Jester has not accepted an interview for four years, but this time in order to promote his carnival, Jester decided to make an exception. .

There is no need for Jester to go to ABC's studio to shoot, but ABC's personnel go directly to Costa Mesa. This time ABC also wants to shoot more materials at the headquarters of Mars Entertainment, and also do a story about Mars Entertainment by the way. special topic, which was also approved by Mars Entertainment. Of course, it was also an excuse for ABC to agree to promote Mars Entertainment’s carnival.

The reporter who came was a middle-aged man, which somewhat disappointed Jester. He originally thought he would be a beautiful woman, but it seemed that Jester was not only a game developer, but also an important capitalist. , so abc also attaches great importance to this interview.

ABC and Jester discussed the questions asked during the interview, and there were no overly difficult questions. However, ABC also said that they would ask a few impromptu questions, but they would not involve any privacy issues, and Jester didn't care much.

Jester answered the previous question very casually, but the host was very interested in why Jester invested in Sandy Weill. After all, Sandy Weill was the leader in the entire Wall Street, and even in the entire American financial industry. The world is like a lost dog, no one will be optimistic about him, and under this situation, Sandy Weir obtained a large amount of funds and successfully acquired the Commercial Credit Company.

Then, his current situation on Wall Street came into being. Even before, there was news that Sandy Weill, a lunatic, wanted to acquire Bank of America. However, this statement was quickly refuted. Despite this, it can also be said , he is now a veritable big shot on Wall Street, and Jester, as the largest shareholder announced by Commercial Credit Company, although half of the voting rights of his equity is given to Sandy Weill, he is also an undoubted big shot on Wall Street. .

Although, it seems that Jester has never been to this financial center in the United States.

"Actually, Grandpa Sandy and my grandfather were classmates. I also met Grandpa Sandy through my grandfather decades ago. Why would I invest in Grandpa Sandy?" Jester frowned, as if He was thinking about something, but soon he smiled, "Actually, it's very simple. I think Grandpa Sandy has extraordinary abilities. He is definitely not a loser. I am optimistic about him, so I invested in him. That's all." That’s it, simply, my investment didn’t suffer, right?”

Hearing Jester's answer, of course, it was impossible to satisfy this reporter who had interviewed many successful people. Even the reporter was secretly thinking: "Not only did you not suffer a loss, look at your That investment has appreciated so much now! I really don’t understand, but why did American Express Group drive away such a powerful person as Sandy Weir in 2008?”

Seeing that the other party still wanted to dwell on this issue, Jester did not want to continue on these issues that he was not interested in, so Jester hurriedly said before the other party spoke: "Let's talk about other topics. Bar."…

Jester's tone was very calm, but this reporter was also very experienced, and he knew that Jester no longer wanted to continue on this issue.

So, he changed a question. This question was what Jester wanted the other party to ask the most, and it was also the prerequisite for his cooperation with abc.

"What are your plans in the near future? I'm not just talking about the game you are developing that you call FPS - actually, what do these three letters mean? I saw it Many people are speculating whether the answer is correct," said an ABC reporter.

Seeing that the other party finally asked the key point, the smile on Jester's face became a little brighter, but in the eyes of others, it was still that faint smile.

"According to the letter I published on "gae", I think I haven't guessed it yet. As for what the answer to this game is, please allow me to give it a try. In fact, I plan to have a Mars event at the end of this year. The answer to this mystery will be announced at an entertainment event. By then, all players around the world will know what an FPS game is - and they will also be able to see an event that they have never seen that only belongs to video games! "As he spoke, Jester's tone couldn't help but become excited.

The ABC reporter also felt the change in Jester's tone. He already knew the answer before, but he still had to ask this question.

Therefore, his expression became extremely interested, and then he asked non-stop: "What is it? A grand event? I really can't figure out what grand event can be connected with video games!"

"This is a carnival, a carnival that only belongs to our Mars Entertainment players!"

Jester clenched his fists hard.

"At this Mars Entertainment carnival, all the players will also receive a gift that I have prepared for them, a gift that they will never expect!"