Horrible! Actually playing this kind of game!

Chapter 133 37. Dealing a huge blow to Rentian!

The sales curve of the game "Pokémon" cannot be understood not only by Famicom editors, but also by other competitors in the industry.

Masashi Miyamoto, the producer of Square's "Final Fantasy" series, is a senior turn-based RPG game development expert. After experiencing Pokémon, although he got a lot of inspiration, he finally felt that it was actually different from Famitsu. Editors are pretty much the same.

"Pokémon" is not particularly outstanding among turn-based games. Apart from the unique online battles and exchanges, other aspects are very confusing.

"The plot has no plot, the battles are not deep and strategic enough, and the growth dimension is relatively single."

The main growth of Pokémon pets is level growth and evolution.

Relatively speaking, other games not only have their own level growth, but also job transfers, and various equipment...those turn-based games are already quite mature in this regard.

Not only personal growth, but also team growth and team player matching.

In some games, the durability of weapons and equipment will even appear, which requires players to carefully plan, cultivate and combine. Although it is not a cute type like Pokémon, it still has the depth and breadth of cultivation.

In contrast, Pokémon is too simple in these aspects.

"But...how could such a game have such terrible sales results?"

And it's a two-step jump, just like jumping up stairs.

Such a curve is really unheard of.

But, this can be regarded as a new change. Although Pokémon is very different, it has a great impact on people.

Miyamoto Masashi thought that maybe it would be a good idea to make the world bigger in the future and give players a higher degree of freedom like Pokeni's "Onmyoji". It would be a good idea to add more training elements.

Maybe it will be the trend of the times, but not necessarily.

Capcom's Kenzo Tsuji was also greatly impressed. Although he couldn't quite figure it out, he still vaguely felt that the Pokémon game had endless potential.

“Pokeni is a truly amazing company.”

Two years ago, no, a year ago, this company was not well-known, and it was not even in the sight of major game manufacturers.

After all, Neon is a paradise for games, and now is the era when Neon games are blowing out.

In an era like this, hundreds of thousands of new game companies are established every year, a bit like China around 2010. Everyone knows that games are extremely profitable and can carry risks.

Especially after the economic bubble burst, gaming is one of the few industries that can buck the trend and achieve rapid growth despite such a bad environment.

So everyone wants to get a piece of the gaming industry, and countless companies are created every year.

Of course, countless game companies go bankrupt every year.

Some companies go out of business without even hearing their names.

Under such circumstances, few people will notice some small companies, unless the games produced by this company are very distinctive.

pokeni is one such company.

It wasn't until Diablo came out that Tsujimoto Kenzo noticed this company.

Now, while Pokémon made him focus on pokeni, he also had many ideas.

A terrible premonition that he had never experienced before, like a terrifying claw, firmly grasped Tsujimoto Kenzo's heart.

"Pokémon can jump out with such results, maybe it can become a terrifying weapon that shakes Rentian in the future."

Once this idea pops up, it is completely unstoppable.

Tsujimoto Kenzo instinctively smelled the future.

Before Pokémon, major game manufacturers tried their best to launch phenomenal game products for all ages to fight against Rentian.

For example, Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog.

It was completely created by the company to fight against Rentendo's Super Mario.

But so far, we really can’t find a very popular all-age game that can really shake up Rentian.

On the contrary, Rentiantian has been surpassing itself and innovating itself.

From Super Mario, to Zelda, to the new game "Kirby" launched in April this year, people have realized that Rentendo has absolute authority in creating happiness for children.

So much so that many game developers have long given up on the idea of ​​fighting against Rentian.

It seems that all ages and children can compete with Ren Tiantang. Such a game cannot exist.

Even if it exists, it must come from Rentian.

Tsujimoto Kenzo almost forgot such a thing——

All games are created by humans. The guys in Rentian are also humans, not gods.

Until now, I saw pokeni's "Pokémon"

Tsujimoto Kenzo felt that even a god would eventually fall.

Pokémon is a game that caters to all ages, from primary school students to adults. Moreover, the types of Pokémon designs are varied and extremely rich, and it can be said that it is suitable for all ages.

Coupled with the popularity of the cartoon, this game seems to have the potential to shake up Rentian.

When he thought of this, Tsujimoto Kenzo couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

This feeling is very subtle, like seeing the future dragon slayer who is about to have a battle with the evil dragon.

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By the end of the first month, sales of "Pokémon" had exceeded 500,000 copies.

A very terrible result, so terrible that countless colleagues almost lay on the ground to watch it.

In the following month, it exceeded the 1 million copy mark, becoming pokeni's second million-level game.

The sales of both versions of "Pokémon" Fire Red and Leaf Green are amazing, with Fire Red selling 544,000 and Leaf Green selling 512,000.

And it is still growing.

Pokémon sales were so good that they were even sold out.

Many people even predict that Pokémon may become Pokeni’s first tens-of-million-level product.

The popularity of the "Pokémon" game has also boosted sales of Sega's new handheld console. You can even say it with a degree of shame -

The rapid growth in sales of Sega GP was entirely driven by Pokémon.

This game is definitely the biggest dark horse this year. Coupled with the continued popularity of Pokémon cartoons and advertisements, it can basically establish its throne as the sales champion this year.

Because the production speed of game consoles is not as fast as cartridges.

What happened later was——

This year, Pokémon cartridges have been sold faster than the Sega GP.

Game consoles, cartridges, and various peripheral products were directly revitalized by Pokémon.

As a result, pokeni's income has also skyrocketed.

The profit alone has exceeded 10 billion in less than two months.

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The magazine Guoletong published a new feature in its first weekly issue in October -

[Sega GP joins forces with Pokémon to attack the throne]

In this special feature, Guoletong elaborates on the series of butterfly effects that have occurred in the handheld console market during the recent period following the release of the Sega GP.

The first is the release of the Pokémon game. Although the results did not seem to be particularly satisfactory at first, it finally achieved a leap in quality and directly achieved sales in the millions.

At the same time, Pokémon was also pushing the Sega GP along.

Sega handheld consoles have sold more than 1 million units so far, and the momentum is very strong.

The color-screen game console has become a favorite among players due to its lightness, compactness, sustainable charging, and exclusive Pokémon... these factors.

Even if they meet a player who owns a handheld console on the street, they will think that the handheld console of the future must be a color screen game console.

Although Sega GP's market share is still very low so far, this game console has endless potential.

At the same time, many game manufacturers seem to have seen the opportunities coming from the new handheld console and want to get involved.

Konami, for example, is already seizing the opportunity to port previously developed games to Sega GP.

And Capcom has also entered the game...

It seems that after "Pokémon" won a beautiful battle, it was like the first domino was thrown, triggering a series of follow-up effects.

As long as Sega can team up with pokeni, it seems like there's nothing that can't be done.

They are also sure to attack the console throne.

According to Goletong’s data survey and evaluation analysis, the sales volume of Sega GP is very likely to become the world’s best-selling handheld console in two years’ time.

Although he didn't specify whose throne it was, it was basically the same as the ID number of Baoren Heaven.

"Damn it! What kind of reports are these! Are you actually saying such arrogant words?!" On the Rententian side, Yamauchi Pu saw the latest issue of Goletong and couldn't help but get furious.

Gunpei Yokoi, the director of the R\u0026D department, did not dare to say anything.

Because this time it was equivalent to being slapped in the face with a slap in the face.

"Didn't you assert before that it was impossible for color-screen game consoles to become mainstream?!" Hiroshi Yamauchi turned around angrily and pointed his finger at Gunpei Yokoi.

After watching the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago in June, this guy came back and said boldly——

There must be something wrong with Sega’s new GP handheld console.

Ordinary batteries cannot be used at all. As for lithium batteries, who can guarantee that there will be no problems with Sony’s newly developed products?

In fact, Gunpei Yokoi saw clearly at that exhibition that there was already a problem with the first GP during Sega's demonstration, but it was cleverly covered up by Tom Kolinsky.

Yokoi Gunpei feels that if this is really the case, then let them release it.

When something goes wrong, the loss will only be worse.

But that's not the case at all now.

Although the battery life of the Sega GP is only about 4 hours, which is no match for the 15 hours of battery life of the Rentendo GB, it can be charged.

And color screen game consoles really have the irresistible advantage of black and white screens.

These have allowed Sega's GP to successfully stand at the forefront of the times.

Coupled with the recent media fanning the flames, Sega GP's sales are so good. What's even more annoying is that with the help of "Pokémon", the situation is completely different.

If the previous pokeni games were all suitable for older children and adults.

So this time, we directly hit Rentian's basic base.

"What's the answer?!" Pu Yamauchi's eyes narrowed.

Yokoi Gunpei was so frightened that his fingers trembled.

"President, this is all my fault. I failed to accurately judge the situation."

"Of course it's your fault!" Hiroshi Yamauchi yelled.

He felt a surge of energy and blood, and his mind couldn't help but feel dizzy.

Seeing that he looked uncomfortable, Yokoi Gunpei quickly stepped forward to hold Yamauchi Hiroshi's hand.

But he opened it with a snap.

Yamauchi Pu held his forehead, took a few deep breaths, and finally calmed down.

"So, Yokoi-san, what should you do next?" Hiroshi Yamauchi sat back in his seat and stared sharply at the director of the development department and the company's chief hardware engineer in front of him.

From this incident, Hiroshi Yamauchi has become deeply aware of a very serious problem——

Rentian's hardware development capabilities are unmatched by Sega's.

Now Sega also has a Sony behind it.

"Before this, did you know that there is something called a lithium-ion battery?"

Yokoi Junpei's face turned pale, he nodded, then shook his head.

"I've heard of it, but I don't know the specific production."

When Hiroshi Yamauchi heard this, he almost laughed out of anger.

"Yokoi-kun, do you know what it means to have a serious decision-making error in Rentendo?"

Yokoi Gunpei felt that his back was all wet and he was in a cold sweat.

Hiroshi Yamauchi is known as an iron-fisted tyrant. Anyone who he thinks is not good enough will be kicked out of the company one by one.

Even a veteran figure like Yokoi Gunpei, who built half of Rentendo and made great contributions, resigned from Rentendo in his previous life in 1996 due to poor decision-making.

That time was because of the failure of VR BOY.

The situation is exactly the same as this time.

The difference is that because the design concept of VR BOY is too advanced, the game console has not yet been released on the market, and it has not been recognized by players at all. There are also very few games on VR BOY.

This time, GAME BOY's design was too backward. The new market should obviously be the color screen handheld market. Although Sega GP is far from touching the status of GB handheld consoles, there is a vague trend.

As long as Sega GP adds a few more, Gunpei Yokoi can get out.

"People without ability are not worthy of being in this position." Hiroshi Yamauchi said.

"President..." Yokoi Gunpei was about to burst into tears.

"Then, tell me about your next response plan." After all, he is the founder of the company, so Yamauchi Hiroshi still plans to give him a chance.

Yokoi Gunpei had already made preparations before he came to the president's office today.

Now that he heard Yamauchi Pu's words, his hanging heart was finally relieved.

At least President Yamauchi still needs him now.

Yokoi Gunpei took a deep breath to calm down and said seriously, "My suggestion is to win over other game manufacturers and don't let them invest in Sega's new handheld machine."

"Win over?" Yamauchi Pu frowned.

When does Rentiantian need to rely on a third party?

"The most important thing about the console war is the game war," Yokoi Gunpei said. "The most profitable game for Sega GP right now is Pokémon. As long as... we can win over pokeni..."

"Impossible!" Hiroshi Yamauchi interrupted his suggestion decisively.

When he thought of that kid Qing Zhiyuan, Yamauchi Pu became furious.

The one who really should bow his head is Qing Zhiyuan, right?

Such a rude boy.

Are all young people today so arrogant?

"Then, we will give profits to third-party developers. Sega's handheld commission is 20%, and ours is 30%..."

"no."

Before Yokoi Junhei could finish his words, he was interrupted again by Yamauchi Hiroshi.

“GAME BOY still has the largest market share, so there is no need to give up profits to these guys.

Yokoi, do you know?

As a king, once you retreat, countless enemies will bully you. "Pu Yamauchi shook his head, "The more this happens, the stronger we must be. We need to show our determination or others will think we are afraid.

Once doubt arises in people's minds, they will collapse quickly. "

Yokoi Junpei stared at the old man in front of him for a long time.

The expression on Yamauchi Pu's face changed, becoming more and more like an ancient king.

It makes people naturally feel a sense of fear.

Although he was a little doubtful instinctively, Gunpei Yokoi ultimately believed in President Yamauchi's judgment.

"The future game console war will definitely be dominated by TV." Gunpei Yokoi said with a smile on his face. "Although Sega's new GP handheld console has many technological advancements, the final battle will still be on TV." On top of the game console.”

Now SFC has a good momentum, defeating Sega's MD again in the neon market and occupying a dominant position.

"As for the handheld console, I will find a way to discuss it with Philips to see if I can develop lithium battery-related technology myself. A color screen handheld game console will also be put on the development agenda."

After hearing this, Yamauchi Pu's expression softened slightly.

"that is it."

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No updates tonight.

The author wants to outline the follow-up outline.

thank you all

See you tomorrow.

Hu Shizhi, you must not be lazy again tomorrow!

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