Tokyo Video Game Tycoon

The second half of 2020 is the time period for several game companies to make efforts.

They are all eyeing regular festivals like Christmas and Halloween, and want to take advantage of this time to announce their best game works.

But this time is a little different from the previous year or two. This year there are a few behemoths that people can only look up to.

The first to bear the brunt is the lead by Final Fantasy 13versus, followed by Metal Gear Solid 5 and Rogue 5.

However, some companies are not reconciled, and they plan to use differentiated competition.

Final Fantasy 13versus is a role-playing game, Metal Gear Solid 5 is a stealth third-person shooter game, and Rogue 5 is a masterpiece of open world.

If there is anything missing here, it should be some sports games.

It may be because the focus of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment this year is on these few games, and this year did not release the latest sports games such as football and basketball.

This gives other game makers some opportunities.

However, they are also quite aware that the aces of Youxing Electronic Entertainment will definitely occupy the frontal battlefield, and only in some unpopular areas can other game companies have the opportunity to exert their strength.

Therefore, they all tacitly chose not to compete directly with Youxing Electronic Entertainment. Even Mi Kefu, a company that has been competing with Youxing Electronic Entertainment, also chose to avoid the edge for the time being.

As a result, the vanguard of Final Fantasy 13versus entered the video game market in November of the second half of the year with almost no opponents.

"Hey, the Internet really makes people love and hate it."

In the United States, in front of the Yuxing electronic entertainment game counter, a teller propped his chin in boredom.

Because of the vigorous development of the Internet, online shopping has become the most frequently used shopping method for people.

And this kind of physical store has been increasingly lacking in the market.

Still in the United States, there is still a large group of people in the United States who are loyal and willing to use cars to purchase goods.

On the far side of the ocean, online shopping has penetrated into thousands of households. Even an old man in his 70s and 80s can skillfully use shopping software to buy what he wants.

At this moment, the products of Youxing Electronic Entertainment's exclusive counters have also changed a lot compared to the past ten years.

Retail game cartridges already occupy only a small portion.

Sometimes, if a customer wants to come and buy a game, he can first purchase it through the relevant software in the store, and then let the clerk go to the warehouse to pick up the goods.

There are probably the following things that are most conspicuously placed on the counter:

The demo area allows players to try some of the latest game DEMO.

Some game-limited products with unique shapes, statues, limited handles, limited machines, etc.

Then there are some lottery special areas and gashapon machine special areas.

"Uncle, seeing how you miss me so much, was the past beautiful?"

A young clerk who was less than twenty years old leaned against the counter while chewing gum and asked.

The uncle he was talking about was an adult in his forties.

After hearing the young man's question, he immediately said proudly: "Of course, I think there would be a long queue in this store whenever there was an excellent game released. Busy day and night, almost never rest."

"Huh? Almost no rest? That's too miserable."

"You do not understand."

'Uncle' shook his head and said, "That was the most exciting era of video games, I even feel like Christmas every day, there are all kinds of interesting games on sale every day, and there are always people in the store. Absolutely, and we, as clerks, are also players who love games. Seeing those players who love games can buy the games they like, the happiness comes from the heart. Even if the work is a bit tired, it is still Very satisfying."

The young man thought about it seriously, and he shook his head: "I still can't imagine, it's too hard, if it's such a job, I will definitely quit my job."

'Uncle' said: "Now there will be no such grand occasions in the past. Online shopping has already occupied the lives of most people. You can understand that the glory of the past is no longer just from the amount of goods that the official shop for us. I even I wonder if, with the passage of time, there will be no need for such a job like mine.”

Speaking of this, "Uncle" became a little depressed again,

He chose to stay in this store because he loves video games.

But he also has a hunch that this offline sales model may be eliminated sooner or later.

And this is the place where he has worked for more than 20 years. Thinking back to the moment when he just applied to be a clerk in this shop more than 20 years ago, he was really moved.

Young people are apparently indifferent to the possibility of losing their jobs.

"Okay, let's not talk about that, concentrate on work, today should be a special day, cheer up a little."

"Huh? Special day? What special day?"

"The release date of Final Fantasy 13versus."

The eyes of 'Uncle' were still shining when he said it, obviously he recalled some past events.

"Oh, I know this game, I still plan to play it, but we are a bit stingy, we have to wait until the game is officially released to sell the game, as far as I know, some third-party stores are quietly selling the game in advance, making money A lot of money."

'Uncle' said solemnly: "This kind of behavior is immoral, it is a kind of stealthy behavior, and we are an official store, we must not participate in this kind of thing."

"Okay, okay, I see."

The young man muttered, and the time soon came to the release time of Final Fantasy 13versus.

At this time, some customers finally began to appear in the store.

'Uncle' immediately stepped forward enthusiastically to serve these customers.

The young man, on the other hand, was a little lazy and had nothing to do, blowing bubbles and watching the uncle introduce the latest game there.

"Want to buy the latest Final Fantasy 13versus? Coming to our store to buy is definitely your best choice. Do you want to buy a limited edition game or a retail version?"

"One set of limited editions, one set of boxed editions, okay, I will pack them for you now, by the way, if you come to our store to buy limited editions, you can also get an exclusive small prize of Final Fantasy collection coins, I hope You can come to our store more often in the future, this is a paradise for gamers, we will faithfully serve every gamer!"

The young man looked at the 'uncle' yelling hard as if watching a play.

Customers are also very interested.

But this young clerk felt a little boring.

When it comes to shopping, you can buy one and sell the other, so why empathize with customers?

This 'uncle' obviously does not limit his identity to just being a shop assistant, but at the same time he also considers himself a game player, and he is happy to share his views on a game with others.

"Welcome to visit again next time, our store will sincerely serve you."

The 'uncle' waved away the satisfied customers enthusiastically, and then returned to the young clerk.

"Speaking of uncle, I don't think there are many people who are willing to come all the way to buy games today, or let's close the door. You want to play the latest Final Fantasy, and I want to play it too. Anyway, managing this store is also very important. Not bad for the day."

'Uncle' shook his head: "No, this is immoral, I am a gamer, yes, I like to play games, and I am very eager to play Final Fantasy 13versus now, but I still have my vocation, that is A shop clerk."

The young clerk was a little speechless, he really couldn't accept this very traditional concept.

The two of them are guarding the shop now, but few people will come throughout the day, so why not skip work early to play games?

No one would know anyway, as far as he knew, there were quite a few shop assistants in Youxing Electronic Entertainment who were doing similar things.

As Youxing Electronic Entertainment itself grows bigger and bigger, management will also be subject to more tests.

And there are not a few people who have similar thoughts with this young clerk.

They are all people who don't care much about work, just want to make it as easy as possible for themselves.

'Uncle' said: "No, I still hope that players who want to play this game can play this game today. Have you ever thought that if we close the store, some players may not be able to play this game today?" Playing this game for the first time?"

"Hmm... okay."

'Uncle' didn't say anything more.

As he grows older, he knows that there is a generation gap between himself and the young people. Even though the hobbies of both parties are similar, the concepts are very different.

As a lover of games, he also hopes to share the fun of these games with more people. "Uncle" is not satisfied with enjoying the fun of games alone.

Sharing is also one of the joys of video games.

A few minutes later, a few more customers entered the store, and the "uncle" went over to receive them warmly as usual, and handed the game to the customer with both hands, and sincerely thanked the other party for coming and patronizing, and welcomed the customer to come again in the future.

These customers also agreed happily, and left contact information with the uncle. They hope to have the opportunity to exchange game experience together in the future.

On the side, the young clerk hesitated to speak.

He doesn't quite agree with some of the uncle's ideas.

But seeing that 'Uncle' can quickly make some friends and even make an appointment to play games together, he has indescribable envy.

"Okay, if you feel bored, you can go home and play Final Fantasy first, then tell me about the content of the game tomorrow."

The uncle obviously saw that the young clerk's mind was no longer here, so he simply let him go home.

The young clerk hesitated.

He really wants to go back and play the Final Fantasy series right now.

It is also because he likes to play video games and has no job to find, so he came to this shop where the salary is not high, but he can get in touch with the latest games for the first time.

If it weren't for the fact that this was a game store, he wouldn't have looked down on that salary at all.

"Okay, go back, and share the fun of the game with me tomorrow."

The uncle urged the young man.

Here he should be able to handle it alone.

The Internet has created many new jobs, but at the same time, many jobs will disappear quietly.

According to some recent rumors, Youxing Electronic Entertainment may shut down some stores, among which game console sales stores like his that are not located in the downtown area should be the first to be cut down.

The clerk who has worked in this Yuxing electronic entertainment store for more than 20 years is lying if he says that he is not sad.

The money is not much, but it is enough to live, and it is close to home. It is still a career he loves, and he is very satisfied with this job.

After learning that the shop might not be able to last for too long, he cherished every day in this shop even more, and he had developed deep feelings for this shop.

Originally, he had the opportunity to become the store manager. After all, he has worked for more than 20 years, so even if the store is closed, he should have the opportunity to go to other stores as the store manager.

But he prefers the status of a clerk.

So he worked as a shop assistant for more than 20 years.

For more than 20 years, he can even clearly remember the cracks on the walls of this shop.

"Then... I'm leaving? Uncle, you won't deduct my salary, will you?"

The uncle smiled heartily: "You may not know that there has always been a benefit in the store of Youxing Electronic Entertainment, that is, all employees have a game holiday every year. Although you have just joined the work, this benefit is still not small. Yes, you can play games at home with pay, this is the coolest place in Youxing Electronic Entertainment."

The young man's eyes lit up. He really didn't know about this before, so he could feel more at ease.

So he happily took a box of physical Final Fantasy cassettes and prepared to go home. At the same time, he said goodbye to the shop uncle and drove away.

The uncle watched the young man leave at the door, and then returned to the shop.

A few minutes later, someone came into the store to inquire about the latest games. The uncle continued to perform his duties very faithfully, and at the same time tried his best to solve the questions about video games for every customer and recommend them the most suitable games for them.

The time soon came to the afternoon, and the uncle received every customer in such a sporadic manner, and he always maintained the greatest enthusiasm for every customer.

In his address book, 90% of the contacts are the phone numbers of these customers, which is also his valuable asset.

After receiving customers here and there until seven o'clock in the evening, the uncle looked at his watch.

Normally it should be closed by now.

But today is a special day, the uncle decided to wait a little longer, don't worry.

In case anyone still wants to come over and buy the game, it would be a shame to let them miss out on the first Final Fantasy game.

He waited and waited until after eight o'clock. By this time, no customers had come to the door.

He also felt that no one would come over again, but just looking at the environment in the shop, he was still not willing to go home.

He really wants to play the latest Final Fantasy game, but he also cherishes this store now.

"Uncle! Uncle!"

In a daze, the uncle felt as if someone was calling him, and he quickly showed a warm smile again and looked at the door.

"Hello, may I ask you... um? You are..."

The uncle originally wanted to warmly receive the next customer, but he found out that it was a dozen or so customers and friends he met in the morning and a few days ago.

"Hey, uncle, didn't you say that video games are fun only when they are shared, why don't we come here now, seeing you alone in the store in the morning feels so lonely, so we are here, how about we play Final Fantasy together? Sample?"

The uncle blinked: "You..."

"I think Youxing Electronic Entertainment won't mind us customers taking up the electricity bills of some stores, right?"

"I'm sure I won't mind, Youxing Electronic Entertainment is not so stingy."

The uncle smiled again: "Welcome everyone, then please come in and play for as long as you want."

In a daze, the uncle felt as if he had returned to the golden age of video games. At that time, these clerks worked around the clock to serve every game player.

Although tired, they are also very satisfied.

Same now.