Everyone is discussing it, and for the first time I realize that the R&D strength of [Thunder Group] is so strong.

"These 16-bit game consoles are different. Look at the quality of the picture, it's simply shocking."

"Look at this parameter - triple-core processor, main frequency up to 8MHz, 2M video memory, 8M memory..."

"What does this mean? You know, the 8-bit computers of the Big Three have only 1MHz main frequency and 2kb video memory... are not the same magnitude at all."

"There are also game cassette storage. The three giants' gaming consoles only support up to 128kb, but the [Thunder Game] side has directly expanded to a minimum of 16M."

Everyone was very excited.

As game developers, they know better than anyone else—

With this configuration, as long as the development environment requirements are not too high, it can make countless wonderful games.

Moreover, because the cassette storage has been expanded hundreds of times, they no longer have to worry about memory problems and can turn many inspirations in their minds into reality.

certainly--

What they don't know yet is.

Even the "extra-large memory cartridge" that made them happy at the moment still made [Storm] feel dissatisfied.

16M, 32M, 64M...

Originally, the first generation of "Street Fighter" was about 2M.

But [Storm] team strives for excellence, adding too many elements and easter eggs, and the image quality and special effects are upgraded layer by layer.

Finally, the game that was originally only 2M was turned into 104M.

Fortunately, it is the [arcade] version of the cassette. If it is a home machine... don't even think about it.

A 104M game requires at least 128M memory cartridge to be edited

The current cost of this kind of cassette is at least more than 500 yuan.

In addition, the game development costs are evenly distributed, transportation costs, operation promotion costs, and profit margins... all included, such a cassette will cost at least 1,000 yuan.

One thousand yuan for a game?

Players will never accept it.

so--

Large-storage game cartridges can only be used in [arcade version], not in [home version].

Calculate based on cost-

In the future, the cassettes of 16-bit TV game consoles must be basically controlled within 16M.

Most of the games used for sales are controlled between 2M, 4M, and 8M, so as to reduce the price.

...

"Then the question is-"

Someone suddenly asked, "When will we be able to develop games on game consoles?"

"this……"

Everyone read the magazine all the time.

During the entire interview, there was no content about "Invite Game Developers".

"Can you plan to produce and sell it yourself?"

Someone couldn't help but say, "Think about the style of [Thunder Group]. The entire system is produced and sold by itself. This time I entered the game industry, wouldn't I still do this?"

"Is this unlikely?"

"The game industry is different from other industries. It relies on creativity, but there is no way to mass production. Tian Moyun should understand this principle."

"not good."

"Look at the content of the interview in the magazine--"

"As the game console is launched, there are only three first games to be released. Except for the upgraded version of "Happy Square", the other two have never heard of the names, but the manufacturers of these two games."

"It is [Happy Game Company] and [Storm Game Company] respectively."

"The former is the predecessor of [Thunder Group] and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary, which is of great significance."

"The latter is the top game development team that has just been fully acquired recently."

"These two manufacturers have one thing in common, they are all members of the [Thunder System]."

"And in the interview, there is another sentence—"

"In the next batch of lineups, the sequels of Super Mario and "Contra" are also from [Thunder System]."

...

Everyone looked at each other.

If [Thunder Group] really plans to develop the game itself, then they may...

"Wait for the next news."

"Who can contact [Thunder Group]? Help inquire."

"It's better to have a big newspaper and ask someone to do an interview and ask about this by the way."

"I finally had the opportunity to get rid of the Big Three, so don't be happy."

...

It is related to personal interests, and these people also tried every means to contact a big newspaper, hoping that they could give an exclusive interview to Tian Moyun.

Regarding this, the newspaper has discussed it for a long time—

Finally, I decided to go to the interview and send a reporter who had had several contacts with Tian Moyun.

It is famous for its familiar face.

...

Tian Moyun is handling group affairs in the office.

Su Qiong sat on the sofa in the lounge area, holding a cup of coffee in his hand, and several copies of information were placed on the table.

The main content of these materials is about the next strategy of [Thunder Arcade].

It is also the best way to promote [Thunder Arcade] as soon as possible.

【Thunder Championship】—

Invite elite players from all over the country to participate in the competition, invite a large number of ordinary players as audiences, and start the first prosperous era that belongs to electronic games alone!

To be honest—

Su Qiong was a little shocked.

The emergence of electronic games is mixed in the understanding of the masses.

Some people think this is a good leisure product that can be used to relax and relieve the mood after work.

Some people also think that this thing will prevent children from studying seriously and are social garbage and should be banned.

And in this case—

Tian Moyun directly came up with the concept of "national competition" and even intended to make it a top event comparable to the World Games.

Su Qiong knows what this means—

If, Ziya Thunder LT-S] made Tian Moyun make great contributions to the country.

Then, once the [Thunder Championship] starts and is made into a top event by him... the public influence will be more shocking than the former.

...

However, this kind of predecessor is not that easy to do.

Everyone, the first person to eat crabs is so rich.

In the media's shaping, "the first to eat the crab" has become synonymous with luck, believing that he just discovered a business opportunity, then started a business, and finally achieved success.

But in fact-

That's not the case.

What does the first crab mean?

It means that you are walking a path that no one has ever taken.

You don’t know whether this path is right or wrong, and you don’t know what will bring you if you continue to walk.

good luck?

It may also be the kind of bad luck and the one who loses money.

Without knowing nothing—

Going out a path and being the first to eat crabs requires not only luck, but also courage and... courage.
To be continued...