There is a Problem with This Online Game Planning

  Chapter 468 enough core

  Actually, Lin Yao thinks that the most troublesome thing is the matter of Tianhu...

what?

  Misappropriation of company interests? Hinder the company's growth?

   Li Guangsheng fought with the major shareholder?

   What is it all about... Aren't they developing well?

  Lin Yao actually understands Tianhu, the biggest competitor in the country. Thanks to the increase in the number of players, they have developed quite smoothly during this period of time.

  Why did they suddenly shout and kill?

   "I don't know the specific situation."

   Mu Wanqing saw Lin Yao's weird expression, guessed what she was thinking, and added something.

"Fine…"

  Lin Yao shook her head slightly, although she was very curious, but Mu Wanqing didn't know the specific situation, so forget it.

  She changed the subject and asked about another thing worthy of attention: "Gameplayer gave away games again?"

   "Well, it is estimated that the number of registered users has reached a bottleneck during this period... In addition, I suspect that the active users of their platform are not ideal, so they continue to give away games, hoping to increase the number of monthly active users and registered users."

Mu Wanqing nodded, and continued: "In addition, during this period of time, they have also negotiated cooperation with two third-party manufacturers. Recently, there will be two popular third-party masterpieces that will be exclusive to their Gameplayer, namely "The Last Moment". " and "Bloodthirsty", an ACT, a FPS in the style of American comics.

   However, according to the publicity materials, it is not a complete exclusive, but a one-year exclusive for a limited time. The two third-party manufacturers seem unwilling to directly hang on the same tree and give up our Vaporwave game platform.

   For this exclusive, Gameplayer probably gave a lot of exclusive money. "

   "..."

  Lin Yao was silent, a little speechless.

   Really, no matter which world will come to this point...

   "I see, stay tuned."

Lin Yao breathed a sigh of relief, then thought for a moment, and said: "In addition, our PC-side first-party works should be put on the agenda. Although they are spending money to buy traffic, it is really inappropriate for us to do nothing all the time. At present, "Civilization" has begun to finish... By the way, just now you said that the two studios of Conglong and Xihan let me try the game?"

Mu Wanqing nodded, and continued: "Yes, the game happened to be tested on a large scale, so I would like to ask you to try it too. We have almost completely let go of the two action games with reasoning elements, and have not given many restrictions, and yours The energy is completely focused on the headquarters... The heads of the two first-party studios may be a little nervous."

   "Okay, I'll play if I have time."

  Lin Yao thought about it. During this time, she really ignored the attention to the two first-party studios: "Is there anything else?"

   "That's all for now."

  Mu Wanqing glanced at the notepad in her hand: "The rest is the announcement of "Super Mario Party" by the host department, but this matter means that you have an idea..."

"Um…"

  Lin Yao responded, then sighed, and sighed: "I'm going to be busy next time, it seems that the leisurely exercise time is gone..."

   "There will be."

  Mu Wanqing smiled gently.

  Lin Yao tilted her head and asked, "Do you want to exercise for me?"

   "..."

  Mu Wanqing glared at Lin Yao lightly, then turned her head again and left.

  Lin Yao couldn't help laughing, turned around with a smothered smile, then calmed down a little, and began to prepare the plan for "Monster Hunter".

  There are many things.

   But the most important thing is the game lineup for the next host...

   After all, the host is completely supported by the first party, so it cannot be broken.

  Lin Yao's previous life.

   There are many works in the "Monster Hunter" series, but if you want to ask which Monster Hunter work is the best, it is estimated that every veteran hunter will have a different answer.

The entire Monster Hunter series, when it comes to breaking the circle, the best-selling work is of course "Monster Hunter: World". This is the first and only high-definition Monster Hunter game that is completely free from handhelds. Tens of millions.

   But even if it is such a work, many old players are still not happy with the weapon balance of "Monster Hunter: World", the lack of monsters, and the deletion of many particularly interesting systems of the previous generation, etc.

And the latest work "Monster Hunter: Rise", because of the addition of Xiang Chong, is known as the most friendly monster hunting game for newcomers, but this work is basically separated from the traditional mobile hunter, the map is simplified, and many veterans Hunters probably won't be able to adapt.

As for many old hunters, including Lin Yao himself, the favorite monster hunting work, the master of the entire handheld Monster Hunter series - "Monster Hunter XX", although the evaluation is very high among the old players, but the sales volume is only worth four hundred. Ten thousand.

   Sounds like a lot.

   But you need to know that after this work, it is the popular "Monster Hunter: World" and "Monster Hunter: Rise", which has been monopolized on a separate platform for a year and still has tens of millions of sales.

  The sales volume of four million is not enough for a fraction of the world...

  According to Capcom's urine, it is estimated that the next development of the Monster Hunter series will continue to run wildly in the direction of the next two popular works.

  At the same time, this also proves a market truth, that is... the previous "burden" operations of Monster Hunter did prevent many new players from getting in touch with this game series to some extent.

  In her heart, Lin Yao is more inclined to make "Monster Hunter XX". After all, the volume of this work is not covered. This is the work with the most content in the Monster Hunter series.

  And this work is basically the culmination of the entire "Monster Hunter" series. Basically, every fun game of monster hunting in the past has a little bit of it.

  But part of the system of this work really needs to be modified... The next two monster hunting works with tens of millions of sales volume after XX have many great advantages to learn from.

  For example, the flying insects and fighting styles of "Monster Hunter: Rise", the seamless map and ecology of "Monster Hunter: World", etc.

certainly.

  Don’t even think about high-definition hunters. After all, the handheld is still a handheld. Lin Yao has tried her best, but it is basically impossible to achieve the high-definition of the world when the shape of the handheld remains the same.

but.

   On the basis of "Monster Hunter XX", add some excellent systems in later works, you can really try it.

   Simply put, see if you can sew it up.

   Don't underestimate the stitching.

"Elden's Circle" is a stitch monster, and it is a super advanced stitch monster... It has almost all the advantages of Hidetaka Miyazaki's previous works. It is estimated that players can choose. It is estimated that most players will hope that their favorite game series can be released. A masterpiece of stitching.

   It is difficult.

However, fortunately, the plot of "Monster Hunter" is simple. Aside from the messy background, after the 4G work, the plot elements are very diluted. The main line is very simple, which is to crusade against monsters, then collect materials, and then crusade against more advanced monsters... the last world Restoring peace again, molesting the Kanban girl, it's over.

   There is basically no plot pressure.

  Give it a try first.

  Actually, including the new game "Pokémon", Lin Yao doesn't plan to make dark mines anymore, but plans to refer to Arceus to create an open world and free capture.

  After all, at this moment in time, as a Pokémon IP with only one work, it suddenly returns to Dark Thunder. It is estimated that many players will not adapt.

  Lin Yao's latest work "Pokémon" is also going to be stitched up.

   Anyway, try it first.

  Linmu Studio now has the cost of trial and error, and Lin Yao is also familiar with these two series.

   Take this step first!

  …

  In the coming days.

  Lin Yao started to get busy.

Mainly busy with three things, the first thing is to write a plan for the new project of the console product department, the second thing is to announce the existing game "Super Mario Party", and the last thing is to keep an eye on the headquarters Development of new games.

  Because she was too busy, she couldn't even attend to the trial requests from Long Xihan's two studios.

   And the other side.

  Because Gameplayer sent the game again.

  The domestic players who were originally attracted by "Ring Fit Adventure" on Switch also reacted.

   But this time, they were not immediately worried about the future of the Vaporwave game platform. Although some domestic players were still worried, the first reaction of 99% of the players was... to get the game!

  The most popular game post during this period is - [Gameplayer is giving away games again! 】

  Many players who didn’t catch up last time rushed into Gameplayer, causing the number of gameplayer registrations to soar again, and because Gameplayer started promotions for first-party works, the number of monthly active users on their platform also began to rise.

soon.

   Accompanied by the continuation of the activity.

  Gameplayer announced in a high-profile manner on the fourth day of the event that the number of gameplayer registrations has officially exceeded 100 million!

   As soon as the news came out.

  The players looked sideways again.

   Really too fast.

   How long has it been since the summer promotion... Is this 100 million?

   Many domestic players finally started to worry about the Vaporwave game platform after receiving the game and carnival.

   "Fuck, that's 100 million? I remember that the number of registered people on the Vaporwave game platform is only so many?"

   "More than that, according to statistics website data, it's almost twice the number of gameplayer's current registrations."

   "But it's almost catching up... 100 million is not small."

"Indeed, the pressure is now on the Vaporwave game platform. Although it seems that many registered users of Gameplayer come because they send games for free, no matter how the players come, the size is where they are. No matter what, Linmu Studio I have to admit that Gameplayer is now the biggest competitor! It is also the most threatening competitor to them!"

"By the way, I see that the two recent popular masterpieces "The Last Moment" and "Bloodthirsty" are exclusive to Gameplayer. Although there are many games on the Vaporwave game platform during this period, two masterpieces are missing, which may have a great impact ...Where is Linmu Studio's game lineup for the second half of the year? It's time to make a move!"

   "Yes, the two games announced by Linmu Studio are both console-side. Although both have achieved great success, they have nothing to do with the Vaporwave game platform."

   "Well, although "Kirby" and "Ring Fit Adventure" are good, I'm actually looking forward to more **** games... I hope the PC side can satisfy me."

   "The next game should be a masterpiece on the PC side! Looking forward to it!"

   "Upstairs +1."

   "..."

In general.

   Players’ perception of Gameplayer has changed from being a mourner of the Vaporwave game platform to a close opponent of the Vaporwave game platform...

  As for why there is such a change, many players are not clear.

  It may be because I often do not log in to Gameplayer, or it may be because many players have received the game and found that they have never opened it...

   But whatever.

  Gameplayer is the biggest competitor of the Vaporwave game platform. This is the consensus of everyone.

  At the same time, the vast majority of players now very much hope that Linmu Studio will launch the next game, preferably on the PC side, with a more core orientation.

   And their wishes.

   Made it happen the next day...

  Linmu Studio did release a promotional video for the new game.

   But let them down.

  The game launched this time is still not a PC game, but a console game.

   Also, the new game isn't a core... but a... party game?

  …

   Pata.

  The host's classic logo flashed away.

   What then appeared on the screen was still a real picture.

  In the spacious living room, four friends each held a joy-con handle, staring at the screen together, and occasionally glanced at the people next to them from the corner of their eyes, looking like they were fighting each other.

   But wait for the camera to turn to the screen.

   Mario stood on a chessboard similar to a super rich man, jumped suddenly, and hit a dice with his fist, the shaking dice stopped, 0 points.

  Seeing this scene, the other three immediately shouted hello and celebrated loudly.

  The player who controlled Mario looked annoyed.

   Next.

  The title of "Super Mario Party" (SUPERMARIOPARTY) appears.

   directly named the topic.

  The second half of the promotional film is basically a happy game scene between different friends in various environments.

  What bar, campground, library, yard.

  At the same time, different gameplays of the game appear one by one as the screen switches.

  ToyParty dual-screen mode, players combine the screens of two Switches together to achieve cross-screen online mode, and then four players surround the two screens to play the small game "Tank War" together.

  The cute little game "Frying Steak" shows the somatosensory gameplay. Players need to use the joy-con handle in their hands to simulate a pan, and then flip the pan to ensure that all sides of the beef are fried without burning the steak.

  Of course, various rhythm games, cooperative games or 2v2 confrontation games are also indispensable.

   Such as tug-of-war, bicycles, topping gold coins, stabbing fruits, playing hamsters, holding signs, taking pictures...and super rich.

   Simply put, offline multiplayer games...

  The entire promotional video is not long.

soon.

   The players are done watching.

   Most players have complicated expressions after watching it.

  The new game this time is actually very simple and clear, the title says it all. This is a party game, but it is different from poker or board games at ordinary parties. This time the game is a video game...

   This is for the players.

   Very fresh.

  After all, even in Lin Yao’s previous life, the major host manufacturers only gave one controller, let alone an offline party game that focuses on multiplayer fun.

   Not at all.

  A mature party game, although it is not completely blank, after all, Nintendo still likes to tinker with some weird games, and there are similar works before.

   But it is not very mature.

  Until the Switch appeared, thanks to the unique hardware design of the host, many functions that were not experienced before were realized one by one, and there was a qualitative leap.

  Combined with the vibration and somatosensory functions of the handle and the game creativity of Tianma Xingkong...this is the most mature and successful party game-Mapa.

  Even Lin Yao’s past life game genre has been blank for a long time, let alone here.

  The impression that video games give players here is that they still lack interaction and can only play single or double.

  Multiplayer can be played online, but a maximum of two people can play offline, and the experience is not necessarily good...

  The appearance of "Super Mario Party" really made the players' eyes shine.

  Just watching the promotional video, the players feel full of freshness.

very interesting.

but…

   This is limited to players with like-minded friends.

  After all, no matter how interesting it looks, the promotional video focuses on multiplayer offline games, where many people have fun together.

  And many players, in this information society, do not have so many friends, so they go to play such a party game.

   Or more directly.

  Socializing, partying, and playing games together are not the choices for many domestic players to gather.

   It’s not that domestic players don’t have friends, and the country is Japan. How can there be so many nits? Most people must have friends. It’s just that friends also like to play games, and they like games on Switch. It’s really rare…

  When you get together, most of the gatherings are mainly about chubby and the like. Even if you play games together, it is to play online strong confrontation games such as moba.

   To put it bluntly, there is no relevant culture.

  Of course, not all of them, but in most cases, a group of friends get together to play offline games, which is indeed quite rare.

so.

  After the announcement of Super Mario Party.

   The evaluation is quite polarized.

   Especially on gaming communities.

  Mainly some core players who really can’t find the likes and friends...can’t play this game.

   "Okay! Sure enough, Linmu Studio will never disappoint! Party game! I've wanted this kind of game for a long time! When "1-2Switch" came out, I started looking forward to it! Now it really comes!"

   "Interesting! The game production ability of Linmu Studio...I can imagine how much fun it will be to play with friends!"

"Friendly party...It will definitely be fun to play with friends! I finally know why Lin Yao put so many functions into the Switch handle! I couldn't figure it out before, what about "1-2Switch"? But seeing the fitness ring and now "Super Mario" party, I understand, I was waiting here! I really have to admire their planning, now every function on the handle is used! Lin Yao even wants us to buy an extra pair of handles !"

   "Ready to pre-order!"

"Ah... that's good, the game looks very creative, combined with the "Fitness Ring Adventure" some time ago, I can also guess that this game will give full play to all the functions of the handle, but the problem is... I have no friends. "

   "The upstairs is right, I can't find a friend who also likes Switch***, let alone four...you kill me."

   "No one plays the series together."

   "Don't look at it, it's another game that attracts blue ocean users, and it's for real-time players... Sigh, I'm still looking forward to a more core-oriented game."

   "I'm also a little disappointed... I feel that Linmu Studio values ​​blue ocean users too much. Our core players also want new games..."

   "Don't look forward to it! What Lin Yao wants are cash players... It is estimated that all games of this type will be in the future."

   "..."

   Forum.

   There are players with needs and likes. After seeing the promotional video, they like it very much... and most of the players, although affirming the idea of ​​Linmu Studio, have no intention of buying it, and are even a little disappointed.

   Most of the core players are the latter.

but.

   This game has received a good response on social media and overseas.

  Although there are some comments about not playing with friends, most people still find the concept of offline party games very fresh and want to try it very much.

   Especially overseas.

   I can only say that it is a mixed blessing.

  …

   "Party Game..."

   Gilber Corporation.

  Frank watched the promotional video, heaved a sigh of relief, and then shook his head.

   "We can only say that we are lucky!"

   Aside, Hawkins said with a look of displeasure.

  He was half-forced to give away the game this time, but in fact he didn’t want to give it away.

  Let’s not talk about the economic loss directly caused by giving away the game, just the old player’s remarks that he will give away the game anyway without buying a new game, it already makes him very worried...

   But Frank insisted on sending it!

   "It's not luck. They announced two console games before, so they don't have so much energy. It is estimated that their first-party game on the PC side will have to wait until Black Friday at least, and save it to fight with us!"

  Frank raised his head and retorted: "Linmu Studio will focus on the mainframe. We just take this opportunity to expand users. There is absolutely no mistake."

   "That's not what you said just now."

  Hawkins twitched the corner of his mouth: "Just now, weren't you worried that Linmu Studio would launch a PC masterpiece unexpectedly?"

   "It's human." Frank didn't blush, "The fact is, it's just a party game, isn't it? Our strategy can still be carried out."

   "Hopefully."

   Hawkins was noncommittal.

  Gameplayer’s game delivery this time is just the beginning, and the first-party games of the two companies will be greatly promoted in the future.

   Those two high-profile limited-time exclusive third-party masterpieces will also be launched.

  This time, the two families are really bleeding...

  As for why they made a big move not long after the summer promotion, on the one hand, they wanted to gain a good reputation. If the number of registered users exceeds 100 million, it is a good reputation.

on the other hand.

It’s also because I saw that Linmu Studio’s focus is on the console, and I thought to take advantage of this opportunity, when Linmu Studio didn’t focus on the Vaporwave game platform, to make a time difference, grab more users, and increase the number of monthly active users. .

   And free games, promotions, and limited-time exclusive third-party masterpieces... are the killer features of Gameplayer.

  Lim Studio suddenly announced a new promotional video, which really surprised Frank, thinking that it just happened that Lin Wood Studio was going to launch the first-party masterpiece on the PC side.

did not expect.

   Finally just a party game...

   False alarm.

"Do not worry."

  Frank glanced at Hawkins, saw that he was worried, and comforted him.

   Hawkins didn't speak.

   Seeing him like this, Frank didn't look down on himself, but looked down at the screen in front of him.

   And at this time, a new tweet just popped up...

  News from Linmu Studio.

  They're going to demonstrate how to play Super Mario Party at the face-to-face meeting tomorrow.

  Frank took a look, then quickly shook his head, looked away, and didn't care.

  The host side has little to do with him for the time being.

   After all, it has nothing to do with the Vaporwave game platform.

  …

at the same time.

  Linmu Studio.

   "Are you ready?"

  Lin Yao found Lei Hongguang, the former head of the "Warcraft" project team and now the head of the "Civilization" project.

"All right."

  Lei Hongguang nodded, then hesitated for a moment, and asked in a low voice: "But boss... are we really going to announce the new game at the party game face-to-face meeting?"

   "Well, by the way."

Lin Yao nodded, and then explained: "During this period of time, we have done too little on the Vaporwave game platform. In addition, the opposite party has recently given away games, promotions, and limited time exclusives for third-party masterpieces. We really need to do something. Announcing a first-party masterpiece is the most appropriate.

  In addition, there is really not much demand for party games in China, and the core players have already complained, so I just want to satisfy them.

   If you don’t like party games like “Super Mario Party”, then go online and play a game of “Civilization” with other players. This should be enough core, and this can be regarded as…another party game. Um! "

  Lin Yao nodded as she spoke, showing a firm look on her face.

  Lei Hongguang: "..."

  Boss, are you a devil?

   "Civilization" online battle is a party game?

Yesterday, I saw that the DLC of the second round of the carriage was updated. I took a look at it online, and somehow it soared to 4 o'clock. Obviously, there was a score of 40,000 in the same game. He couldn't even see the exhaust when he soared... But he couldn't help but keep playing , The whole day today is lackluster, I have been afraid to play games for fear of falling into it, but I have failed, ah... Also, do you know the name of the BGM in the pinball table picture? I miss it so much, but I always Can't find it.

  (end of this chapter)