Back To 1995: Chapter 588 Divide the cake
Chapter 588 Divide the cake
On IGN and other major forums, news about today's TGA game exchange exhibition continues. The most discussed, apart from today's "StarCraft" e-sports exhibition game, is the discussion of "Grand Theft Auto" and "Half-Life".
"Quake 2" is more about feelings. Countless players have entered the game pit because of "Quake". The feeling of this game is different from other games. Seeing the sequel, countless players are "Master." Qinghui", willing to pay once for the sake of feelings.
As for the two games of "Grand Theft Auto", the major game forums in America are almost blown to the sky, and various headlines are rampant.
On IGN, Yahoo Game Channel, ICQ Portal, Microsoft MSN and other website forums, as long as there is news about games, these two games are always touted.
"Grand Theft Auto", which has not yet been released, has already been blown up in the game industry. Countless gamers shouted, "If you miss Grand Theft Auto, you will regret it forever." It's scary, on the Xueleshan online platform, users who intend to buy this game have broken through the 50,000 mark in a straight line!
It is the first time in the history of games that 50,000 people are willing to pay for a game that has no announcement, no expansion pack, and no price.
Those who are interested can feel that this wave of "Grand Theft Auto" popularity is a bit too unusual. Even if the players like this game, it is impossible for such a big public opinion to erupt. There are some clues behind this.
This is of course indispensable to Xueleshan. The navy sent by Xueleshan, no, is the credit of the public relations company. Now the trend of using the Internet to mobilize public opinion has not yet appeared, but Xueleshan has made a smooth move this time, increasing the popularity of "Grand Theft Auto".
The game exchange exhibition on the first day greatly increased the heat of the TGA Awards Ceremony.
When the awards ceremony was held the next day, Xuele Mountain, as the host, could clearly feel that the heat had increased a lot. Media and reporters from Los Angeles and other states began to wander around the theater, and many of them went directly to Xue Leshan wanted to do an interview, which had never happened a few days ago.
A red carpet tens of meters long has already been laid out in front of the theater. When the afternoon ceremony is about to start, there are already many spectators around. Most of these people are watching the lively games. The users, and the other part, were invited by the TGA official to set off the atmosphere, otherwise it would not be very good if there was a cold spot.
Games are different from movies and music industries. Fans and movie fans can often know the status of those singers and actors, and things like chasing stars often happen. Most gamers don’t know what the people behind the development of this game look like. Like A game is true, but as for the creator behind the game, there is no way to talk about it.
So the atmosphere of the TGA scene today is naturally far inferior to the red carpet scenes such as the Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, and Emmys.
But today, TGA pushed these game producers to the front for the first time, which is equivalent to Hollywood screenwriters. From behind the scenes to the front of the stage, their status has improved by more than a little, and their future fame, status, income, etc. will naturally increase by a bit. cut.
"Let us welcome John Carmack, the world's top game production master, the founder of Id Games, the developer of the "Quake" game, and the producer of the world's first 3D game engine "Quake Game Engine" By…"
Invited from Hollywood, the host of two Oscar awards ceremonies stood at the entrance of the grand theater and introduced Carmack, who was the first to walk on the red carpet, to the crowd of onlookers.
Hearing Carmack's title, game fans who knew the game couldn't help applauding. They understood Carmack's status in the world.
John Carmack got off a Cadillac, opened the back door on the other side, and came out with a **** his arm. This was Carmack's girlfriend.
Games, like the Internet, are a young industry. Carmack has a big name, and he is actually less than 30 years old this year.
Carmack's girlfriend, holding Carmack's arm tightly, never imagined that one day, she would be able to walk on the red carpet with Carmack, surrounded by constantly flashing cameras, one after another, all aimed at After seeing them, the applause from time to time made Carmack's girlfriend, for the first time, begin to understand Carmack's status in the industry!
After Carmack, when the host introduced the second person to walk on the red carpet, there was a burst of applause.
Shigeru Miyamoto, who hurried over from Japan, wore a t-shirt with the Nintendo LOGO on it, and a black jacket on the outside. He hurriedly waved his hands to the left and right. Before the person who wanted to sign his hand reached out, Shigeru Miyamoto walked through it. up the red carpet.
Shigeru Miyamoto’s visit this time is actually for the TGA Game Hall of Fame. With Shigeru Miyamoto’s status in the game industry, the two game IPs of the father of Mario and The Legend of Zelda have already made Shigeru Miyamoto Fengshen, plus Nintendo behind him, Shigeru Miyamoto's name must be included in the list of Hall of Fame this time, as long as he comes to accept the award.
After Shigeru Miyamoto, Hideo Kojima, who developed "Metal Gear", Hironobu Sakaguchi, the producer of "Final Fantasy", Sid Meier, who developed the "Civilization" game series, and other recognized masters in the game industry, today They were all basically present, and these people basically came to the Hall of Fame, otherwise it would not be so easy to get them to participate in this kind of event.
In addition to these long-established figures, there are also many "rookies" who have just emerged in the game industry, such as Todd Harward, who just debuted with "The Elder Scrolls" last year, and the genius of Black Isle Studios. Producer Chris Harold and others were all present.
For these young rookies, today is mainly to show their faces. In addition, Xueleshan has promised that as long as these people participate, they will help their game studios on the Xueleshan online platform to reduce the cost of publishing game!
And if you can win an award at the TGA Awards Ceremony, maybe it can also stimulate the sales of the game, just like those movies that won Oscars, the box office can increase a bit, no matter how small a mosquito is, it’s meat, it’s not good, who? willing to do it...
Didn't steal the game producer's limelight, people in the game industry walked the red carpet first, and at the last hour, Song Yang, Williams and other Sierra executives walked on the red carpet.
After Song Yang and Jenny walked on the red carpet, there was applause at the scene. Song Yang is well-known among the younger generation in America. Bill Gates and Jobs are too far away from the younger generation, and Song Yang is contemporaneous with them.
With the promotion of "The Matrix", Jenny became famous. Dressed in a long skirt, Jenny held Song Yang's arm and waved to the left and right from time to time. Jenny was very interested in walking the red carpet.
"When the Oscar red carpet arrives, it will be your moment, Jenny!"
Song Yang embraced Jenny and whispered in her ear. The Oscar red carpet was a time when all the actresses were trying their best to compete for the headlines. In Jenny's mind, I'm afraid she couldn't play with those old-fashioned female celebrities.
But when Jenny heard Song Yang's words, she couldn't help but look forward to it a little more. For Jenny and countless newcomers who have just entered Hollywood, being invited to walk the Oscar red carpet once is already a sign of becoming a star.
After Song Yang and Jenny went in, they came to the TGA Awards Ceremony in the Grand Theater. The venue that could accommodate 3,000 people was almost full.
Song Yang sat in the organizer's seat, which was also the best seat in the entire scene. The members of the TGA Nine Management Committee, including Xuele Mountain, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, all sat here.
Ken Williams sat on the other side of Song Yang, and people from Blizzard, V Agency, R Star and other studios were also here.
"The global sales of StarCraft increased to more than 700,000 copies yesterday!"
As soon as he sat down, Ken Williams said to Song Yang with a smile on his face. Obviously, yesterday's e-sports exhibition game once again helped "StarCraft" to make a wave of publicity.
Song Yang bowed his head and said to Williams, "When the TGA awards are over, Xueleshan will prepare the professional e-sports competition rules, player training, transfers, bonuses and other systems..."
The e-sports industry is now a blank industry. There is no stone for Xueleshan to cross the river by feeling. Xueleshan can only rely on Xueleshan himself as the stone, and slowly test the depth of the water in this industry!
"Gentlemen, ladies, and the audience in front of the TV, welcome to the first TGA Awards Ceremony. Every year in the future, we will meet again today..."
After a burst of electronically synthesized music, the host stepped onto the stage, and the live images also appeared on ICNC, NBC, Comcast TV Network, Los Angeles TV, Houston TV and other channels.
(end of this chapter)