Tokyo Video Game Tycoon: Chapter 79 Memories from that boyhood

Chapter 79 Memories from that boyhood

If possible, Zhu Youxing would prefer to have an online meeting directly. After all, what he wanted to say was quite simple.

 And the current technology is actually mature, but no one has made related products, otherwise it will definitely improve a lot of efficiency.

 In the conference room, some people were chatting in whispers. They were all wondering what the young President Zhuyou wanted to do today.

While they were talking, Zhu Youxing had walked in.

 Everyone present has already seen Zhuyouxing.

 But every time they still feel that Zhu Youxing is a bit too young.

However, it is said that he often works late at night alone. When the company has nothing to do, he will study and make games by himself, and then become a blockbuster.

 It makes people sigh that maybe this is the only way to succeed at a young age.

“Everyone, we have met many times, so there is no need to be polite. I have only one purpose for calling you here today, and that is that I have a plan.”

 Zhu Youxing spoke very quickly and almost didn't give anyone time to respond, but everyone was used to it.

 Because in the previous class, whenever Zhu Youxing came out to explain the game production process, he did not waste any nonsense and pointed the finger at any problem.

 Everyone listened attentively.

Zhu Youxing took out the remote control of the projector and illuminated the picture on the wall behind him.

“Video game promotion expansion plan.”

 Publicize the expansion plan?

“Do you feel that the promotion channels for the game are a bit narrow now?”

 Is it narrow? I feel nothing.

 Everyone looked at each other.

Most of them are individual production groups, and they usually only need to make games. They have never thought about promoting the game. They only send trial cassettes to some stores in advance when they are about to be released. Try it out.

 This is probably their propaganda method.

 At least the fifteen individual groups did not feel that the publicity channels were narrow, and they were making money anyway.

The people in charge from Kuppongi and Hotan companies are different.

 They immediately became energetic when they saw the plan to promote the expansion.

 They run a company.

 Companies often pursue more.

 On the one hand, they need to feed more people, and on the other hand, they also need to be responsible to shareholders.

 So they can realize that expanded publicity will bring more profit opportunities.

Ishimura Sanno from Kuppongi said at this time: "President Takeyu, the biggest publicity channel now may be your local promotion model, or TV stations and newspapers, and if I remember correctly, in addition to TV Tokyo and his superior economic Newspapers did not refuse to promote the game, and other TV stations and newspapers began to refuse to cooperate with video games. I can't think of any other promotion channels."

Zhu Youxing smiled: "So, I invited someone this time, and he can be regarded as a considerable propaganda force."

 Zhu Yuxing turned towards the door and said, "Ikeda-san, you can come in."

 Daigo Ikeda walked in wearing casual clothes and seemed to be holding something in his hand.

 Harsuga manga magazine is very popular throughout Japan and is considered one of the most mainstream manga magazines.

But an editor at Kasuga Comics magazine knows quite a few people.

 Everyone looked at Ikeda Daigo curiously, wondering about his identity.

Ikeda Daigo bowed politely to everyone and then said: "Everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Ikeda Daigo, and I am currently the editor-in-chief of Kasugasha."

 Today's Ikeda Daigo was promoted not long ago, from the original editor-in-chief of the comic magazine to one of the chief editors.

The biggest credit among them is probably the game guide section in the comic magazine that Zhu Yuxing and he studied together.

Although there is no real clear survey, when the game guide section appeared in Kasugasha's comic weekly, sales began to have a significant increase, and the speed is getting faster day by day.

 The sales volume of magazines is almost tied to that of the Famicom. As fast as the Famicom is sold, the magazine will be sold.

 People’s demand for game guides exceeds Zhuyouxing’s imagination.

He was just because the Dragon Quest comics were not attractive enough, so he wanted to increase their appeal through comic magazines.

Now that there is a mature Internet in this era, it is not difficult to find guides. However, there are still a large group of people in Japan who just like to buy physical things, and the most important thing is that comic magazines are always available first. Get the first-hand strategy collection of Youxing Electronic Entertainment in one instant.

  It includes some hidden elements of the game to help obsessive-compulsive players complete game achievements earlier.

 Besides Takeyusei, the most surprising person is Daigo Ikeda.

He has therefore become one of the heroes of Kasuga Society. In addition, he has already had enough qualifications, so his promotion to the editor-in-chief is a matter of course.

“President Takeyu plans to expand his promotions, including cooperation with Kasugasha, which owns several comics and literary magazines for teenagers.”

 In-depth cooperation with magazines and promotion in magazines?

The people from Kuppongi and Wada thought of this immediately before they finished listening to Ikeda's introduction. It was indeed quite attractive. It bypassed the newspaper office and TV station, and there was a publishing group above Kasugasha. Japan's newspaper giants are definitely still a little weaker, but not bad. Looking at it this way, it seems that the boycott of TV stations and newspapers is somewhat irrelevant.

"Just a few days ago, we have discussed a new project with President Zhuyou, which is to launch a game magazine exclusive to the Famicom. It is only for the Famicom and is planned to be published monthly. This It will be a publicity and promotion channel unique to the Famicom."

Everyone was stunned. An entire magazine was dedicated to the Famicom?

Is it so fierce?

 This is indeed something that no one expected.

 In fact, Zhu Youxing has wanted to do this for a long time.

He still remembers that when he was a child, in addition to playing games, the other thing he liked to do most was to follow popular software, computer game guides, UCG in every issue...

At that time, these books could almost be piled up to the size and thickness of a bed.

But it’s not so much that Zhu Youxing is planning to promote this thing, but more that he wants to restore his childhood.

In this world, no one has made a game magazine yet, so he might as well just create one. It just so happened that the Famicom has reached 800,000 sales, which is not far from one million. Launching a related magazine is also a good thing for the magazine. enough audience.

So when Takeyusei mentioned it to Ikeda Daigo a few days ago, he said excitedly that I had actually had this idea for a long time, but I had never made up my mind.

 But when Zhu Youxing brought it up, he immediately couldn't help himself and reported the plan to the magazine.

 Then, a few hours later a clear reply came from above.

 It can be done, and the magazine society will support it, because it is obviously a win-win situation.

 The previous popularity of comic magazines is an example.

 It may be a little early to separate out the game, but it's not a big problem.

As soon as the plan was approved, Daigo Ikeda excitedly went to Takeyusei's home and talked with Takeyusei all night about the idea of ​​a comic magazine. Takeyusei also brought Airi Hayasawa to participate, thinking Many people had more opinions, which made her sleepless all night and not energetic for work the next day.

When Ikeda Daigo finished speaking, Takeyusei also returned to the middle position at the right time: "This is one of my publicity expansion plans, and what I need your cooperation is to directly publish the first-hand information you can Handed over to Kasugasha, this magazine will become the only channel for players to get the latest news and the latest strategies, and players will be more likely to be sticky."

 Keep the existing players and at the same time continue to expand. If you want to do it, do it to the extreme. If you want to make a big move, I'm not welcome.

 (End of this chapter)