giants of the era

Chapter 342 "Counter-Strike Elite"

Flamingo was originally the world's largest video game publisher, and the distribution channels for computer games and video games are the same.Video games are CDs, and computer games are CDs.In addition, Flamingo has its own retail store, so it does not need to be controlled by other distributors, so it earns more profits and has a price advantage over other game publishers!Coupled with the well-known brands of Flamingo, the Flamingo retail store has always been the first choice for players around the world to buy games.

The retail store of Flamingo is different from other stores. It is more like an experience store, where customers can play all the games released by Flamingo for free.As a result, Flamingo's retail stores are often overcrowded.However, some people sneered at this, thinking that it was a mistake to turn a retail store into an experience store. Many people only play but do not buy, which caused the company to lose a lot of business.But in fact, the opposite is true, and the business of the Flamingo retail store is even hotter!If a player likes a certain game, he will definitely want to keep playing it until he passes the level. The short experience time can't satisfy them at all!

In addition, Li Zetian also considered the future Internet game market.

Games are basically downloaded and purchased from the Internet, and the game disc industry will be greatly impacted. Therefore, simply selling game discs will definitely not work.However, the game experience store can attract high popularity and directly recommend online paid games in the store.

At this moment, after learning about the situation of Flamingo Company, Li Zetian said, "Call the principals of id Software and Westwood Studios, I have something to explain to them."

"Mr. Li, another new game development project??!" Nolan Bushnell couldn't help asking as his eyes lit up.

Li Zetian smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Yes."

"Okay, I'll notify them right away!" Bushnell said excitedly.

For several years, Li Zetian did not design a game, and Bushnell missed it very much.

Not long after, the principals of the two companies came to Bushnell's office one after another.

They were surprised to see Li Zetian sitting at his desk drinking red wine.

At this time, Li Zetian noticed a young man under the age of 20 with fiery eyes, looking at him with admiration.

Li Zetian also looked him up and down, Nima, isn't this the genius programmer John Carmack, in the previous life, I still worshiped him, but in this life, he worships me instead.Nima, that look, that expression, made me feel embarrassed...

"Mr. Li, hello!!!" A group of people stepped forward and greeted respectfully.As game developers, there is one person they can never surpass; there is one person who will be the only legend in the history of the game.He is none other than the person in front of them—Chronos·Li! ! !

Regardless of Li Zetian's status as the richest man in the world and the owner of Flamingo Company, Li Zetian's game design ability is enough to make them stand tall.

Li Zetian looked at them with a smile on his face and nodded.

Bushnell then introduced their identities to Li Zetian.

"Mr. Li, this is John Carmack, a genius programmer who can independently develop a powerful 3D game engine. The games of id Software use the 3D game engine developed by him personally. Before, even IBM offered to He extended an olive branch, but he finally came to our company. Hehe, speaking of it, you are still attractive, Mr. Li. If you were not the boss of Flamingo Company, John Carmack would probably not come here!" Bushnell laughed.

John Carmack looked straight at Li Zetian and said excitedly, "Mr. Li, you are the person I admire the most. I grew up playing the games you designed and developed!!!"

Li Zetian was very happy when he heard this. Such a master of technology worships him so much!Wait... "I grew up playing the games you designed and developed!" Why does this sentence sound so awkward, am I so old?
Li Zetian sighed in his heart, he seemed really old, already 36 years old, shit! ! !
Li Zetian didn't sigh for too long, looked at John Carmack, and smiled faintly: "You are John Carmack, I heard Bushnell introduce you. Well, you are very good!"

"Thank you Mr. Li for the compliment!" John Carmack said excitedly, and he was overjoyed and proud when he said "very good".

Li Zetian smiled and nodded at him.

Ten minutes later, after introducing these people, Bushnell immediately said: "Mr. Li called you over this time because he has designed a new game and needs you to complete it for him! As you know, when it comes to games, Mr. Li's design ability is unparalleled and unmatched. So, this time, it is an opportunity for your two companies!"

After all, the people from id Software and Westwood Studios all flushed with excitement.

There is a truth in the industry: "Chronos Li design must be a classic!"

The status and influence of Flamingo Company today is all due to Li Zetian's game design. He has built a super game empire by himself! ! !
At this moment, everyone stared at Li Zetian fieryly, as if they were staring at a golden mountain.

"Mr. Li, what game did you design?" John Carmack couldn't help asking. He was so curious. Li Zetian hadn't played it for many years, and it must be an extraordinary classic game.

Li Zetian couldn't help but find it funny when he saw the anxious appearance of the two of them.

"I thought of two games, which are suitable for your two companies." Li Zetian smiled.

"One game is called "Counter-Strike" and it's developed by id Software. The other game is called "Red Alert" and it's developed by Westwood Studios."

Li Zetian paused, and said slowly: ""Counter-Strike" is a shooting game series, players are divided into two teams, the 'Counter-Strike' camp and the 'Terrorist' camp, and each team must play multiple rounds on the same map. The way to win the round is to achieve the goal required by the map, or to completely eliminate the enemy players. The game modes are: 'Demolition Mode', 'Hostage Rescue Mode', 'Assassination Mode', 'Escape Mode', etc., Specifically, I have already written a game design and will send it to you later." Li Zetian looked at John Carmack and said, "However, I think the ID game engine you developed may not meet my requirements, so you The 3D game engine needs to be further developed according to my game design requirements.”

Li Zetian thought that with his own game design requirements, id Software could develop a game engine suitable for "Counter-Strike" in a targeted manner, avoiding detours and shortening the game development cycle.

"Yes, we will definitely develop the game engine and "Counter-Strike" according to your requirements!!!" Several persons in charge of id Software nodded repeatedly, their eyes sparkling.Although they haven't got the specific game design information yet, just after hearing the brief introduction just now, they already feel that this game is absolutely fun, especially the team and confrontation of the game are highlighted, and there is a feeling of competition!
(End of this chapter)