my return 2002

Chapter 168
Perhaps inspired by the miracle MU at the time, Shanda also adopted the mode of issuing activation codes for publicity and profit in this internal test, which was also crazily complained by the majority of players.

"Damn it, Ninetowns is really the one who started it, and there is no one behind it. Ever since Miracle MU got an activation code for internal testing, all games have started to get activation codes for the whole of last year."

"That's right, don't let me see Zhu Jun's grandson, or he will be beaten all over the place, it's too fucking bad."

Of course, if the players scold you, those who should participate in the event to grab the activation code will still grab it, and those who should pay for it will still spend money.

The prosperity of the Internet in the Mainland is actually largely due to the prosperity of online games. Gamers accounted for 80% of the early Internet users, and a large part of the post-90s and [-]s also started to get in touch with computers through online games.

Inspur Technology.

Although in memory, I don't have much impression of this game called [Miracle], which means that this game should be a hit, but Shen Lang didn't despise Shanda because of it.

Whether or not an online game becomes popular is actually quite a matter of chance, just like legend, the quality is extremely mediocre, and it is extremely difficult to get started at the beginning. When the market was blank, Shanda made legends, and legends made Shanda.

In contrast, the Korean national-level online game [Paradise] has not caused any waves in the mainland, and many mainland players do not even know the existence of this game.

It can be seen that the times make heroes.

Shen Lang bought an activation code for the closed beta of [Miracle] on Taobao, and sat in front of the computer early, waiting for the server to start, with Lei Jun and Wang Tao beside him.

Compared with Shen Lang, they are more worried about the game [Miracle], the mainland online game market is so big, Legend has already accounted for more than 40%, Miracle MU also has a market share of about 35%, and the rest is still a big talk Both Westward Journey and Swordsman Love have a good player base, and the cake is almost divided.

The online market of [Miracle] is destined to become a direct competitor with [Sword Rain Jianghu] one after the other. Coupled with Shanda's operational capabilities, if you want to say something about other people's ambitions, these two games are placed in front of players at the same time. Most players will definitely choose to play [Miracle] first.

It finally arrived at ten o'clock in the morning, and [Miracle] finally opened its server.

Shen Lang entered his account number and clicked to log in. The screen flashed, and what he saw was a crater, and there were many fireballs falling from the sky in the background. Judging from the picture quality in 2004, it was quite good.

The faces of Lei Jun and Wang Tao were also a little ugly for a while, at least judging from this login interface, it is indeed 3D quality.

"Don't worry, whether a game is popular or not, the picture quality is just a bonus item, whether it is fun or not is the key."

Shen Lang shook his head lightly. Although the picture quality of this game is good, it is not very good in terms of career choice and character modeling.

[Miracle] is the theme of a mythical story. In terms of modeling, Shanda's R&D team borrowed a lot of oriental elements, which is logically a plus.

However, I don’t know if the 3D technology is immature. The character modeling looks like a folk shadow puppet show, without any three-dimensional effect. On the contrary, it looks like a paper man, and the movements are a bit stiff.

As for occupations, there are only three: Hercules, Danshi, and Warlock. To put it bluntly, they "borrow" from legendary warriors, Taoists, and mages. The third is still a familiar formula and a familiar taste.

Seeing this scene, Lei Jun finally had a smile on his face, and said sarcastically.

"Chen Tianqiao really wants to break up the legend and eat all the bones and scum."

The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere in the office became much more relaxed.

Afterwards, Shen Lang randomly chose a wrestler profession to enter the game. Not to mention that there were so many people, even if it was just an internal test that required an activation code, many players still poured in.

After entering the game, the color of the screen is richer, and the advantage of 3D modeling is presented. Compared with the monotonous color of the legend, [Miracle] has put a lot of effort into this aspect, and the grass on the ground looks like lifelike.

However, Shen Lang also found a problem. Although [Miracle] is called a 3D online game, the viewing angle is locked, and there is no way to perform a 360-degree conversion.

Shen Lang tried to enter the setting interface, but couldn't find a way to unlock the camera.

Wang Tao thought for a while, and guessed: "It should not be a technical problem, but taking into account the computer configuration, and actively making it like this is not the same as we directly adopt character 2D. It is very wise."

Shen Lang nodded. From this point, we can see Shanda's understanding of the mainland game market. In 2004, the configuration of computers in the mainland was generally relatively low, that is, games that did not require configuration such as Legend and Miracle MU could be played. Since these two games are extremely popular, Internet cafe owners naturally have no incentive to upgrade their equipment.

The first major upgrade of computers in the mainland began with World of Warcraft. At that time, Legendary and Miracle MU were no longer popular. In order to attract customers, Internet cafe owners had to spend a lot of money on computer hardware upgrades.

After playing for about an hour, Shen Lang launched the client when he reached level 1.

"Shengda, you should not be underestimated." Shen Lang said with emotion.

Both Lei Jun and Wang Tao nodded solemnly. Although Miracle looks like a Legendary skin-changing game, when Shanda made this game, it was obvious that he deliberately avoided the shortcomings of Legendary, and at the same time inherited Legendary blood. The advantages of PK, coupled with Shanda's reputation in the mainland online game market, this game already has the potential to become popular.

"Mr. Shen, do we want to conduct an internal test for Sword Rain Jianghu in advance?" Wang Tao asked with some concern.

Shen Lang waved his hand: "Don't panic, polishing the product well is the kingly way."

"Also, Ninetowns should be the one who can't sit still the most."

Just as Shen Lang expected, at this time Zhu Jun was staring at the computer screen with a livid face, and the appearance of [Miracle] was like a blow to his head.

In fact, like Shanda, Zhu Jun is also seeking to go public in the United States, and the two companies are competing for the gimmick of the number one listed game company in the mainland.

Shanda first hired Tang Jun as the president with an annual salary of [-] million. What he valued was Tang Jun's understanding of the capital market and his connections on Wall Street.

Then another [Miracle] was launched, the fundamental purpose was not to make money, but to slow down the progress of Ninetowns' listing.

Zhu Jun hammered the desk hard to vent his inner anger, but after the anger passed, Zhu Jun also calmed down and asked the executives around him.

"How is our self-developed game development going?"

"Mr. Zhu, our self-research project was just established last year. I'm afraid it will take at least a year to come up with a mature work."

Since self-developed games are unreliable, Zhu Jun can only turn his attention to agents again.

"Help me prepare a plane ticket to Korea! Also help me make an appointment with Mr. Kim Hak Kyu from Gravity Soft."

(End of this chapter)