Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 224 R&D Ideas for New Arcade Machines

After the Fuji TV interview began.

Instead of going directly to the interview session, he first introduced Elf Entertainment.

Koichi Minato managed to get an interview with Hideki Hanyu, but of course it was impossible for a simple interview.

This time, Fuji TV will introduce Fairy Entertainment to the neon audience in detail.

Get rid of the veil that seems to be low-key, but is actually already quite powerful in the industry.

In the camera, the middle-aged uncle host walked to a door in the elf entertainment office area, pointed to the LOGO painted on the door with wings embracing the cross holy sword, and began to introduce.

"Friends of the audience, behind this LOGO door with wings embracing the cross holy sword is the sacred studio of Elven Entertainment.

If I just say the name of this studio, the audience may not be familiar with it, but if I say the game Kung Fu, I believe many game lovers will know it.

Kung Fu is developed by Divine Studio, and they also participated in the development of Kung Fu: Death Breaker game.

These two games are not only popular with players in Neon, but also have good sales in Asia, Europe and the United States.

Here let us interview Ms. Eri Kitahara, the president of Spirit Entertainment, what is the meaning of this studio LOGO? "

Eri Kitahara, who has been following beside her, was caught in the camera at this time.

She explained with a smile.

"In fact, the LOGO was originally made for the studio, just for the convenience of work, and each LOGO is decided by the studio employees.

According to the explanation of the studio staff, this LOGO should be the holy cross sword of the great master Michael. "

"So that's what it means. I wonder if we can enter the studio for an interview now." The host asked.

"Of course." Eri Kitahara said and opened the door.

Appearing in the shot is a game developer from Sacred Studio.

Although it is working hours, the working atmosphere looks relaxed.

Some people are writing programs, some are chatting with coffee, and some are discussing something together.

Although the matter of filming and interviewing has already been communicated in advance.

But many employees are still a little embarrassed when facing the camera.

After all, they are all programmers who have lived in seclusion all year round. It is normal for them to be a little uncomfortable when they suddenly face the camera.

Looking at the relaxed working atmosphere in the studio, the host asked Eri Kitahara.

"President Kitahara, I don't know if you can disclose which game the Holy Studio is currently working on."

"Sacred Studio is currently developing the second generation of Kungfu. As for the specific development details, Mr. Takashi Nishiyama, the head of the studio, will talk about it."

After Eri Kitahara finished speaking, she invited Takashi Nishiyama over.

In the next session, of course, Takashi Nishiyama briefly introduced the development of "Kung Fu 2", or what is different from the first generation.

To put it bluntly, this is an advertisement for "Kung Fu 2" in advance through interviews.

And Hideki Hanyu, who has been following the camera crew, found out.

In the design details of "Kung Fu 2" introduced by Takashi Nishiyama, some new ideas of fighting games are already being tried.

Many of the elements of "Street Fighter" in the future can already be vaguely seen.

According to this situation, if we develop "Street Fighter" or "King of Fighters" in the future.

Lee, the protagonist of "Kung Fu", will also be used in the game.

Think of Genie Entertainment's growing share of the arcade game market.

Hideki Hanyu couldn't help thinking about it.

Should he learn from SNK and develop the next generation of arcade machines ahead of his peers?

Although Elf Entertainment and other peers are now making a lot of money by selling arcade boards.

However, new arcade machines that are modular, low-cost, and easier to assemble must be the general trend.

If Spirit Entertainment is developed, the unit price of arcade machines will definitely decrease.

But the benefits are self-evident. New arcade machines that are easier to operate, lower in cost, and easier to replace will definitely help Elf Entertainment rapidly expand its market share.

And the enlarged market share can fully make up for the loss caused by the decline in unit price.

Arcade games will continue to decline though.

But it is undeniable that in the next few years.

Many games that perform better are only suitable for release on more powerful arcade machines.

Arcade games will be the best game testing ground for Elf Entertainment.

It will also be an important position for Hideki Hanyu to seize IP in advance.

Therefore, Hideki Hanyu does not intend to let Elf Entertainment learn from Nintendo and give up the arcade game business directly.

Even before the home console of Spirit Entertainment was developed, the game profits of Spirit Entertainment must be supported by arcade games.

Because even if Nintendo gives the best conditions, it is impossible for him to let the games of Elf Entertainment log into the FC console.

In this case, if Elf Entertainment is for the immediate benefit, it will not pursue technological development.

When the next-generation arcade machines of the same industry are developed, not only will the current benefits disappear, but even the market share will be squeezed.

As far as he knows, both Sega and Bandai have plans to develop the next generation of arcade machines.

Therefore, whether Elf Entertainment will start the research and development of a new generation of arcade machines.

How to choose is not a difficult question.

While Hideki Hanyu was thinking about it, Fuji TV's introduction to the sacred studio had already been completed.

The filming team left the sacred studio and came to the door of the myth studio instead.

On the door of the myth workshop, you can see a sign that looks like three crossed corners.

After the host introduced Shinhwa Studio, he asked Eri Kitahara again, "President Kitahara, what is the origin of this LOGO?"

Eri Kitahara explained, "This LOGO is an idea provided by Yuji Horii, the head of Shinhwa Studio. It is called the corner of Odin, which represents Odin in Nordic mythology..."

The next process is the same as the sacred studio. The film crew entered the Shinhwa studio and interviewed the person in charge, Horii Yuji.

Horii Yuji just took the opportunity to promote "Dr. Mario" which is in production.

Of course, the introduction is point-to-point and will not reveal the specific content of the game.

After leaving Myth Studio, the film crew came to the Magic Studio behind the set.

On the door of the magic workshop, there is a yellow lightning symbol painted on it.

Under the questioning of the host, Eri Kitahara said.

Magic Studio is the developer of the Pokémon Ball software because the developers love the Pokémon 'Pikachu' very much.

So the yellow lightning bolt was used as the logo of the studio.

Then there is a fixed interview routine.

After the introduction of the three major studios of Elven Entertainment, the host will introduce the production plant, hardware R&D department and so on.

But those need to go to the factory in Ota Ward to shoot alone after finishing the shooting at the headquarters.

Of course, there are some that can be shot, and some that can’t, such as Okamoto Yoshiki’s ongoing light gun equipment game.

Or the specific development details of some games.

After the filming team introduced the Elven Publishing House downstairs, they finally came to the leisure area.

Looking at the rows of game arcade machines in the leisure area, as well as various leisure and entertainment facilities.

After the host praised Elf Entertainment's unique and relaxed working atmosphere, the conversation changed.

"After visiting with us for so long, all the audience should be curious about who created such a club full of vitality and imagination."

When the host said this, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the side, "Next, I invite the founder of Spirit Entertainment, Mr. Hanyu Hideki!"

At this time, the camera lens turned and aimed at the door of the leisure area.

I saw Hideki Hanyu, who was well-dressed in a slim navy blue suit and his signature gold-rimmed glasses, just walked in from the door.

Young and handsome appearance, slender and straight figure, gentle temperament.

Under the sunlight outside the door, it seems that the whole body is surrounded by a circle of light.

At this time, Hideki Hanyu made all the female employees in the filming group breathless.

Even the host, who has interviewed countless celebrities, couldn't help sighing in his heart.

No wonder Hideki Hanyu has so many fanatical female book fans in Neon.

But with this appearance, it would be strange if a woman is not crazy.

The only downside is that it is too tall.

This looks like 180 centimeters.

It's too unfriendly to his 160-nine-centimeter host.

Fortunately, the interview was conducted while sitting, otherwise the picture would be really ugly.

No wonder I was not popular as an idol at the beginning.

With this height, the pressure on fans is too great.

The host complained in his heart, seeing Hideki Hanyu approaching, he hurriedly greeted him warmly.

"Mr. Hanyu, I'm glad you accepted my interview."

"I'm also very happy that Fuji TV has come to Genie Entertainment as a guest."

Hideki Hanyu showed a warm smile that made women's hearts skip a beat.

"Mr. Hanyu, please sit down."

The host invited Hideki Hanyu to sit on the sofa that had already been prepared.

Then he also sat down, "I know that the audience is very familiar with Hanyu-sensei's identity as a writer, but probably many people are unfamiliar with your identity as an entrepreneur.

Come to Spirit Entertainment for an interview today, maybe I should call you Chairman Hanyu. "

"How to call it is not important to me. In my opinion, whether it is picture books, novels, music, or games, as long as everyone likes it, it is the most important thing."

For Hanyu Hideki, this kind of scene talk is already at his fingertips.

"Then let's call him Sensei Hanyu, I think the audience is more familiar with this title.

Since we are in Spirit Entertainment today, I would like to ask Mr. Hanyu, why is the name of the club called Spirit Entertainment? "

"This started two years ago. At that time, I achieved a little success in picture books, so I wanted to make a transformation in my creation, so I created a work called Pokemon. This..."

Hanyu Hideki briefly said that he created Pokemon, was not favored, and finally published it at his own expense.

Then he mentioned that he acquired the club, changed its name to Pokemon Entertainment, and used the Pokemon ball silhouette as the club logo.

In fact, according to his thinking, Elf Entertainment should be called Pokémon Entertainment.

However, considering that no one knew about Pokémon at that time, the name of Fairy Entertainment was still used.

After learning about the origin of elf entertainment, the host asked again.

"I just visited the Spirit Publishing House. Now the main games and electronic pets of Spirit Entertainment have comics of the same name for serialization. Can Mr. Hanyu talk about why an electronic entertainment company makes manga?"

"At the beginning, I made comics, just to help the game to promote, and later found that comics can expand the game's world view, and can also..."

In the following time, Hideki Hanyu and the host conducted various questions and interviews around Spirit Entertainment.

Of course, they were all communicated in advance, and there would not be any questions that Hideki Hanyu could not answer.

After the interview, Eri Kitahara asked his assistant to pay the filming crew money.

This is also the default rule.

Even with Koichi Koichi, the executive member of the Production Bureau Committee, suppressing, the program team will not mess around.

But you can't count on Hong Kong Koichi for everything big or small.

After the filming crew left, Hanyu Hideki said to Kitahara Eri.

"After the program is finished, send someone over to watch it, and don't show any unfavorable images."

"I see."

"Next, Kitahara-san will communicate with Fuji TV, and the broadcast time should match our promotion as much as possible."

"Don't worry, everything is going according to plan."

"Tomorrow, I'm going to the elementary school. I should participate in some activities in the circle recently. If you have any problems at work, please communicate with me in time."

"Hanyu-san, go get busy. If you need Hanyu-san to come forward, I will definitely contact you."

Eri Kitahara is a former employee of the Shogakukan, the person in charge of Hideki Hanyu, and now the president of Yunshang Culture.

Of course, I know that at this time, many activities in the literary circle have started one after another.

There are countless cultural seminars and exchange salons.

A celebrity like Hideki Hanyu will definitely receive various invitations.

Some small gatherings can still be rejected, but Hanyu Hideki still can't refuse the invitation from the big association.

For example, the Neon Children's Literature Association sent an invitation to Yunshang Culture, hoping that Hanyu Hideki will serve as a judge for this year's association's New Writer Award.

This kind of work may seem simple, but from the primary election to the final selection, it will basically be busy from September to the beginning of next year.

Other writers may still be able to refuse, but as someone who has won this award, Hideki Hanyu definitely cannot.

From a certain perspective, the literary circle holds a very important right to speak in public opinion.

Hanyu Hideki finally integrated into the circle.

Naturally, it is impossible to get out easily.

……

After leaving Spirit Entertainment, Hideki Hanyu had just returned to his house in Chiyoda Ward.

It was found that Yasuko Sawaguchi was packing up and saluting again.

Then he asked curiously, "Why do you want to go out again just after coming back?"

Yasuko Sawaguchi replied, "Kada's manager helped me arrange work, and I'm going to shoot on location."

"What job?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

He thought to himself that the speed was really fast, and when he left in the morning, he said hello to Yoshioka Shota and said he would arrange some work for Yasuko Sawaguchi.

As a result, it was arranged this afternoon.

"Participate in the performance of Hokkaido's TV travel promotional film, and leave tomorrow afternoon."

"So are you going to Hokkaido?"

"That's right, Jiatian's manager said he would be there for a week."

Yasuko Sawaguchi stopped packing his hands and saluted as he spoke.

He came over and hugged Hanyu Hideki, and said reluctantly, "Hokkaido is so far away, can I not go?"

Hanyu Hideki scratched Yasuko Sawaguchi's nose and said without hesitation.

"No, the work that the firm has arranged must be completed."

This girl just wants to be lazy, America is so far away, and she was very happy when she went there, why is it not too far away.

"Okay, but I want to take two assistants with me and let them take care of me."

Yasuko Sawaguchi hurriedly made another request.

"With two assistants, your performance salary is not enough for the travel expenses."

"With no one to take care of it, it will be very hard to shoot outside."

Yasuko Sawaguchi hugged Hideki Hanyu and began to act coquettishly, "Hanyu-kun is the best, the big deal is that their expenses will be deducted from my living expenses."

"I'm not giving you the living expenses."

"So Hanyu-kun is the best."

Hideki Hanyu looked at Yasuko Sawaguchi who was acting like a kitten to him.

Pinch the other person's face, "I really can't help you, okay, okay, I agree, you can go to Jiatian-san."

"Great, I'll contact Jiatian-san and ask her to notify the assistant."

Yasuko Sawaguchi went to make the phone happily, and Hideki Hanyu didn't think about such trivial things any more.

He turned around and went to the study room on the second floor, and began to sort out the manuscripts of his previous works, preparing to take them to the Elementary School Museum tomorrow.

　Thanks for the reward of slow travel book sea
　　
　
(End of this chapter)