Is it not a galgame?

Chapter 170 74. The eighteen princes will be disbanded

3D is a concept that has only emerged in the past two years. If it was placed a year ago, Qing Zhiyuan would have to explain it for a long time, probably from the perspective of three-dimensional, two-dimensional and game realization.

But don't worry about it now.

Just last year, a 3D game "Underground Genesis" appeared on the PC.

In the previous life, Sony also went through this process. The original PlayStation, that is, the PS1 generation, was derived from the prototype jointly developed with Rentiantang, but later in November 1993, Sega A fighting game called VR Warrior came out.

VR is a concept that has been hotly hyped recently. Virtual worlds and virtual technologies are trying to create such a world concept in games that can transcend time and space and be separated from reality. This is VR.

Similar to the future [Metaverse], it was born as a concept at the beginning, but if there is no corresponding technical support, it can only be regarded as a hoax of the century.

Although Sega's VR fighter uses the concept of virtuality, it is actually different from the VR in the subconscious mind of everyone in the future. This is a pure fighting game, but it is different from other fighting games. The characters are all realized through 3D modeling.

It is a very orthodox 3D game.

There are three axes of xyz, and although the character model is simple, it still allows people to see the dawn of 3D.

Back then, Kutaragi decided to let PS support 3D modeling and drawing after seeing Sega's VR Warrior game...so that PS1 became a host with super powerful performance.

The story that followed was very simple and crude——

Relying on the game consoles ahead of the times, Sony crushed all the younger brothers all the way, and then in 97, with Square's 3D role-playing game masterpiece "Final Fantasy 7", it successfully reached the top of the game throne.

On the one hand, Sony's game consoles are really strong, and on the other hand, Square has had to choose Sony as the exclusive platform because of their falling out with Rentian.

The explosion of Final Fantasy 7 has made Sony and Square Enix, and it has also made this game console.

Future 3D games are definitely an irresistible trend.

And now pokeni is standing at the forefront of the wave of the times.

……

What Qing Zhiyuan thought was that instead of waiting until the end of the year and waiting for Sega's VR fighters to promote Ken Kutaragi, it would be better for him to promote it now.

It can also save a few months of development time, maybe the PS can come out earlier, and even the performance and support will be better than the previous life.

So he briefly explained to Ken Kutaragi the concept of 3D and how it is realized in the game field.

3D, in simple terms, is three-dimensional. The previous games only had two axes, X and Y, to form a plane, so 3D has an extra Z axis.

Although it seems quite simple from the mathematical concept, it is no big deal, but it is not an easy task to realize the leap from 2D to 3D in programming.

Just the game modeling and [camera] system, the two most basic things, are enough to toss.

From the perspective of programming implementation, the basic model of the game is realized using a three-dimensional model, and the character control of the game is realized using a three-dimensional programming algorithm.

Some pseudo 3D games actually achieve the effect by showing [a certain surface]. In this case, the viewing angle is fixed, and the visual distance is actually applied.

The real 3D needs the support of the program so that it can show the corresponding effect no matter which direction you observe it from. This requires a corresponding algorithm, and the complexity is actually quite high.

"Um……"

After listening to Qing Zhiyuan's statement, Kutaragi Ken probably understood what he wanted.

It's just that he himself doubts——

Is this thing really feasible?
In other words, how much R&D content needs to be added!
In short, Ken Kutaragi had no idea.

"I have a question." Ken Kutaragi raised his right hand, "What application can this 3D effect have? What I mean is, if PS can't support so many polygons and surface structures at the beginning, it may be very difficult. rough.

For example, a cube may be the easiest to make. Each face is very regular, and there are only 6 faces in total. It is simple, has high execution efficiency, and does not consume much performance.

But if it is made into a sphere, the number of faces that may be increased is very large.

And if this 3D model is made into an irregular shape, such as a human body, it will be more complicated.

If we can't support such a high complexity at the beginning, the final effect will not even be as good as the current 2D games. At least in terms of plane rendering, we can support it to the extreme, and even reach the level of animated movies.

Compared with high-precision 3D games, such 2D games have no advantage at all. "

"No, no. That's not how I look at it." Qing Zhiyuan smiled, "Anything, including the birth of new technology, may be simple and rough from the beginning. When Franklin discovered electricity, he didn't think about it. The future application will be so extensive.

Wasn't the first electric light very rough at the beginning?
But now, you see, there are so many things that emit light, and how far humans can apply electricity and light. "

"It doesn't matter if 3D is rough at the beginning, but it will always get better and better. The most important thing is——

One more support for 3D will make Sony different. "

Qing Zhiyuan said, "After adding this dimension, there will be too much game content that can be developed. The simplest, have you ever imagined that "The Witcher" will become 3D?"

Ken Kutaragi froze for a moment, then shook his head violently.

Really can't imagine.

"Just imagine the real world. If demon hunters and blood races really exist in the world we live in."

Qing Zhiyuan gave him a meaningful smile.

Kutaragi Ken was silent for a long time, and suddenly realized.

"Well...so that's the case...that's really...remarkable."

He finally realized what Qing Zhiyuan said about the benefits of 3D.

That is a simulation of reality, and the shocking feeling beyond reality!
……

But how advanced would technology have to be to realize this grand vision?
However, those are not issues that Kutaragi needs to consider now.

He only knew that if he followed the path led by Qing Zhiyuan, then this path would lead to there one day.

"Okay, 3D."

Kutaragi Ken carefully recorded in his notebook the suggestion given by Qing Zhiyuan just now, and by the way, he also recorded the [realization plan] he envisioned.

The president of pokeni is really amazing.

It was not the first time Kutaragi Ken came into contact with Qing Zhiyuan, but he had never had such a terrible feeling——

President Qing's brain is really easy to use, he is like the Einstein of the game world.

He can always come up with all kinds of ideas that sound strange at first glance, but they are very feasible after careful consideration, and even ideas that can surpass the times.

For example, Sega GP, although Sony has made lithium batteries before, it has never thought of applying them to handheld devices.

The combination of the two not only solves the problem of battery life, but also greatly simplifies the size and weight of the fuselage, making this game console a hit in 92.

And now, Qing Zhiyuan put forward the concept of 3D again.

Not just an idea, he also elaborated on how to implement it in programming.

terrible.

too frightening.

If Qing Zhiyuan was not the president of pokeni, Kutaragi Ken would definitely suggest to Norio Ohga to poach him.

Sony needs such talent.

……

But in this way, the best way is actually to let pokeni participate in the development of game consoles.

This kind of efficiency is the highest, and Qing Zhiyuan can bring forward any needs at any time.

After all, pokeni is the ultimate user, they know the content best, and according to the exchange between Kutaragi Ken and Qing Zhiyuan just now, he found that this young president is actually very familiar with game consoles, at least in the game console program The logic and the bottom layer are quite researched.

It might or might not make the PS a great product.

but……

Letting pokeni participate in the research and development means that they can get some machine data and technology. Maybe Sony is breeding tigers and cultivating a strong competitor?
Judging from the current situation, pokeni does not seem to have a hardware foundation, nor does it intend to invest money in this direction.

But who can guarantee that it will still be like this in the future?

Qing Zhiyuan seems to only throw out a [simple] demand, but there are many possibilities hidden behind this demand, which may make Sony need pokeni and Qing Zhiyuan even more.

So that Sony and pokeni are more closely integrated.

Whether Qing Zhiyuan did it on purpose, or just put forward the 3D concept from the perspective of game design... It is still unknown.

"Hmm... we have to go back and discuss it," Kutaragi said.

……

Kutaragi Ken wants to dig Qing Zhiyuan.

Qing Zhiyuan was still thinking about how to poach him.

After Kutaragi Ken left, Qing Zhiyuan said enviously, "Sony is really a powerful and lucky company, and all kinds of R&D talents are there."

He looked back at the HR at the door.

"Do you think it is possible for us to dig Kutaragi?"

Qing Zhiyuan really has a heart of love for talents.

"Huh?" Akane Ayase opened her eyes wide in horror and pointed at herself, "President, are you serious?"

"Forget it, now is not the time." Qing Zhiyuan shook his head.

He wanted to make hardware, but he couldn't afford the money.

At least the current pokeni can't afford it.

……

I went back and held a few meetings, probably discussing the content several times, and Norio Ohga brought Kuraki Ken to visit pokeni again.

"President Qing's suggestion last time, we have carefully considered it here. It is a very good suggestion. We will try to find a way to see how to realize it. Then, please refer to the rest of the content, President Qing."

Dahe Norio put the newly drafted agreement on the table and pushed it in front of Qing Zhiyuan.

Qing Zhiyuan picked it up and read it carefully.

The content is probably the same as last time, but a requirement item has been added——

"As a collaborator, our idea here is to meet and support all the needs of your company for game performance and development as much as possible. Just ask what you want. Sony will do its best to achieve it within its own capabilities."

Norio Ohga interpreted it.

Ha ha.

Qing Zhiyuan sneered inwardly.

The rhetoric of [raise demand] [respect the other party] is really high-sounding and makes people feel happy.

It's just that this is too stupid, right?
"That's a good point, but in this way, we are called demanders, but in fact, aren't we equivalent to participating in the design?"

Qing Zhiyuan sneered, "I ask Sony to be fair and respect Pokeni.

Since we are one of the developers, we request to share the intellectual property rights of PS1.

This request should not be too much, is this how Sony and Ren Tiantang cooperate? "

Norio Ohga's cheeks twitched, "President Ao, please don't misinterpret Sony's good intentions. We really proposed it to develop games that support your company's needs. It's not asking your company to be a designer. Could you please Know the difference between the two."

"No, I can't take it.

The key to this definition is whether our design can be implemented in the game, right?
Otherwise, wouldn't the company's planning be a group of people who get paid for nothing? "

It is shameful to vote for other people's ideas in vain.

Respecting the needs of the other party and having no interests is nonsense.

Qing Zhiyuan argues, "We worked with Sega to develop a new handheld before. There's no reason why we can't share intellectual property rights when we participate in research and development."

Seeing that Qing Zhiyuan was so tough, Ken Kutaragi and Norio Oga exchanged glances.

"We need to discuss this too." Norio Ohga didn't answer easily.

As a person who has experienced it, Qing Zhiyuan also deeply knows that business negotiations are not so easy, especially the Neon people, who are very hairy.

So it took almost two months before and after, before the two parties reached a final agreement.

Sony allows pokeni to participate in research and development and share intellectual property rights, but it clearly stipulates in the article that pokeni must not use these materials to develop PS-related hosts.

It is also not allowed to develop products compatible with PS discs.

That is to say, I can share the production content with you, but I cannot make you a future competitor.

Sony is particularly a chicken thief in this regard, and it can compete with Lao Ren.

However, it is enough for Qing Zhiyuan to understand the underlying mechanism of PS.

The other terms are probably the distribution of various interests.

For example, royalties, in the future, games developed by Pokeni on PS may not charge royalties, but they must be exclusive to PS...

and so on...

But they both got what they wanted.

After all, the ultimate goal of Sony and pokeni is to make money, not to stumbling each other.

Sony needs pokeni games, and pokeni needs their consoles.

Win-win cooperation is the kingly way.

……

After signing the agreement, both parties breathed a sigh of relief.

After sending away the two top executives of Sony.

Qing Zhiyuan laughed.

Akane Ayase looked at him in confusion, "Why is the president smiling so happily? Is it really so good to cooperate with Sony?"

"Do not."

Qing Zhiyuan shook his head, "That's not what I'm laughing at."

"It just occurred to me--

This Dong Zhuo has not yet been eliminated, and the eighteen princes will be disbanded. "

"what?"

Akane Ayase had no idea what the hell he was talking about.

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