Is it not a galgame?

December 1997, 9.

After a three-day pre-show press conference, the Tokyo Game Show entered the official exhibition period.

This time the organizer held a large-scale venue, able to accommodate more than 150 exhibition areas and 20 visitors.

Compared with E3, TGS is simply a behemoth.

There are also an unusually large number of game manufacturers participating in the Tokyo Game Show this time. In addition to those from the neon area, there are also some foreign game manufacturers who are here.

There was an endless stream of players, and the scene was very lively.

At this grand game exhibition, major game manufacturers have tried their best to decorate their exhibition areas in a unique and eye-catching way.

From virtual reality to augmented reality, from ARPG to casual puzzles, various types of games are available to dazzle players.

This year's TGS brought many representative works, such as "Sonic the Hedgehog", "Armored Dragon: Legend", "Ghost in the Shell"... "Planet Fighter 2".

At the same time, the music game "PaRappa the Rapper" shined on the stage and gathered a lot of popularity.

In addition to these well-known game manufacturers, many independent game developers also showcased their creative works at the exhibition.

Although these works are smaller in scale, they are equally full of unique charm and unlimited imagination.

Players can find many unexpected surprises here and feel the innovative vitality of the game industry.

In short, this game exhibition provides a rare communication platform for players, allowing them to understand various types of game works up close and feel the rapid development and innovation power of the game industry.

Let people believe that in the days to come, we will see the birth of more exciting game works.

……

This time the Tokyo Game Show looks grand in scale, but it has a very general meaning.

Because Sega joined.

Sega can be said to be another distinct banner besides Rentian.

Before Sony entered the game console market, Sega was undoubtedly the most powerful challenger to Renten's throne.

But now, due to various reasons, these two companies have failed in the console market and have been forced into a very embarrassing situation by Sony.

However, after the last chat between Hayao Nakayama and Qing Zhiyuan at the E3 electronics show, it seemed that he had already thought about it.

Although it was defeated in the console field, Sega has become the world's leading king in the handheld field, and there seems to be nothing unacceptable in comparison.

Times are stronger than people. Sometimes, if you are too obsessed with the glory of the past and the obsession in your own heart, it is easy to fall into a dead end.

Since Sega has cooperated with Sony once before, why not cooperate again?

Although I was extremely annoyed at being backstabbed by Sony and pokeni in the middle, pokeni, a simpleton, ah no, this guy who had both sides, didn't he also help Sega in the handheld field?

In this case, Mr. Hayao Nakayama feels that there is no need to struggle with money.

Especially at this year's E3 electronics show, when he saw Sony's presence, Nakayama Hayao suddenly became enlightened.

Sony has such a big structure. From a global perspective, the Tokyo Game Show and E3 give people the opposite impression, because the scale of the two events is similar, and the purpose of holding them is to break away from the Toy Show, so as to give full play to the advantages of the game industry.

Sony, as the leading brother of TGS, can join in the E3 electronics exhibition.

Why can't Sega's layout be bigger?

To put it mildly, it’s just making money, not shabby.

So the addition of Sega this time is undoubtedly something that makes the entire CESA (Neon Electronics Entertainment Association) members happy.

After Sega has also joined CESA, it means that this association is the one who truly sets the rules of the game.

……

As for Rentian?

When TGS was in full swing.

Rentenda chose to hold his own "Shoshinkai" - Rentenda First Heart Meeting.

Did not participate in this TGS.

At first glance, we can tell that Hiroshi Yamauchi wanted to avoid embarrassment, but he was dissatisfied with the huge scale of TGS and let Sony slowly grow bigger, so he pulled the plug.

However, judging from the results, despite the pressure from Rentendo, many game manufacturers did participate in the First Heart Meeting. A total of 77 electronic game companies and more than 30 distributors and operators attended.

But in fact, everyone can see that Rentian's appeal is declining now.

The number of participants in the entire Tokyo Game Show was more than twice that of Chuxinhui.

Moreover, the number of players has reached an unprecedented 20.

Correspondingly, there are only more than 7000 people at the Rentian First Heart Meeting.

Yamauchi Pu was so angry that he jumped to his feet, but there was nothing he could do.

Rentian is like a tired tiger, and everyone can see that the new Tiger King must be Sony.

He was obviously a little exhausted, even old, and his body was not good anymore, but Hiroshi Yamauchi had to pretend to be tough enough. Before he completely fell down and was stepped on by Sony, any behavior that showed weakness to Sony would be considered as a sign of failure. Let him lose all prestige.

If he came to the Tokyo Game Show, it would be equivalent to bowing his head. Then everyone would attack him, the Tiger King in name only.

Hiroshi Yamauchi is very clear about this, so no matter how huge the Tokyo Game Show is, no matter how many advertisements, friends, and channels are placed here, this is an option that Rentendo cannot consider.

……

At the exhibition,
Kutaragi Ken found Qing Zhiyuan, and his whole face was filled with smiles.

"Previously, I sent invitations to President Nakayama every year, but he never came. I didn't expect that Sega would want to participate in the Tokyo Game Show this time. It's really unexpected."

Kutaragi Ken shook his head, still finding it incredible.

"When I reported this matter to President Norio Ohga, he was so surprised that he jumped up from his chair."

"Hahaha," Qing Zhiyuan laughed loudly, "This means the situation has opened up. It means that President Zhongshan has figured it out during this time. Why is he locked up in his own small circle and refusing to come out?"

Qing Zhiyuan picked up a glass of water and said, "This is Sega,"

Then he raised a larger glass jug filled with water from the side and said, "This is Sony."

Kutaragi Ken next to him was so coaxed that he couldn't stop laughing, and quickly pressed his hand, "No, no, this is CESA."

"Well, or this is CESA."

Qing Zhiyuan said, "A company operates on its own, and water is limited, but..."

He poured the water from the cup into the kettle.

"In this way, everyone has more water and resources. Isn't it better to join a team to keep warm than to work alone?"

A tourist was about to come over and pour some water, but when he saw Qing Zhiyuan pouring the water from the cup directly into the kettle, he couldn't hold back.

Shake your head and look for mineral water elsewhere.

There were too many people at the scene. There really were all kinds of people. This person was too unethical, right?
Seeing the visitor walking away, Qing Zhiyuan rolled his eyes.

I've never drunk this water before. It's completely clean, okay?
"So this question is actually easy to figure out. For Mr. Hayao Nakayama, although he has a little trouble with Sony, why can't he get along with money?
Moreover, Sega is not Rentendo. President Hiroshi Yamauchi is completely placed on the throne with no way out. Mr. Hayao Nakayama can advance, attack or retreat. It is actually very wise to make a decision now. "

"Uh-huh."

After listening to Qing Zhiyuan's words, Kutaragi Ken smiled even happier.

Speaking of which, it seems like it was just yesterday when Rentendo tore up the contract and terminated the cooperation for the first time. He didn't expect that Sony would have overtaken him now.

It’s incredible to think about it.

Kutaragi Ken sighed, feeling that time passed so quickly, like a dream.

Who would have thought that Rentian was still at its peak four years ago.Now he has become an old king who is declining.

Although he still seems to be sitting on the throne, he is no longer in name only.

At least in the console field, Rentiantian can already declare defeat.

The man who leads Sony Game Console and now Sony Computer Entertainment is none other than Ken Kutaragi.

Although he never thought he could beat Sega and Rentendo at the beginning, when he finally got to this point, his heart was filled with infinite passion and excitement.

Who can not be excited? As a person who created the Sony video game empire, Kutaragi Ken also deserves this pride.

Qing Zhiyuan silently observed Kutaragi Ken's expression, and couldn't help but feel funny in his heart.

"By the way, when will you start developing PS2?"

His voice suddenly pulled Kutaragi Ken from heaven to the ground.

"what?"

Kutaragi Ken was a little confused and looked at Qing Zhiyuan blankly.

"Didn't you show Mr. Kutaragi our new model before? Miss 2B, don't you remember?"

"Ah...why don't you remember? We are already preparing for this. We are making preparations."

Kutaragi Ken coughed twice in embarrassment, "By the way, I have something else to do. You go ahead and I won't bother you."

Looking at the back of this middle-aged man leaving, Qing Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh.

Sure enough, Sony has no plans to develop new game consoles in the short term.

It looks like it can't be pushed here.

……

TGS was held in full swing and attracted much attention.

Especially for pokeni, players are looking forward to it.

I originally thought that pokeni would continue to bring out "Border" at this exhibition. After all, this game is currently only available in the Omi region, and Neon has not heard any news yet.

Who knows there is none.

P Club directly released several new games.

Good guy, the friends and businessmen next door were all amazed, is pokeni Doraemon?

Why are there always so many new games?

Look at Square next door. Final Fantasy 7 has participated in so many electronic shows, and they haven’t thought about changing it.

Miyamoto Masashi:? ? ?Are you polite?
……

This time at the Tokyo Game Show, pokeni exhibited three new games.

One of them is the upcoming "FATE/STAY NIGHT"

The other one is "My Robot Girlfriend"

There is also "My Future Girlfriend"

All three games are galgames, and they are really eye-opening for players.

……

However, although it is said that there are three games, except for FATE, which has been completed, the other two games are actually only test versions without dubbing, and are only partially completed. The reason why they are put out for display is to prepare for future releases. .

Pokémon and Border did not appear, which inevitably left players a little disappointed.

However, when they saw the young lady at pokeni's booth, everyone's eyes couldn't help but light up.

In the FATE exhibition area, there stood a blonde Two-dimensional girl, wearing blue armor and holding a big sword in her hand. She was cute and handsome.

Next to her is the robot girlfriend. She is dressed in a glittering, close-fitting mechanical suit, with a short skirt and long legs. The whole person is particularly eye-catching.

Moreover, the girl played the role with a sense of conviction. The robot was a robot throughout the whole process, and there was no smile on her face.

Although his movements are similar to those of humans, he has tried his best to maintain the character of a "robot with no emotions".

Apart from the occasional need to go to the toilet, Qing Zhiyuan really admired him.

But if you think about it carefully, cosplayers are all people with a strong sense of belief.

If it were him, he wouldn't be able to do this at all.

The future girlfriend exhibition area is much better. Because it is a modern urban love story, the ladies are all very beautiful. They dress like normal beauties, and they still follow the youthful route.

Particularly heartwarming.

Fortunately, the Pokémon didn't come, otherwise it would have been too strange to have a big Pikachu standing among a bunch of girls.

……

Kazuma Takahashi really did a good job this time. After the lessons learned at the last E3, he completely understood what the president meant, and the cosplayers he recruited were more beautiful and cuter than the last.

The players were a little embarrassed at first, but there were so many LSPs approaching to take pictures, so everyone gradually got used to it and relaxed.

The cosplayers from P agency are very confident and cooperative.

Although the robot lady is expressionless, as long as someone takes a photo with her, she will try her best to accompany them in various poses.

All in all, players are excited.

"Wow, it's really a feast for the eyes. I didn't expect to see such a spectacular scene when I participate in TGS for the first time."

"POKENI understands players. Isn't this better looking than the hedgehog next door?"

"Thanks to the fact that P Club has many galgames, the characters are all very good-looking, and the cosplayers chosen are so cute, otherwise it would really be a disaster."

"I don't even think about it, my pokeni's aesthetics must be first-class."

"The queen is so beautiful, much better than I imagined."

"No, no, I think my future girlfriends are better looking."

"I prefer robot girls, they are beautiful and enthusiastic."

"Huh? You can see the enthusiasm of the robot? Doesn't she always have the same expression?"

"Sometimes, you don't have to have expressions to feel enthusiasm. The most important thing is the body movements and the tacit understanding!

Feeling, do you understand feeling? ! "

"I can't understand it, but it doesn't stop me from liking the robot lady very much."

"I like the blue cosplayer in Fate better, and I can't wait to play this game now."

"How great it would be if pokeni put all these games on the shelves at once!"

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Tomorrow is the last day of this month, so I’d better ask for a monthly pass.

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