game trailblazer

Chapter 122 The dawn of video games?

On September 9th, Sunday, Zhang Lexing sat on the sofa after morning exercise and had breakfast, thinking about today's arrangements, while Ma Guanghai sat on a chair near the door with his eyes closed.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, Zhang Lexing looked towards the door, Ma Guanghai stood up vigilantly and looked out through the cat's eyes, then turned around and said: "Boss, it's Cai Min outside, I met him once when I was in Shanghai last year , let him in?"

Cai Min is the general manager of Tianzhiyuan (Shanghai). For some reason, he came to BJ suddenly. Since he came to find him, he must have something important. Zhang Lexing nodded at Ma Guanghai and signaled him to open the door.

As soon as he entered the door, Cai Min nodded to Ma Guanghai first, then came to Zhang Lexing and said, "Boss, I'm sorry to bother you."

Zhang Lexing waved his hands and said, "It's okay, let's sit down and talk. Would you like something to drink?"

Cai Min shook his head, came to the sofa next to Zhang Lexing and sat down, then said: "Boss, we have three people here this time, besides me, there are Lin Lin, the company's administrative assistant, and Zhao Junping, the deputy director of the development department, who arrived last night. of."

"Oh, then what are you doing here at BJ?" Zhang Lexing asked.

"It's like this. On September 9, with the approval of the Ministry of Electronics Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Electronic Game Machine Branch of the China Software Industry Association was formally established. Our electronic game industry has been organized. After the establishment of the Electronic Game Machine Branch, Maybe it's because the new official took office three times, and issued a notice to hold the "First Domestic Game Industry Seminar". It will officially start tomorrow, and the meeting will last for three days. Fuzhou can't send anyone, so we will serve as representatives Come here. As far as I know, someone from the Pyramid Learning Machine Factory will also come over."

There is such a thing, Zhang Lexing heard for the first time that the mainland game industry actually has its own association, and it is still called the "Video Game Console Branch". It is certain that the country wants to develop game consoles go and see.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lexing asked: "When will tomorrow's meeting start? Is it convenient for Fang to bring someone there?"

"Boss, do you want to go tomorrow?" Cai Min felt a little unbelievable. His boss is said to have a lot of industries, so he should be a busy person. How could he have the time to attend such a low-level association meeting.

"Yeah, after all, this is the first time in the game industry, so I have to see who they are." Apart from watching the fun, Zhang Lexing also wanted to learn about the establishment of this video game branch. With what purpose.

"Boss, if you want to go, there is no problem. You can count it in the list of Tianzhiyuan. Anyway, there is no limit on the number of people in the notice issued at that time. I just need to add it when I register tomorrow. Then I will help you get the admission card Well done, it will be much more convenient to get in and out."

"In that case, besides me, you should also add Ma Guanghai's name." Zhang Lexing reckoned that the time for the meeting should not be short, and he couldn't just let Ma Guanghai wander around outside all the time. Why don't you get him an admission card? go in together.

"The boss is fine, but you have to provide a one-inch bareheaded photo, which is required on the admission pass."

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After discussing tomorrow's participation in the "First Domestic Game Industry Symposium", Cai Min turned the topic to the development of Tianzhiyuan (Shanghai) during this period.

Cai Minxu talked about the current situation of Datong Company: "Boss, Tianzhiyuan (Shanghai) had a total of [-] games launched in the first half of the year, including seven on the Super Nintendo and five on the Gameboy platform, and achieved sales in total. income……

The development team from RB in July has been settled, and an independent development studio has been set up according to your request, named Dongfang Studio. In addition to the 7 people from RB, we have added people who are familiar with local conditions 56 people. In the future, they will mainly develop sports games, and the platform is tentatively designated as Super Nintendo...

At present, the entire Tianzhiyuan (Shanghai) has developed into a large-scale game development company with a development team of 680 people. In addition to the 350 people in the headquarters of Tianzhiyuan (Shanghai), it also includes Haizhiyuan Studio (120 people), Yuandian Studio (64 people), Qin Studio (60 people), Dongfang Studio (86 people) four independent studios.Among them, Haizhijiao Studio mainly produces action and role-playing games, Yuandian Studio mainly produces innovative games, Qin Studio mainly produces strategy games, and Dongfang Studio mainly produces sports games ...

Tianzhiyuan (Shanghai) Headquarters has six games under development, and two are in the early stage of planning, including six SFC games and two GB games.There are three games under development at Sea Point Studio..."

Zhang Lexing nodded and said: "Well, the company's development is not bad. But you didn't come here on purpose just to talk about this."

"Boss, in fact, I still have the idea of ​​inspecting BJ's environment this time, to evaluate whether it is suitable for establishing a new company?"

"Well, why do you want to develop in BJ, isn't it doing very well there?" Zhang Lexing asked.

Cai Min explained: "Before I came here, I communicated with President Fu of Tianzhiyuan (Fuzhou), and he also agreed with my idea. We feel that the establishment of the electronic game machine branch this time shows that the country may introduce some policies to support the development of the game industry. Therefore, think about setting up a site in BJ to track changes in national policies in a timely manner. There is another reason, we found that some experienced northerners are unwilling to stay in the south for a long time, setting up a new company in BJ and retaining talents consideration."

Unexpectedly, Tianzhiyuan still has a pioneering spirit. Zhang Lexing feels that his positioning of the creative workshop seems to be too limited to BJ. In the future, there will definitely be a situation where talents from the south are unwilling to stay in the company for a long time. It seems that the company has a certain strength Later, we have to consider developing abroad.

"I support your idea very much. If you need help, just ask." Zhang Lexing said.

"Boss, it's nothing else, but if you really plan to set up a new company, can you help us find an office space." Cai Min was not polite, and directly stated his request.

"Well, it's not a big problem. There are still a lot of empty spaces on the seventh floor of the office building in the creative workshop. I'll ask someone to help you when the time comes."

"thank you boss."

"It doesn't matter, the creative workshop will also come out of BJ in the future, and maybe you will need your help to find a place then."

"No problem, boss, you can just say it when the time comes."

Seeing that it was getting late, Cai Min got up to leave after he had finished what he should say.When he was about to leave, he thought of something again, turned around and said: "Boss, tomorrow's meeting will be held at Wanshou Hotel, at No. 12 Wanshou Road. The registration time for the participants is before nine o'clock. When the time comes, I will be in the hotel. The gate is waiting for you, don't be too late."

"Okay, I see, I will definitely be there before nine o'clock tomorrow."

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The next day, in order to avoid traffic jams, Zhang Lexing went out with Ma Guanghai just after eight o'clock.Before going out for 10 minutes, I encountered a traffic jam. After staying up for a while, it was already 45:[-] when I arrived at the Wanshou Hotel on Wanshou Road.At the gate of Wanshou Hotel, Zhang Lexing and Ma Guanghai met Cai Min, Lin Lin and Zhao Junping who had been waiting for a long time.

"Boss, have you brought your one-inch bareheaded photo?" Cai Min stepped forward and asked.

"I have." Zhang Lexing replied, and then took out a one-inch bareheaded photo of himself and Ma Guanghai from his pocket and handed it over.

Cai Min took the photo and looked at it, then called Lin Lin, the administrative assistant, and arranged for her to register. After 10 minutes passed, Lin Lin came back with five admission passes.

Under the leadership of Cai Min, Zhang Lexing and others came to the conference hall on the third floor.There were already quite a few people sitting in the conference hall. After entering, Cai Min and the three planned to find a seat closer to the front. Zhang Lexing didn't know much about the content of this meeting, so he didn't intend to go to the front to join in the excitement, but chose a seat near the back. A small seat can not only see the movement in front of him, but also make it easier for Zhang Lexing to make small movements so that he is not so easy to be discovered.

According to Cai Min, the meeting was officially held at five minutes past nine, but he didn’t expect to wait until almost 09:30. The people on the rostrum showed up late, and it turned out that the meeting really started at 09:30.

After the meeting started, the host first introduced his guests: "According to the development needs of China's game industry, with the personal care of the leaders of the Ministry of Electronics Industry and the strong support of relevant departments, with the approval of the Ministry of Electronics Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, China Software Industry Association Video Game Branch was formally established on September 9rd...

In order to carry forward the national culture and carry forward the fine traditions, with the support of many leaders, the first domestic game industry seminar was successfully held here.Today's participants include Wang Dongxu, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Electronics Industry, Zheng Qinjian, Director of the Office of the Ministry of Civil Affairs... Guo Jinhua, President of the Electronic Game Machine Branch, Liu Chengzhong, Vice President, Qian Guofu, Vice President Zhao Haiguang, and Qian Guofu, Secretary General …Bian Xiaochun from Pioneer Cartoon, Cai Min from Tianzhiyuan, Tan Xiaoyu from Fuzhou Alien Technology, Chen Guodong from Xi’an Mars Electronics, Duan Yongping from Shenzhen Pyramid Company, Zhu Weisha from BJ Yuxing Company, Liang Jianguo from Tianjin Xinxing Electronics Company…”

Every time the host introduces a guest, that person will stand up and wave to everyone, and there will naturally be a burst of warm applause to greet him.When Zhao Haiguang, the vice president, was introduced, a young man stood up beside Zhang Lexing, which surprised Zhang Lexing. A dignified vice president of the association does not go to the rostrum to sit, but hides behind, is it possible? I have the same idea as myself.

After the host introduced the guests, it was the turn of everyone on the rostrum to speak. The first person to speak was Wang Dongxu, vice minister of the Ministry of Electronics Industry. He took out a speech, coughed lightly, and began to speak: "Comrades... Under the wise guidance of the Ministry of Electronics Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, under the care of many leaders of the Ministry of Electronics Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Electronic Game Machine Branch of the China Software Industry Association was formally established... What does this mean? It shows that the party and the country attach great importance to the construction of spiritual civilization , the leaders of various departments are very concerned about the construction of spiritual civilization... Comrades, let me say one more thing...".

The speeches of the leaders are long and boring, and there is no sign of ending for a long time. They often seem to be finished, and then suddenly say "I will say the last sentence", and then continue to speak at one point, two points, and three points. go down.Zhang Lexing sat down and felt dizzy and drowsy. He couldn't help but patted his mouth with his hand and yawned silently.At this time, a voice came from the side, and Zhang Lexing was so frightened that he almost swallowed his yawn.

"Are you feeling bored? I feel bored too. A good game industry seminar. If you don't discuss games or study the industry, but talk about irrelevant topics over and over again, it's a waste of everyone's time."

Zhang Lexing followed the sound and found that it was Zhao Haiguang, the vice president introduced by the host before, so he continued, "Yeah, I don't know how long this nonsense will last. No wonder it takes three days to hold a seminar."

"Yeah, I'm so bored." Zhao Haiguang shook his head and said in a low voice, "So I don't go on the stage at all, and I'm even more tired if I sit there, and I don't dare to move casually."

At this time, the leader on the stage finally stopped saying the classic words of "I will say the last sentence" and ended his chattering speech. Soon there was a much warmer applause from the audience than before. A relieved expression.But unexpectedly, another leader started again, dizzying words sounded again on the stage, Zhang Lexing and Zhao Haiguang couldn't help but looked at each other and smiled wryly.

After holding back for a while under the continuous speech of the leader, Zhao Haiguang couldn't help but said again: "Mr. Zhang, do you have any new games in Tianzhiyuan recently?"

On Zhang Lexing's chest was the admission pass obtained by Lin Lin, which marked Tianzhiyuan's company name and his own name. It was not surprising that Zhao Haiguang would ask this question.However, Zhang Lexing was a little surprised that Zhao Haiguang, the vice president, was interested in games, so he asked: "President Zhao, I didn't expect you to be interested in games."

"It's not surprising. In fact, I played games very early. At the beginning, a friend of my father brought me an Atari 2600 from abroad. That kind of picture is simply horrible now, but for the people at that time I am very attractive, the only regret is that it is full of foreign games. After a few years, the game console I played was replaced by the best Nintendo red and white machine at that time, and the games on it were much more beautiful than Atari’s Unfortunately, there are still only foreign games. Two years later, I came to Hong Kong to work and opened a company, and the game consoles did not fall. In addition to continuing to play Nintendo’s Famicom, I also saw Sega’s MD consoles. It was at this time that I learned that there is a game company in China called Tianzhiyuan, which has released many games on the Nintendo Famicom, and even a few Chinese games. The situation in China is much better now than it was then, and game developers are also Not only the Tianzhiyuan family, but also several more from all over the world, it seems that we players will be blessed in the future." Zhao Haiguang turned to his own game history while talking.

Unexpectedly, Vice President Zhao seemed to be a fanatical game lover, and Zhang Lexing suddenly had a little more expectation for this so-called video game branch.

(End of this chapter)