Restart the Gaming Era

The research and development plan for Tianji Studio has been finalized. As a mobile game of "Golden Age", "Dawn Era" has a long research and development cycle, two months.

The game engine in this world is developed and perfect, so the production progress of many gameplays is very fast, but because the scenes and models in "Dawn Age" are much more accurate than the bracelet games of the same level, it needs to be carefully crafted in terms of art resources. .

Bracelet games in this world are generally inferior to PC games in terms of game quality, let alone to console games.

And Weiguang Studio has already had experience in developing such excellent console games as "Guardian of the Zodiac", and then use the standard of console games to make bracelet games, which is simply a dimension reduction blow. You can imagine the "Dawn Age" When this game is released, it will definitely attract the widespread attention of players!

As for the low-light studio, of course, it will not be idle.

The advantage of forming two independent studios is that two games can be developed at the same time, and the progress of making games is greatly accelerated.

But before you start planning the next game, you have to hire people.

Although "Devil in the World" did not make any money, "Zodiac Guardian" and several other games have also sold well during this time, so of course the studio still has income. Now that you have money, the staffing must be matched. You can't hinder yourself because of insufficient staff.

This time Zhong Ming found another three experienced HR and set up a small human resources department to let them take charge of recruitment.

Generally speaking, the role of HR lies in screening and negotiation of related issues, which are very time-consuming.

HR screened resumes online, or contacted some big names in the industry through headhunting, and then scheduled an interview. Of course, Zhong Ming was still interviewed. The interviewer was mainly the head of each department. After the interview is completed, the human resources department is responsible for talking with the newcomers about salary, benefits, signing contracts, and other follow-up matters.

It will save a lot of time to throw all the links of screening resumes and talking about salary treatment to the human resources department.

In the future, Weiguang Mutual Entertainment will definitely enter a period of rapid development, and the work of the human resources department will never be idle.

In terms of recruitment positions, Tianji Studio is mainly staffing, especially art and procedures. The original "Learning from the Boundless" project was an educational game project. Even if it was to develop a gold game with low artistic requirements, many people's experience was slightly inadequate, so Lao Xie brought only the most reliable ones Many people have vacancies, so they are directly filled through recruitment.

Here at Low Light Studio, although we have experience in developing the "Zodiac Guardian", the game to be developed next is much higher than the "Zodiac Guardian" in terms of volume and content, so it still needs Expansion of manpower.

Expansion is inevitable. The two studios will definitely continue to expand from the scale of more than twenty people, and finally reach a huge team of hundreds or even thousands. The more masterpieces, the more people need to complete.

The second is to set up your own motion capture studio right away.

The venue is very easy to handle, and motion capture only needs to be a large area about the indoor basketball court. As long as it is willing to pay for it, you can find a lot of it; the address of the motion capture studio does not need to be with the low-light studio. Too close, the working relationship between the two sides is not too big, and the return journey can be done within ten minutes.

In terms of price, in addition to venue rent, there are also recruitment of staff and purchase of motion capture equipment.

These devices, Zhong Ming, are all purchased in accordance with the highest level in the market. They are the best-effect optical motion capture devices, with a complete set of about 2 million.

This includes hundreds of cameras covering almost the entire site, a dozen display screens and conventional photographic equipment, as well as supporting software and intelligent systems. Of course, to arrange a full set of optical motion capture equipment, it is necessary to transform the entire site. Rows of steel frames must be set up in the site to arrange the cameras. There are also blocks, cushions, walls, etc. that can slide freely. It is used for motion capture actors to capture obstacles, fall, climb and other actions on it.

The complete set is expensive, and it will also be an expense to ask for motion capture actors in the future.

General manufacturers will not specialize in motion capture studios by themselves, but will instead ask some specialized motion capture companies to complete them, or simply buy some general motion files directly, because it is not cheap to build a motion capture studio, not cheap.

If the use of motion capture is not that great, the motion capture studio is likely to be idle for a long time and not cost-effective.

But Low Light Studio definitely uses motion capture technology frequently, the sooner this studio is built, the better.

...

Zhong Ming had a busy day here, and successively set up Tianji Studio and Motion Capture Studio. The recruitment on both sides also made him a little busy.

The development of "Dawn Era" was quickly on track, after all, this game is not very technical, and even if there are not enough people, you can do it first.

However, there is no new development plan for Weiguang Studio, and Zhong Ming has not assigned any tasks.

Lin Xiaoguang came running softly and **** Zhong Ming.

"Mr. Zhong, what's the next game of Weiguang Studio, what are you going to do? Tell me a little bit about it."

In the restaurant, the two ordered a few dishes, but Lin Xiaoguang apparently had no appetite, and was still thinking about the new game.

"Mr. Lin, didn't I tell you," Dawn Era "will also be on the MGC2 handheld platform, and I still ask about new games?" Zhong Ming calmly ate.

"Mr. Zhong, you always want to fool me." Dawn Era "was made by Tianji Studio, which is essentially a mobile game. It is a good thing to port it to MGC2 handheld. Do n’t try to fool me with this. Ah. "Lin Xiaoguang was unmoved." Weiguang Studio must still be making big moves, isn't it? Certainly there must be a masterpiece of the same level as the "Zodiac Guardian"?

When Zhong Ming was happy, he knew that Lin Xiaoguang was clever and remembered this.

Lin Xiaoguang certainly knew about Zhong Ming's establishment of Tianji Studio, and also knew that Tianji Studio's first game was "Dawn of Era". In fact, Zhong Ming did tell Lin Xiaoguang that "Dawn Era" will release a version of the MGC2 handheld platform.

Technically, there is no difficulty, and as a gold game, there are no harms in adding more platforms. Zhong Ming will definitely not sign an exclusive agreement this time, because the revenue of "Dawn Era" must come from bracelet users.

The signing of "Dawn Era" with Moya Technology not only includes the MGC2 handheld, but also the game market channels attached to Moya Technology's bracelet. It can be imagined that these channels can make Zhong Ming a lot of money.

But Lin Xiaoguang is obviously not satisfied with this.

氪 Gold games do make money, but the significance of MGC2 handheld is really not that big.

This game can also be played on the bracelet, why should everyone buy an MGC2 handheld to play? This is good news for players who have already bought the MGC2 handheld, but it is not too good news.

Now, Lin Xiaoguang is thinking of high-quality monopoly.

Zhong Ming joked: "Mr. Lin, you don't have to be so anxious, why do you keep scouring wool on my sheep? You can consider other studios?"

Lin Xiaoguang said silently: "If other studios can count on me, will I come to you every day? Isn't that other studios can't afford the scene at all!"

"The" Zodiac Guardian "has been exclusive for three months. The MGC2 handheld has been sold a lot, so don't worry so much. At present, there are no obvious competitors in the handheld market. Your sales volume is also good, so why be so anxious. "Zhong Ming said calmly.

"I'm not in a hurry, I'm in a hurry." Lin Xiaoguang spread his hands. "The MGC2 handheld unit is indeed profitable, and it's going well, but the key is to compare with others. Compared with other hardware vendors from outside, it is true that at present The machine is selling well, but the company's top management is the Bracelet Division. Teacher Zhong said, can you not be stressed? "

Zhong Ming: "... That's true."

Benchmarking Bracelet Division? It really didn't have to be hit.

What is the potential user base of the handheld? What is the user group of the bracelet?

Regardless of specific sales, specific growth rate or specific market share, even if Lin Xiaoguang runs a broken leg, it will not be possible to surpass Moya's Bracelet Division.

But from the perspective of Moa's high-level technology, this idea cannot be said to be absolutely wrong.

Because it is also making money, it is also investing money. If the handheld business department makes much less money than the bracelet business department, why not bring the money from the handheld business department to the bracelet business department?

The ultimate purpose of the company is definitely to make money. The profitability of the A business is far better than that of the B business. Therefore, it is logical to cut the funds or even cut off the money directly to the B business.

Therefore, Lin Xiaoguang's pressure must be very great.

Lin Xiaoguang smiled: "So, Teacher Zhong, do you want to pull me ..."

Zhong Ming sighed: "Can't pull it, it's not saved, wait for death."

Lin Xiaoguang: "?????"

"Just a joke," Zhong Ming said earnestly, "General Manager Lin, today I'm going to tell you two big truths on a private occasion?"

Lin Xiaoguang nodded: "Of course you can, Teacher Zhong said."

Zhong Ming said slowly: "Moya technology is not a place to stay. At least you want to be a handheld device. Moya technology can't last long."

Lin Xiaoguang froze: "Why?"

"Moya Technology is indeed a world-class hardware developer, second to none in the eighth district. Bracelets, computers, headphones, audio, etc. Moya Technology has done a good job, with a large body, talented people, and work processes. It's very complete and formal ... but. "Zhong Ming then turned around," It's because Moya's other businesses have been too successful, so if there is a problem, the first thing to cut off is definitely your handheld business unit. "

"Uh ... In fact, Moya Technology also has some other more marginal departments, such as our two game studios ..." Lin Xiaoguang tried to refute.

Zhong Ming smiled: "These two game studios, even if Moya Technology does n’t want it, there will be other companies to pick it up. As a game content company, as long as the quality of the product is acceptable, then there is no need to worry about sales, nothing more The question of who to sell to, earn more and earn less, is not a big problem. "

"But your handheld division is not the same. Obviously, the senior executives of Moya Technology have some unrealistic high expectations for you, so you will have so much pressure. And, in the eyes of the vice presidents of other divisions, you must also It's fat that can be eaten. "

Lin Xiaoguang didn't say anything, it was the default.

Indeed, Zhong Ming said that his heart was on his feet. Lin Xiaoguang was in charge of the entire handheld business unit, and the pressure was indeed great.

Moya's internal resources are limited, and we must invest in the projects with the highest returns. Of course, in order to expand its own field, Moya Technology is also making some attempts in the edge hardware field. Handheld is one of the attempts.

But this attempt is not unlimited, and once the returns are lower than expected, Moya's senior technology will definitely cut it without hesitation.

For example, these large companies are octopuses, who have thicker legs and who have more legs.

Under this premise, many companies will work hard to grow more legs, and then provide some nutrients properly. Maybe that leg suddenly grows thick?

But if after a period of nutrition is given, it seems that this leg seems a bit disabled and does not grow up, then it must be cut off decisively, and the nutrients are given to those already thick but still rising legs.

Now the MGC2 Handheld Business Unit is in such a state. Although the situation is OK, it is obviously far from the high-level requirements.

Not only high-level executives, but vice presidents of other business units must also be thinking about how to run the handheld business unit and strive for more resources for themselves.

To put it plainly, the top executives of Moya Technology are not really eager to engage in handhelds, only because their company has this technology reserve and feels that handhelds can make money, so they did it. Once the senior management finds that the revenue of the handheld is not as expected, it will be difficult for Lin Xiaoguang.

Previously, although the monopoly of "Guardian of the Zodiac" avoided the violent death of the MGC2 handheld, Moya Technology did not make any money. The share of the money was all used to pay the exclusive cost. The "Devil in the World" behind is basically equivalent to doing public welfare.

Therefore, Lin Xiaoguang will keep reminding Zhong Ming's next game.

Lin Xiaoguang was silent for a moment: "But ah, Teacher Zhong, I have no other better choice. To make hardware, in the company run by Chinese people, Moya Technology is the most reliable ~ www.readwn.com ~ Zhong Ming smiled : "Okay, you come to me. "

Lin Xiaoguang hesitated: "Come here? You don't do hardware either."

Zhong Ming said, "Don't you just do it when you come?"

Lin Xiaoguang: "... Do you know my salary?"

Zhong Ming grinned: "Do you know the income of Weiguang Studio? I ca n’t afford you to be stingy?"

Lin Xiaoguang: "..."

Indeed, digging cannot exist, and it can certainly be digged.

"Mr. Zhong, this can't be a joke."

Zhong Ming smiled: "Do you think I'm joking? Not only do I dig you, but also the core R & D staff of your entire handheld business unit, all digging in at a premium of 30%, and setting up a new subsidiary under Weiguang Huyu The company, with a registered capital of 50 million, is not only a handheld, but also a host computer, and also an emulator. All game-related hardware is yours. "