Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 461 shows off our next generation console!

The cooperation in 'Elf Paradise' is of course of great importance.

But after all, after such a long period of negotiation, how to cooperate with the Seibu Group, terms and plans for construction and operation have been determined in extremely detail.

Therefore, when it was Hanyu Hideki's turn to meet Tsutsumi Yoshiaki, the final signing was completed so easily.

And those matters that required red-faced arguments had already been handled by their subordinates.

Otherwise, how could the two of them sit here eating and chatting so comfortably?

Of course, at this time, Tsutsumi Yoshiaki was very proud of himself. When facing Hideki Hanyu, he acted like a big brother. He had already lost his previous calmness and was in a state of disarray.

Otherwise, Hanyu Hideki would not have taken his words to heart and felt that his reputation as the richest man could be used completely.

In fact, this cannot be blamed on Tsutsumi Yoshiaki.

This is the richest man in the world who has attracted much attention, and no one will be left alone.

Besides, it is very normal for the wealthy people of later generations to use the influence brought by their wealth to make money.

Even now, some people realize this.

For example, a certain future commander-in-chief of America secretly called Forbes magazine to tell him that his net worth had been underestimated.

It’s just that this period of neon is too special.

But all the most flashy neon rich people in this period will be unlucky after the bubble bursts.

"At the Tokyo Electric Power Exhibition in a week, I will be waiting for Tesang to arrive."

At the entrance of the restaurant, Hideki Hanyu shook hands with Yoshiaki Tsutsumi and said goodbye.

Elf Entertainment and Seibu Group will jointly announce the launch of the "Elf Paradise" project at the 5th Tokyo Electric Power Show.

Tsutsumi Yoshiaki will naturally not miss this opportunity to show his face to the Seibu Group, and there will definitely be a launching ceremony.

"I will definitely attend on time."

Yoshiaki Tsutsumi said, and reminded him, "But before that, President Hanyu and I should meet again."

"Will we meet again?"

Seeing Hanyu Hideki's doubts, Tsutsumi Yoshiaki asked, "Will President Hanyu not attend the Odaiba land financing meeting in three days' time?"

"So that's what happened. Of course I would participate. If Tisang hadn't reminded me, I almost forgot."

Hideki Hanyu patted his forehead, as if he had suddenly realized something.

Tsutsumi Yoshiaki said, "I'll see you in three days. I'll take my leave now."

"Tisang, goodbye."

Hideki Hanyu sent Yoshiaki Tsutsumi into the car.

Thinking of the land financing meeting he was going to attend in Odaiba three days later, Hanyu Hideki couldn't help but sigh.

"I've been busy with a lot of things lately."

Who would have thought that as soon as his emotion came to an end, Chie Ishihara who was following him warned him.

"Teacher Hanyu, the invitation from the Heart Image Chamber of Commerce just arrived this morning."

Hearing the words "Xianxiang Chamber of Commerce", Hanyu Hideki thought to himself, how could he forget this.

He quickly asked, "What day does it start?"

Don't blame him for being impatient, it's all because there are too many things going on in March this year.

I have to attend a land financing meeting in Odaiba on the 10th.

The 5th Tokyo Electric Power Exhibition opens on the 13th.

The first TGC fashion show will be held on the 28th.

From beginning to end in March, there was basically no leisure time.

If there is a collision with an activity, it will be difficult.

But soon, Ishihara Chie's answer made him sigh in relief.

"The person who came to deliver the invitation told me that the spring gathering of the Heart Elephant Chamber of Commerce will be held on the 21st and 22nd, and the location will be Senbei City, Akita Prefecture."

Hideki Hanyu said, "Fortunately, the time is diverged, so it shouldn't affect other things."

Hanyu Hideki still didn't want to miss the gathering of the Heart Image Chamber of Commerce.

If he really collides with any activity, maybe he will really choose the spring gathering of the Mental Image Chamber of Commerce.

Besides, the first spring gathering of joining the Heart Image Chamber of Commerce took place in Akita, one of the six northeastern counties.

He was barely half a master, so he couldn't just disappear.

"Remember to remind me in advance." Hanyu Hideki confessed.

Chie Ishihara immediately replied, "Yes, Mr. Hanyu."

……

After confirming the cooperation with Seibu Group, Hanyu Hideki still couldn't take any time off.

There were too many things, many of which required his attention.

The upcoming Odaiba land financing meeting is nothing more than the governor of Tokyo drawing a big pie, and then major companies will contribute money and efforts.

On the contrary, it was the Tokyo Electric Power Exhibition, and there were some things that he had to pay attention to.

Taking the car back to Elf Spread, Kitahara Eri and Iwata Satoru were still there.

"How is the situation?" Kitahara Eri asked.

Iwata Satoru also cast a concerned look.

"It's just eating, what's the problem?" Hanyu Hideki said in a relaxed tone.

Perhaps in the eyes of these two people, it would not be easy to deal with being with a big figure like Yoshiaki Tsutsumi who dominates the political and business circles.

However, Hanyu Hideki, who is familiar with history, does not think so.

He was more concerned about another thing than Tsutsumi Yoshiaki.

"The Tokyo Electric Power Show is about to open. Sega and Nintendo have been suppressed for so long. There will definitely be new moves. Do you have any latest information?"

Because of his appearance, Elf Entertainment suddenly emerged in North America, turning the originally normal game market into a mess, completely inconsistent with the history in memory.

This resulted in him being unable to take advantage of his foresight to judge the next development of his competitors.

Especially when both families had almost the same amount of wool.

"Sega has basically confirmed that it will announce a new generation of 16-bit console at the Tokyo Electric Show. As for Nintendo, they have done a better job of keeping secrets, and we also lack connections in Kyoto, so it is difficult to judge their new products. Has the host resolved the compatibility issue?"

Satoru Iwata reports to Hideki Hanyu.

Eri Kitahara who was next to him heard this and put forward a different opinion.

"I think that since Sega has confirmed that it will release a new console, Nintendo will launch a new console at this Tokyo Electric Power Show regardless of whether it can solve the compatibility issue."

After hearing Kitahara Eri's words, Hanyu Hideki felt that he had guessed the reason.

However, he did not show off his cleverness to steal Kitahara Eri's words, but waited for the other party's subsequent explanation.

But the three people present are all smart people.

Hideki Hanyu said nothing, but Satoru Iwata showed a thoughtful expression.

"President Kitahara, is it because of the stock price?"

Kitahara Eri nodded and replied, "Yes, it's the stock price. Nintendo's current stock price has almost fallen to half of the highest point since the launch of the FC console.

It's okay if we cannibalize the market. If we are beaten to the punch by Sega's 16-bit console, the stock price will probably plummet again. "

"Haha, in this period, the only listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange whose stock price has fallen instead of rising is Nintendo."

Hideki Hanyu joked.

Because of his appearance, Nintendo in this time and space was really tortured.

But there is no way. For your own happy life, someone must sacrifice. It is better to sacrifice others than to sacrifice yourself.

What's more, Hanyu Hideki didn't feel any guilt at all when neon was causing trouble.

Hearing Hanyu Hideki's words, Iwata Satoru and Kitahara Eri also laughed.

Suddenly, Satoru Iwata said out of nowhere, "If Nintendo's stock price drops again, we might as well buy it publicly at the bottom."

"Uh--"

Hideki Hanyu thought to himself that Satoru Iwata really dared to think.

Before Genie Entertainment eroded Nintendo's market last year, Nintendo's market capitalization peaked at $3.8 billion.

Even though it continues to fall, there are still two billion US dollars.

Especially when FC consoles still account for half of the market share in Neon and Asia, and Nintendo has no problem with its cash flow.

If you want to forcefully acquire such a company, "difficulty" is not enough to describe it.

But the problem is, when Satoru Iwata expressed this idea.

Hanyu Hideki felt that he was very excited for some reason.

After all, it was Nintendo.

But the heartbeat is the heartbeat.

However, considering how much effort Elf Entertainment had put into acquiring SNK, which was about to cease operations, Hanyu Hideki quickly suppressed his heartbeat with reason.

Before Hanyu Hideki could speak, Kitahara Eri poured a basin of cold water on him.

"Iwata-san should put away this idea. We can only say that we have an advantage over Nintendo now, but Nintendo has not completely fallen yet. It is better not to say such arrogant words."

Hanyu Hideki then said, "Although Iwata-san's proposal is exciting, now is not the time."

But after he finished speaking, Eri Kitahara next to him looked surprised and said, "Huh? Hanyu-san didn't deny it, but said it was not the right time. Could it be that Hanyu-san is also interested in Nintendo?"

"Of course it's a lie to say we're not interested. As long as we continue to develop at the current pace, sooner or later Nintendo will be defeated by us. That's our chance to unify the neon game industry!"

Hanyu Hideki took advantage of the situation to give the two persons in charge a blood injection.

Of course, he was not aimless.

Almost all of Nintendo’s future classic IPs have been snatched away by him.

Although Nintendo has developed many popular games with its talents, none of them can compare to the classic games that were preempted by Hideki Hanyu.

In this case, the development of one thing and another is foreseeable.

Maybe one day Nintendo's stock price will fall again and again, and Elf Entertainment will find an opportunity to buy the bottom.

Perhaps Hideki Hanyu doesn’t have to wait too long.

If Nintendo still can't solve the encroachment of Genie Entertainment on its own market, I'm afraid it won't even be able to withstand the catastrophe when the bubble bursts.

Speaking of which, he actually had another idea that he didn't mention.

That is Elf Entertainment's desperate merger and acquisition of Nintendo.

When the two parties merge into one club, Elf Entertainment, which has the upper hand on the board of directors, will also complete the acquisition.

However, in Hanyu Hideki's view, Genie Entertainment is now developing smoothly, and acquiring a declining Nintendo is really not worth the gain. After he finished injecting chicken blood, Satoru Iwata said immediately.

"Then I have to hope that Nintendo will do what President Kitahara said. In order to protect the stock price, it forced the release of a 16-bit console even though it knew it was not compatible with FC games."

Eri Kitahara lamented, "If Nintendo's compatibility problem cannot be solved, then it will be a really difficult choice for their management."

Eri Kitahara doesn’t need to explain, everyone knows what problems Nintendo is facing at this time.

With all manufacturers launching 16-bit consoles, if Nintendo fails to follow suit, the stock market will immediately give negative feedback.

In this case, in order to maintain the stock price, the board of directors of the listed company will inevitably require Nintendo to launch a 16-bit console.

But the problem is that without solving the compatibility problem, launching a 16-bit console can certainly protect the temporary stock price, but it will sacrifice long-term interests.

When a player buys a new console, it is a trivial matter that the old cartridge cannot be played.

The most important thing is actually the attitude of third-party game developers.

Originally, FC consoles had a market worth tens of millions of dollars across Asia. It would still be profitable for developers to continue developing games on the FC platform.

But Nintendo's new 16-bit console is on the market, but it has to compete with the powerful Genie Entertainment PS console for the market.

With such an uncertain future, no one can say for sure whether third-party developers will support Nintendo's 16-bit consoles like they support FC consoles.

After all, the exclusive agreement we signed was only for the FC host platform.

Nintendo itself has given up on the FC console platform, so it is probably very likely that these developers will switch to the PS console with higher sales.

After all, although PS consoles have not surpassed FC consoles in Asia, they are the dominant player in the European and American markets.

Today's total global sales are infinitely approaching the 25 million unit mark.

If it weren't for the previous agreement restrictions, those manufacturers would have rebelled long ago.

If Nintendo dares to abandon its martial arts skills, it can still count on the loyalty of these developers.

And a console platform without the support of third-party developers will have a miserable ending. Just look at Sega's previous consoles to know.

Several manufacturers have been fighting for a while and have basically figured out the rules of competition.

Hosts and other things are all about losing money and making money.

What really makes money is the profits from game card sales after the market has taken over.

If you want to capture the market, you must have the support of game developers. They complement each other and are indispensable.

Gone are the days when one company handled the game platform and took over the game development.

In the past few years, Elf Entertainment has relied on support plans to support third-party developers in large quantities regardless of cost, and then used exclusivity agreements, equity investments, or acquisitions to turn third parties into subordinate second parties.

The purpose is not to create a huge content supplier for its three major platforms.

Speaking of which, Hideki Hanyu learned this method from Nintendo in another time and space.

However, Nintendo was a pioneer, tentatively moving forward tentatively, and was not thorough enough.

But Hideki Hanyu crossed the river by touching Nintendo and directly came up with the most mature support plan.

Taking advantage of those small studios and developers before they have emerged, recruit them directly.

The scope is not limited to neon, but covers the whole world.

Compared with Nintendo in its original time and space, this approach of starting early seems more "kind" and its methods seem more "mild".

Now, it is Nintendo and Sega who are learning from Hanyu Hideki's approach and starting to support those small developers.

But the problem is that as long as it is a developer that is favored by everyone at the same time, Elf Entertainment can always successfully win the competition by relying on its market advantages and investment regardless of cost.

As the saying goes, the strong get stronger, the weak get weaker, and the winner takes all. This is the current situation.

Hanyu Hideki couldn't help but laugh as he thought about it, and said it in a gloating tone.

"Haha, I think Hiroshi Yamauchi must have a headache now."

In the original time and space, Nintendo's SFC console has never been able to handle games compatible with FC consoles. As a result, when they faced the challenge of the Sega MD console, they were tied up and delayed for a long time before launching a 16-bit console.

Of course, Nintendo in the previous life did not have a rival like Genie Entertainment, and the FC console had a huge advantage.

Even in the face of the powerful MD console, Nintendo can still survive by relying on FC.

But in this time and space, Nintendo's European and American strategies failed, and the Asian market continued to be cannibalized by PS consoles.

The pressure from the board of directors alone is enough to make Hiroshi Yamauchi drink a pot.

"It's hard to be the president of a listed company," Iwata said with emotion.

Satoru Iwata feels that compared to Hiroshi Yamauchi, he is too happy as the president of Elf Entertainment.

Although there is Hideki Hanyu as the president, anyone who knows Hideki Hanyu knows it.

Although Hideki Hanyu relies on his outstanding game creativity and vision beyond ordinary people, he has unimaginable prestige in Elf Entertainment.

However, Hanyu Hideki is a complete hands-off shopkeeper.

Except for occasionally intervening in the product development route, Hanyu Hideki basically does not participate in the management of the club.

Of course, Hanyu Hideki was just too lazy to take care of it, but that didn't mean he couldn't.

Almost all the middle and senior management of Genie Entertainment are people trained by him. In the main game development, hardware research and development, production, and sales departments, only Hideki Hanyu follows his lead.

If Satoru Iwata really makes any small moves, Hanyu Hideki doesn't need to do it himself. The following bunch of Hanyu Hideki's lack of legs are enough to sell him out.

It's just that Satoru Iwata would never do this. After all, even Satoru Iwata was personally recruited and trained by Hideki Hanyu.

It can be said that at least in Hanyu Hideki's generation, whether it is the Elf type or the Cloud type, he is basically firmly in control.

As for the future, Hanyu Hideki will never think about such things.

"Iwata-san, don't lament. There are still six days left until the opening of the Tokyo Electric Power Show, and America's E3 exhibition will be held next month. Are the plans for both parties ready?"

After hearing Hideki Hanyu's words, Satoru Iwata quickly answered.

"President, I've made it and I'll have it delivered to you later."

Seeing Iwata Satoru's nervous answer, like a student whose "homework" was randomly checked by the teacher, Hanyu Hideki said helplessly.

"Uh! Iwata-san, I'm just asking casually. Don't be so nervous. I won't read the documents or anything like that. Just talk briefly."

"Yes, President."

Iwata responded and began to introduce the arrangements for this Tokyo Electric Power Show.

"What we are mainly promoting at the Tokyo Electric Power Show this time is the game Sonic, which was proposed by the chairman. We will also announce the production of a joint breakthrough game with Cheng Long, based on the second part of the Kung Fu Death Breakthrough series. The three major tasks The rooms will be launched separately..."

Iwata talked a lot eloquently, but all he talked about was the Tokyo Electric Power Exhibition.

After listening to this, Hideki Hanyu asked, "Where's the E3 show?"

Eri Kitahara answered strangely, "Don't you know, Hanyu-san? In order to make E3 different from Tokyo Electric Power Show, the America Electronic Game Software Association has completely reformed the E3 exhibition. I also specially asked Takita from the game base to Editor-in-chief Koji sent you a fax."

"When?" Hanyu Hideki was confused.

"Just when you were in Xiangjiang before." Kitahara Eri said.

"Huh? Maybe the assistant forgot to give it to me. Just in time, Kitahara-san gave me a detailed explanation."

Hideki Hanyu really couldn’t remember.

Or maybe it was because he was kissing Zhou Huimin, the little beauty he had just caught up with, that he didn't pay attention to it.

But whatever the reason is, just let the assistant take the blame.

Anyway, Kaoru Chiba was left to help in the assistant office because Reiko Uemura took leave.

Having said that, even if Chiba Kaoru was here, would he still dare to point out that Hanyu Hideki was lying?

Eri Kitahara did not doubt that he was there, and explained the reform plan for the E3 exhibition to Hanyu Hideki in detail.

"First of all, the America Electronic Game Software Association has completely reformed the hosting model of the E3 exhibition in April. It was originally an exhibition for players like the Tokyo Electric Power Show, and changed it to an exhibition mainly for publishers, dealers, A media exhibition for game developers and game media.”

"The action is very bold." Hanyu Hideki commented.

In fact, in another time and space, the model of the E3 exhibition was exactly the model after reform.

But the problem is that in this time and space, Hanyu Hideki used the "Game Base" magazine nearly ten years in advance to contact all parties in America to launch the E3 exhibition.

The objective environment at that time simply could not meet the requirements of media exhibitions.

The entire European and American game market has not yet been activated. Publishers and distributors have almost closed down due to the previous impact of Atari. Distributors in the cold market are unwilling to sell consoles.

There are not even a few serious game media outlets in the media industry.

In this case, there is no other choice but to imitate the Tokyo Electric Power Exhibition and hold a player exhibition to stir up the excitement and activate the market.

Now, two years have passed.

Genie Entertainment took advantage of Hanyu Hideki's foresight to plan ahead and completely activate the European and American video game markets.

In terms of media, "Game Base" is at the forefront. After two years of E3 exhibition training, the game media has also begun to take shape.

Under such circumstances, it is a matter of course for the E3 exhibition to be transformed into a media exhibition.

And Kitahara Eri's words continued.

"In addition to the E3 exhibition reform in April, the America Electronic Game Software Association has also decided to hold an entertainment exhibition focusing on game-related culture in the second half of the year. By then, it will be the main battlefield for the spread of elves."

Hideki Hanyu said with emotion, "America's actions are really big."

Kitahara Eri said, "Yes, inspired by the America Video Game Software Association, I am also considering holding a special exhibition led by Genie Communication in the second half of the year."

Hideki Hanyu became interested and asked curiously, "What kind of special exhibition is this?"

"For the time being, we are considering a joint exhibition of animation, comics, and games. Animation, Comics, and Games. How about calling it the ACG Exhibition?"

Kitahara Eri expressed her thoughts and looked at Hideki Hanyu expectantly, hoping that Hideki Hanyu would give her some advice.

"Uh... I think the idea is very good. Kitahara-san can just make his own decision."

Hideki Hanyu really wants to say, it turns out that you, Kitahara-san, are the founder of ACG culture.

Speaking of which, although the cultural concept of ACG originated from neon, the concept word was born in Wanwan and became popular in the Chinese cultural circle.

I didn't expect that he would travel through a lifetime and directly change the course of history.

After talking about this, he finally remembered that he knew about the E3 exhibition because he wanted to know what Satoru Iwata had prepared for the E3 exhibition.

So he immediately brought the topic back and asked Satoru Iwata, "Iwata-san, now can you tell me what you are preparing for the E3 exhibition."

Satoru Iwata smiled mysteriously, "Guess, President."

Hanyu Hideki said angrily, "I guess your size, tell me quickly!"

Then Satoru Iwata smiled and said something that shocked Hideki Hanyu.

"President, I am ready to show our next-generation console in front of everyone!"

　Six thousand two today.

　　I’m finally done with my work. The update will be back to normal tomorrow, and I’ll try to get another update soon.

　　What I hate the most is when the boss talks about how many days he has been working hard. He only works hard and never mentions overtime pay. What an evil capitalist!

　　

　

(End of this chapter)