Rebirth 1984: Starting from the development of Hanka

Chapter 125
With the explosive popularity of fighting games without borders, Chinese Kung Fu has set off an upsurge in Japan.

When Japanese children are playing games, they will always pop up some Chinese Kung Fu names and tricks from time to time.

Some curious people will take the initiative to understand the true identity of the game characters.This is nothing short of a culture invasion.

At the same time, sales of "Qongqi Game Console" surged.

In order to play fighting games, countless FC platform users had to buy "Qongqi game consoles" one after another.

At the end of October, the total sales of "Qongqi Game Console" in Japan exceeded 10 million units, second only to Nintendo FC red and white game consoles with 700 million units.

However, it only took 5 months for the "Qongqi Game Console" to achieve this result.

It took 3 years for the Nintendo FC red and white game console to sell 1150 million units.

The industry has realized that "Qongqi Game Console" may have a tendency to replace Nintendo FC.

At this time, the six founding manufacturers on the Nintendo FC platform, Hudson (HUDSON), Namco (NAMCO), Taito (TAITO), Capcom (CAPCOM), Jericho (JALECO) and Konami ( KONAMI) executives went to Shanghai in person and contacted Wujiang Group one after another, expressing their intention of cooperation.

On November 11nd, around 2:10 in the morning, Zhao Ye specially met the six game manufacturers in the conference room.

The strength of these six game manufacturers is relatively strong, and they have developed many games that sell well.

The sales of Nintendo FC can be so good, these six game developers have contributed a lot.

Of course, Nintendo may not necessarily think so.

Zhao Ye swept across the faces of the representatives of the six manufacturers, and said with a faint smile, "Hello, welcome to Wujiang Group. I am very clear about the purpose of everyone's visit, but I heard that you want to change the exclusive game to multi-platform?"

The six executives nodded one after another.

"Yes, Mr. Zhao. You must also know that the FC platform has tens of millions of users. If we only make exclusive games for "Qongqi Game Console", it will be a big loss for us third-party game developers. Hope you can understand. "

Hearing this, Zhao Ye nodded slightly. In fact, he had already thought about it, and he didn't necessarily require the game to be exclusive. What's more, if he could poach Nintendo's corner, why not do it?Anyway, as far as I am concerned, there is no harm at all.

So he said: "I can meet your requirements. But since it is not an exclusive game, your share ratio will be lower, only 20%."

For exclusive games, third-party game developers get 30%; for multi-platform games, 20%.

It makes perfect sense.

The six manufacturers heard the words, thought for a while, and then couldn't help but nodded in agreement.

Zhao Ye said again: "In addition, your game must be released on the "Qongqi Game Console" for the first time, and then it can be logged on the FC platform for at least one month. "

As soon as these words came out, the six manufacturers all showed embarrassment.

At present, the number of users of "Qongqi Game Console" is far behind that of FC.

If the six manufacturers join forces to "force the palace", Nintendo may compromise with the six manufacturers and allow the games of the six manufacturers to be released across platforms, but it is absolutely impossible for their games to be released on the "Qingqi Game Console" platform for a month. .

After a month, the cucumber dishes were cold.

"Mr. Zhao, you are embarrassing us too much. Nintendo will definitely not agree to this request!"

"That's right, Mr. Zhao, otherwise both sides will release it at the same time, and neither side will take sides."

"..."

Seeing this, Zhao Ye didn't force it.

"That's fine, I passed it here, but Nintendo may not allow you to release games on multiple platforms..."

"Mr. Zhao, don't worry, if the six of us join forces, Nintendo will not lose face, unless it really wants to force us all to Wujiang Group!"

Zhao Ye smiled, and then said: "Since you have confidence, that's good, I wish us a happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Representatives of the six manufacturers smiled happily and stepped forward to shake hands with Zhao Ye.

Zhao Ye said with a smile: "On December 12st, "Qongqi Game Console" is going to enter the US game market. If you release games on this platform, you must port the games over as soon as possible. "

The six people looked shocked, thinking, Wujiang Group is finally going to attack the US market, and FC's market share may shrink a lot.

The six game developers are very clear about what kind of games Americans like to play.

Only the six fighting games released by Wujiang Group after that can be wildly sought after by American players!What's more, Wujiang Group's blood series games and "Dragon Quest", "Legend of Zelda", "Final Fantasy", "Contra", "Red Fortress", "Sandraman Snake", "Pokemon ", "Calabash Brothers" and other games are all types of games that Americans love to play!
In addition, the powerful performance and MMC chip of "Qongqi Game Console" are not available in FC.

No matter which aspect you look at, "Qongqi Game Console" is bound to be popular.

At this time, the representatives of the six manufacturers quickly stated that they would transplant their own games to the "Qongqi Game Console" platform as soon as possible.

The earlier the game is ported, the more money you can make.

……

Nintendo Inc.

"President, the six manufacturers have almost made an appointment, and they sent representatives to our company together, saying that they have something important to discuss with you!" The secretary frowned and reported to Yamauchi Puhui.

Hearing this, Yamauchi Pu felt uneasy, frowned, and replied, "Take them to the meeting room."

"Okay, President."

……

In the afternoon of the same day, the six manufacturers showed their cards to Nintendo, asking Nintendo to allow the six manufacturers to release games on the FC red and white machine and the "Qingqi game console" platform at the same time.

Hiroshi Yamauchi was furious, feeling like he was being betrayed.

If it weren't for Nintendo's training and support, these six manufacturers could have achieved what they are today.

Well, now that the wings are hardened, and FC is facing a very difficult and powerful opponent, these six manufacturers dare to "rebel".

Hiroshi Yamauchi suppressed his inner anger. At the critical juncture of FC's competition with "Qongqi Game Console", if the six manufacturers actively push each other, Nintendo will definitely suffer a heavy blow.

"Go back first, let me think about it!"

Hiroshi Yamauchi drove the six manufacturers back, but he did not agree to the other party's request. If the "Qongqi Game Console" platform can also play the games of the six manufacturers, FC will lose a great advantage.

Hiroshi Yamauchi immediately sent people to divide and win over the six manufacturers, making promises and sharing profits.

All in all, these six manufacturers cannot be allowed to fall to the "Qongqi Game Console" platform.

……

"Boss, a week has passed, and the six manufacturers originally agreed to cooperate, but now there is no movement at all. Could it be an accident..." Liu Yinyin frowned.

Zhao Ye smiled lightly, and said casually: "I guess, Nintendo offered better terms, so they don't plan to cooperate with us! Once the internal disintegration, they will not be able to unite. One or two manufacturers alone do not have the courage to challenge Nintendo's authority. But it doesn't matter, even without their participation, Borderless Games will still sell well! Everything was originally planned, and December 12st is the time to enter the US game market."

"Yes!"

……

Beginning in November, major television networks in the United States began broadcasting "Pokemon", "Dragon Quest", "The Legend of Zelda", and "Final Fantasy" cartoons to warm up the games.

At the same time, Wujiang Group held a grand dealer meeting in the United States to open up sales channels.

"Qongqi Game Console" and Wujiang Games are very popular in Japan. American distributors wish Wujiang Group could enter the United States as soon as possible so that they can make money.

At the invitation of Wujiang Group, hundreds of dealers across the United States gathered together, including Wal-Mart, Sears, the originator of modern supermarket retail companies, Kmart, Target, etc...

It can be said to be a joint event!

Japan is too out of touch. Many semiconductor companies, home appliance companies, and automobile companies in the United States have been killed and maimed by Japanese companies. It is no wonder that the United States made a "Plaza Accord" to destroy Japan.

To a certain extent, the rise of Nintendo FC accelerated the demise of the American Atari game company.

Today, there is a company in China that can challenge Nintendo, which makes Americans overjoyed.Moreover, there are considerable profits in selling "Qongqi Game Console" as an agent, who is not tempted?
On the one hand, in order to suppress Japan, and on the other hand, for the sake of money, many retail giants in the United States want to be agents of Borderless Games.

……

On the other side of the ocean, large ships loaded with game consoles and game cassettes departed from Shanghai and shipped them to the United States.

Nintendo plans to launch new games on December 12st in order to attack the "Qongqi Game Console".

However, so far, Nintendo has not developed a game screen enhancement chip MMC.

The so-called new games are probably "Super Mario 2" and several new games from the six manufacturers.

Maybe it was Zhao Ye who took away Nintendo's luck. Ever since he copied Nintendo's games, Nintendo hasn't developed a new blockbuster game...

……

A few days before the launch of the "Qongqi Game Console", Wujiang Group invested 2000 million US dollars to launch a large-scale advertising campaign, including TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, buses, outdoor advertisements, etc...

The intensive bombardment of advertisements is almost the same as promoting the release of Hollywood blockbusters.

Americans have money, so the price of "Qongqi Game Console" in the United States is more expensive than in Japan, and the retail price is 199 US dollars.Game cartridges range from $25 to $30.

……

On December 12st, "Qongqi Game Console" landed in the United States.

As soon as the product was launched, it was snapped up by players all over the United States.

In fact, games such as "Qongqi Game Console" and "Pokemon" have long caused a sensation and heated discussions among American gamers.

Many Americans even let people buy game consoles in Japan.

According to incomplete statistics, there are at least 10 "Qongqi game consoles" circulating in a small area in the United States.

……

"Jim, the Nintendo FC platform has released a new game today, and we are the ones who lined up to buy it!"

Cole Brown Jr. said excitedly to his companions.

Jim shook his head.

"No, there aren't any fun games on the FC platform, I'm going to buy a "Qongqi Game Console".Today is also the day when "Qongqi Game Console" lands in the US market! said Jim.

""Qongqi Game Machine"?Are the games above more fun than FC games? " Cole Brown Jr. wondered.

Jim nodded, and said with a look of recollection: "Yes, that's right, I went to my cousin a few days ago, and he brought back a "Qongqi Game Console" from Japan. This game console has a game called "Street Overlord" fighting game, I played with my cousin all night!This game is really great, I can't put it down, it's more fun than any game I played on FC before!So, today I have to buy the "Qongqi Game Console" and the matching game cartridge-"Street Fighter" no matter what! ! ! "

"Is this game really that fun???" Little Cole Brown had never seen it before, so he was a little suspicious.

"Of course, whoever cheats is a puppy! Oh, by the way, the cartoon "Pokemon" you like to watch is also one of the games of the same name on the "Qongqi Game Console" platform! "

"Oh my gosh! Is this real??" asked Cole Brown Jr. excitedly.

Jim nodded very positively: "Among the more than ten game cassettes my cousin bought, there is a game called "Pokemon". Even the cover on it happens to be Pikachu!"

"Jim, what are you waiting for, let's hurry up and buy the "Qong Qi Game Console"! ! ! ' urged little guest Brown.

"Yeah, let's go now!"

……

On this day, Nintendo announced that it has launched a variety of new games at low prices in an attempt to attract consumers.

However, for Americans, the games released by Wujiang Group are all new and fun.On Nintendo's side, most of them are sequels, and the new games are not very fun.

The game PK between the two sides is completely the victory of Wujiang Group.

What's more, Wujiang Group spent a huge sum of 2000 million US dollars on advertising this time, how could it be ineffective.

Advertisements for "Qingqi Game Console" are overwhelming all over the United States, and FC is almost gone.

Players who bought "Qongqi Game Console" in the morning applauded all of them. "Qongqi Game Console" can be described as a burst of word-of-mouth, thanks to the word of mouth of these consumers!
In the afternoon and evening, the sales of "Qongqi Game Console" increased sharply.

At around 12 o'clock in the morning, the sales statistics came out.

"Qongqi game console": 25 units.

Game cartridges: 411 million.

When the news spread to China, the Game Division of Wujiang Group erupted into astonishing cheers.

This data is simply explosive! ! !
"Qongqi Game Console" is going to be popular!

Well worth the $2000 million ad spend!
Of course, "Qongqi Game Console" and a variety of games are very good, otherwise they wouldn't be such a big seller!
The next step is to look at the sales data in the next few days. Is it a flash in the pan, or is it all the way?
the next day.

"Qongqi game console": 26 units.

Day three.

"Qongqi game console": 25 units.

……

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A week later, the total sales of "Qongqi Game Console" reached nearly 150 million units, and the total number of game cartridges was 3050 million.

Total revenue: $2.98 million (consoles) + $8.54 million (cassettes) = $11.52 billion.

In the first week, Wujiang Group only released its own games.

Therefore, the profit is quite high, roughly calculated, at least more than 5 million US dollars!
At this moment, Nintendo is embarrassed: "I want to snipe the "Qongqi Game Console"?I really attacked the loneliness..."

A week later, the games of the third-party game developers will start to land on the "Qongqi Game Console" platform. Although the sales volume of these games is not comparable to that of a single game, there are a lot of games, about 60 games.

The sales data of game cartridges should be quite impressive, and it can also promote the sales of "Qingqi Game Console".

At this time, the news that the "Qongqi Game Console" was selling well in the United States was quickly received in China.

The income of 11.52 billion US dollars in just one week directly caused a sensation to the government of Shanghai!

Secretary Liu's face changed, and he seemed very shocked. He immediately picked up the phone excitedly and expressed his congratulations to Zhao Ye.

Zhao Ye was not surprised by favor or humiliation, and chatted with Secretary Liu on the phone for a while with a calm face.

The "Qongqi Game Console" is a big hit in the United States, as early as he expected.

"Secretary Liu, just over 150 million game consoles have been sold. My goal is to sell at least 2500 million game consoles in the United States and 1800 million game consoles in Japan!"

When Secretary Liu heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.

Zhao Ye continued: "Secretary Liu, I'm not just talking nonsense. Nintendo has sold more than 4000 million Nintendo Switch units so far, of which Japan has more than 1000 million and the United States has more than 2000 million. "Qongqi Game Console" only Will sell more than FC! ! ! "

PS: There are more than 4000 words today, the number of words is a bit small, and it will be updated tomorrow

(End of this chapter)