Back To 1995

  Chapter 1151 Wind Sound

Games are divided into different types in different ages, and there are also different game representatives, but starting from the first electronic game "Two Players Tennis", text adventure games, shooting games, role-playing games, action games, sandbox games have appeared since then. Games and so on, although the games are constantly being updated, they will basically not deviate from the scope of these game types.

Previously, Diablo of Blizzard Studios, a subsidiary of Xueleshan Games, just tried the waters of online games, but now World of Warcraft is about to be launched, which pushes online games to the pinnacle. , into two types, one is a stand-alone game, and the other is an online game!

For World of Warcraft, not only the Xueleshan game side, but also ICQ has high hopes. The game business is ICQ’s most profitable business. ICQ has no shortage of users, but it lacks channels to monetize traffic. Games are now the most important traffic monetization method for ICQ. !

   "Next week, World of Warcraft will be the first to start public testing in North America, then enter Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and old Europe, and finally enter the Asian market!"

Ken Williams said ambitiously to Song Yang that World of Warcraft is the most important project of Xueleshan in recent years. It is produced by Blizzard Studio, the heart of Xueleshan. A lot of thought, regardless of the cost of research and development expenses, all kinds of resources are invested in it.

In recent years, the four major game studios under Sierra Games have launched a wave of well-known games including Diablo, StarCraft, Half-Life, CS, Grand Theft Auto, and Quake 2. The top games in the industry have sold more than 10 million.

There are also many new game studios who have taken refuge in Xueleshan. Xueleshan is now a giant in the game industry. With several major game studios, Xueleshan game platform, and Sega console platform, it is definitely one of the overlords in the global game industry. , but Ken Williams feels that Sierra Mountain is still a bit short of the heat, and it is too short of the fire to step on Sony and Nintendo!

The biggest difference between Xueleshan Game Company and Sony, Nintendo, etc. is that after being acquired by Song Yang, it launched an Internet digital game platform, Xueleshan online game platform. Nintendo's qualifications to challenge.

   "If World of Warcraft can be accepted by users, Xueleshan Games will develop a brand new game mode, no longer selling games directly, but making money through game points!"

  Ken Williams was a little excited, but also a little worried, and said that the World of Warcraft project was developed by Song Yang who supported Blizzard Studios as early as a few years ago in the "Warcraft" game.

The profit model of World of Warcraft has been debated for a long time within Xueleshan game, and finally decided not to play one-shot trading, but to adopt the point card charging model. Except for point cards, World of Warcraft will no longer charge any fees. Guarantee the fairness of the game, but no one knows whether users can accept this game mode.

If players can accept the point card model of the Xueleshan game, it is equivalent to digging a gold mine. As long as the game World of Warcraft is still in operation, the Xueleshan game will continue to receive benefits. Ken Williams doesn’t know how much revenue the Leshan game brings, but as long as it can exceed the revenue of Diablo, he will be satisfied. Dare to imagine, never dare to dream that dream.

   "World of Warcraft is about to be tested?!"

   "Williams, be sure to give me a place in the public beta!"

   Hearing the movement, Gallo said to Ken Williams that Gallo is a veteran player in the game industry. Since Song Yang established Double-click Company and Gallo first came into contact with computer games, he was out of control.

Gallo's Xueleshan game account is a high-level VIP account, which means that the account has been recharged with a lot of dollars to maintain this high-level VIP. He has released in the game community of Xueleshan platform and IGN and other forums. Some insider information about Sierra games is highly respected on game forums. Those players who follow Gallo’s game account would never think that the guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes who sends them messages behind the computer is the biggest security guard in America. One of the co-presidents of the group, its mercenaries are active in the conflicts between Tahir and all over the world.

However, Gallo is not the only one who likes games in America. From the governor of Amerika, congressman on Capitol Hill, down to the big shots of Hollywood organizations, Silicon Valley giants, Hollywood stars, sports stars, etc., they are all games. fans!

Gallo is a bit eager to start. The news of Blizzard’s development of World of Warcraft has long been spread. Xueleshan Games has also “accidentally” leaked some game insiders in the past few years to let players know about the popularity of the game. What kind of game is World of Warcraft? It’s the same as Apple’s mobile phone. Every year before the new phone goes on sale, some disc photos are always “inexplicably” leaked out. They are all to attract attention and hype the news, and finally cut leeks...

For the believers of Blizzard Game Studios, and for "World of Warcraft", they are looking forward to it even more. The slogan "Made by Xueleshan, must be a boutique" has become popular throughout the game industry, but in this slogan , There are also endless disputes over the major game studios under Xueleshan, who is the eldest son of Xueleshan, and the number one brother in the game industry, but Blizzard has undoubtedly the largest number of supporters.

   "The expansion of World of Warcraft must be completed as soon as possible, and it will be released at the global press conference for World of Warcraft held in Xuele Mountain!"

Both Ken Williams and Gallo couldn't help but rub their teeth and hold a global press conference for a game. This is the first time in the game industry. Ken Williams feels that when it comes to playing tricks, you have to watch Song Yang, but he can also feel that Song Yang seems to be more optimistic about the game World of Warcraft than Xuele Mountain.

   "When the expansion pack is produced, World of Warcraft will be promoted immediately. In addition to North America, where Xueleshan games are directly operated, game agents in old Europe, Asia, and the Middle East must be found as soon as possible!"

As a game that can earn tens of billions of dollars, World of Warcraft can really determine the fate of countless companies. Some companies rely on it to reach the sky in one step and directly enter NASDAQ. Because of it, the game industry was born Countless new industry chains and practitioners have been created, such as game movers, game studios, power leveling, game equipment dealers, etc. These game studios even once had a monthly turnover of more than one million. It is conceivable that How many people rely on this game to make a living, and even realize the freedom of wealth.

"After World of Warcraft is launched, Xueleshan Games can hold some activities, including game carnivals, etc., to provide enthusiasm for World of Warcraft, and it can also make Xueleshan Game Carnival a carnival for the game industry, with game promotions and discounts on game peripheral products etc."

Carnival, what can I do without chopping my hands, games that I usually don’t want to buy, 30% or even 40% off, whether to buy or not, the outrageously expensive “Diablo” and other game collection cards, figures, joint clothing, etc., at this time He also put out the slogan of vomiting blood to give back to the players. Do you want a 50% discount? There will be a few more free lottery draws, such as Sega game consoles, collector's edition game discs sold globally, TGA professional e-sports star players' autographed game co-branded clothes, and even Hollywood stars All the signed joint clothes will be given away for free, just ask if there is any player to draw a lottery? !

Of course, most gamers are unlikely to be able to take part in such a carnival in the game industry, but can you resist being tempted by discounted games, game peripheral products, etc., only once a year If you have the opportunity to buy it, you may feel uncomfortable if you buy it, and you bought a bunch of useless ones, so don’t buy it, and wait for a year to regret it!

  Ken Williams swallowed his saliva. He was still thinking about releasing a new game. Song Yang’s routine behind this game has been clearly arranged.

Xueleshan holds such a carnival of game carnival. Players may take advantage of it, but Xueleshan is absolutely impossible to lose money. On the day of the carnival, Xueleshan is probably going to make crazy money. It is estimated that one day can earn several months, or even less than half a year. revenue!

  Song Yang looked at Ken Williams, "If World of Warcraft can meet expectations, it means that a new era of the game industry is coming!

  Stand-alone 3A masterpieces are of course the most important part of the game industry, but online games will become the new king of the game industry. The studio under Xueleshan Games will also start to develop more online games! "

Both Japanese and old European game manufacturers are keen on 3A game masterpieces, and they are somewhat dismissive of online games and mobile games. Of course, it does not mean that 3A game masterpieces are not good. The top 3A games have always been the pearl of the game industry, representing the game The highest level in the industry, but it is also a fact that online games will make more and more money.

  Xue Leshan has now launched World of Warcraft. There is no reason to be self-confident and miss out on a large number of online games such as League of Legends, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Fortnite, Minecraft, and DOTA.

"I see!"

   Ken Williams said with some headaches that the direction of the game industry is constantly changing, making him, a veteran of the game industry, feel that he does not have enough experience.

But what is certain is that as long as "World of Warcraft" is released successfully, then Sierra Games will be able to reach the top of the global game industry, surpassing Sony, Nintendo, Activision, Ubisoft, etc. to become the real overlord of the game industry in this era, he Ken Williams will also shine in the history books of the game!

After Ken Williams left Houston, ICQ and Sierra began to promote "World of Warcraft". World of Warcraft will hold a press conference for global players. It also started to get restless.

  (end of this chapter)