Game Development: Starting with Recreating the Anime Game Style

Chapter 493 Tencent's "Brilliant Move"

"Mr. Leng, what do we do now?"

Actually, it's not like all the stars were left behind.

There are many classic old games that StarCraft didn't actually acquire, such as those from Blizzard, Capcom, and Villefort. For various reasons, StarCraft either didn't get them or simply didn't even try to get them.

But the problem is.

It's clear that what Xingchen couldn't resolve in half a year can't be done by Tencent in just two days.

But Tencent's board of directors won't wait that long.

Like Jason and Mark, he was about to be executed—oh no, he was about to report to the board of directors, and the big boss, Mr. Ma, would also be in attendance.

The people below shrugged and said there was nothing they could do. Could Leng Zefeng really shrug and say there was nothing he could do in front of President Ma and the board of directors?
Leng Zefeng rubbed his forehead, thinking about going to see Boss Ma.

It's absolutely unacceptable if we don't offer something in return.

However, a head-on confrontation is no longer possible. With the source of IP cut off, even if Tencent has a lot of money, it can't make bricks without straw.

But just as Steam never imagined using remasters to strengthen its game library, Starry Night sometimes never anticipates what Tencent will do.

Just like now.

"Since we can't buy the remastered version, we'll buy the mobile version. If that doesn't work, we'll make our own."

"Make it yourself?"

At this moment, Leng Zefeng demonstrated his true courage and ruthlessness as the actual helmsman of Tencent Games empire.

Since we can't win on the main battlefield, let's open up a second front.

His logic is simple: they can't buy the remastered version of Red Alert, but "what about the original Red Alert team?" What about the dual-platform mobile game created by the original Red Alert team?
If the world wants to capitalize on nostalgia, then a remake is undoubtedly the best solution.

However, this is not the only solution.

Besides, if you were to suggest a remastered version, Tencent's board of directors might hesitate, since there are practically no cases of remastered versions selling like hotcakes.

But you might say, a dual-platform mobile game based on a well-known IP.

That requires absolutely no understanding.

Therefore, when Leng Zefeng said this, the other people's eyes lit up.

"That's right! We can't buy the remake, but mobile game rights are easy to get. I remember some domestic companies have already acquired the rights."

"It's not just Red Alert. I remember that many companies in China also have the copyright to Heroes of Might and Magic. I don't think it would be difficult for us to acquire it."

"Once this idea is opened up, there are so many things we can do!"

The copyright of the Heroes of Might and Magic IP is in a mess. Many domestic manufacturers have acted as agents for or previously owned the Heroes of Might and Magic IP. Although none of these games made a splash in the end, some copyrights may have expired.

But if you look carefully, you can always find those that slipped through the net.

Leng Zefeng's suggestion was like a stone thrown into a stagnant pond, instantly creating ripples.

The conference room, which had been deathly silent just moments before, was now like a powder keg that had been lit. Everyone's eyes were shining, and the despair that had been suffocating them under the weight of the stars had vanished, replaced by an almost distorted excitement.

Yes, Chu Chen can buy the corpse of IP, so how can they stop us from "summoning the soul" of this corpse?

Seeing his subordinates rubbing their hands together, as if they could already see the dawn of victory, Leng Zefeng simply nodded calmly.

"Go ahead, I need to see a workable plan by tomorrow morning."

At a single command, the people in the conference room scattered like birds and beasts, filled with an excited frenzy, and hurriedly returned to prepare for "battle".

The noisy office quickly quieted down, leaving only Leng Zefeng alone.

Once everyone had left, the ruthlessness and determination on Leng Zefeng's face receded like the tide, replaced by a deep weariness.

He leaned back in the large leather seat, as if his bones had been removed and he had sunk deep into it.

"The original team is creating the mobile game..." After a long sigh, Leng Zefeng repeated what he had just said, but this time, a self-deprecating smile appeared on his lips.

That statement is indeed intimidating.

This is an explanation to the board members and to Brother Ma.

It looks like a proactive and unconventional counterattack, but only he knows in his heart that this is not an easy thing to do, as there are a lot of people in China using IPs to promote Bao Si.

Before the stars appeared, this path might still have a chance.

But with the stars, this path became difficult.

However, even if it's difficult, he has to keep going. It's like a closed-book exam. Chu Chen scored 100 points, and now he's only hoping to pass.

"I don't know what sins I committed, I shouldn't have come to the game department in the first place. But now the entertainment department isn't having an easy time either."

Within Tencent's vast empire, each department is like a separate entity, operating independently and competing with each other on performance.

The gaming division, once the most glamorous cash cow, is now experiencing slowed growth, while Starry Games is rising strongly. The pressure on Leng Zefeng is unimaginable.

But whenever he felt like he was in the eighteenth level of hell, just thinking about the entertainment department next door would inexplicably improve his mood.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

But sometimes, comparison can offer a sliver of solace in keeping us going.

This is like a student who is severely unbalanced in their studies and is worrying about the upcoming big exam.

When I turned around, I found that my deskmate not only got 0 in math, but also failed Chinese and English, and didn't even know where to start writing on the test.

Thinking about it this way, this exam doesn't seem so unbearable anymore.

At least he can still write the character "解" (jie, meaning solution) and spout some sentimentalities about the "original cast." Old Liu, on the other hand, probably can't even write the character "解."

"Sigh, it's not easy for anyone."

Leng Zefeng suppressed the unkind joy in his heart and pulled his thoughts back to his battlefield.

Speaking of the battlefield, Leng Zefeng suddenly remembered something.

"I wish the PC version of PUBG Mobile could be released right now."

Currently, Tencent has two battle royale games in development.

These are "PUBG Mobile" from Yaoguang Studio and "PUBG: Army Attack" from Meitian Studio.

However, unlike the direct competition between the two sides in the previous life, in this timeline, Tencent did not obtain the official license for "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds".

Therefore, the positioning of the two games has also changed.

Although both are dual-ended.

However, "PUBG Mobile" has been optimized more for PC, while "PUBG Mobile: Army Attack" is more geared towards mobile devices.

Even at one point.

Tencent wanted to make "PUBG Mobile" a paid single-player game platform.

However, this decision was ultimately "too exciting" for Tencent, and it was eventually dropped.

In conclusion, if remastering classic games is the future, then Leng Zefeng believes that if Tencent's two battle royale games can be released in the near future...

This free version of PUBG will at least dilute the hype surrounding the Starfall event.

Thinking of this, Leng Zefeng stood up.

I had just stood up and hadn't even taken a step when the office door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

"Mr. Leng, something terrible has happened!"

(End of this chapter)