Game Development: Starting with Recreating the Anime Game Style

Chapter 90 Why? (Seeking monthly votes)

Tokyo on this day.

The night was deep, and the clock had quietly passed eleven o'clock.

Even the most overworked office workers have already gone home by this time.

But Li Suhao and Yosuke Shiokawa were still not "off work." At this moment, the two were with Chu Chen, experiencing a Tokyo version of "Midnight Diner" at a supposedly famous izakaya (Japanese pub).

This izakaya is indeed quite good. The wooden storefront is not large, and as soon as you enter, the air is filled with the aroma of grilled skewers and the sweetness of sauce.

Further inside, there are completely private rooms.

It's considered a relatively high-end business restaurant.

The shop wasn't crowded. The proprietress quickly served plate after plate of delicate side dishes. Yosuke Shiokawa picked up his wine glass, a thin layer of condensation forming on the glass.

Looking at the young boss across from me, my heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

Just now, the three of them had a meal.

Since Kinoko Nasu doesn't drink alcohol, Chu Chen personally arranged for a Yunnan restaurant in Tokyo. Nasu had originally said he wouldn't eat there, as he has always been very averse to socializing.

However, the restaurant Chu Chen chose was too "unique". Out of curiosity, and because her first impression of Chu Chen was not bad, she ended up dining with him.

The atmosphere at the banquet, from its initial restraint to its later warmth, was almost entirely in Chu Chen's rhythm.

He skipped the usual business pleasantries and went straight to discussing scriptwriting with Kinoko Nasu, mentioning some of the problems he encountered while writing the script for "Final Battlefront".

Kinoko Nasu was initially a little uncomfortable, but he soon realized that Chu Chen really understood scriptwriting and had a very distinctive way of writing.

Being fond of teaching is a weakness of human nature.

Faced with a humble question from an "expert," Kinoko Nasu quickly adopted the role of a "teacher."

After a few sentences, he began to enthusiastically recount the many considerations he had when creating the work.

Chu Chen listened and played the straight man.

Everyone chatted happily, without discussing any specific copyright issues from beginning to end. It wasn't until they were about to leave that Chu Chen asked Takeuchi Takashi when the contract would be signed.

The group only exchanged a few words about copyright.

It probably only took a few minutes, and an event big enough to shake the entire gaming industry was settled.

Starry Sky Games acquired the online game adaptation rights to FATE for 10 billion yen plus a 5% revenue share.

Even now, Shiokawa still doesn't understand it.

"Mr. Chen, why would they sell?"

Why don't they sell?

Chu Chen picked up a piece of golden tamagoyaki with his chopsticks. None of the three of them were actually very hungry. They were just looking for a place to talk business. They noticed the expressions on Shiokawa and Li Suhao's faces.

He knew that the two of them were indeed very confused.

"Shiokawa, what do you think was the key to our success in securing IMS Animation?"

Shiokawa paused slightly, recalling the scene at that time.

"Is it... that our offer exceeded their expectations??"

"Half right."

"The other half is because I really don't care about the final outcome of the acquisition."

Chu Chen's words sounded a bit pretentious.

But this was indeed his true thought. As the saying goes, one who is without desire is invincible. It was still early June. Chu Chen had a need for animation production, but this need was not necessarily ISM.

With Starry Night Games already having a certain influence in Japan, money paves the way, and many problems are actually not problems.

"Whether it's ISM or any other animation company, that's my bottom line."

"If they had insisted on not going to China at the time, then so be it."

"Same this time."

"If Type-Moon isn't going to sell, then it isn't going to sell."

"At worst, we can just stick to the original plan and create a completely new one ourselves. It will be more troublesome, requiring us to modify the character art and reshape the world view." "For me, at least for the next ten years or so, I have too many choices."

What Chu Chen meant by this was not that he could create an IP similar to Fate.

Rather, it refers to his profound understanding of future trends as a reborn being; FATE is indeed a global IP.

But you're saying that Chu Chen couldn't possibly manage an IP of this caliber?

Others may not be confident they can pull it off, but for Chu Chen, operating a global IP is certainly not easy, but it's like taking the college entrance exam after seeing the answers.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Fall Guys, and even The Wandering Earth, as well as open-world games, Chu Chen has seen far too many "college entrance exam answers."

When you have a harem of three thousand beauties, and you look at the stunning beauty in front of you, although you may also desire her, at least you won't lose your sense of propriety because of it. On the contrary, it will make you more likely to win the favor of the beauty.

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His composure is hard for outsiders to understand. At least Yan Chuan doesn't understand where Chu Chen's confidence comes from. What he can sense is absolute self-confidence.

Shiokawa could sense this confidence.

In fact, Takashi Takeuchi could also do that. His change in attitude, to put it bluntly, stemmed from his concern that Chu Chen might actually start from scratch and create a higher-quality competitor...

Therefore, he ultimately chose to compromise and cooperate.

"So that's how it is..."

If Shiokawa gradually came to understand, then Li Suhao didn't think that much about it at all.

"Brother Chen, I'd like to propose a toast to you!!"

Chu Chen clinked glasses with him, took a sip, and after chatting for a few more minutes, he turned his gaze to Yan Chuan and formally called him by his full name.

"Yosuke Shiokawa".

The latter was startled and immediately sat up straight.

"As I mentioned before, we have plans for two FATE games, one gameplay-based and the other story-based."

"Huh? Two models?"

Yosuke Shiokawa was taken aback. Wasn't only a copyright agreement signed today?

However, before he could react, Chu Chen was already explaining the follow-up arrangements.

"I've already given you a draft of the overall project plan."

Chu Chen spoke calmly, as if he were talking about an ordinary little thing.

"I plan to entrust you with the production of this story-driven FATE project."

"You'll handle the rest of the details yourself, and you'll be responsible for recruiting the team members."

"what?!"

If the first "Ah!" was surprise, this time it was utter horror. Speaking of which, he has been in the industry for more than ten years, from Square Enix to now.

He has been involved in quite a few projects and has participated in the development and production of many games, including Final Fantasy.

But...Fate! Producer! Himself?!

"This is me."

Shiokawa's voice trembled slightly; the pie was too big, and it made him a little dizzy.

"I believe in your abilities. Your years of experience at Square Enix have not been wasted."

"Moreover, I have seen your love for FATE."

For Chu Chen, story-driven FATE projects are not suitable for development in China. On the one hand, Chu Chen has many projects to take care of right now and doesn't have the energy for that.

Secondly, this project requires extensive contact with Type-Moon, and the communication costs would be too high if it were conducted domestically.

In addition to being a producer, Shiokawa has another special identity: he is a huge fan of FATE.

Only when the producer has a genuine love for games can they create a good product.

This is something Chu Chen has always firmly believed in.

(End of this chapter)