Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

The two got up and left the meeting room. Instead of going directly back to the venue where his home was located, Zhu Youxing went to the territory of a competitor.

Bruno followed Zhu Youxing, also curious about Zhu Youxing's views on other game companies.

However, Zhu Youxing was more cautious in this regard and did not say much. He only expressed his contempt for some of YOO's behaviors, such as trying to bribe him with money and then trying to compete with him in a despicable way when the bribe failed.

However, he didn't care about this kind of competition, because he never thought he could lose to YOO.

After roughly 'scouting' the enemy's situation, Zhu Youxing returned to his own territory.

Both sides are just serving up appetizers right now. Surui Electronics must have prepared some killer moves for the press conference, but it's hard to say what they are.

Actually, compared to the information about their new handheld console that's already leaked like a sieve, there's still a lot of news waiting to be released about Suri Electronics' one home console and one new handheld console.

It's fair to say that our side is at a significant disadvantage.

It's like you're already in the open, while the other side is still partially hidden in the shadows, waiting to make a move.

However, in terms of the press conference schedule, Surui Electronics was scheduled to start a little earlier than Youxing Electronics Entertainment, but the difference was only about ten minutes.

During this ten-minute time difference, even trying to add any features on the fly would be a very risky move.

Because you're unsure whether the features you add will be stable enough with the new handheld console.

The leaked information also included his expected release date for the handheld console, which is three months later, the moment the New Star Tower is completed.

Unless he intends to delay the release himself, Zhu Youxing, who has experienced countless delays of games and other works in his previous life, deeply hates the so-called delay. Although he knows that delays are also a helpless choice for many game developers, they sometimes have to give a clear cost recovery date in order to give their game company's shareholders an explanation.

This date is usually very early, and the developers themselves know perfectly well that it's simply impossible to achieve.

They should wait until the release date is almost here before re-emphasizing the importance of the game's quality to their shareholders; releasing it now would be tantamount to suicide.

At this point, in order to cut their losses, the shareholders had no choice but to reluctantly agree to delay the release, since releasing the product on time but only as a half-finished product would likely result in even less profit and would damage their reputation.

And so, delaying a project became a common practice in that era.

In this world, Zhu Youxing is the sole ruler of a company. His decisions are everything. He understands game developers better than anyone else, and he can also think from the developers' perspective.

Therefore, he can always roughly estimate the development progress of a game, unless unexpected events occur during the development process, such as force majeure or serious compatibility bugs when adding certain game functions.

Excluding these uncontrollable factors, he will give the developers ample time.

Therefore, a new handheld console will definitely be released in three months. Adding features now would be very risky, and the factory has already started mass production of the console. Making changes now would also cause delays in mass production.

Surui Electronics can be described as extremely cunning.

Hayakawa Ueto truly deserves to be the helmsman of Surui Electronics. It's not just because his father is one of the company's founders; it's more because he is genuinely capable.

Back on their own turf, the place was packed with players and visitors, a scene of bustling activity.

This place is clearly more popular than other venues.

Because they were used to the conventional exhibition style, they really liked this kind of exhibition that was specially and ingeniously created to resemble a small theme park.

Not long after, Morgan Stanley's press conference officially began.

Bruno happened to be there again, and together with Zhu Youxing, they watched the Morgan Group's press conference in the center of the venue.

The fact that Morgan Stanley's CEO, Lorenzo, personally hosted the press conference demonstrates the importance the company placed on it.

First, Morgan Stanley expressed its gratitude to Bamboo Star as a partner, noting that the two companies have a very good working relationship in many areas.

This public expression of gratitude effectively binds Yuxing Electronic Entertainment and Morgan Group even closer in terms of interests, indicating that the two parties will continue to cooperate in the future.

Next up was Morgan Stanley's main attraction: their latest operating system.

It was named DOSONE, which also means DOS1.

According to Lorenzo, this signifies that the Morgan Group is entering a new millennium, and he hopes that his company can continue to operate for another hundred years, or even, to exaggerate a bit, for a thousand years.

DOS1 was like a beckoning to the new millennium, hoping for a better start.

DOS1's overall appearance is quite similar to the Windows Vista operating system that Zhu Youxing remembers as a shooting star. It can be considered a transitional era for WIN7, which was released not long after.

As for whether DOS1 would have a short lifespan like Vista, that's hard to say.

Chapter 435 The Era of Players

Morgan Stanley's new operating system is one of the biggest news stories of the day, and it's a legitimate tech news story that will naturally be widely reported by major media outlets.

Morgan Stanley is a dominant force in operating systems, and any new operating system-related product they launch is bound to cause a sensation.

The new operating logic and more minimalist appearance do look good, but it's hard to say whether users will get used to this new way of operating.

Why is Windows XP so highly praised? Zhu Youxing may not be a professional and therefore can't say for sure, but from his own user's perspective, the Windows XP system is simply too perfect in its operation. There is almost nothing to criticize, and all the operating logic is very ergonomic.

After their setback with Microsoft Vista, they seemed to realize that they couldn't just stand on high and tell users how to use the system. Instead, they had to be patient with users and adapt the system to their habits and ideas.

Windows 7 was an improvement and minor innovation of the XP system, and it naturally achieved new success.

The release of this brand-new operating system certainly deserves an article in Time magazine's main issue, but that's not Bruno's job; his main job is to interview Takeyuki today.

After the interview, the two chatted casually as they walked back into the crowd.

Looking at the bustling crowd and the players engrossed in their games not far away, Zhu Youxing suddenly realized something.

He turned to look at Bruno.

“Mr. Bruno, I suddenly have an idea.”

"Oh? What's your idea?"

"I'm wondering if it's possible to change the cover featuring my image, to use a different cover? Do I have that right?"

Bruno paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Of course, that's your right, because you can choose any issue of our Time magazine's main page for the cover. But I didn't say that we can only use your image. However, if we don't use your image, we probably won't be able to increase your influence, right?"

Zhu Youxing smiled and said, "My influence? I don't really care about my personal affairs. If I want to increase my influence, I have plenty of ways to do it."

Are you that confident?

Bruno was somewhat surprised, but it was Zhu Youxing's own decision.

Then he asked, "I'm curious to ask what kind of cover you want to change it to? Is it a collection of your company's game character images?"

Zhu Youxing said, "I did think about this just now, but now I've thought about it again. Instead of using it to promote our own games, we should use it to let more people around the world truly understand video games and let them know that video games are a kind of entertainment product with good intentions."

As Zhu Youxing spoke, he pointed to the players who were playing the game intently not far away.

"If possible, I would like the cover to be made up of individual players. Of course, these players are selective. I would like to use at least ten players with different identities and cultures as the cover, soldiers, scientists, adventurers, all kinds of eccentric people. Everyone has their own different life, but I want to highlight how video games connect them, so that people who are not related are willing to fight for a common cause, become partners, and become partners who support each other and grow together in a wonderful game journey."

Bruno's eyes widened slightly.

This... was a path he had never imagined.

Using various social classes as a starting point? This... Zhu Youxing's ambition is truly formidable.

As a weekly magazine that publishes current affairs news, it is very sensitive to all kinds of things related to politics and governance strategies.

He immediately realized that Zhu Youxing had great ambitions.

He wanted to establish the high-class image of video games from the very beginning, refusing to accept any criticism or insults, and making the entire industry something that could influence the world from the outset.

This situation is truly extraordinary.

At this moment, Zhu Youxing was not just a company leader in his eyes; he was more like a true navigator in the industry.

With him around, the growth of video games might be terrifyingly faster than people expect.

If any vested interests want to suppress video games, Bruno believes now is the best time, because Bamboo Star probably won't give anyone another chance.

Zhu Youxing turned to look at Bruno again: "So? Can you collect all the different character photos? If not, I'll help you figure something out."

"No, of course not. We are the most authoritative magazine and media outlet. These kinds of photos are very easy to find."

At this moment, Bruno looked at Zhu Youxing with a slight sense of respect.

Then he asked, "So, it's settled then? We'll use the patchwork photos you described as the cover."

Zhu Youxing nodded: "It's settled then. As for the cover date, is it okay if it's March 1st? I remember that's the release date of your weekly magazine, so there shouldn't be any conflict."

On March 1st, Bruno pondered briefly before immediately realizing, "Is this the release date of your company's first game console?"

“That’s right, you have a very good memory. This can be considered a kind of commemoration. Actually, I would prefer the date to be next year, as next year will be the tenth anniversary, which would make it even more special.”

Bruno quickly shook his head: "No, Mr. Zhuyou, I can assure you that if nothing unexpected happens in the future, I should be able to interview you again around this time next year. At that time, you can choose a cover again."

Judging from the perspective Zhu Youxing just displayed, he is not just a simple company boss.

If the gaming industry can truly rise and others don't have time to suppress it, then his status will be elevated infinitely. Such a person deserves another interview, so what's wrong with letting him register on the cover again?

Moreover, by then, it would be possible to even make Takeyusei the cover star of the year, or at the very least, to secure a regional supplement of Time magazine's annual cover.

"That's even better. As for the title this time..."

Bruno immediately said, "I've already thought of a title, how about 'The Heart of the Player'?"

“It’s called the Player Era,” Zhu Youxing said decisively.

Bruno paused for two seconds, then nodded: "That's better."

gamers era

That's the title for this time.

An era belonging to players is about to begin.

In the foreseeable future, young gamers will grow up and become the masters of the new era, and video games will accompany them throughout their lives.

Chapter 436 Collective Confusion

"Are you ready?"

"Ready."

"Okay, lights! Opening ceremony!"

dong dong!

dong dong!

In the dimly lit venue, thousands of people gathered, their eyes fixed on the podium.

Then the lights shone on one side of the podium, and a middle-aged man with an Asian face walked out from behind the curtain, raised his hand and waved.

Countless people applauded to welcome him.