Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

It's now quite clear that Final Fantasy VII will not be released in mainstream theaters. No cinema wants to offend a giant in the film industry, and Detroit Film Group still wields considerable influence in the sector.

Since it's not going to be released in mainstream theaters, isn't the Final Fantasy VII movie going all out with its promotional spending? Aren't they afraid of wasting all that money?

According to his and his subordinates' assessment, if the full CGI of the Final Fantasy VII movie could truly reach the quality of the trailer, it would still cost at least hundreds of millions of dollars.

With such aggressive promotion, Final Fantasy VII can be seen in many mainstream advertising channels, which makes it seem like the business is really not making ends meet.

In retrospect, this guy probably really thought he could replicate his success in the gaming industry in the film industry. He was being far too naive.

Or is he just a guy who's not short of money?

Right, he vaguely remembered seeing somewhere that Youxing Electronic Entertainment had a lot of savings and was a very rare company with a lot of reserve funds.

While other companies would frantically use their profits to continue expanding their empires, Yuxing Electronic Entertainment deviates from the norm by saving at least half of its profits.

It is said that the deposits may have exceeded two billion US dollars.

It's really something to be envious of, jealous of, and even resentful of.

Alfonso thought so.

So even if Final Fantasy VII doesn't make a single penny, it won't affect Yusei Electronics Entertainment at all.

Alfonso is starting to consider joining the game development field.

This thing seems really suitable for making money.

In fact, it wasn't just Alfonso who was puzzled; others in the film industry were also very curious.

They also noticed that after being unable to access theatrical releases, Yuxing Electronic Entertainment opted to access Facebook's video platform directly, but a subscription is required to watch the movie.

However, a basic Facebook membership costs $9.9 per month, which is not cheaper than a movie ticket.

Although you can watch it continuously for at least a month after subscribing, it's still just watching it on a small screen. How can the experience compare to watching it in a movie theater?

So they just thought it was a helpless move by Youxing Electronic Entertainment after it was unable to log in to theaters, and didn't take this video platform too seriously.

The number of people who pay for this kind of platform is definitely a minority; it's impossible for many people to be willing to pay. I haven't heard of any company that can attract users using this kind of paid subscription model.

Chapter 501 A Very Delicious Reheated Dish?

Besides being available on video platforms, this movie can also be viewed by purchasing DVDs and movie cartridges for the GSL handheld console.

Both physical versions also allow you to watch the Final Fantasy VII movie.

This is also the direction that Takeyusei wants to promote, especially the cartridge version of the movie.

Users who purchase the GSL handheld cartridge version of the Final Fantasy VII movie can also receive some exclusive rewards.

These include limited-edition user avatars, a demo version of Final Fantasy VII on the GSL, and a 30% discount on Final Fantasy VII after its release on the GSL, which can be obtained by purchasing the movie cartridge.

The current GSL is only about 7-7% slower than the GS1 home console in terms of performance. Final Fantasy VII can run stably on the GSL, and it can even be upgraded to a slightly higher resolution before being released on the GSL.

This is essentially just a rehash of old ideas, but the players' enthusiasm is incredibly high.

Many gamers on the internet have expressed that they would consider buying the cartridge version of the movie.

Players who bought the Final Fantasy VII sequel movie can also get the handheld version of Final Fantasy VII at a 30% discount, so they don't feel like they're losing out.

This left competitors somewhat bewildered. They hadn't realized that marketing tactics could be used in this way. This company, Youxing Electronic Entertainment, is not only good at making games, but also always comes up with innovative sales strategies that make players willingly spend money.

Many players have already played Final Fantasy VII many times on the GS1 console, so there's no reason for them to play it again on a handheld console, let alone spend money on it.

But Yuxing Electronics Entertainment has a knack for winning over these players; it's truly remarkable.

Of course, in addition to these contents, the physical edition also includes some behind-the-scenes stories about the development of the movie and Final Fantasy VII game, which can be considered a small bonus.

The GSL handheld game cartridge movie version is priced at $39.9, while the retail price in Japan is 3000 yen.

The physical version of the GS1 console is priced at $29.9, or 2000 yen in Japan.

This price is slightly more expensive than other physical movie discs, but it's not too outrageous.

This has led many industry insiders to believe that Yuxing Electronic Entertainment may also be trying to profit from physical versions.

It just so happens that the disc system of the GS1 game console is the standard of Surui Electronics' competitors, so it's also an opportunity to join forces with Surui Electronics' competitors.

Surrey Electronics' competitors also offered to provide technical support to help the film achieve successful mass production.

As for the cartridge version, it will be exclusively produced by the flash memory manufacturer that Yusei Electronics Entertainment recently acquired.

The advantage of exclusive production and mass production is that all the profits will belong to you alone, and no one can take them away.

All of this is part of the film's promotional efforts.

On the other hand, there is another project that Takeyusei also attaches great importance to: the creation of Monster Hunter.

Yusei Takeshi has not relaxed his supervision of the game's production, but now many people are focusing their attention on the Final Fantasy VII movie.

There's nothing we can do about it.

Because of the unexpected involvement of certain individuals in the film project, public attention was diverted, and people's interest in Monster Hunter inevitably declined.

But this isn't a huge problem.

Monster Hunter's gameplay was developed gradually, and players only began to appreciate its fun after getting used to its mechanics and high difficulty.

Online multiplayer is also a very important aspect of this game; Monster Hunter feels really different with and without online multiplayer.

Online play makes the interaction between players very enjoyable. Although Zhuyouxing hardly ever played online in his previous life and mostly played Monster Hunter offline, online play was still the mainstream mode of Monster Hunter at that time.

It was the advent of handheld consoles and other portable online gaming formats that truly allowed Monster Hunter to flourish.

These things can only be guided gradually; you can't rush them.

He was already prepared for his first work to not be very successful. In any case, even if it was a small loss, it didn't matter. The important thing was to secure the top spot in the co-op game genre first, and then wait for time to prove the rest.

In fact, thanks to the halo of being directed by Takeyusei, players had high expectations for this game.

This is much better than the original situation of Monster Hunter World.

Furthermore, the original Monster Hunter 1st generation couldn't match the action stats of this one made by Takeyusei. This one is probably closer to the stats of Monster Hunter 3, and it's already the best it can be achieved now.

At the same time, Zhuyouxing has also planned future updates for this game.

He also hopes to cultivate players' habits of using the handheld console's online mode through continuous updates.

At the very least, you should use my handheld network platform to download the latest game content.

Anyway, all these updates will be free, so it would be a real shame if you couldn't play them.

Zhuyouxing also intends to develop Monster Hunter into a long-term, continuously updated game, slowly accumulating players' enthusiasm for the game.

Zhu Youxing was extremely focused when supervising the game's development, and he entered another period of intense work. He only relaxed after completing another small phase of development, and the game's development officially entered its later stages.

There are still about four months until the release date, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the game should be completed.

Zhu Youxing can finally relax.

The developers were exhausted.

The development and production of Monster Hunter in terms of programming and numerical values ​​were several times more difficult than previous games.

Although Zhu Youxing still emphasized that there was no need for unnecessary overtime, even during normal working hours, it still took a lot of mental energy from the employees, and everyone showed signs of fatigue during this period.

It just so happens that it's currently the best season for cherry blossom viewing, so Zhu Youxing simply gave the team a week off to let them clear their minds.

Working on video game development is extremely tiring and mentally taxing. Zhu Youxing doesn't want to exhaust his employees. He hopes they can develop their own creativity so he won't have to supervise most of the processes anymore. This way, he can save himself some trouble and dedicate more energy to developing and supervising more games, preparing for the future.

Zhu Youxing felt that the game industry was becoming more and more developed, and if he was not careful, he might be defeated in the face of a united attack. He had to prepare in advance.

Chapter 502 Fashion Sense

Late March to April is the best time to view cherry blossoms in Japan.

Cherry blossom viewing is also a traditional activity for the Japanese people.

At this time of year, people will gather in public places with cherry blossoms for meals, either as families or as company groups.

People bring their own food and a small tablecloth, then spread them out on the lawn to admire the pink cherry blossoms.

When people are immersed in the atmosphere of cherry blossoms, it's as if they have entered a beautiful world, and even their mood becomes calm, as if nothing can affect them anymore.

The employees of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment, who were on holiday, were very happy to prepare food and tools for cherry blossom viewing. Then, at the suggestion of some employees, many people decided to hold a large cherry blossom party as a company.

If it's a company-wide effort, then you definitely need to secure a larger spot in advance to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

This important task naturally fell to a group of people who love to travel and explore, and these people were also part of the teams that went out to collect materials and ideas.

They would help secure a larger spot at the best cherry blossom viewing location, and then the rest of the people would just bring fresh ingredients and tools.

Zhu Youxing has taken a rare break, temporarily putting aside the disputes and game development.

He didn't have the chance to admire cherry blossoms in his previous life.

At that time, he was almost always immersed in the 996 work schedule and couldn't get out of it, which eventually caused him to overwork.

He had already prepared the money to travel to Japan and do a pilgrimage, such as visiting famous landmarks associated with your name, Akihabara, and the Tokyo Game Show.

Unfortunately, none of these wishes were fulfilled.

However, after transmigrating, he unexpectedly ended up in Japan.

However, after arriving in Japan, he didn't have much opportunity to experience Japanese culture and customs because of his work developing games.

This is a rare moment of leisure, and it's not good to always be tense.

Since I might not get to participate in this event for several years anyway, I might as well put aside work and enjoy it to the fullest this time.

Moreover, he only needs to participate, and the staff can handle everything else, so he can enjoy the cherry blossoms the most. What reason is there to refuse?

"Zhuyou, hurry up, we're waiting for you."

At Zhu Youxing's home, Zhu Youxing had just gotten out of bed and was washing up in the bathroom.

However, Hayazawa Airi's urging voice could already be heard downstairs.

"It'll be ready soon."

I never expected to be urged by a girl.

Girls usually spend a lot of time getting ready before going out, so it seems I really slept too soundly.

The main reason is that I haven't had enough rest during this period.