Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

However, this unexpected problem greatly reduced He Mei's tension.

She was angry that someone would suddenly ask such a question.

What does crime have to do with video games?

We haven't created anything sinful, so why are you saying this about us?

"However, according to the examples cited by the renowned sociologist Gene, there have been some recent crimes where investigations revealed that the perpetrators had all played video games, and these were often violent ones. What are your thoughts on this?"

"What does this have to do with us?! We're just creating games, and we just want to bring joy to people."

The person asking the question wasn't going to give up and continued to press on, each of his questions being quite pointed.

This has drawn the ire of many game developers in the area.

Who are you?

Saying these things here is tantamount to saying that what we are doing is meaningless, isn't it?

Some independent game developers are so angry they want to grab this guy by the collar and teach him a lesson.

However, this person was also clever; he simply pulled out his press card and stated that he was merely performing his duties and that the public had the right to know these things.

"We just want to bring joy to people, it's that simple."

He Mei also became excited.

This was completely different from her tense and excited state just now.

He Mei is now completely enraged.

The reporter persisted, relentlessly pressing for answers with aggressive questions.

Not only him, but there seemed to be some reporters in the crowd who also chimed in, clearly not afraid of making things worse.

"Why can't happiness be simpler? I really enjoy the fun of games."

Kazumi's eyes were already glistening with tears.

The constant questioning from these people made her feel somewhat overwhelmed.

She didn't understand why something that brings simple joy would be so complicated. Isn't happiness enough?

Or rather, playing games brings enjoyment.

Violence, animal protection... what do these have to do with these game developers?

"But……"

"I disagree with the assertion made by this Gene that video games cannot bring any value to society. What he said is just his own one-sided way of thinking."

Kazumi was on the verge of tears when suddenly someone appeared behind them, took the microphone, and stood between the three of them, staring at the reporter.

The reporter's eyes lit up, and he immediately seized the opportunity to ask a question.

"Are you saying that this sociologist named Gene is a frog in a well?"

"That's right, that's what I think."

Aiko and Mimi turned their heads at the same time and saw someone they knew very well.

Zhu Youxing, the godfather of the gaming industry, the god of games, and also the teacher of the three of them.

The Game Developers Conference is a place where countless people in the video game industry exchange ideas, and Zhu Youxing, a leading figure in the game industry, naturally wouldn't miss it.

Every year, he also gives a brief speech at this video game developer conference, talking about his game development process over the past year, as well as some insights and so on.

Normally, Zhu Youxing would have already prepared his speech for the next session, to properly teach the next generation of game developers how to develop games.

Recently, video games have been in the spotlight, becoming the target of much criticism.

Reporters are a group of people who love to gather around conflict, and they certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity to get a big story.

This was something Zhu Youxing hadn't anticipated; these reporters really weren't afraid of making a scene, deliberately choosing a time when game industry professionals gathered to cause trouble.

Reporters are indeed a crazy bunch; they're willing to risk getting beaten up for their own performance.

Just as Takeyusei was preparing his speech, Tsukino Aya rushed into his preparation room and told him that Aiko and the other two girls were being harassed.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Youxing realized that the people making things difficult were a group of fearless reporters, and he immediately understood that the three girls probably couldn't handle it.

As he was, in a sense, the teacher, or even the mentor, of the three girls, and Tsukino Aya also liked them very much, he simply couldn't stand idly by. He had been wanting to say something for a while, so without hesitation, he followed Tsukino Aya to the place where Aiko and the other two were giving their speech, ignoring the host's attempts to stop him, and went straight to the center of the stage to interrupt their questions.

This was also the first time Zhu Youxing had expressed his most subjective opinion.

In the past, most of the issues were resolved by his underlings. As the godfather of the gaming industry, or rather, the god of games, Zhu Youxing's already deified status meant he didn't need to concern himself with such matters; to do so would be beneath his dignity.

But this time, Zhu Youxing decided to take the initiative to step forward.

He loves video games, and he doesn't want the slander against video games that happened in the original world to also occur in this world.

Ultimately, video games are a young industry.

Because they are young, they are easy to bully.

Instead of investigating the perpetrators of violent incidents in society or the companies that produce the tools of violence, the authorities target the seemingly unrelated video game industry. This is a very simple and straightforward way of suppressing new industries.

The film and television industry has faced similar problems in the past.

Violent movies are believed to influence children's judgment and make them more violent.

However, in Zhu Youxing's memory, apart from a very few who were practically like lottery winners, most people who watched so many violent movies and played so many violent games did not actually commit any crimes.

This time, with video games being attacked, Zhu Youxing didn't want to wait any longer.

"Video games are something that can bring joy. In this complex world, video games are also a rare haven for relaxation. Humans are not machines and cannot work without restraint or do so-called meaningful things. Relaxing at the right time is also a way to adjust one's life. Of course, I do not advocate playing games day and night. I really like the saying, 'Talking about the effects without considering the dosage is just being irresponsible.'"

Chapter 704 My Favorite Challenge

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On the stage, Zhu Youxing directly confronted the reporters who were trying to make things difficult for the three girls.

It's like taking all the hatred upon yourself.

However, Zhu Youxing didn't care. He had been thinking about doing something for a long time, but now it was just happening earlier.

The reporters were naturally satisfied.

Getting answers to some questions from the three girls was just a casual inquiry, but I never expected it would attract Takeyusei, a leader in the gaming industry.

Having received answers to some of their questions directly from Zhu Youxing, their mission for the day could be considered complete.

Even without embellishment, Takeyusei's views on games are enough to generate buzz.

They love to see people stirring things up because it generates traffic for their news platforms.

With the rise of the internet, the concept of prioritizing traffic has now taken shape.

Countless journalists are now striving to get a big story.

This is big news.

Zhu Youxing led the three still somewhat bewildered girls off the stage, and the presentation at the Game Developers Conference naturally continued.

However, this time many game developers were clearly much more vigilant, and they were all on guard against the possibility of reporters deliberately causing trouble appearing again.

If they had, they would have kicked that guy out without hesitation this time.

This is our territory. If we don't teach you troublemakers a lesson, you'll really think we game developers are easy to bully.

"Zhuyou, are you planning to prove to that sociologist that video games have a better function?"

Stepping off the podium, Tsukino Aya quickly walked over, first expressing her concern for the three girls, and then looking at Takeyusei.

Zhu Youxing shook his head: "There's no need to prove anything. Even if our game sells very well, it won't mean anything to them. They'll still keep criticizing us. We should just continue to create games at our own pace. This little accident won't change our plans. However, there is indeed another game that is very suitable for release. I'll organize the general information tonight and then put together the new game's plan tomorrow."

At this moment, Zhu Youxing thought of a game that could once again generate buzz and become a mainstream phenomenon.

A motion-sensing game.

A device that allows people to exercise their whole body through motion sensing using only a very simple peripheral product.

This kind of game is purely for the purpose of getting slapped in the face.

The game's name is very simple and straightforward: it's called "Ring Fit Adventure".

Zhu Youxing now needs to develop the Super Mario Galaxy game ahead of schedule.

This game has completely popularized the motion-sensing controllers that can be held in each hand, which were originally introduced with the GSX console.

To date, Mario Galaxy has sold 13 million copies, making it the best-selling launch title for the GSX series.

Back then, if you wanted to play Super Mario Galaxy, you needed a special controller; otherwise, you'd lose a lot of the fun.

This controller is the detachable controller that Nintendo later frequently released.

The original single handle, which is held by both hands, is split into two parts, which can then be held and played with by the left and right hands respectively.

This design won the gold medal for technical design that year, which can be regarded as an acclaim for this game controller product.

Now that Ring Fit Adventure has been announced, the foundation for detachable controllers is laid, which will greatly increase players' willingness to buy it.

Of course, these preparations were definitely not enough; besides these, Zhu Youxing had other ideas.

One of the things we need to do is to run a good advertisement this time.

Moreover, this advertisement cannot look too cool; it must be relatable to everyday life.

In his memory, the original Ring Fit Adventure attracted users of many ages with its innocent and heartwarming advertisements.

On that day, the views expressed by Zhu Youxing on the podium made it to the front page of major news media websites.

Video games are currently in the spotlight, and the question of whether they have adverse effects on people is frequently discussed.

At the same time, a group of shady characters, namely animal protection organizations, human rights organizations, and women's rights groups, also joined in, criticizing video games.

Prior to this, Yuxing Electronic Entertainment had done its best to reduce inappropriate content in video games.

However, as games have evolved, it's impossible for GameStar Entertainment to cover everything. Some rather cult-like games will inevitably emerge, lowering people's overall positive perception of the video game industry.

Animal rights organizations have been outspoken in their criticism of scenes depicting the killing of animals in games, arguing that it is cruel and that such things should not be included in games, since it seems that the presence or absence of these elements in games is not important.

Human rights organizations also hope to diversify the appearance of characters, rather than just handsome men and beautiful women, and that protagonists can also be of average appearance.

Other organizations share similar views and intend to severely suppress the video game industry before it fully matures.