Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

Having Facebook as a competitor in the industry, and now another unexpected competitor has suddenly appeared, is really tough.

Just one month after the Switch's release, the Switch's sales easily surpassed ten million, and even nearly reached the twenty million mark.

This is quite impressive compared to previous results.

It's important to understand that this is no longer the era when handheld video game consoles reigned supreme.

People now have more entertainment options.

However, the Switch still achieved such sales figures despite these circumstances.

The business commentators who were previously proven wrong and left speechless have once again fallen silent.

After being proven wrong by the Switch's popularity, a small group of people stubbornly insisted that it was merely due to the influence of Yusei Electronics Entertainment itself.

Once the influence of Yusei Electronics Entertainment is completely worn away, people will lose interest in the Switch.

Handheld consoles are no longer suitable for this era.

However, reality cruelly slapped them in the face.

In terms of game sales, the top sellers were The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey.

Both games are new titles, and both have made certain innovations on the basis of the originals. These innovations can even be called epoch-making innovations in this era.

And 2010, after the Switch became a huge hit, gradually began to be known as the year of the Switch.

With a constant stream of well-known works, Yusei Electronic Entertainment dominated the scene with an unparalleled presence.

Nowadays, people from all walks of life no longer say a word.

They no longer dare to make any overly exaggerated comments about Youxing Electronic Entertainment.

Meanwhile, in the United States, the famous actor Jobs slowly put down the controller he was holding; his hands were trembling slightly.

After a whole month of hard work, he completed almost all of the games that were released by Youxing Electronic Entertainment.

How can there be so many excellent games? How can there be so many excellent storylines? If any one of these storylines were made into a movie or TV series, it would probably be a huge hit.

As Job thought to himself, he felt even greater admiration for Zhu Youxing.

Chapter 852 The Influence of Fame

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Uncharted is another game that emphasizes its storyline.

Furthermore, almost the entire main storyline of this game serves the protagonist, Nathan Drake. Playing this game is like watching a real movie, which makes it even more immersive.

Honestly, Job really wanted to play such a role, but unfortunately his appearance wasn't suitable. Now he's completely tied to the Snake character in Metal Gear Solid.

However, he is quite satisfied with the current situation. As an actor who once fell into a slump, it is already very difficult to have a role that leaves a deep impression on everyone.

Jobs is now quite well-known in the gaming industry, and various endorsements have followed.

This allowed him to fully immerse himself in the world of video games.

At first, he didn't quite understand video games either; he was somewhat bewildered when he first played the role of Snake.

He didn't know if this entirely new field of video games was right for him, nor did he know if it really had a future.

He is now quite certain of one thing: the future of video games is very bright and continues to expand over time.

The game Uncharted is proof of this.

Video games can be made to be almost like movies, or they can be made into a special genre unique to video games.

He has now decided that he must stick close to Youxing Electronic Entertainment from now on.

By the way, I wonder if Mr. Takeyusei's project about Metal Gear Solid 2 has been completed recently. He can't wait to start working on the second Metal Gear Solid project.

However, it's said that Yusei Electronic Entertainment has never liked counting to two, so it seems they'll probably skip the so-called second installment altogether.

Beep beep, beep beep.

A phone call interrupted Job's thoughts, and he picked it up.

Hello, who is this?

"Job! My friend!"

"Friend?" Job asked, puzzled. The voice was unfamiliar; he had never heard it before. "Who are you?"

"Ah, let me introduce myself. I'm Ben Carter, an actor. I don't know if you recognize me."

The actor... I understand.

When Job heard the other person's self-introduction, he knew almost immediately why they had come.

This wasn't because he had some kind of premonition; rather, it's because more and more actors have been contacting him lately.

These actors all share a common characteristic.

They are either actors who were once famous but whose fame has gradually faded over time, actors who have been stuck at a certain bottleneck, or veteran actors who haven't had the opportunity to act for a long time.

Zhu Youxing had never heard of the name Ben Carter.

Since he hadn't heard of it, his guess was probably pretty accurate.

There's only one reason why these people would seek you out at this time.

That is, they saw an ordinary little actor who had become famous again because of Uncharted.

Nathan Drake, the protagonist of Uncharted, does not have a real-life face model because no one exactly like him could be found in this world.

He didn't want to easily change the character images in the original world of the game.

So he simply created a model that was exactly the same as Nathan Drake's in the original world.

However, for voice acting and motion capture, you still need to find a sufficiently excellent actor.

Later, Zhu Youxing took the initiative to go to Tukarev based on this.

The other party patted their chest and promised to find a suitable role for Zhu Youxing, but after a while they still hadn't found one. Finally, during a drinking party, Job and Tukarev inadvertently brought up the matter. Zhu Youxing was quite strict in choosing roles.

A certain voice is required, and the acting skills must also be on point. Simply put, Zhu Youxing wants to completely replicate the mysterious sea area of ​​the original world. He does not want to compromise on the plot, appearance, or voice acting.

The gameplay can be adjusted, but the things mentioned above are things that Zhuyouxing is unwilling to change.

Therefore, Zhu Youxing had to eliminate voice actors one by one.

It wasn't until Tukarev told Job about this that Job suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of a friend of his.

That friend was also a relatively unknown actor. He had worked with him on a film set before, and the other person didn't look down on him because of his seemingly hopeless future. In fact, they got along very well.

After hearing Tukalev's description of the vocal requirements for the role of Nathan Drake, he felt that his friend might actually be very suitable.

So he took the initiative to recommend this person.

Later, everything fell into place. Zhu Youxing successfully found a voice actor who suited his taste and even gave special praise to Job, who was somewhat flattered at the time.

Now, with Uncharted being a launch title for the Switch, Nathan Drake's adventure story has become a frequent topic of discussion among players.

Although other games launched at the same time slightly affected the popularity of Uncharted, players were still impressed by the game's near-cinematic experience.

As a result, the voice actor for Nathan Drake also rose in status.

Just one month after Uncharted was released, his friend had already started taking on voice acting jobs for other characters, acting in minor supporting roles, and signing advertising endorsement contracts.

The other party's rise may not be as fast as ours, but it is enough to make many people envious and sidelong.

Since his friend successfully gained a higher status through him, more and more aspiring actors have come to him after hearing the news.

Job seems to have become a bridge between the gaming industry and many actors are beginning to hope that video games can boost their fame.

As a result, more and more people contacted him. He genuinely wanted to help more people in similar situations, but he wouldn't recommend anyone indiscriminately, lest he leave a bad impression on Zhu Youxing. He would at least have to go through a rigorous screening process before recommending anyone to Zhu Youxing.

"Ben, what do you want from me?"

"Job, my friend, we used to work on the same film set."

Job didn't recall it, but it was clear that this was one of the other party's tactics to get closer, so he didn't expose it.

"Um, I heard you recommended someone for a role in Uncharted before. Job, could you recommend me too? Of course, I'll give you plenty of benefits."

"You'll have to work hard for this yourself. Even if I recommend you, you still have to meet Mr. Zhuyou's requirements. Rather than getting a recommendation from me, I suggest you take the initiative to find relevant game companies and recommend yourself."

Chapter 853 The Evolution of Players

Fame can be a source of trouble, but Jobs seemed to enjoy it.

He was once unknown and hardly noticed. He finally gained fame through hard work, but then quickly fell into despair due to an accident. Now he has regained his fame and reached a peak he had never reached before. He is very satisfied.

But at the same time, he is more cautious because this fame is hard-won, and he doesn't want to go through it all again.

Therefore, he must be cautious when faced with requests from others and cannot easily agree to them.

However, gold always shines, and at least that rule applies to Yuxing Electronic Entertainment.

His fame wasn't simply due to his role as Snake. If he lacked acting skills, he wouldn't have been able to completely impress Takeyusei with just a face that resembled Snake's in his memory.

Now, based solely on the potential shown by Job, video games seem to be gradually becoming a second choice for many actors.

You may not necessarily need to act in movies or TV shows; you can also immerse yourself in the world of video games.

Job did not give the other party a clear answer, but he did offer a good suggestion.

The entire game market is booming right now, and there's a huge demand for actors. Just because it's not working out with Youxing Electronics doesn't mean other game companies can't accept an actor like him; there will always be suitable roles available.

Of course, it's not just actors; any industry related to culture and art can have some connection with video games.

Novels, art, music—all professionals have the opportunity to have a place in the film industry.

Suri Electronics, Roppongi, Legend Studios, Titan Games, and many other game companies are rapidly emerging. As long as they are determined, they will not have to worry too much about not finding a place for themselves in the video game market.

However, let's return to the topic of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment itself.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most highly recommended titles in this launch.

With its established player base, The Legend of Zelda is currently the second best-selling title.

The game's content is still the very conventional princess rescue plot, but this time there's even more content added.

This is a vast world, and no one will force you to do anything; it seems to offer endless possibilities.