Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

Then Zhu Youxing looked at the games of several other people who had already started developing games, most of which were in the very early stages.

At this point, Zhu Youxing could deduce the development capabilities of these people.

As for the finished product of the game, he doesn't expect to see it now.

After watching, Zhu Youxing returned to the judges' panel and exchanged his thoughts with the other judges.

Chapter 1107 As a Player

Some people are judges like Zhu Youxing, but their status is definitely not as high as Zhu Youxing's.

Their game development capabilities go without saying.

Bamboo Star can leave others far behind.

For the judges, being able to get close to Zhu Youxing was a very good thing. They could also have a good exchange with Zhu Youxing on game development issues, which was a great advantage for them.

Zhu Youxing was also very patient. Since there was nothing else to do, he was just enjoying the atmosphere of the group game development, and he really liked it.

Everyone is working towards the same goal: to create the best game in the competition.

If a few truly outstanding games emerge, it means that players can also experience these games, which would be the happiest moment for any player.

And so, a whole day passed.

“Mr. Zhuyou, we can leave here for the time being and go back to rest. Let these developers work on their games here. There will be dedicated administrators to provide support to these contestants.”

When it was past 10 p.m., one of the judges suggested that Zhu Youxing go back and rest for a while.

But Zhu Youxing didn't care. He waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about me. I still prefer this atmosphere. I don't need a day or two of rest. You guys can go and rest."

"Forehead."

The judges looked at each other in bewilderment.

However, they soon remembered a rumor.

The rumor is that Zhu Youxing is a person with extremely strong mental power.

He once worked for seven days and seven nights straight without sleep when games were just emerging, burying himself in the development of games.

It is precisely this ruthlessness that allowed Bamboo Star to suddenly and explosively rise in the gaming industry, sweeping across the world with tremendous force.

But this is just a legend, and many people still think it can't be that exaggerated.

But now... Zhu Youxing says he doesn't care about resting, which makes them think of this rumor again.

"You guys go and rest, I'll go check on the competition venue again."

Over the past day, most game developers have gradually started working on their games, and some seem to have already created their first game demos. As a player, Zhu Youxing is already eager to experience them.

Rest? Rest my foot! How could he possibly want to rest during such an interesting match?

"Well... Mr. Zhuyou, please take care of yourself. We'll be leaving now."

The judges were at a loss.

They were no match for Zhu Youxing; their bodies wouldn't allow them to do so, so they could only reluctantly say goodbye and go back to rest and recharge.

Actually, it's pretty much the same at the competition venue right now.

Some people have already begun preparing to rest.

Forty-eight hours of game development time require every second to be counted, but rest is also necessary.

Most people plan to cram all night tomorrow, and today they need to rest and recharge.

After the judges left, Zhu Youxing re-entered the competition venue.

This time, Bamboo Travel Star will obviously have a lot more to see.

This time, hundreds of teams are working together to develop games, which means that hundreds of games will be created from this developer competition.

This was a rare opportunity, and Zhu Youxing was unwilling to miss it. As soon as he entered the venue, he went to the nearest team and carefully looked at the game demo they had just finished.

This game demo is still quite rudimentary, made using the Unreal Engine. Many of the assets are publicly available copyrighted assets within the engine, and these assets will definitely be replaced later. Right now, it's just to ensure that the gameplay and environment can run stably.

"Mr. Zhuyou, would you like to give it a try?"

The development team was energized when they saw Zhu Youxing arrive, especially when they saw him showing interest. They then invited him to try out the game demo they had just created.

Zhu Youxing nodded readily: "Of course, may I ask what kind of game you're planning to develop?"

"We wanted to make a small flying and dodging game where the character flies in the sky and has to constantly dodge obstacles and attacks from all directions to reach the destination."

The gameplay is very simple; we're currently in the initial framework stage.

Once the core gameplay is running stably, they will start adding some extra content to the game.

Zhu Youxing sat in front of a computer they had prepared in advance, and then several people guided him on how to play the game.

Playing the game wasn't difficult; Zhuyouxing quickly got the hang of it and started trying it out.

This game is very similar to a flying version of Subway Surfers.

Subway Surfers is a game where a character runs forward along several different tracks. Players control the character to switch between these three tracks and perform dodge maneuvers. The ultimate goal is to see who can run the farthest.

Similar games to Subway Surfers include Temple Run.

The demo in front of Zhuyouxing is a character with wings flying along several roads and dodging, basically similar to Subway Surfers.

There are at least two or three hundred games like this on the market, if not a thousand, so it's obviously impossible to stand out by relying solely on this gameplay.

After playing for a few minutes, Zhu Youxing said, "It's pretty good. The game is very stable, but it will be difficult to get a ranking."

Zhu Youxing's words were considered praise by these people, which made them very happy. At the same time, one of them said, "We know that we are just participating this time. Of course, this game is not perfect yet. I have prepared a few development directions and will add them tomorrow, provided that the DEMO is stable."

Zhu Youxing nodded: "That's great. I'll come back to check it out later. I look forward to seeing how you perform in the game."

After offering words of encouragement, Zhu Youxing stood up and headed to the other competitors' positions.

With hundreds of contestants, it would take Zhu Youxing quite a bit of time to look at each one.

Zhu Youxing estimated that it would take him an entire night to experience all the games played by everyone here.

Most people would have given up long ago; they probably wouldn't be willing to do something like this.

But Zhu Youxing is, after all, a judge, so he also has to shoulder the responsibilities of a judge.

At the same time, he himself really wanted to participate in the game competition as a player, which was one of the important purposes of his coming here.

Chapter 1108 Moral High Ground

A game development competition is held continuously for 48 hours, which is a video game-style marathon for developers.

Meanwhile, Zhu Youxing was constantly watching the games that each of them developed, and he could even participate in and experience them firsthand.

However, Zhu Youxing won't offer too much advice during this process; he'll just offer a couple of reminders about potential problems that might arise during game development, so they can take precautions in advance.

After 48 hours, the game selection process officially began.

It was only then that the judges realized that Zhu Youxing hadn't slept for two days.

The rumors were indeed true; Zhu Youxing possesses extraordinary talent in game development, as well as boundless energy.

However, selecting the games is more important.

The games in the three categories were carefully and meticulously evaluated by nearly fifty judges, and the final selections were announced on the evening of the third day.

One game in particular left a deep impression on me: Bamboo Star.

It was a game developed by a young team from the United States. The type of game was very similar to Terraria, which he was familiar with; it was a sandbox simulation 2D side-scrolling game.

Using wings as their core, they created a boundless world of aerial islands.

Each island may randomly generate different ecosystems and resources. Through continuous collection and construction, a giant floating city can eventually be built.

However, because it only lasted forty-eight hours, the game only had a simple prototype, but Zhu Youxing had already seen the potential of the game.

However, during the judging process, the game was deemed to be an unfinished product because it had too much content and could not be completed in 48 hours. Therefore, it did not receive any awards.

But the young team was very carefree. They said they already worked for a game company and came here just to experience the atmosphere of communicating with other game developers. Winning awards was not important to them.

Next, as the highest-ranking judge, Takeyuki was the rightful presenter for the awards in the three game categories.

He will be awarding this honor to several developers who have created outstanding games, and he will also take this opportunity to announce his plans for building a game crowdfunding platform.

Some game developers were initially disappointed by not winning awards, believing their games were quite good. Some of them even gained support from netizens by posting updates on their game development progress online.

If they put in the effort, they might be able to create a pretty good game.

Unfortunately, each of them needs to survive, and relying solely on passion to create independent games is not a long-term solution.

However, the crowdfunding platform announced by Zhuyouxing this time is specifically for game developers.

If you believe your game has real potential, then promote it on this crowdfunding platform.

This is a paradise for independent game developers.

This is a popular spot for indie game enthusiasts, who can be the first to know which games have been released and which great ideas can be brought to life.

Moreover, this is not just a crowdfunding platform; it is also a partner recruitment platform.

People can submit ideas directly on the platform. If a developer thinks the idea is good, they can contact the idea creator directly through the platform to collaborate on game development.

The internet is now so advanced that people on opposite sides of the ocean can communicate online, so game development is not hindered by distance.

This also provides a better platform for communication for people who like indie games.

This will also be a great place for communication, fundraising, and attracting fan support.

Following this, in order to set an example, Zhu Youxing announced the independent game he was developing.

This is a game called: The Binding of Isaac.

The name sounds a bit strange, but if it was developed by Zhuyouxing, it will definitely attract a lot of attention.

Bamboo Star is essentially a channel for attracting traffic.

His fame can attract more attention from the very beginning, allowing the crowdfunding platform to gain significant attention in its early stages.

At the same time, Zhu Youxing also promised that he would frequently update his independent game, which he created on his own, over the next few years.

Once a project is completed, he will prepare for the development of the next indie game, ensuring that his reputation can always attract more players to be interested in indie games.