Pokémon, but cultural invasion.

There are many commentaries on the myths and histories of various places, some of which are so interesting they will bring a smile to Cynthia's face.

With the release of photos and materials, the possibility that this film will involve many natural history myths has been confirmed.

In most people's eyes, historical myths are quite boring.

'I hope this movie can spark more people's interest in the mythology and history of various parts of the world.'

Looking at the vibrant scene in the comments section, Cynthia had this thought for no apparent reason.

But in the next instant, she dismissed this unrealistic idea.

Based solely on these few images and texts that allow more people to understand the past history, Cynthia hopes that the other party's film can proceed smoothly.

......

Dark Grey City, Natural Science Museum.

The clay figurines carried various filming equipment and piled them into the storage room.

In gratitude for Izumi's previous resolution of the museum's haunting incident, the curator granted them permission to conduct on-site filming at night.

As long as it doesn't affect the venue's normal operation the next day, it's fine.

Quanshu looked at the sparse crowd of fifty or sixty people below the stage.

Some were promising talents he recruited and rigorously vetted online, some were experienced fighters introduced by Hua Lan Taekwondo Academy, and some were professionals he hired.

They come from all over the country and have varying levels of professional skills, but their morale is high because of the considerable pay and the rare job opportunity.

It was Izumi's first time making a movie, and he had absolutely no confidence.

But he still holds the titles of genius game producer and hit stage play director.

His ability to attract a large number of applicants is undoubtedly inseparable from his charisma.

The employees are standing here because they trust him.

Clearing his throat, Izumi spoke his first words:

"Our movie will be a hit in every region, and all of us are rising stars."

The exhibition hall was brightly lit, and enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

"Filming has begun."

Chapter 63 I Remembered Everything

As a fantasy-style comedy, "Night of Wonders" doesn't feature any extravagant, high-budget scenes.

Most of the filming took place inside the museum, and the special effects used were relatively simple.

Even so, it is still difficult to complete a film with a team of fifty or sixty people.

What gave Izumi Tree the confidence to start the project were his Pokémon partners.

The set design, costumes, and props that would take a lot of time and money on Earth are just a matter of the Ditto stretching its limbs here.

Ditto can handle any of the exhibits featured in the movie, from a pterosaur model to a jerk riding a motorcycle lizard.

The team of photographers responsible for multi-camera shooting was a group of dark crows lining up to preen their feathers.

Murlocs have a habit of picking up reflective objects, and with a little training, they can grasp a camera and follow the instructions of the leader of the ravens, preventing any chaotic coordination.

The layout of the Dark Grey City Museum does not need to be changed; simply replacing the exhibits will achieve the effect Izumi wants.

Surrounded by multiple film and television lights, the unshaven lead actor stumbled into the frame.

Larry, the lead actor, was found through an open audition by Quanshu and had previously participated in the filming of the Golden Age movies.

He acted opposite Hatchku, the Snowflake Master from the Unova region, but unfortunately, "Hatchku Hero" received a lukewarm reception after its release.

With the end of the golden age of cinema, he, like most actors, lost his job.

Larry, whose midlife crisis arrived prematurely and who felt lost about the future, exuded a颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it conveys a sense of listlessness, apathy, and a lack of motivation) demeanor, which caught the eye of Izumi, who was in charge of the interview.

Yes, the protagonist of this movie should be a loser.

Holding a simple storyboard drawn by TuTu, the camera direction was handed over to Luke and Ache.

Quanshu could sense that this newly formed team was slowly working out together.

...

Early morning, at the Dark Grey City Game City.

After the team and logistics staff restored the museum's layout to its original state, the first day of filming was declared over, and everything went smoothly.

Compared to when I left Dark Gray, there was a new warning sign at the entrance of the game city.

[Please manage your emotions. Any actions such as slamming the keyboard, throwing the controller, or smashing the screen will be subject to compensation at the original price of the damage.]

"The world is not what it used to be," Quanshu couldn't help but sigh.

When he first arrived, the atmosphere in the game center was quite harmonious. He never expected the world to develop so rapidly, with a group of irritable guys emerging among the gamers so quickly.

In the gaming area, players with contorted faces struggled against Saltstone Treasure wielding stone pickaxes on the screen, with some unlucky player occasionally clutching their head and wailing.

Some newcomers are also playing the older game "Plants vs. Ghosts," which was released more than a month ago.

When you get stuck, the older brother sitting next to you, who's been driven to despair by the competitive hairy crab, will kindly offer you some guidance.

"The difficulty of the games these young people play is getting higher and higher."

As Quan Shu sat down, a middle-aged man in a suit next to him began to grumble.

His character, Saltstone Treasure, was repeatedly killed by the same trap, sometimes due to his own mistakes, falling from ordinary sections of the road and getting stuck at the bottom of the valley.

His suit collar was casually open, there was a faint smell of alcohol on him, and his face looked slightly haggard.

Quanshu understood that he was probably a typical office worker who had just finished a social engagement, and perhaps he came to the arcade to relax because he was worried about disturbing his family's sleep at night.

"This is too difficult, I can't play it at all."

The middle-aged man reached into his pocket for his cigarette case, took out a cigarette but couldn't find his lighter, and then remembered that smoking was prohibited in the arcade. Finally, he slumped into his chair in despair.

Like a salted fish that has lost its dreams.

"If I don't want to play anymore, aren't there any more relaxing and entertaining games?"

He opened the gear platform and dragged the scroll wheel to search through the entire game library.

Even casual games can feel exhausting for a working professional who's just finished with social engagements.

Every game, without exception, has a fixed process.

The creator provides the operation method and information → the player understands and implements it → successfully passes the level or completes the mission.

The brains of middle-aged office workers seem to be shutting down; just trying to understand and act according to the creator's instructions exhausts all their energy.

He felt not amusement when trying to understand the information, but rather a deep sense of exhaustion.

"These games are too tiring, I can't play them."

The pressures of real life and work took their toll, preventing him from traveling as carefree and unrestrained as he had in his youth.

Just like when you were a teenager, you thought the sluggish enemies you killed were AI opponents, but little did you know that they were your tired self after get off work as an adult.

"So what kind of game do you want to play?"

The dejected middle-aged man suddenly looked up and found that the young man next to him was asking him a strange question.

"What kind of game?" He subconsciously fell into thought.

If he were eighteen, he would expect the game to have a grand world view, a long main storyline and countless side quests for him to explore, and to use it as a stage for a magnificent adventure.

But now... after serious consideration, the uncle gave his answer: "A game that doesn't require me to do anything."

"I don't have the energy to learn game skills, nor do I want to push through the main storyline, and I don't want to go to great lengths to clear levels."

"So what I really want is a game without any goals."

At this point, he chuckled self-deprecatingly: "But how could that be?"

If there are no goals, no main storyline, and nothing to do, can it still be considered a game?

Such games have absolutely no content to speak of.

The middle-aged man knew his idea was unrealistic, shook his head, and planned to borrow a light from the front desk to go out for a smoke.

"Yes, you will have the game you want."

Quanshu's words startled him slightly: "You will see it in the near future."

"Thank you."

The man thought he was just trying to comfort him, laughed it off, and went out for a smoke.

As Quanshu watched his departing figure, she was reminded of her original aspirations.

His reason for sharing games was simply to bring smiles to players worldwide, right? (Hard to say)

People tend to romanticize themselves in their memories, and making a lot of money and entertaining the public are not mutually exclusive.

I almost forgot that the largest group of players in the world is not young people, but a group of middle-aged people whose energy is no longer vigorous.

In order to better profit from consumers, it is imperative to launch a comprehensive entertainment product.

And when it comes to casual games...

Quanshu remembered everything.

He is neither the Ditto from Pokopia, nor the farmer in Stardew Valley, nor the island owner in Animal Crossing.

He's always been the owner of Happy Farm!

Upon arriving in this world, Izumi recounts the mistakes she has made.

Aside from "The Haunted House," which is purely for mass entertainment, other games and stage plays incorporate subtle touches, offering players and audiences a richer experience.

Feeling guilty, Quanshu thought he should do more good deeds and reap good results.

Therefore, the next game should not be a simple copy, but rather it should take the essence of various casual games and discard their dross, combining the strengths of many into one.

What the world calls stitching, he calls efficiency.

Chapter 64 is not a sophistry.

Time flies like an arrow; a horse gallops past the window.

Quanshu's busy life, revolving around three points, began.

During the day, he coordinates game production within the team, and at night he oversees the smooth progress of film shooting. Every few days, he also has to find time to review his academic subjects in preparation for the upcoming final exams.

Fortunately, the game development team had experience in developing two games, so even though the workload for the new project increased dramatically, no major problems arose.

The filming process involved experienced actors mentoring newcomers. There were occasional minor hiccups, but overall it went smoothly.

Quanshu became lax in instructing Yanshibao on training, but due to the effects of [Climber], Yanshibao maintained his rigorous training as always, and the effects increased rather than decreased.

Summer is quietly slipping away.

When Izumi occasionally passes through Cerulean City, he can no longer see the long legs of the scantily clad girls on the streets.

Early autumn paints the maple leaves red.

When he heard shouts of "the first milk tea of ​​autumn" in the serious people's gaming group on Blue Star.

Quanshu realized that summer was truly over.

A sudden wildfire broke out in Honglian Town. As of 19 p.m. on the 12th, the open flames have been basically extinguished. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

It is reported that the wildfire was likely caused by an accidental explosion at a factory. Local residents heard a loud bang during the night, but the exact cause of the explosion is still unknown...

[The Galaxy team has sponsored several mining companies in Veil City, injecting a strong boost into the local economy.]

Team Plasma recently held its first street speech in Karakushou Town, attracting a large audience and generating a strong response. The idea of ​​liberating Pokémon may well gain wider acceptance in the future and become one of the mainstream ideologies in the Unova region.

Last night, several citizens witnessed renowned game producer Izumi Kijima visiting Hualan at night. The editor believes public figures should be more mindful of their image...

At a roadside stall in Yuhong Square, chopsticks reaching for snacks from a spring tree are suspended in mid-air.

No, he just went to Hualan's Octopus Martial Arts Massage Parlor to relax. Which unscrupulous media outlet is this?

Izumi glanced at the news being broadcast on the large screen in the square. It turned out that people in the Pokémon world were also interested in gossip.