Game Market 1983

“This is the new storage medium that you and I can collaborate on. ”

But after a while. Those who looked at the items in my hand sighed out of their mouths.

“I thought something else was great... just a cartridge, right? ”

“A little smaller than a superfamily, but it's a cartridge by the looks of it.”

“Pretty slim for a cartridge, three 3.5-inch diskettes? ”

I relaxed my smile with a next-generation cartridge the size of cassette tape in my hand.

“So the Pentagon wants to run a cartridge? It's like mintendo or the NEGA. ”

I answered someone's question with a smile on my mouth.

“As you can see, this is a game cartridge for the next generation. However, it is a flash memory cartridge that is readable and writable for data, rather than a typical ROM cartridge used by minten and NEGA. ”

“What!? You can read and erase data!? ”

I waved the cartridge in my hand in front of the crowd and gave an additional explanation.

“Gentlemen, what is the highest cost of developing a game at the moment? ”

“That's right. Of course it's cartridge production.”

“Yes, the cost of a Rom cartridge using semiconductors is very expensive. That's why despite our expensive cartridge unit price, we don't make much profit. So our Pentagon software is going to eliminate the unit cost of making that cartridge. ”

“What? So how do you plan to distribute the game? ”

“Well, let me tell you about the new distribution structure for that next generation of consoles. ”

&

After a while, everyone who heard the explanation about the distribution of the next generation of console games looked at me with a silly look.

“Is that really possible? ”

“I believe so. Of course, you might need a little adaptor initially, but once you know the benefits of how to sell your data, many will use it, right? ”

“No, how can you come up with such a distribution structure? ”

The next generation of console games were using a slightly unique method as described to them.

It's the way to download data.

Of course, I know that it is absurd to download data in an age when the Internet is not universalized. So I thought.

How to download offline data.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

So... every game shop in the country has a handset, so it's easy for consumers to take their own cartridges and download their own games?

like taking a blank tape to a video store and giving it a certain amount of money and copying the video.

The method was very simple. But no one's tried the company.

At first, people tilted their heads at this seemingly complicated distribution method, but it's a metaphor for a video store.

“If that's the way it's really going to be, you don't have to pay for cartridges anymore. ”

Hudson's staff was satisfied with the new way of distribution.

But I shook my head to the left and to the right with a smile and replied to him.

“No, I'm going to do some regular soft selling. because there are all kinds of people in the world, and some of them are objectionable to this way of selling. ”

“By the way, who would be reluctant to sell soft at a cheap price? ”

“The so-called mania class. the collectors of games. Not only that, but to some extent, don't you think you'd like to have a lifetime of satisfaction with your game? Now, who here, frankly, still has the Dragon Emblem cartridge in their home? Let me see your hands. ”

Then more than half of the people looked around and raised their hands. Funnily enough, they included the Hudson employee who asked me.

“You've already cleared it. Why do you still have it? ”

“That was... that was so much fun.”

“That's it. There's a title that I definitely want to collect after I play.

It's the same for consumers. It evokes the desire not only to play silk games, but also to have books and movies that I've read in my heart for the rest of my life. ”

“Well, isn't the story back to square one? ”

“No, it's not. But we have a responsibility to satisfy our consumers.

So we don't have any royalties for Rom Cartridges and we won't touch them at all. You can research the market yourself with 1,000 or 10,000 units and build as many as you want. ”

“No royalties? ”

“As opposed to having no loyalties, the selling price of the game software should not exceed 6,000 yen.

because we also offer concessions for consumers. ”

If Chairman Kamachi had heard this story himself, he would have collapsed in a bubble, right?

Well, if he doesn't, if he hears about the announcement today, he'll call the Pentagon sooner or later, come in person or take action... because he's not going to get away with it.

I waited for the next question, looking at people's reactions onstage.

Fortunately, third-party officials were responding fairly positively to new modes of distribution.

The snow that has been swarming in Mintendo since the family has been flowing from everywhere like a bot. Houjima asked me.

“But if it's a read-write flash memory, isn't there a risk of replication? What if, for example, there was a copying device between the cartridges? ”

Then, the cheerful chairman's mood suddenly became sharp.

In fact, the cartridge unit price was short, but it was not uncommon for game developers to change their attitudes because the most sensitive problem was illegal replication.

By the way, Houhima-san really has a knack for asking sharp questions in the past...

I held the microphone in my hand after a few moments of thirst with a drink placed on top of the stage.

“Of course, we have a contingency plan. ”

“Please elaborate. ”

Just... wait for me.

I cleared my throat with an empty cough and answered Hojima's question.

“A handset installed in the game shop will have a kind of discrimination device. No evidence of data copying or additional programs. You will explore the information in the cartridge each time. We will also update the new hack lock (LOCK) whenever a new game is released. If there is any evidence of piracy, the handset will erase all the information in the cartridge and put it in a so-called" brick "state where no game can be installed. ”

People started laughing at my expression of ‘brick’ as if it was funny.

Is that so weird? That's the word I used a lot in the 2000s...

Anyway, people returned to a cozy atmosphere inside the chairman to make sure they were satisfied with my answers.

Houjima was also leaning against the chair with a satisfied look, making sure there was nothing more to catch.

At that time, the one who had not said a word until now spoke to me.

“Joon-Hyuk.”

He's a second party in Mintendo. It was Kawata Satoru at HEG Institute.

One day, while Shigei was struggling with the Super Maridge running motions, he sent balloon fights to get an idea of inertia in the game.

Although not officially a member of Mintendo, the HEG Institute was a second party that pushed quite well in Mintendo, so it was almost like a person from Mintendo.

“It's been a long time, Kawata. How are you?”

“Thanks to you, Joon-Hyuk explained a new distribution method... I'm very interested. It's a unique, user-friendly way to think about the West de Parties. ”

“Kawata, do you have any questions about the new distribution method? ”

“No, I don't. Instead, I have one question about a person named Joon-Hyuk. ”

“Me? ”

“After the production announcement, I knew that Joon-Hyuk was a street screenwriter K who didn't have me to answer the questions of the journalist in Pammy Communications. And when Mr. Kawaguchi introduced me to Joon-Hyuk, he said," The planner of the streets without me. "”

“Yes, it is. ”

“The launch date for the street without me was the launch date for the super family. That means that Joon-Hyuk created his own games at another company while he was in Mintendo. Is there anything you'd like to say about this? ”

Haha... I didn't have an employee in Minten, so I thought I'd just let it go, but I can't believe Kawata caught me... I thought about it for a moment and then answered his questions... Or everyone here.

“Let's say one day you come up with a really good idea in your head. For those of you who are developing crabs, you've probably felt it before. One day, I thought to myself," Ah! How about a game like this? 'Thinking. Have you all done it? ”

Then some people sitting at the table nodded and agreed with me.

“Oh, I do that sometimes. ”

I smiled slightly at their tune and spoke again.

“So, is that what you came up with? Or is it part of a company? ”

Then, I remembered the expression on people's faces that was subtle.

“Mine's... long, but I don't think so.”

“So what would you do if you had a hunch that the idea was going to be successful? ”

“Well, I'm going to file a draft with the company. Oh, should we finish the project? But we also have to have a team to build with.”

“I was reminded of Mauritata and Hayashi, who together created a psychic battle when they first designed a street where I wasn't there. There were no people in mintendo at the time who would have perfected the game as I had created it. So I handed them a scenario that had a gap between it and my idea. ”

Then Kawata opened his mouth.

“Isn't that an excuse? ”

“That's right. During my time in Mintendo, I handed the plans over to another company, Pentagon Soft, which created a distance for me from Pentagon Soft.

But let me ask you one question. Was Mintendo harmed by me using the Pentagon Soft to create a street without me? Or was it profitable? ”

Kawata hesitated for a while and couldn't answer anything.

“The superfamily was released, and it was because of the streets that I was not there that led the hard sell in the first place. Do you admit that? ”

Kawata sighed and answered my question.

“I admit, I didn't ask you this question to blame Joon-Hyuk, either.

But Mr. Kamauchi will be different. I'm sure Joon-Hyuk knows that. ”

I take my microphone off for a moment, take a deep breath and open my mouth.

“I know very well. ”

&

The next day, I expected somewhat, but the gaming industry really turned upside down.

Pammy Communications, which is affiliated with Jun Fei, published a special issue before the magazine was even published, only with what she heard in yesterday's production announcement.

In addition, I put in a very stimulating propaganda about whose idea it was, and the title of the feature was...

- The pentagon of counter-attack.

... someone might think it's the new Gundam water.

How quickly they announced the Pentagon's counterattack, a prominent member of Pammy Communications, was released early this morning using a newspaper.

Thanks to this, I was able to meet this strange specialty at a convenience store on my way to work.

“We announced it really quickly, but if you go up to the company, it won't be a problem. ”

And my predictions didn't go away. I hesitated for a moment, swallowing the dry saliva from the many phone ringtones that came from the company entrance.

Then Sayuri, who found me in the office, hurriedly ran out.

“Sir, something's wrong. ”

“Yes, I think that's just the sound of the phone. Haha..”

“This is no time for jokes. I'm not Lee because I'm suing our Pentagon in Mintendo. ”

I already expected that, but I guess that's how it works...

I took a small sigh and stepped into the office. Then I heard voices calling my name everywhere.

“Sir, please pick up the phone. ”

“Hey, boss, we're in a hurry, too. ”

“Senior!! It's already the third call. Help me, please. ”

Press and third-party companies that didn't show up yesterday anyway. And the calls from Mintendo...

I briefly scratched the back of my head and told the staff sitting near the outlet.

“Pick up the phone. ”

“Yes?”

“It gets in the way of work. Pick up the phone.”

“Oh, yes! ”

As I approached the wall outlet in a panic and pulled out the phone code, my office became calm.

“Okay, all right? I'll take care of the rest. Watch what I'm doing. Oh, I forgot to say hello. Good morning, everyone!”

The staff stared at me with a blank expression as I turned to greet them.

Soon after, I knocked on the door of the representative room instead of heading to the Development Team 2.

“Oh, Joon-Hyuk is here. I was still waiting. ”

“What are you so embarrassed about? We were expecting this. ”

“Of course it is, but it's stronger than I thought in Mintendo. ”

“What are they saying? ”

“I'm asking Joon-Hyuk to talk to me, but he wants to sue me for industrial espionage. ”

“Yes!? ”

Oh... This is going to be a superfall, huh? But in the meantime, shouldn't you at least talk to me?

It's been a long time since I've cried out...

"Kamauchi bastard!!! ’