Chapter 2101 "Contra"
In 1971, a computer laboratory in the United States developed the world's first "arcade machine". This game machine named "COMPUTER SPACE" already has some basic features of arcade machines - coin slots, consoles and inherent features. Game substrates, and subsequently, pinball machines and pinball games became popular.
Some Japanese electronics companies also developed electronic game consoles for people to entertain in entertainment venues in the early 1970s. At the beginning, arcade machines did not become popular because of poor game production. Until 1978, Taito Company launched an epoch-making work. "Space Invaders" changed this situation and allowed arcade games to develop rapidly.
Later, Nintendo's "Donkey Kong" debuted, and Mario met the world for the first time; Namco also launched "Little Bee"; the year before last, "Mario Brothers" officially debuted and became a classic in the history of games.
Last year, the ancestor of fighting games "Karate" came out, creating a precedent for using joysticks to operate moves. Capcom launched the classic air combat shooting game "1942". The spring of arcade games has come; however, Xiangjiang's game production company can only Pirated games from Japan and the United States, few people can think of developing their own games. It is not surprising that they will be left behind in the future. How can they grow by eating leftovers?
"This is a game I wrote myself. I have already made a sample. You can try installing it on the arcade and then make a decision!" Shen Long took the briefcase from Amei, took out a game board and handed it over .
"Mr. Fang really surprised us!" Li Xuan was surprised. Of course, he knew how difficult it is to make a new game. There is an arcade machine for testing in the office. He immediately took the motherboard and turned on the arcade machine to complete the installation. , and then turn on the switch, a new picture appeared in front of them.
The screen began to use pictures and words to introduce the background of the story: In 2631 AD, a meteorite fell on an uninhabited island near Xiangjiang. Two years later, Xiangjiang police got news that an armed group called "Kestrel" had started To build the archipelago into a base for launching a war of alien aggression, Flying Tigers members Stephen Chou and Ada were sent to sabotage each other's plans. Confidential, not released to the public at all.
Well, this is actually the magically modified version of "Contra". Since it is the first game in Xiangjiang, the protagonist must be from Xiangjiang, and the appearance has also been changed to Flying Tigers. Let Bai Ze do this little thing, seconds Don't worry about it. As for whether there will be a Flying Tigers in such a distant future, don't worry about it; as for the release in Japan, Europe and the United States in the future, just change the protagonist.
Anyway, the original version of "Contra" has changed the protagonists several times. The protagonists of the Japanese version are Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, while the protagonists of the American version become "Mad Dog" (Mad Dog) and "Scorpion". Concern, the protagonist has always been a robot, and this state did not come to an end until the PS2 era.
"Is this a shooting game? It's very different from "1942"!" Li Xuan quickly learned to operate,
I started to try to play it. "1942" is a vertical version of the air combat shooting game, while "Contra" is a horizontal version of the pass shooting game. In addition to moving and shooting, there is also a jumping function, which makes the game more playable. Stronger and taller.
Li Xuan soon became addicted to playing, and Li Ke couldn't sit still watching it, "Should two people play this together? I'll try it too!"
"There are more shooting angles! "1942" can only shoot forward, but this one can shoot in eight directions, and there are more choices of weapons..." The brothers discussed while playing, "This game is better than "" 1942" is much more mature, no, it is more fun than any other arcade game on the market, if it is placed in an arcade hall, it will become popular immediately."
"Not only is it popular in Xiangjiang, but it can also be popular in Japan and the United States! Is this really a game developed by us in Xiangjiang? It's incredible!" Both of them were so excited that they forgot that Shen Long was still by their side. The value of this game, the more unfavorable it will be to their future negotiations, but they completely forgot about this and indulged in the game.
"There are so many interesting things about this game! Players need to dig slowly." Do you understand the eight underwater levels? This version of "Contra" really exists.
Hearing Shen Long's voice, the two of them realized that the negotiating partner was still watching from behind. They panicked for a while, and soon lost all their lives, and the game was over.
They also lost the intention to continue playing, Li Xuan came back and sat in front of Shen Long, and said sincerely, "Mr. Fang, if you can come up with such a good game, I am definitely willing to do it with you, brother, what do you think? "
"Xiaozi, my eldest brother hasn't read any books. If you weren't still working as a dwarf mule on the street, you have always been in charge of the company's affairs. This time, I will listen to you." Li Ke gave his younger brother the sole discretion.
"Mr. Fang, we prefer to choose the second option." Li Xuan said without hesitation. Although the price of more than two million yuan is far from reaching his bottom line, the company's fixed assets, plus the contacts accumulated over the years , channels, and the most important thing is those skilled workers, the combined value is far more than that.
But these are nothing in front of "Contra". What an arcade game that is more fun than "1942" and "Mario Brothers" means, they can't be more clear in their hearts.
"In this case, let's sign the contract!" Shen Long beckoned, and Ruan Mei handed over the contract drafted by the company's legal counsel for the Li brothers to sign.
Li Xuan read the contract, picked up the pen and was about to sign it, but put it down again, "Mr. Fang, to be honest, our brother is willing to work hard with you, but it is better to say something in advance. The harassment of the company has annoyed us, and you will face these problems after you acquire the company."
"Young man!" Li Ke was anxious when he heard that, how can you tell the truth, would anyone dare to buy it?
"Brother, if you just bought the company, it's fine if you don't talk about these things! But I still want to continue working with Mr. Fang. Mr. Fang, if you really want to do this business, I think it's better to move the company to the mainland, Xiangjiang No matter how arrogant the club is, they dare not go to the mainland to cause trouble." Li Xuan had already begun to think about Shen Long sincerely, he knew that what was the money from selling the company if he could hug this thigh?
"Which club is it that harassed you?" Shen Long asked.
Li Xuan was about to answer when he suddenly heard a noise outside, and an arrogant voice shouted outside, "Where is your boss, let him come out!"