ca-book Chapter 66: What era are we living in? Who still makes FPS games?
Chapter 66: What era are we living in? Who still makes FPS games?
"That's quite a large investment."
Su Jianxue started counting on her fingers.
The game proposed by Huai Zhou far surpasses all the game themes developed by Insomnia Games in every aspect.
Fortunately, the first four games received considerable feedback.
Therefore, the Insomnia Studio is not short of money now.
"Money is no problem."
"I'm wondering if our domestic virtual technology is currently capable of supporting the FPS game we're about to develop."
"I don't know much about this one."
"What are your thoughts? Please feel free to speak your mind."
Although the development of games in this world is not as advanced as in the previous world, there are still quite a few fun games.
Similarly, the same phenomenon has also emerged in industries that support the development of the gaming industry.
For example, the brain-computer interface required by the deadliest game in the previous life, Sword Art Online, has actually already appeared in this world.
However, to date, there are indeed very few brain-computer interfaces used in the gaming field.
But what if it happens?
If brain-computer interface technology and motion-sensing technology could be fully combined, that would be ideal.
Therefore, the game Left 4 Dead is definitely going to become a huge hit.
"Brain-computer interface?"
Hu Chen was taken aback. If this were in another game company, they certainly wouldn't dare to bring up such an idea.
After all, game companies primarily make money from games.
Whether it's brain-computer interfaces or motion-sensing devices, these are devices that allow players to immerse themselves in the experience.
It's simply about making the player experience better.
But what's the point of such a great motion control in an FPS game?
"While brain-computer interfaces and motion-sensing devices are not yet fully mature, virtual projection systems are nearing perfection."
"Mr. Shen, if I remember correctly, there are several established virtual gaming equipment manufacturers in China."
"We could contact them, if cooperation is possible."
Hu Chen's words made Shen Huaizhou's eyes light up. Sure enough, it would be difficult to develop a device like the one in Sword Art Online in a short period of time.
"No rush, let's refine the demo first."
"Oh, and a promotional video also needs to be produced."
"You guys get ready first. Do the publicity and promotion as needed, and I'll give you the specific information later."
"Old Hu, you can hand over the projects you're currently managing to someone else. You'll be in charge of this project from now on."
After assigning the tasks, Shen Huaizhou handed over the development work he was currently working on.
Hu Chen was completely dumbfounded when he took on this task.
No, Mr. Shen, I'm a former designer who just left Aurora Games and came here. Aren't you going to be a little discreet about me?
They've entrusted me with such an important development task? Is that appropriate?
After obtaining Shen Huaizhou's information, Hu Chen immediately drew up elite personnel from the other project teams.
There's no other way; the entire insomnia clinic only has this many employees.
Even though Chen Qingshan recruited so many people despite his bald head, there was nothing he could do.
The project is progressing at a good pace.
January 2nd, the first day after New Year's Day.
The official account for the Insomnia Game is on multiple domestic platforms, including Weibo, Douyin, and DiliDili.
In addition, it has access to multiple overseas platforms such as Steam, X, and Facebook.
They also announced the style of their next game!
……
"Alright! Lao Shen, the message has been sent out."
With a click, the Enter key was pressed, and all the announcements on all platforms were published in one go.
The announcement for the new game has now been officially released.
Shen Huaizhou was crossing his legs and organizing art resources.
In addition, the official settings and novels of Left 4 Dead have been compiled.
All the settings will be explained in four parts.
The Zombie Horde Outbreak Chapter.
When Shen Huaizhou first encountered Left 4 Dead, he always assumed they were zombies.
I later learned that they were called infected people.
Those zombies were actually infected individuals, infected with a special type of rabies virus.
Of course, this virus was later translated as "green flu" in China.
It then mutated into its current form.
The eight main characters (the four main characters from the previous and second films) are actually special infected individuals.
This is why wherever they went, the virus broke out.
Moreover, its setting is different from that of zombie games and movies.
The zombies in the survival game are intelligent.
They were not corpses, but living people.
The green flu, however, only causes the infected person to become extremely agitated, resulting in severe hallucinations and extreme hostility towards the uninfected.
At other times, he is not much different from a normal person.
Of course, this includes the Witch in the game, who is also a rather tragic infected person.
In the Stormy Sugar Factory level, you'll see a large number of Witches appearing.
This is not some kind of Easter egg.
Witch was created because of a girl who was extremely fearful and sad, and who already had some psychological problems.
Sweets can increase insulin levels in the body, leading to the secretion of more dopamine.
This helps to calm the witches down, which is why there are so many witches gathered here.
This is also what Shen Huaizhou plans to compile and include in the game for players to discover.
Upon hearing Chen Qingshan's voice, Su Heng put down his notebook.
I stretched.
"Alright, now we just have to wait for the Donghuang Game Art Exhibition to officially announce our game."
……
Meanwhile, the information was made public on the official accounts of the Insomnia Studio on various platforms shortly afterward.
A wave of public opinion erupted immediately.
Holy crap! These days, even insomniac games dare to make FPS games?!
[Yes, both of these game genres have already been taxed by Heilong and Gangzi for fifty years to come.]
[Insomnia Games is just a small studio; where would they get the experience to make gun shooting games?]
Yes, yes, it's unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable!
Similarly, loyal fans of the Insomnia Studio also saw this message!
Especially those few streamers, who looked at the information with incredulous expressions!
In Shanghai, I just finished a game of The Binding of Isaac and am about to start some fun with Overcooked.
The next moment, a message popped up on my phone that I had paid special attention to.
Zhu Ji opened Weibo and was immediately greeted by a message.
"Will Insomnia Studio's next game design direction be an FPS shooting game?"
"Are you kidding me?! What are you doing?"
"You've only made four hit games, and you're already getting cocky?"
"Don't you know that in our Eastern Empire, the FPS game market is practically monopolized by Black Dragon and his buddy?"