Chapter 154 A little lack of money
"Aren't you going to continue playing stealth games?" Zhao Hao was slightly stunned when he heard Hideo Kojima's words in the Space Gate Studio. ¤
"No, it's still in the stealth category, but it's not just stealth." Shaking his head, Hideo Kojima said to Zhao Hao.
When it comes to stealth-type games, players have to mention one person, that is Hideo Kojima.
Although I thought about changing my style, I have to say that the metal equipment series has brought too deep impression on people.
Just like an actor, it is almost a given style.
A huge change is naturally impossible, but Hideo Kojima also wants to show his strength after leaving Korami Kojima.
As for proving yourself, how do Hideo Kojima, as a master of the stand-alone game industry, still need to prove himself?
Hearing Hideo Kojima's words, Zhao Hao couldn't help but frown slightly. Although he had planned to give Hideo Kojima the conditions to choose a project freely, it was not so casual. He treated his studio as a sucker and gave him the funds to develop games to change his style.
"I need to review the game planning and know the specific development funds." Zhao Hao said slowly as he looked at Hideo Kojima.
The addition of Hideo Kojima and his team is obvious to the improvement of the space gate's strength. Not to mention other places, I have to say that just the updates and improvements of the game engine, Hideo Kojima and others have given a lot of help.
"Of course, I'm ready." Hideo Kojima nodded and said to Zhao Hao.
At the same time, turn on your laptop and find a good idea about the game.
It took about half an hour, and Zhao Hao just took a brief look.
After reading it, Zhao Hao closed its file and couldn't help but nodded gently.
This is indeed different from Hideo Kojima's previous metal equipment series. However, it is not far from that.
The theme is no different.
A lone hero, a huge hostile organization.
But what makes Zhao Hao a little surprised is that this game is also about infiltrating and assassination and other elements, but more of it focuses on assassination and decryption.
The style of the past can be clearly felt changed.
"In stealth games, I can say that I have reached the peak of my level of metal equipment, and it is even difficult for me to surpass myself." Looking at Zhao Hao, Hideo Kojima said slowly.
Hearing Hideo Kojima's words, Zhao Hao couldn't help but nod.
Indeed, in terms of stealth category, Zhao Hao has to admit that Hideo Kojima has indeed reached its peak.
The metal equipment series that has been around for more than ten years is definitely not like those old games, relying on selling feelings for a living, it has such terrible abilities.
Even one of the worst alloy equipment series has reached a total sales of more than 15 million, which is an extremely terrible number.
Perhaps without Hideo Kojima, the metal equipment will continue to be launched.
But it is certain whether it is good or bad without the subsequent work of Hideo Kojima's alloy equipment.
The status of alloy equipment will definitely not be shaken.
Because everyone knows that the reason why metal equipment is metal equipment is because of the existence of Hideo Kojima.
If the subsequent alloy equipment is not as good as the previous one, others will only say that this is normal because Hideo Kojima is no longer there.
If the subsequent alloy equipment is excellent, others will only say that Korami has not defeated the metal equipment brand.
It can be said that Hideo Kojima has been completely connected with the metal equipment sign.
The estimated cost of development is estimated: $20 million.
"Have you thought about what name it is?" Zhao Hao asked, looking at Hideo Kojima.
What I mean is naturally to agree to Hideo Kojima to develop this project.
"Of course, this game is called a killer." Hideo Kojima spoke to Zhao Hao.
"Let Liu Dong and Li Qiang cooperate with you to develop the game. How about it? It just happens to learn something from you." Zhao Hao looked at Hideo Kojima and said.
James also needs to be responsible for the improvement of the new engine, so he cannot produce it with Hideo Kojima and others.
"Of course there is no problem, but we need to purchase an engine authorization. To be honest, although the company's independently developed engine is good and is also strengthening changes, it is still not available in a short period of time." Hideo Kojima said to Zhao Hao.
In fact, $2 million of this development cost is used to purchase the next-generation engine "Glacier" license.
Previously, the game engine used to develop alloy equipment in Korami was the ‘foxengine’ engine developed by Korami.
Naturally, it is not available now, but compared with other engines, the engine independently developed by the Space Gate is good, but it also has light and shadow processing in details. It is still a bit behind.
Although James and they have improved, they probably won't have time to use it.
"I understand." Zhao Hao nodded slightly. "By the way, the protagonist's character has not been confirmed yet, right? Why not just use me as a prototype." Looking at Hideo Kojima, Zhao Hao said jokingly.
Hearing Zhao Hao's words, Hideo Kojima couldn't help but smile bitterly.
I don’t know why, but my boss is really narcissistic.
Fate uses his own prototype, and the protagonist prototype of the Grand Theft Driver is still based on himself.
Hideo Kojima absolutely believes that if he agrees, Zhao Hao will definitely make himself the prototype of the protagonist in the "killer".
Thinking of this, Hideo Kojima quickly shook his head at Zhao Hao and expressed his wishes.
"Okay, that's a pity." Seeing Hideo Kojima shook her head, Zhao Hao couldn't help but stun his tongue.
I was a little disappointed. Although I had this idea, Hideo Kojima didn't want Zhao Hao and naturally wouldn't force him.
After confirming Hideo Kojima's project, Zhao Hao signed the documents and the funds were all distributed by the financial department, so naturally they would not be paid 20 million US dollars at one time. In that case, even if the company has the money to wait until the project hides in the future, it may give up the project because of the capital turnover.
In fact, many game companies have such things happening because of manpower and funding issues, and they have to give up the projects that have already started.
After leaving Hideo Kojima and his workplace, Zhao Hao took a casual look. With the popularity of fate, there is a new department in the studio now.
Specializes in the production of Fate's subsequent series.
However, this department is different from Liu Dong, James and Hideo Kojima. There are much more artists and screenwriters in this department, but there are pitifully few technical staff.
There was not enough money and sitting in the office, Zhao Hao looked at his financial statements and had a headache.
Although the studio is full of funds now, the Killer project is established, coupled with the update of the engine and the upcoming new projects, you will find that the money is really not enough.
There is no follow-up source, which is actually a very normal thing for stand-alone games. After the first wave of the game's frenzy, profits will be greatly reduced.
So if a game company wants to make money and survive, it needs to constantly launch new works and new top-notch works.
Although ‘Minecraft’ and ‘Fallout’ are so popular, in fact, if you are in terms of money-making ability, you will definitely not be as good as those online games.
"Or the studio will also launch an online game branch?" Zhao Hao had an idea in his mind. (To be continued, please search for Piaotianwen, novels are better, updated and faster!
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