Chapter 216 EVE
In the next period of time, Zhao Hao seemed to have become no different from before.⊥
During the day, I went to the studio to develop new games, and at night I went home to broadcast the game live. Occasionally, I would take Toriya and the others to my luxury house in Beverly Hills to relax.
The development of the VR game is actually almost over.
Although the background map of Star Wars games is set to the universe, players can only control spacecraft to fly back and forth in the universe.
It cannot truly enter the universe or enter the planet.
If you want to achieve that level of game, not to mention such a short time, even if you give Zhao Hao and the others a year or even longer, you may not be able to complete it.
Including model construction and maps, it is definitely not something that can be completed.
"For such a configuration, I guess there are not many players who can help you with VR devices." In the studio, Hideo Kojima smiled bitterly and said to Zhao Hao.
In less than half a year, under the joint development of Hideo Kojima and others, this Star Wars Class named Eve has been completed.
The optimization has also been completed, but the configuration required for simple PC version and VR version is completely different.
The ordinary PC version only requires configurations, which are currently supported by mainstream PC players.
But if it is a VR device, it is necessary to have a relatively high-end set of equipment.
And that's just the lowest equipment.
However, it is not difficult to find out if you think about other types of games that have already ported VR devices.
In fact, if these games are simply on PC, the configuration required is not high.
But once it is linked to VR, its configuration requirements will suddenly increase.
"It is still the hardware manufacturers that have not made special optimizations for VR devices. And Google has not yet fully penetrated the VR technology and is still immature." Zhao Hao is naturally very clear about why this situation is caused.
However, this did not have much impact on Zhao Hao. After all, this game is also feasible for PC.
But there is something unhappy about this game, that is, there is also part of the funds invested by Google.
Therefore, part of the profit generated by the sales will be shared with Google.
However, the contract signed at the beginning was just selling games. As for the peripheral profits generated by the game, it has nothing to do with Google.
"But it doesn't matter much to us. After all, we have not yet stood firm in PC and game consoles. Although the future world is likely to be a VR virtual device, it's still too early for us to be involved." James said standing aside.
Hearing James' words, Zhao Hao nodded softly.
This is a very critical issue, in fact, although game manufacturers like VVle are involved in VR games.
But the reason for this is that it is because Vavle has the support of the Steam platform, so there is no need to worry too much. It can be said that Vavle's biggest source of income is through the Steam platform.
As for giant companies such as Sony, it is not bad at all compared to Microsoft.
A large amount of development funds are used to expand the market, and even if the VR fails, it will definitely not only cause any damage.
But other game manufacturers such as Ubisoft are different from other injected ea.
They do not have that strong strength and a way out. If the development of VR games fails, they probably won’t be able to enter the future VR market by then, even the original PC and game console markets will not be able to maintain.
"Boss, what are your plans for the game?" James, who was standing by, said looking at Zhao Hao.
"Buy out at one time. Or just like online games, the card charging system." Zhao Hao said after thinking about it.
Zhao Hao and others have never thought about adding balance-breaking props to the game and implementing free props to charge for the game.
If we look at short-term profits, the charges for props are indeed much more rewarding than the charges for point cards.
However, if the game is of high quality and uses props to charge, then there is no doubt that the lifespan of the game will definitely be reduced.
Moreover, the current routes of Zhao Hao and his space door studio are completely opposite to those of props.
"What do you think?" Zhao Hao asked as he looked at everyone.
"I think this profit will be more long-term," Li Hua and the others said.
Then everyone discussed it again, and finally decided to charge the point card and create it as an online game.
"Since we have made an online game, will we make the world server, the national server, the American server, etc.?" Hideo Kojima, who was standing beside him, asked Zhao Hao.
"No need, buy a large server again to be used as an eve server, a common server in the world." Zhao Hao shook his head gently and said.
The currency that purchases point cards is currently the mainstream currencies, such as Canadian dollar, British pound, US dollar, Japanese yen, euro, RMB, etc.
"Will this cause the player's density be too high?" James asked with some concern when he heard Zhao Hao's words.
"Our map design is a three-dimensional simulation map, which is more than enough to accommodate these players. Moreover, the main means of transportation in EVE is space transition. Of course, if you insist on exploring with a spacecraft, it is not impossible. You just need to prepare more fuel, otherwise you will probably have to wander in the universe without even a galaxy flying." Zhao Hao said to James and the others with a smile.
Hearing Zhao Hao's words, the people around him couldn't help laughing.
Three-dimensional simulation map technology is not a very difficult and complex technology, such as ‘Minecraft’, which is used to apply this technology.
And to put it bluntly, eve is still an air combat game, but the environment has been replaced by the universe.
Of course, the main focus is air combat, but it does not mean that you cannot do anything other than war.
For example, traveling in the Star Empire, when you are absent from work or other non-combat type profession.
In short, it is an air combat game, but it is also a sandbox social game.
"There is a promotional plan. When will the game be opened?" Zhao Hao asked, looking at the department responsible for game promotion.
There are special people responsible for the promotion of the game. Zhao Hao had not asked about the plan before, so he didn't know what they were going to do.
"It has been decided that we will join forces with Google, for example, through our Google account, and then we will place advertisements on the temptation tube, and the Google web page will also add corresponding promotional advertisements." Hearing Zhao Hao's question, the people from the Propaganda Department nodded.
"We are only responsible for the PC part. As for the VR part, it is not our business. It is left to the Google people themselves." Zhao Hao nodded slightly and said.
After discussing some strategic actions, Zhao Hao followed James and Hideo Kojima to the press room after the meeting.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, there was also a press conference about Eve, but unlike in the past, this time the invitation was a heavyweight media about the Internet and gaming.
Chapter completed!