"Huh? It's already this perfect?"
After listening to the three people chattering away, Lin Lixin was stunned.
The concept for this game is much more mature than Blizzard's debut title, RPM Racing.
This cyclical gameplay structure is very close to that of the later truly great film, " Rock N' Roll Racing ".
"Can you... can you do that?"
"Of course, but I feel we can be even more aggressive."
Lin Lixin rubbed his chin, pondering how to elevate this work from a good piece to a top-tier one.
Recalling the creation of this work, in the original timeline, it was developed by Blizzard's lead programmer using 6502 assembly language.
Within a mere 2.49MB of storage, it crams in hundreds of tracks, over a dozen weapons, and a highly immersive isometric projection view.
But since they're now aiming to create arcade games, this meticulous, surgical development approach is completely unnecessary.
Piling up the materials to the maximum extent seems like a worthwhile endeavor.
"True 3D... it's a bit too expensive!"
Squeeze one or even two production-grade 3D accelerator cards into the arcade machine.
The cost of such an arcade machine is truly staggering.
But if we're really talking about whether it's possible to do it, then yes, it is.
"Let's get started! You guys work on perfecting the gameplay design, I'll go get you some top-notch stuff."
Lin Lixin clapped his hands.
Don't be a coward, don't play the game. If they were always worrying about costs, they wouldn't be Gamenova.
If we're going to do it, let's push it to the limit!
"President Lin wants to order our hydraulic motion-sensing frame?"
While overseeing the development of the 16-bit next-generation console at Sega's North America branch Hayao Nakayama received an unexpected phone call.
Lin Lixin called him to inquire about the motion-sensing motorcycle arcade machine that Sega had launched a couple of years ago.
Since their previous collaboration on memory chips, Hayao Nakayama's recent interactions with GAMENOVA have not been particularly close.
Oh, I just recently ordered a batch of 16-bit SPU audio chips developed by Micron in collaboration with Motorola.
"To be precise, we will customize a special motion-sensing frame based on your company's application patent."
Rather than starting from scratch and assembling a team of mechanical engineers to completely handcraft every hydraulic rod and screw, using Sega's existing supply chain is a better approach.
After all, this thing isn't the kind of regular arcade machine from the past; most contract manufacturers really can't do this kind of military-grade work.
Hayao Nakayama remained silent for a long while, "President Hayashi wants to make arcade racing games?"
"Right."
Lin Lixin had absolutely no intention of covering it up.
Faced with such a bizarre situation, even Hayao Nakayama was at a loss for words.
Using your own product as a competitor----
"I'll talk to Yu Suzuki about this, but even if we can license the patent to President Hayashi, Sega can't handle the production."
This complex system, combining mechanical linkage and hydraulic assistance, is currently entirely a military-grade product.
It's like the oversized, realistic fighter jet cockpit that Atari showcased at CES.
Including that thing, these things are beyond the capabilities of software companies like them.
The real production team behind the scenes is the military-industrial complex.
GE Aerospace and Martin Marietta, these defense contractors, are the real manufacturers of these frames.
We'll find a way to solve this problem.
Lin Lixin smiled but didn't say anything more.
They do have one of the airline's partners.
Lockheed is one of MicroNova's largest customers.
California, Los Angeles.
The metal band Metallica gathered in the recording studio, anxiously awaiting a reply.
Whether they can be selected to be included in this issue of Rocksmith's supplement is of great significance to them.
The group had been waiting for an opportunity to make a real name for themselves.
Thrash metal is destined to become the pinnacle of heavy metal!
Today they received notification from their record label, [ Blackened Recordings ], that they have officially received a reply from GAMENOVA.
This proves that they have at least been successfully selected for this supplementary pack.
However, the actual ranking order has not yet been officially announced.
"BzzZ"
The doorbell rang, and lead singer James was already standing in front of the door, opening it immediately.
The person who came was the contact person for Blackened Recordings.
He held out the already opened letter, his expression relaxed yet revealing barely concealed surprise.
Congratulations!
James noticed the barely contained excitement in his voice, and his eyes flickered.
Could it be that...?
"Next booster pack in first place!"
"Holy nova!"
"As well as----"
However, before they could cheer, the contact's voice rang out again.
This time, he no longer hid his excitement and loudly announced the truly groundbreaking news.
"GAMENOVA has invited Metallica to join their new game, Rock N' Roll Racing, and will include Metallica's albums as background music!"
"Long live!!!"
It's stable, everything is stable!
At the same time, Legend racing commentator Super Mouth Hoffman received a strange invitation.
They actually want him to do the voice-over narration for a video game?!
After his agency confirmed the letter multiple times, Hoffman was certain it wasn't a prank letter.
As a top commentator known for his speaking speed of over 300 words per minute and his exceptional ability to evoke emotions, what kind of storms hasn't Hoffman weathered?
Hey, he's really never seen anything like this before.
What video game still uses real commentators' voice acting?
Such a job, how exciting!
They'd go even without pay, let alone with the signing bonus.
Blizzard.
Mike and his two companions stared blankly at the letters that were being delivered to them.
A fully immersive simulated cockpit!
Includes recordings by Metallica, the pioneers of the thrash metal genre!
The nation's hottest Legend racing commentator, SuperMouth, has joined us!
And—the top-of-the-line graphics accelerator chip from MicroNova!
this----
What are they trying to do?
What, are aliens coming to challenge Earthlings to a game competition?
Is it really that bad?
"I've finished all my work; now it's up to you three to put on a show."
Leaving behind such a statement that instantly exploded the pressure, Lin Lixin waved his hand and vanished like the wind.
On this day, the Blizzard trio, collaborating with Lin Lixin on their first project, successfully reshaped the fragile worldview.
So this is what game development can be like.
The entire motion-sensing chassis was fully packaged by GAMENOVA's headquarters development team into a ready-made API, controlled by an integrated chip.
By simply calling the function above, you can easily control the changes in the hydraulic cylinder rod with just one line of code.
This thing is used in a racing game that emphasizes frenzied combat----
It was so awesome!