Gamenova held a new product launch event tonight at 8 PM.
[In addition to the 2x CD-ROM drive and Thrustmaster's new e-sports peripherals, the press conference also mentioned that several of their products will soon be available on the nx platform.]
[Additionally, at this press conference, Infocom head Joe Van Caneghem delivered a farewell speech, bidding farewell to Infocom.]
"With Mr. Lin's support, I will rebuild Newworldcomputing and return to the development of CRPG games."
[ Caneghem stated that this departure is a normal job transfer and does not indicate that Infocom is leaving the core circle of Gamenova.]
[On the contrary, at the press conference, the new head Richard van der Wendt, announced that Infocom would not change its policy of focusing on Adventure games.]
[According to investigations, Richard previously held multiple positions at Lucasfilm, including Art Director and Senior Technical Artist at Industrial Light & Magic.]
[He also served as the leader of the modeling team during the development of the Myst project.]
This job change may be a significant step in Infocom's shift in game design.
[It is reported that Lucasfilm will soon increase its investment in Infocom and establish the " Lucas Arts Studio"]
[Infocom management stated: Traditional Adventure games are Gamenova's competitive advantage in the PC market, and its development direction will not be affected.]
[ Activision management stated: "We still encourage developers to try creating works on the NPC platform, as its potential still has room for further exploration."] [...]
[Back at Gamenova headquarters, the reporters, like everyone else, were curious about what kind of work Gamenova would present for the upcoming President's Day.]
[ Sam: The new project is larger than expected, so the release date may be delayed for polishing and debugging.]
[ Lin Lixin: A couple of days later, around the weekend? The PV will be released in the next few days. Nobody remembers a bad game that was released on time.]
As the 3do incident continues to escalate, many people are waiting to see how Gamenova, which has been labeled a "competitor" by EA, will respond.
Can...
Up until now, not only Lin Lixin, but the entire Gamenova has acted as if nothing happened, quietly going about its business.
It's as if the 3do never happened.
There are simply no new gaming platforms vying for traffic and launching new games during the Christmas season.
There was no "NX killer" or the birth of a "next-generation 64-bit machine".
Just like every Christmas, this is Gamenova's home turf. Ignoring it is the ultimate form of contempt.
Real-3do, on which 3do had placed high hopes, unfortunately failed to live up to expectations.
That really proves it.
Everyone doubted me, and to make matters worse, I failed to live up to their expectations.
In just one month, 3do went from being a rising star in the digital world, "who might have a chance to dethrone Gamenova," to a product of curiosity.
Everyone wanted to see just how amazing this rare 64-bit machine really was.
Of course, I'm not buying one, but visiting the store.
Aside from the three launch titles, there are practically no other games to play.
After the initial novelty wore off, the emptiness of 3do became glaringly obvious.
On the other hand, Gamenova's third-party and subsidiary studios are thriving, with a barrage of major releases throughout the Christmas season.
In comparison, it's self-evident which side truly deserves the people's support.
Regardless of how hard 3do is currently racking its brains to cut costs and adjust its marketing strategies, none of that matters to the players anymore. Because...
In just one month, it will be one of the most important holidays of the year besides Christmas.
President's Day!
It's Gamenova's usual day for dropping bombs.
This day has long become one of the Spring Festival Galas of the gaming world, a must-see event for anyone who isn't banned.
What works will be released this year?
[The new work is larger in scale than expected]
Goodness, just hearing that description is enough to make one's imagination run wild.
For Gamenova to call it a large-scale project, how large would it have to be?
Nobody knows for sure, but based on the minimum configuration requirements that have been announced so far, we can already get some clues.
What does it mean that a minimum of 2MB of video memory is required?
That's already at the mid-range card level. Even Gamenova's current flagship title, Quake 2, doesn't dare to run that many games.
With such expectations, the days passed by as Gamenova continued its full-scale development and discussions unfolded.
Presidents' Day is the third Monday of February each year, which was February 18, 1991.
I thought the whole of January would just pass by uneventfully in peace and tranquility.
But that's just how Gamenova is; the more people think things are going to be pretty much over, the more they like to pull off something big, they love to create a contrast with everyone.
January 16, 1991, 8 PM.
"The competition is now halfway through this month. Let's look forward to the second half of the month and see if the contestants can deliver even more outstanding performances!"
"Oh hey, perfect timing, 8 o'clock sharp. I'm sure our viewers have finished dinner and are waiting in front of their TVs for the next program."
"Yes, Rebecca, we all know what time it is."
"Oh my god, I can't wait any longer! Tell me, have you already received the samples, McCoy?"
"Of course! So... viewers, next up... the first trailer for Gamenova's new game, Battlefield 1991!"
"Here we go!"
"Ding↑Ding↑Ding↑Ding↓Ding↑Ding↑"
A burst of powerful music began.
Synthesizers, combined with traditional orchestral music, brought Hans Zimmer's skill to its fullest potential.
This musician, born for war themes, found his true calling in this work.
Grand and majestic, full of emotion.
The opening symphonic drumbeats gradually intensify, and in just a short sentence, the emotions are immediately set in motion.
When Lin Lixin first received the demo, he even felt like he was playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
It has to be said that this subject matter is indeed Hans Zimmer's comfort zone.
On the screen.
The Celeste Earth slowly rotates amidst the Starfield.
As the entire Middle East region came into focus, the camera zoomed in abruptly. The originally realistic scene, after flickering with interfering stripes, transformed into a peculiar electronic perspective.
Thanks to top-notch camera work and visual design, viewers can understand the meaning with just one shot.
This is probably from a satellite perspective...
It's a military satellite.
The grid covers the entire planet.
"Initializing satellite scan..."
The futuristic progress bar on the screen quickly reached 100%.
The map zooms out to a Battlezone.
[Persian gulf]
This is a vast desert and bay, with the entire bay area clearly displayed on a large scale.
The camera continues to descend.
As far as the eye could see, there was only golden desert. "Link established."
The female adjutant's cool, clear voice rang out again.
"Beep beep beep--"
[military base]
[confirmed]
[airfield]
[confirmed]
[oil facility]
[confirmed]
Several strategic targets were quickly scanned and marked by the satellite. The satellite then adjusted its focus to one of the airports.
On the vast, boundless desert, there are hangars and runways.
Some military aircraft could also be vaguely seen.
Then--
"Satellite coming down"
"3...2...1..."
The camera suddenly panned down, focusing entirely on the battlefield.
"Whoosh--"
A finely modeled Su-24 fighter-bomber suddenly swept overhead.
The MiG-21 followed closely behind.
A dense barrage of bullets swept across the sky, forming a continuous trail of streaks.
Terrifying firepower clashed across the desert. The camera pans, showing an assault team advancing rapidly through the sandstorm under the cover of an M1 Abrams main battle tank.
Zooming out, you can also see an AH-64 Apache providing fire Support.
This is clearly an Iraq position.
The large quantity of Soviet-made equipment already identified the other side.
"Whoosh--"
A cruise missile came from the Skylines and blasted a massive explosion on a distant oil tank.
The camera locks onto the Skylines, then quickly zooms in.
On the surface of the Persian Gulf.
The aircraft carrier battle group sails against the wind and waves.
Several cruise missiles are continuously being launched from their launch pads, heading towards the distant battlefield.
These cruise missiles are capable of crossing the vast bay and accurately hitting key strategic points.
Every shot, every frame, paints a picture of one concept for the audience: modern warfare!
Such a scene has never been seen in the minds of the Volkswagen, whose minds are ingrained with World War II-themed entertainment works.
The battlefield has changed.
Sea, land, and air; information technology, electronic systems, and long-range firepower...
The entire battlefield was filled with sophisticated equipment that was so complex that it was impossible to understand.
It's less about showcasing weapons and more about showcasing a system.
The era of relying on sheer numbers, like in World War II, is over.
From satellites to individual soldiers, every part is interconnected.
However, for the Volkswagen who are not military enthusiasts, the feelings this promotional video evokes are actually very pure.
Just like Top Gun.
This is practically perfect military propaganda!
Seriously, who wouldn't get excited after watching this? It's so cool!
Every part, whether it's land, sea, or air, is so cool!
[Battlefield 1991]
The game's logo appeared prominently.
Battlefield 1991 is practically a depiction of a battle in a parallel universe.
In that world, the Gulf Crisis escalated into a full-scale war.
This game is like bringing that war from a parallel world into reality.
Anyone can play with it in the electronic world!
Play the role of a soldier, personally rushing to the battlefield, or driving those high-end modern military equipment.
Each of these elements perfectly resonated with the hearts of United States in the 1990s.
[February 18, 1991 (approximately)]
As expected, President's Day has been officially announced. WTF, bro!
There's still a month left, releasing a promotional video now is just asking for trouble!
Wow! What a fantastic trailer! I can't wait to play it!
"Of course, but we have a show to host before that."
"My God, who can stay calm and host after watching this PV? I feel like my blood is boiling."
What followed was just a lot of meaningless chatter.
After a brief summary, the two hosts continued to proceed with today's program in an orderly manner.
Logically speaking, that's probably all there is to today.
But just half an hour later, at 9 p. m.
The TV program suddenly changed.
A figure sits in the Oval Office of the White House, with the United States flag behind him. President Bush is giving a speech:
"With my authorization..."
January 17, 1991
Operation Desert Storm has officially begun.
The Gulf War broke out in full force.