Springtime for the Jackie Chan Stunt Team

When it comes to paying homage to martial arts, Virtua Fighter is definitely one of the best.

Sega takes this very seriously.

Each character possesses a unique martial arts style, drawing heavily from real-world martial arts while incorporating certain game-like modifications.

The protagonist of the classic Akira Yuki, meticulously attempted to recreate the traditional China martial art of Bajiquan through his movements.

Even the movements are taken from the moves of Mr. Wu Lianzhi, the master of Bajiquan.

Of course, it also incorporates some special moves from the Jackie movies.

The development team specially invited a martial arts instructor to recreate the biomechanical details of Iron Mountain Lean's shoulder strike in a one-to-one scale.

Besides Akira Yuki, other martial arts include Mizokyou Sharingan, Japan Jiu-Jitsu, Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, WWE professional wrestling, Greek Mixed Martial Arts, Beggar So's Drunken Eight Immortals, Muay Thai, Karate, Sumo, Aikido...

It integrates almost all the well-known schools of martial arts in the world.

The entire development team was like madmen, bringing in heroes from all walks of life to join the project, constantly refining the action to its current pinnacle.

This is also typical of AM2 and Yu Suzuki's style.

They poured resources into the project without restraint or restraint, solely to refine the experience to its most ideal and perfect form. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been a pure artistic pursuit like Shenmue.

In this respect, Yu Suzuki is definitely a respectable veteran artist.

In a sense, Sega's creation of the unprecedented 3D enhanced Sega Model 1 was entirely for Yu Suzuki.

Because many of his wildly imaginative ideas were unable to be realized due to limitations in hardware capabilities.

For Sega, this thing was just too expensive to burn through; they had a love-hate relationship with it.

but...

Gamenova has no shortage of money.

"I'll handle the substrate issue; in fact, the lab has already started work on it."

Lin Lixin gave instructions on the work.

"Yuji, you lead the team to get the 3D engine up and running. Suzuki, you take AM2 and prepare the project proposal."

"Yes!"

"Very good. As for the martial arts instruction, my friend is already on the plane."

In terms of motion direction, Gamenova has never had a well-established organization.

Although I have dealings with many experts in the field of action sports.

But they always only scratched the surface.

However, Lin Lixin has now received an opportunity.

The Jackie Stunt Team, also known as the Jackie Stunt Jackie Chan Stunt Team in 1976. It has since disbanded.

Due to various reasons such as internal management issues, ideological conflicts, and changes in age.

This team, consisting of twenty to thirty professional martial arts instructors, has officially announced its disbandment.

These martial arts performers went their separate ways, each finding their own path in the already well-established Hong Kong film industry.

Action actors, stuntmen, and martial arts instructors, especially those who came from the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, are in extremely high demand.

The only way to get money for food, to get married and have children is to make money.

The limited profits of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team were hardly enough to support their needs. A "brotherhood," under the baptism of daily necessities, ultimately cannot last as long as a real business company.

After everyone repeatedly demanded a pay raise, Jackie finally disbanded the team in a fit of anger.

Actually, given Jackie's current status as the king of Hong Kong action films, he could easily command such a price; he was simply carried away.

But for Lin Lixin...

Is this for real?

Dude, why didn't you tell me you were short of money?

Gamefreak Business Headquarters.

Satoshi brought Jackie, who had come from afar, to the company.

After all, this is Gamenova's business; it wouldn't be appropriate to directly bring it to Sega.

"Jackie! It's been almost half a year since I last saw you, hasn't it?"

"Mr. Lin, I didn't expect to have the chance to meet again so soon. Let me tell you, you can see parkour teams in Hong Kong now. ' Mirror's Edge ' is really amazing."

For Jackie, Mirror's Edge was definitely a major turning point. It opened a breakthrough for his repeatedly unsuccessful attempts to break into Hollywood.

It can be considered a great feat of going from 0 to 1.

Hollywood has now recognized the difference between him and Bruce, and is just waiting for the right opportunity.

As long as I seize this opportunity and continue to cultivate my skills, and even have Mr. Lin make some connections to find a suitable director...

Breaking into Hollywood is really a piece of cake.

"Thanks to you, without Asian Hawk Jackie's moves, there wouldn't be such a spectacular parkour performance."

Lin Lixin shook hands with the other party, then sat down.

"Getting back to the main point, I believe Satoshi has already told you about this. We plan to develop a fighting game based on real-world martial arts. Well, to put it simply... I need the help of jackiestuantteam."

Upon hearing this, Jackie's expression stiffened slightly.

This is really embarrassing.

"The Jackie Chan Stunt Team... disbanded not long ago."

It happened in the last few days, so it's normal that Lin Lixin, who is far away in North America, was too busy with work to hear about it.

"Oh... how could this happen?"

Having worked in Hollywood, Lin Lixin has certainly honed his acting skills to some extent.

He gave a timely look of surprise, then his expression quickly changed, replacing it with regret and pity.

"The Jackie Chan Stunt Team is the best stunt team I've ever seen. Didn't they work together quite well during ' Armour of God II: Operation Condor '?"

"You know, it's been ten or twenty years; they're not children anymore."

Jackie mumbled something, trying to organize his thoughts.

"They either go out and find other jobs to earn money, or they work for me for the rest of their lives. I can't keep them tied down forever."

The words were phrased tactfully, but the general meaning was quite clear.

There's not enough to eat by myself...

After this period of time, he gradually calmed down. Although he had tried to persuade many people to stay, it was all in vain.

Without a material foundation, everything you say is meaningless.

Perhaps... this is one of the reasons why he is so determined to break into Hollywood.

Compared to Hong Kong, Hollywood is a much larger market with more possibilities.

"That's all?"

Lin Lixin raised an eyebrow and a smile played on his lips.

"Jackie, don't you realize that there's actually a third option here?"

"Um?"

He looked at Lin Lixin with a puzzled expression, waiting for an explanation.

Lin Lixin didn't keep them in suspense, slightly opening his mouth and saying, word by word:

"A nova company."

"..." Jackie swallowed.

If a financial giant like Gamenova gets involved, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team may never be able to return to what it used to be.

But this... seems to be the only way to bring everyone back together.

"Gamenova has always needed an excellent special effects team. With the development of the times, especially the development of 3D technology, the importance of motion capture will become increasingly important."

Before he could answer, Lin Lixin continued,

"The Jackie Chan Stunt Team can become a true modern action industry company, no longer a loose organization."

"We can build a complete core signing team for you, with seamless integration across the entire process, covering functional hierarchies and salary management, creating a professional structure similar to a sports club."

This is the foundation of everything and the core of industrialization.

With a well-established club system, the company can be fully responsible for everyone's salaries and insurance.

This is also the biggest problem facing stunt teams.

I worked incredibly hard today and earned a few hundred extra dollars, but I accidentally broke my leg. The money I'll need for recovery and medical treatment won't even cover the cost.

Coupled with Jackie's inherently reckless filming style, injuries have been a constant companion for the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. "We can provide a comprehensive, modern insurance solution encompassing full medical insurance, occupational injury insurance, and disability coverage."

When it comes to healthcare and insurance, the America flag bears the real expertise.

"Of course, we will also allocate a portion of the new team's company revenue and individual salaries to their retirement fund account. Gamenova will also sponsor a portion of that."

Martial arts practitioners retire at a much younger age than most other professions.

Once physical functions decline, they will quickly be pulled away from first- or second-tier positions, or even retire altogether.

A well-developed retirement fund system must also be taken into consideration.

Older martial arts performers can choose to retire from action performances and instead become consultants or instructors, continuing to contribute to the company.

These invaluable martial arts experiences are things that money can't buy; it's such a waste to let them slip away like this.

"The contract system allows the team to continuously maintain and expand its existing pool of personnel, and to freely combine and use them according to project needs."

This is a specific approach taken to address the predicament Jackie is currently facing.

When the pool of employees is large enough, employee turnover is not a significant concern.

When things are busy, Jackie and Lin can assemble a suitable team to participate in projects. When things are slow, they can take on outsourcing work like Industrial Light & Magic to supplement company expenses, and of course, earn some extra money.

Specialized personnel are needed in all industries, so there's no need to worry about not having orders.

"Furthermore, Gamenova possesses a relatively complete film industry chain. We can leverage Industrial Light & Magic's motion capture lab and Lucas's high-speed photography lab to create a completely new motion industry system."

Systematization is always the most fascinating thing.

From the very beginning, Lin Lixin had always kept this in mind.

This is also why he was so willing to hang out with Lucas.

This is also why he created the independent label Hans Zimmer Studio.

"But do you know what's most important, Jackie?"

Lin Lixin looked at Jackie, giving him some time to process what he had just heard.

This massive project currently only has a draft.

The real, complete plan still needs to be devised by Chief Steward Sam and his team.

Even so, the sweet things revealed so far are enough to make people swoon. If this system can actually function...

That's not just the few dozen people in the Jackie Chan Stunt Team.

With the establishment of teaching classes and youth training teams, and the opening up to external contracts, this team will gradually expand into a global super stunt team.

"Most importantly... Hollywood is my territory."