After answering the phone, what surprised Chen Xu even more was that the caller turned out to be the head of the Magic City Game Department, whom he had met several times before.
"Minister Yang, what's the matter?" Chen Xu went straight to the topic and asked curiously.
"Well, there is indeed something big. Have you read the previous news? Overseas Weigu Technology announced that it has made a major breakthrough in its new generation of VR game warehouse equipment, which can allow players to have a more immersive experience." In the phone call Yang Chen said.
"Look." Chen Xu said.
Regarding this aspect, Chen Xu also saw the industry news that Lin Rou collected every day.
But Chen Xu didn't pay too much attention at that time.
The reason is very simple. According to current data, this immersion mode requires players to be completely immersed in the game and their attention must be highly concentrated. This also allows players to receive a massive amount of information. Compared with ordinary PC games, VR The game consumes more energy.
As for the black technology of the subconscious mind like Sao in the previous life, that is, the mental network that allows players to enter deep sleep, it is obviously still not achieved in the parallel world.
Moreover, although the price of the VR game cabin itself is lower than when it was first released, it is not affordable for most players.
Mainstream VR game warehouses basically cost around 50,000 yuan, which is much more expensive than a PC that can run mainstream masterpieces smoothly.
As for higher-level VR equipment, let alone that.
Therefore, more players still play games in VR experience stores similar to Internet cafes.
These factors have led to the fact that the share of VR has not surpassed that of the PC platform.
Next is the cost of game development. The cost of VR is generally higher than that of PC.
In addition to the top manufacturers that launch corresponding specialized VR games every year, even if some second-tier game manufacturers launch VR games, they basically test the water on the PC platform first, and then transplant the VR version after achieving excellent results.
Because of this, Chen Xu allows Nebula Games to focus its current experience on the PC platform.
"As for China, our new generation of VR game warehouse equipment has also entered a test version stage."
"It's just that there is a lack of testable games. At the same time, because the new generation of VR game warehouses will give players a stronger sense of immersion, multi-faceted testing is also needed in terms of security. After all, some games may not be useful on the PC platform. The immersive experience on the VR platform will bring a special sense of excitement to players."
"Of course there are some things on the phone that cannot be explained in just a few words. You can log in to the game department's official website and check the sent letters. If you are interested, you can come to the game department tomorrow afternoon." Yang Chen told Chen Xu.
Although he didn't know the specific content yet, after listening to Yang Chen's words, Chen Xu basically had a picture in his mind.
Obviously this is a competition involving cutting-edge platform technology.
For the game department, VR equipment obviously has a different meaning.
Just like the console in the previous life.
In the early years, when Nintendo rose to dominance after the collapse of Atari, all game industry practitioners had to look at Nintendo's face. The power-grant system was a product of that time.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xu entered the game department's official website, looked at it and basically got some ideas in his mind.
It's basically what he thought.
The next day in the conference hall of the game department building.
Chen Xu was a little surprised because there were quite a few designers present.
Tenghua, NetDragon and other domestic game manufacturers basically have people who are ranked in the queue.
Among them, Chen Xu also saw some familiar faces, such as the good teacher Meng.
"Teacher Meng, are you here too?" Chen Xu went over to say hello.
When Meng Zuo, who was chatting with someone over there, heard the voice, he turned around and saw Chen Xu walking towards him with a smile on his face. The scene of him holding someone else's trophy that night came to mind again, and he showed a hint of embarrassment. But he smiled politely: "Mr. Chen is here too."
But Chen Xu didn't have much time before Yang Chen from the game department appeared on the stage in the conference room over there.
"You are all top leaders in the gaming industry. The purpose of calling everyone here this time is actually very simple."
"The new generation of VR game equipment has entered a test version stage."
"At the same time, for the new generation of VR equipment, special adaptations have been made to the development machine game engine, and a new physics engine architecture has been opened."
Following Yang Chen's words, designers including Chen Xu basically understood what the game department meant by calling in game designers this time.
In short, there is new progress in the engine of VR equipment.
But there is still some distance before it can be launched on the market, but overseas countries are at about the same progress as them, but they have already started to promote it.
Naturally, the domestic side cannot lag behind, but there is a lack of relevant game materials for testing related settings.
Of course it will not be a complete game, it will be similar to a game experience demo, and it is not without its benefits.
First of all, there is a special subsidy from the game department, and the intellectual property rights produced are owned by the designers and manufacturers. Simply put, the game department pays for you to make it, and the subsidy is quite large. Of course, the quality must pass the test. Yes, and the game department will follow up on the progress in real time.
Of course, the designers who can be invited are basically middle-class or above in the domestic industry, and no one is really stupid enough to do such a thing as cheating on subsidies.
Secondly, if you participate in the test, another advantage is that the new technology will definitely not be promoted to all designers immediately for free. Designers participating in this operation will be given priority to obtain corresponding permissions.
As for designers who have not participated, then, as before, they will only be able to earn money for excess resources or permissions.
After Yang Chen finished his brief introduction.
Next, a group of designers, also led by the game department, took vehicles to the game department's scientific research park.
Under the guidance of the staff, I personally experienced the corresponding effects.
After it was Chen Xu's turn, he entered the game warehouse and found an environment similar to a rough house.
At the same time, Chen Xu also understood the meaning of Yang Chen's previous words.
He has experienced VR game warehouses in parallel worlds before, although the immersion is very strong.
But there are still some flaws.
The overall feedback of the new generation of VR game warehouse is perfect.
Wearing somatosensory feedback clothing and gloves, sleeping in the game cabin, you can get very real feedback for your actions.
Walking, jumping, punching, Chen Xu tried several actions, but the feeling was still somewhat different from reality.
But it's quite perfect.
"The interaction of VR devices in this parallel world has brought such a sense of immersion!" Chen Xu sighed as he exited the game warehouse.
However, they are also aware of the problems that need to be faced.
The most direct point is the negative effects of over-immersion.
Take "Dark Soul" as an example. If it is made into a VR game, it will be to the extent that Chen Xu just experienced it.
Most of the players won't be able to play it, not because of the difficulty, but because of the immersion.
Think rats in the sewers, eerie scenes in underground prisons, not to mention some horror games!
After all the on-site designers experienced it, Yang Chen also told everyone about the relevant matters.
To put it simply, if the designers present are interested, they can make a demo game for the game department to test, and then modify the immersion of the game warehouse based on the feedback.
Because the immersion is too strong, some places need to be made less strong.
It sounds a bit funny, but after actual experience, Chen Xu can understand the meaning of this.
When it comes to the corresponding registration process, except for some game designers who really have projects at hand, they are really inseparable.
Counting Chen Xu, there were thirteen designers left at the scene, including Meng Zuo.
"Mr. Chen, are you going to participate in the game department's demo production this time?" Looking at Chen Xu who was lining up with him, Meng Zuo next to him was a little curious.
After all, there has been a lot of news about the sequel to "Dark Soul" on the Internet. Shouldn't Chen Xu be intensively developing "Dark Soul"
How can you still cope with the tasks of the game department
Could it be that the development progress of "Dark Soul" is too fast and Chen Xu no longer needs to control it
If you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem impossible.
After all, it’s just that the foundation of the sequel is here, and it’s almost a default thing in the gaming circle, that is, many art resources can be reused in the sequel, which greatly saves development progress.
Completely unaware that Meng Zuo was starting to think about it again, Chen Xu smiled: "I'm curious, and this is my first time making a VR game, and I also have some interesting ideas."
This is indeed true. Given such an opportunity, Chen Xu really wants to give it a try.
Hearing Chen Xu's words, Meng Zuo's eyes lit up and he became excited: "Actually, the design of VR games is not much different from PC games. The most important thing is the different operating modes and the surprise brought by the lens. Although it is common VR games are all based on the first person perspective, but for some specific games and links, the third person perspective is more suitable, such as action games where visual effects are the main focus.”
"Teacher Meng, we can share our experiences with each other later." Chen Xu looked at the enthusiastic Meng Zuo and couldn't help but sigh, Teacher Meng is indeed a very nice person!
"Of course." Meng Zuo smiled happily. He failed in the first tour, was robbed of the limelight in the second game play exhibition, and failed to win any trophies in the third annual game. This was in sharp contrast to someone who couldn't even win a trophy. And this Once he finally gets back on his feet.
Since we call him Teacher Meng, he will really be a teacher this time!
"By the way, Mr. Chen, do you have any ideas for a new game?" Meng Zuo asked as he thought of something.
"I have an idea, the name of PT's new game." Chen Xu nodded with a smile.
"pt? What does this mean? It seems a bit weird." Meng Zuo was a little curious.
"The acronym for playable teaser. After all, this demo is also a type of playable teaser. You can also add a prefix and call it 'Silent Hill pt'." Chen Xu said with a smile.
"Silent Hill pt, it feels quite meaningful. Then Mr. Chen and we will have a detailed communication!" Meng Zuo said with a smile.
"Definitely." Chen Xu nodded in response.