On the annual game awards day, many invited designers entered the venue one after another. When Chen Xu entered, there were already many people at the scene.
Compared with previous years, this year's awards ceremony was even more lively.
Not only designers in the industry, but Chen Xu also saw many players.
This is one thing that makes this year different from the past.
In the past, although it was open to players to participate.
But there are still only game designers in the industry on site.
This year, players who come to participate will be randomly drawn.
Major live video websites are also broadcasting simultaneously.
Many players who pay attention to the gaming industry are watching on the spot.
On the barrage, many viewers were also discussing.
"Where's the picture! Where's the picture! Open the door!"
"The door is open, the door is open! That's Chen Xu, right!?"
"What's going on? Chen Xu is signing autographs for the players!? Didn't anyone say before that when they see Chen Xu on the spot, they must boo him and resist this warrior sword of love for our young hearts? Why are they all grinning like sunflowers? Take photos and sign autographs?”
"Don't tell me, it's just me who didn't go to the scene, otherwise!"
"Otherwise you must look good to Chen Xu?"
"No, I must have two copies of the photo signed!"
The annual award ceremony has not yet started, but many players who were lucky enough to be selected have approached their favorite designers and are seeking photos and autographs.
Of course, this is because there are not many players participating, only about fifty.
Otherwise, there would be no such link.
Chen Xu entered the venue with some designers from Nebula Games, and many designers from the industry came online to say hello to Chen Xu.
They are all very friendly. After all, it can be said that domestic game designers all show their affection for Nebula Games.
Otherwise, China is still in a situation where channels are king.
After greeting everyone with a smile, Chen Xu also took his seat.
But what surprised Chen Xu was that he sat with an old acquaintance again this year.
"What a coincidence, Teacher Meng!" Chen Xu looked at Meng Zuo and said hello.
"It's quite a coincidence." Meng Zuo was also a little speechless. It has been like this for several consecutive sessions. I don't know if the people in the game department did it on purpose.
"Mr. Chen shouldn't let me get the trophy this year." Meng Zuo said jokingly, looking at the designer from the Nebula Game Department next to him.
"Ahem... Teacher Meng was joking, it's not certain this year." Chen Xu coughed twice.
"Okay, among the designers who came to participate, who doesn't know that everyone is just going through the motions today." Meng Zuo rolled his eyes and said.
Chen Xu didn't answer, after all, it was really hard to answer.
"But Mr. Chen, the War Zone mode of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Red Dead Redemption" have really had a big impact on the industry." Meng Zuo said with emotion.
"Teacher Meng's words are serious, but in fact the real impact is not that big." Chen Xu shook his head and said.
As for why I say this, it is mainly because I took a look at my system points after developing "Red Dead Redemption".
It didn't grow as much as expected.
Chen Xu also summarized the situation.
That's one point. Today's points harvest needs to have an impact on the industry. During this period, Chen Xu developed two games, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Red Dead Redemption".
But in fact, the influence of the two games itself is far less than the popularity.
On the contrary, the battle royale mode of 'War Zone' has given the gaming industry a direction.
But not all game manufacturers can make battle royale. Previous battle royale games have been around for nearly six years, and the number of successful games can almost be counted on one hand.
Although "Red Dead Redemption" pioneered the concept of open world, "Red Dead Redemption" is simply an industrialized open world design concept.
To put it bluntly, in addition to the design direction of plot and rhythm, two words are also needed: rich.
This is also the core reason why the previous game "Red Dead Redemption" lost to "God of War" in the best game of the year.
Meng Zuo, who didn't know what Chen Xu was thinking, could only think of it as modesty.
Sitting on the chair, Meng Zuo chatted with Chen Xu about everything.
Soon, the awards ceremony officially began. The host took the stage as in previous years, and then Yang Chen, the leader of the game department, took the stage to deliver a speech.
Announcing the list of senior designers selected this year and then applying for qualification certificates is a set of procedures.
After the end, there will be a series of award selections.
But the one who attracted the most attention was Chen Xu.
Because so far, Chen Xu has won almost every relevant award.
For example, the Best Music Award was awarded directly to 'that's the way it is' in "Red Dead Redemption".
Also won the first award today.
And this seems to be the beginning, from some small awards.
For example, the best game direction, best art direction, player voice, best sound design, best performance, and more important ones, best design, best action adventure, and best VR were all awarded by "Wild Wilds" "Dragon: Redemption" was divided among "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Rainbow Six: Siege".
Continuously appearing on the stage also attracted the envy of all the designers in the audience.
"This year is going to be incredible! How many awards are there?"
"The key is that there are both small prizes and big prizes!"
"In fact, it's not surprising. In the past two years, Chen Xu did not develop VR games. Otherwise, I feel that "Warcraft" would have been elected as the best game of the year."
"Yes, the two games launched by Chen Xu this year are very representative and have special significance. "Red Dead Redemption" and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" are both world VR's escort masterpieces. .”
"But it feels like the themes of these games are a bit Westernized! Will the game department consider this?"
"Have you ever played it? There are a lot of Western themes in the game. The overseas situation is turbulent and the domestic scenery is unique. This is positive energy, okay?"
"No, I don't like hearing what you are saying. What do you mean by hacking the West? Chen Xu is telling the truth."
"Actually, this is all trivial. The main reason is that the overseas market of Oneworld VR is almost competing with Zeus. This is the most important point. If we can squeeze out the Zeus market, we can directly formulate the future of VR equipment. Standards, that’s the most important thing.”
Designers in the industry are discussing.
As for online players, they don’t have that much to think about.
On the live broadcast platform, players were posting comments one after another.
"Haha, this scene reminds me of the scene when Chen Xu participated in the annual game a few years ago. He seemed to have won many awards."
"233333, haven't any of you noticed? The designer next to Chen Xu seems to be the same one from a few years ago!"
"Unknown Designer: Are you polite?"
I don’t know if it’s rude or not, but Meng Zuo does feel a little resentful now.
Originally, he thought that there was a designer from the Nebula Game Department next to Chen Xu, so he wouldn't have to help hold the trophy, but in the end he didn't escape.
"Teacher Meng, I'm troubling you again." Chen Xu said apologetically.
Meng Zuo didn't say anything, rolled his eyes, his heart was full of resentment, please don't highlight the word "you", okay
Over there, as the host came on stage, he announced the final winner of Game of the Year.
But in fact, everyone knows that there is no suspense about this best game of the year.
Even the host on the stage was no longer as showy as before.
The announcement was made straightforwardly.
There was no doubt, just as everyone had guessed beforehand.
"Red Dead Redemption" won the best movie of the year.
And it's still uncontroversial.
Because it’s not just domestic, it’s before the domestic annual game awards ceremony.
"Red Dead Redemption" has also won numerous awards abroad.
With the most classic scene from "Red Dead Redemption" on the stage, in the animation of the sick Arthur riding a horse back to the camp to complete his final road to redemption with background music, Chen Xu came on stage to accept the award and express his thanks.
As Chen Xu waved his hand and won the best trophy, this annual game awards ceremony came to a perfect end.
Amid the warm applause and cheers of dozens of players at the scene, the designers in the venue also left the venue one after another under the guidance of the staff.
Chen Xu handed the trophy to the staff at the ceremony and entrusted it to be sent back to Nebula Games later.
He and Meng Zuo found a restaurant and took this opportunity to get together and have a good chat.
"Don't work at NetDragon anymore?" Chen Xu clinked glasses with Meng Zuo and was a little surprised.
"Actually, NetDragon has treated me quite well, but the main thing is that the game development aspect has lost its passion and feeling." Meng Zuo nodded.
"It's like having a meal with you, Mr. Chen. To put it bluntly, you can even get a beer. Is it ridiculous for two grown men to have barbecue, skewers and drink herbal tea?" Meng Zuo rolled his eyes and filled himself a glass. Watching the floating bubbles speechlessly.
"Drinking is bad for your health. Herbal tea is so good." Chen Xu replied casually: "But if Mr. Meng, you haven't decided where to start, how about Nebula Games consider it?"
"Let me think about this again." Meng Zuo was a little moved, but did not give an immediate answer.
"By the way, Teacher Meng, what do you think about handheld computers?" Chen Xu suddenly asked.
"Why are you talking about handheld devices all of a sudden?" Meng Zuo was a little surprised, but he still said: "In terms of opinion, I think handheld devices are a fairly potential market, and different from PCs, VR and mobile phones, handheld devices are The more balanced point among the three.”
"But this is my personal opinion, because I am more of a handheld player, and to be honest, now that mobile phone configurations are getting higher and higher, handheld players are really not that competitive." Meng Zuo thought about it and said his opinion view.
This is considered a relatively mainstream view in the gaming industry. Meng Zuo is even sorry to see some well-established handheld consoles at home and abroad decline.
Because this thing can be regarded as the youth of people of his age. When he was a child, he could not play with computers at home, and there was no VR equipment. On the one hand, the configuration of mobile phones was not that high at that time, and the family was also very strict about whether they had phone cards or data.
The only thing that brings out the fun of gaming is the small handheld console.
"Mr. Chen, do you want to make a handheld console?" Meng Zuo asked strangely.
"I can't tell you this. After all, Teacher Meng, you are not one of our own now." Chen Xu smiled and did not respond directly.
"Don't say pull me down." Meng Zuo rolled his eyes and didn't ask any more questions.
Looking at Meng Zuo's appearance, Chen Xu smiled.
As for handheld consoles, Chen Xu doesn't think it's just a whim, but he does have thoughts and considerations about this.