The sales and popularity of Switch have made many designers in the game industry look askance.
Although compared with previous games such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Red Dead Redemption" owned by Nebula Games, the 500,000 sold out result of the switch on the first day is nothing.
But know, this is a handheld console, not a game.
In the field of games, Nebula Games has been deeply involved in the game for several years, relying on its reputation built on one high-quality game after another.
The switch is just a handheld console. It is an exaggeration to have such data.
Such an achievement is already quite explosive in the handheld community.
But the only thing that many game designers and manufacturers are concerned about is whether Nebula Games can develop the handheld platform.
We are not fools in this regard.
The selling price of 1,299 for the handheld console can be said to be exactly the cost price, and it may even be a loss after including the cost of promotion.
Moreover, it has not only developed two exclusive new games specifically for handheld consoles, but also put great effort into transplanting various classic games.
Obviously, it is impossible to say that it is doing charity. It is very likely that Nebula Games wants to build the handheld console into a medium similar to a gaming platform, and then make profits through commission.
But the question is, can the Switch, a handheld console, really succeed with this so-called exclusive game
There is also the pie that Chen Xu drew on the official blog before.
An open world for a handheld version? It doesn’t make sense when you think about it.
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However, compared to the game industry, designers who pay attention to the development of Nebula games are compared to the field.
The focus of ordinary players is obviously not in this area at all.
Why did Nebula Games develop switch
No matter how many there are, they are not competitors or shareholders of Nebula Games.
It’s enough that the game console and the games are fun.
Players who grabbed the switch at the first launch have unboxed the new console online.
There are also corresponding host live broadcasts.
Many players who didn't grab it also learned about this special console through these channels.
But apart from the three topics of consoles, "Super Mario Odyssey" and "Animal Forest".
During this period, another topic shot directly to the top of the hot search list.
The protagonist of this topic is the cartridge in the game.
As for cartridges, they are quite unfamiliar to most new generation players.
Because they are more familiar with digital games, which are purchased online and downloaded directly.
For some older players, they are no strangers to cassettes and compact discs.
The switch's physical cartridge also gives many older players a nostalgic feeling.
In addition, Chen Xu specifically mentioned on the official blog and the Nebula game press conference that there is a substance called denatonium benzoate coated on the cassette, indicating that this substance is added to prevent pets and children from accidentally ingesting it.
This has made many players very curious. At the same time, through online information research, many players also know that this thing is a bitter agent, and it is also the bitterest thing in the world.
But how painful is it? This aroused everyone's curiosity.
"In my small city, there are no offline video game stores. It will take several days for the switch and game cartridges to arrive. Is it true that I heard that the cartridges are very painful?"
"It's fake. Don't listen to Mr. Chen's bragging. It's sour and sweet. It tastes just like sour plum soup."
"Fuck, liar! I just let my girlfriend lick the cassette, and now I'm single!"
"233333, the two brothers upstairs, you can go fencing. By the way, I also licked it. The taste is indescribable!"
"+1, the taste is really weird and a little exciting, but it is exciting but also memorable."
"! Can you all drive on this broken road?"
"It seems that you can buy second-hand cassettes then, right? Everyone licks the cassettes when they get them. So if I buy a cassette that a young lady licked, isn't that indirect?"
"Damn, you're so dirty! But have you ever thought that the person you licked may not necessarily be a young lady, but it could also be a big man who picks your feet!"
"Ugh! The image is too strong!"
Players who have already obtained the cassette are discussing it online.
It has also attracted many players who have not yet picked up the switch. Getting the cartridge and licking it seems to be a must-do for every switch player.
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Inside the Imperial Capital Community, Zhang Yi and Wang Han were sitting on the ground. The weather in Imperial Capital in June was getting a bit hot.
A not too big rectangular cardboard box with a switch icon on the front in red and blue colors.
"A pair of joy controllers, a converter, a charger, two game cartridges, and an instruction manual." Zhang Yi took out everything in the box and checked to make sure there was nothing wrong with it.
What he bought was not a single version, but a combined version.
Compared with the regular version, there are two more games.
Of course, the price is the same as buying it individually, but it’s more convenient if you buy it this way.
Both "Animal Forest" and "Super Mario: Odyssey" are priced at 289 yuan.
The pricing is much cheaper than the previous version, mainly because the cost of the cassette is not that high.
At the same time, compared with overseas, Chen Xu’s pricing in domestic areas has always been relatively low.
Although it is clear that buying the digital version will definitely be more convenient to play when the time comes, as there is no need to plug in and out like a cassette.
But cassettes still have advantages.
That is to be able to treasure.
Zhang Yi has bought collector's editions of many classic games under Nebula Games.
For example, "Warcraft", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Red Dead Redemption".
"I heard that this cassette seems to be very bitter! Do you want to try it?" Looking at the cassette in front of him, Wang Han rolled his eyes and looked at Zhang Yi next to him.
"I don't want to taste it, but I still lick it knowing it's bitter. Am I an idiot?" Zhang Yi decisively refused.
"Aren't you curious about how bitter it is? Some on the Internet say it's not bitter, some say it's extremely bitter, and there are also some unboxing videos with various facial expressions." Wang Han is really curious.
Because she also watched a lot of unboxing videos, many video uploaders would lick it.
But those exaggerated facial expressions always look fake.
This made her suspicious.
"Then you give it a try, I'm not curious." Zhang Yi said that he was determined not to be fooled.
"That's it! I'll wash the dishes today!" Wang Han thought for a while and said.
"You're here this week." Zhang Yi bargained.
"Deal!" In the end, curiosity defeated the dishwasher, and Wang Han nodded decisively.
"Let me take a look. Is it as mysterious as what is said on the Internet?" Zhang Yi tore off the film of the cassette box, then opened it, took out the cassette, and stuck out his tongue to lick it.
Zhang Yi's brows wrinkled slightly under Wang Han's gaze.
"How is it? Is it painful?" Wang Han asked curiously.
"It seems I feel wrong, just wait." Shaking his head, Zhang Yi said and then put the entire cassette on his tongue and licked it again.
"Hmm...are the cassettes sweet?" Zhang Yi looked surprised.
"Sweet?" Wang Han was stunned for a moment after hearing Zhang Yi's words.
Subconsciously, he took the cassette in Zhang Yi's hand and licked it.
The next second her expression became distorted.
How should she describe it!
There wasn't really a strong feeling when I first took it into my mouth, but after a second or two the strange taste of bitterness mixed with a little sourness appeared.
And the key is to have great stamina!
After spitting for a few times, the taste was still lingering on the tip of my tongue.
"Stop talking! I'll wash the bowl!" Zhang Yi looked at Wang Han who quickly poured a glass of water to rinse his mouth, and slowly took out the chewing gum and put it in his mouth.
Not only washing dishes, he has been washing them for several years.