Chapter 170: Committee E3
4.5 million sets.
What is this concept?
Although, in the global video game market, 4.5 million units is not the highest number, and even, he can't even enter the top 10 rankings. However, in any case, the sales volume of 4.5 million units is already a rare sales volume in recent years. Moreover, this is just a work developed by a game company that has never heard a name.
It's almost like a miracle.
Because, if you want to sell a lot of video games. In addition to maintaining a high standard of the game, it also has to be related to the brand of this company. Like Sony, like Nintendo, like Blizzard. Because, players recognize the brands of these game companies, and they believe in the quality of these games. In the end, their games are likely to be a big hit.
However, in the global market, there is really no game that has become popular once it is released.
I have to say that Plants vs. Zombies is the first video game to create a miracle.
Countless media, including the industry, were completely shocked at this moment.
With 4.5 million copies sold, media reports from the U.S. Internet have seen the rise of another innovative game.
Xinyou Online also commented that although just listening to the name, Plants vs. Zombies does have some people who don't know what kind of game it is. However, those who have played this game, they know that it is one of the most innovative games of all time.
Even many well-known game manufacturers in the industry have sighed.
The popularity of Plants vs. Zombies is not without reason, we can only congratulate Aotin Technology.
Of course, while Plants vs. Zombies is popular, it also makes many media reporters pay attention to Aotin Technology.
"Excuse me, are you satisfied with the sales record of 4.5 million sets?"
A white reporter asked Zhang Ning a question at this time.
"Not satisfied."
Zhang Ning has always been relatively low-key before, and he has always disliked being interviewed by others.
However, this time, Zhang Ning plucked his brains for his game and accepted interviews with all media reporters.
In the media meeting hall, Zhang Ning sat in the middle, answering questions from major reporters.
"Not satisfied?"
The crowd was shocked. 4.5 million units have been sold, what else is there to dissatisfaction with?
"Yes, I think we can sell 10 million sets of Plants vs. Zombies."
"10 million sets? How can it be. ”
Many people looked at the young person in charge of Aotin Technology, and they only thought that this kid should not have been a guy sent by Aotin Technology to spoof himself.
"Why can't it be. Mario can sell hundreds of millions of units, can't we sell 10 million units? ”
Plants vs. Zombies sold 10 million units, which is certainly possible.
It's not just possible, if after the advent of mobile phones and tablets in the future, let alone 10 million sets, 100 million sets, it is also possible.
It's a pity that Zhang Ning's words have been regarded as arrogant in the eyes of everyone.
"Oh my God, you're compared to Mario?"
Who is Mario?
I'm afraid many people know.
Who doesn't know that Mario, who can grow up by eating mushrooms?
Arguably, Mario is the biggest legend in the history of gaming.
So far, many people can't count how many copies Mario has sold.
Because, almost everyone who has played the game, they have played the character of Mario.
"This friend, do you think we can't get there?"
"Yes, I don't think you can't."
Mario has become a myth in the hearts of all game lovers, and no matter how good other games are, others will not admit that they can compare to Mario.
"Hehe, yes, I'll tell you a story. Some time ago, when I went to E3 Exhibitions, Ron, the vice chairman of E3 Exhibitions, also thought it was impossible. Even, he also felt that our Plants vs. Zombies is a garbage game, and China will not be able to develop any decent games in a lifetime. Moreover, he also said to me that you Aotin Technology are not qualified to participate in the E3 exhibition, and neither are you in China. So, as you can see, our Plants vs. Zombies has never appeared at the E3 exhibition. ”
At this statement, everyone's eyes widened.
Plants vs. Zombies is not eligible for the E3 show?
If none of these are eligible, then which game is eligible and which company is eligible?
They didn't expect that when they interviewed Zhang Ning, such a blockbuster news suddenly broke out.
This is also the case, when such a hot news appeared, many reporters had forgotten Zhang Ning's previous arrogance and asked, "May I ask, is this true?" ”
"Of course, why am I lying to you, if you don't believe it, you can ask Ron. I'm sure he must remember what he said a few days ago. ”
Zhang Ning said that he would not retaliate against this Ron.
Of course, this non-retaliation only refers to the physical non-retaliation.
Zhang Ning has never been bullied by anyone else, so he ran over to PK with him.
If you want to retaliate, then retaliate thoroughly.
Just like the E3 Game Show, Zhang Ning believes that if he only says one or two words, I am afraid that the reputation of the entire E3 exhibition will plummet.
Hmph, Ron, you're just waiting to explain it to the media.
E3 Game Show.
It's been over a week since the E3 Game Show.
It's just that this year's E3 Game Show is not so satisfying.
Although the E3 Game Show has done a lot of publicity before, including the major game manufacturers, including several major console manufacturers, they have all wanted to launch their most innovative products in the E3 Game Show. Unfortunately, for some reason, the number of people who came to the E3 Game Show this year was 20% less than in previous years.
This is a very strange phenomenon.
With the popularity of video games, so does the number of people playing them. In the five years since the launch of the E3 exhibition in 1995, the number of participants in the E3 game show has been increasing year by year. However, at this moment, there was a phenomenon of regression in the number of people.
Although, E3 is not a profit-making organization. At the same time, there is not much business cooperation at the E3 Game Show. The biggest task of the E3 game show is to promote and promote video games. Therefore, the purpose of the E3 game show is to attract players to visit. The more people who visited, it also proved that the exhibition was lively and the success of their E3 game show.
"Everyone, tell me what's going on."
The honorary chairman of the E3 Game Show, the godfather of the American game industry, the founder of the E3 Game Show, looked at the crowd seated.
"Mr. Doyle, the popularity has just dropped a little bit compared to last year, and I believe that next year will be fine."
Ron, the vice chairman, was the first to stand up and addressed Doyle, the godfather of the gaming world.
"Hmph."
Doyle snorted coldly.
He hated this Ron, who didn't like games at all.
The reason why he dominates the seat of the vice chairman of the E3 game show is just a representative of investment merchants.
"Mr. Doyle, I think it has something to do with a game?"
Another member of the committee stood up and addressed Doyle.
"A game?"
Doyle looked at the commissioner, "Do you want to say Plants vs. Zombies?" ”
"Yes, this one. I think the reason why our E3 exhibition is so popular is because of this game. ”
It's just that before the commissioner finished speaking, Ron on the side had already sarcastically said, "Bert, are you kidding?" The popularity of the E3 game show has plummeted, but we are not enough to publicize and promote, why do we talk about a game? ”
"Ron, sit down and listen to Bert."
Doyle glared at Ron and motioned for Bert to continue.
"Mr. Doyle, I'm sure you know that Plants vs. Zombies has been crazy lately."
"I know, it is said that 4.5 million units have been sold, and my little grandson is playing with them."
"Yes, and, 4.5 million sets this is just the beginning, and in the future, he will continue."
Bert said as he took out a set of numbers, "According to our investigation, Plants vs. Zombies, his sales date actually coincides with the time of our E3 exhibition. Of course, this is not the main thing. The main thing is that we asked 1,000 friends who would have wanted to participate in our E3 exhibition. The answer was that 20% of the people did not attend because of something, and 30% of them because of other reasons. 50% of the people said that they bought Plants vs. Zombies, and he was playing this game for the past few days of the E3 Game Show, so he didn't come. ”
"No, it can't be."
Ron, on the side, had a little blue on his face, and he exclaimed, "It's impossible. ”
"What's so fun about Plants vs. Zombies, I think it's just a game that a group of kids want to play."
"Ron, what are you making all the fuss about, it's a meeting."
Doyle slammed and slammed the case.
"Plants vs. Zombies is so fun, don't you comment here. The fact that he was able to sell 4.5 million copies already speaks for his playability. I don't know why you would say such a thing. ”
Doyle was a little angry.
How does he feel that this guy Ron is like a nervous being, even if he doesn't like this kind of game anymore, he can't say that.
Moreover, it is clear that this game is still selling so hot.
"Okay, Bert, next time you contact the development company of Plants vs. Zombies, be sure to invite him to our next game show. Also, we have to look into why Plants vs. Zombies attracts so much popularity. Even though they knew that our game show was about to start, they still didn't attend. We will now adjourn. ”
The group walked out of the E3 game exhibition conference hall under the dismissal of Doyle.
"Hey, why are there so many media reporters today?"
At the gate of the E3 game show, I don't know why, countless reporters rushed over at this time.
Doyle looked at everyone, "Have you invited so many reporters over?" ”
"Nope."
Everyone shook their heads.
Just when Doyle was confused, several sharp-eyed reporters suddenly said loudly, "Ron, look, Ron is out, let's go interview him." ”
"Interview Ron?"
It's this guy again.
This Ron, who usually doesn't take care of things, likes to appear in front of media reporters the most. Often, every time this guy appears, it seems to represent the whole E3.
Doyle sighed helplessly, but he was dissatisfied in his heart and didn't say anything.
"Hi, friends, we meet again. This E3 exhibition was a great success, and we are very grateful for the strong report from all of you. If you have any questions today, just ask me......"
Ron also felt a little inexplicable about the large number of reporters pouring out, but at this moment, where did he think of anything else.
In the usual style of being interviewed, Ron put on a trademark smile and spoke.
But Ron never expected that this interview would push Ron to hell.
A female reporter with a loud voice asked loudly, "May I ask Chairman Roenro, did you refuse Aotin Technology to participate in the E3 Game Exhibition?"
Excuse me, are you saying that Chinese companies are not eligible to participate?
Excuse me, are you saying that Plants vs. Zombies is a garbage game, and taking it to the E3 exhibition will only make people laugh?