Actually, Takayuki, the president of Gamestar, was mentally prepared for Monster Hunter to have poor sales.
The game was so difficult that it easily discouraged ordinary players. Without ordinary players, only core players could ensure the sales base, but not necessarily the popularity of a game.
Originally, the sales of Monster Hunter were not particularly high.
However, because the game had a perfect online experience on handheld consoles, it became one of the strongest games on handheld consoles.
Nowadays, Monster Hunter has been developed to a considerable extent, but the online mode has not been completed. Otherwise, Takayuki would definitely promote the online mode vigorously.
Now that he heard someone really liked it, Takayuki was very happy.
"Well, what do you want to say to me when you meet me, or what do you want to ask, feel free to ask, I will try my best to answer all your questions."
"President Takayuki, how do you come up with these games with such ingenious ideas?"
As soon as Takayuki finished speaking, Yinjiang directly asked her question.
This was the question she most wanted to know.
Takayuki paused when he heard it and looked at Yinjiang, slightly surprised.
He thought these people would ask some questions about game details, but he didn't expect Yinjiang to ask a question about creativity in game creation.
She was indeed quite an independent girl.
Naturally, Takayuki didn't intend to disappoint such a girl.
"Well, about creativity, it's actually just some of my past life experiences."
"Life experiences? What kind of life experiences? Are they very tortuous?"
Aiko also asked curiously. She also wanted to know the details of these experiences.
"Well... it's not particularly tortuous, not as special as you imagine. Actually, it's similar to an ordinary person's life. It's just that maybe I like to daydream more."
Takayuki's gaze was deep, gradually sinking into memories.
"I used to love running around everywhere, especially enjoying what I called 'adventures'. So I probably started thinking about realizing my life's value through adventures from that time."
"But well, later I gradually lost the opportunity to adventure as freely as I did when I was a child. However, the desire in my heart didn't decrease much. At that time, I was burdened by academics. My ability to learn knowledge was actually quite poor. I suffered a lot in learning for a long time and it was difficult to achieve very good results. Later, I chose to give up my studies."
"Of course, there were other reasons for giving up my studies, but that's not worth mentioning. After giving up my studies, I was in a slump for a while, not knowing what to do. But then I remembered my childhood desire for adventure."
"Originally, according to the normal train of thought, if there is a desire for adventure in my heart, then I should find a way to strive in the direction of adventure. But I was slightly different. I was in a slump for too long, wanting to adventure but not wanting to go out. I probably cultivated a so-called hikikomori mentality."
"Then, I suddenly came into contact with programming. In the past, my abilities in other subjects were particularly poor, but I seemed to have a very special learning ability in programming. I quickly grasped it, and that's how I embarked on the path of programming. At that time, I thought that maybe I could recreate my childhood adventure aspirations on the screen through programming. Then I started crazily developing all sorts of strange games on the screen. Let me tell you quietly, actually, at that time, I had basically developed almost every type of game. At that time, I was really full of creativity."
The four of them stared at Takayuki without blinking, listening to him recount his past.
Some of these words were true, some were false. Among them, the part about adventure was true, but the part about game development was false.
As a transmigrator, he couldn't directly say that he was a transmigrator, so he had already thought of an explanation for his creativity from a very early stage.
All of his origins came from his desire to create an adventure world in the electronic world.
Then, this world gave birth to electronic games.
No, this world also had its own electronic games, but these electronic games did not cause much excitement.
One reason was that the games at the time were not very fun, and there were not many interested people. Also, the film and literature works in this world were quite popular, with many classic and enjoyable stories, which also focused most people's attention on these cultural products.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have the title of pioneer of electronic game development.
But actually, Takayuki would rather electronic games be popular in this world, because then he would definitely progress more smoothly.
Having classic game works from the parallel world's Earth and game development concepts more advanced than this era, Takayuki didn't think he would lag behind much in this world.
In fact, even without memories of classic games from his past life, as long as he still remembered his habits and memories of game development from his past life, he wouldn't worry about making a living in this world.
If the gaming industry in this world wasn't a desert, he probably wouldn't need ten years to have such influence, and the time would definitely be shortened.
Honestly, being a pioneer and leader in an industry wasn't easy.
If he didn't have many memories from his past life, he might gradually decline in occasional successful game development, and eventually do something very unconventional and squander all the money he earned, then he wouldn't have developed to where he was now.
"Game God, your experience is legendary!"
Tian Chong was Takayuki's number one fan, and he only had infinite admiration for Takayuki's recounted content.
Look, this is my idol. He's really legendary, just like a god!
Aiko rolled her eyes at the side, really unable to understand Tian Chong's fanatical mindset.
However, because of her childhood longing for adventure, and then thinking of presenting it in another way, it was indeed quite special.
Moreover, placed on someone like Takayuki, it indeed exuded a legendary aura.
In this respect, Aiko also had to admire.
Yinjiang also fell into contemplation.
So it was a rekindling of an ideal about adventure?
But just because of this reason seemed a bit inexplicable.
However, this seemed to confirm Takayuki's legendary status.
He could discover something different from others through some seemingly ordinary things.
For Tian Chong's praise, Takayuki just smiled and shook his head: "Actually, I am very honored that my thoughts about adventure can be welcomed by so many people. Actually, I was very worried when I developed Super Mario. I was afraid that what I developed would not be popular."
"No way, Super Mario is really awesome! Oh right, Game God, why is the protagonist of Super Mario called Mario?"
"About this..."
Takayuki pondered for a moment, then replied: "It's actually related to an experience I had in the United States a long time ago. In the apartment where I lived in the United States, all the water pipes were broken. Then the landlord of that house hired a guy named Mario to fix the pipes. The guy's big nose and the outfit of suspenders and jeans left a deep impression on me, especially his very irritable temper, which deepened my impression of him even more. Then, my first game was a game about a plumber. It was probably inspired by this."
Tian Chong now felt that the Game God was truly worthy of the title, "Game God." Clearly, this was a very insignificant thing, but the Game God could create a super classic game series from it. People really couldn't be compared with each other.
Yinjiang also showed a longing expression.
If she had a similar experience, could she also have such creativity?
The answer should be no.
She knew very well that she didn't have the ability to notice every detail of life.
So, if she wanted to develop a game, she probably wouldn't have the brilliant imagination of Takayuki.
This was somewhat despairing.
In front of such a creative person, any game developer would probably feel despair, and facing Takayuki would only look up.
At this moment, Yinjiang seemed to understand a little bit about the origin of the title "Game God."
He achieved things that ordinary people simply couldn't do.
"Are there any other questions?" Takayuki asked.
He Meixi raised her hand at this time.
She seemed a bit hesitant, but finally mustered up the courage to raise her hand.
Takayuki immediately said when he saw her: "Beautiful young lady, do you have any questions?"
The girl called beautiful blushed even more when she was called beautiful.
She had been very nervous since she came in here, and she had actually been impressed by Takayuki's temperament as soon as she entered.
How should I put it, He Meixi seemed to have a slight uncle complex.
Now Takayuki was already thirty years old, which seemed to be the age of an uncle, at least for He Meixi.
Especially since this "uncle" was also a very amazing "uncle" with extraordinary creativity, it made He Meixi even more nervous.
"Um... um... can I take a photo with you, President Takayuki?" He Meixi said nervously.
"Of course, no problem. This was one of the rewards for successfully defeating the Rathalos. Do you want to take a photo alone or as a group?"
"I want both!"
"Okay!"
With that, He Meixi took out her flip phone and approached Takayuki with a little excitement.
The two soon finished taking the photo, and Yinjiang was very satisfied. Her mission here should be over.
After taking a photo with Takayuki, her nervousness also diminished a lot, because Takayuki seemed really approachable, and this kind of approachability could make people relax involuntarily.
However, suddenly she thought of another thing.
"Um, President Takayuki, I want to know if the mining, mushroom picking, and other activities in Monster Hunter are also part of the game?"
"Hmm? Are you talking about that? Of course, these are also considered part of the game. Why do you ask?"
"No, what I mean is, can these things also be considered as games? Just simple mining, mushroom picking, and fishing."
"Oh, you mean this. Of course, these are definitely part of the game. Why? Are you interested in these features?"
He Meixi nodded vigorously, "Yes, I actually feel that these activities are more interesting than hunting monsters."
Huh? Is the instinct about farming inherent in all humans?
Takayuki actually always had the idea of developing one or two farming games.
Like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing.
However, he couldn't guarantee that his ideas were correct, and this type might not necessarily be popular in this world.
But this was definitely a game that would be developed sooner or later.
He was reminded by He Meixi, maybe he could start considering developing such games next.
Moreover, the current GSL handheld console had very powerful functions, which also made it very convenient to play some farming-type games through handheld online play.
Takayuki said, "Now that you mention it, it seems that this kind of mining and mushroom picking function can also be developed into a new game type. If I develop such a game, would you consider buying it?"
He Meixi immediately showed a happy expression, "Of course! I will definitely buy it. I really like this kind of game!"
Takayuki also smiled and said, "Actually, your words should also remind me that this kind of function can also be developed into a game. If it can be welcomed by people, that would be even better."
Then, Takayuki immediately entered a state of contemplation and then, speaking like talking to himself, said, "A game about mining and mushroom picking? It seems a bit boring. Maybe farming can be added as gameplay, so that players can experience the harvest after farming, and then players can improve their various abilities through farming, and increase various life skills. Oh right, also add the function of building houses, so that players can customize their own houses and create their own little world."
As Takayuki muttered to himself, a game with rich content and sounding more and more interesting was born.
What Takayuki said was basically most of the gameplay of Animal Crossing.
"Wow, the Game God has created a new game type again in such a short time? He really deserves to be called the Game God!"
Tian Chong was very responsible as a fan. Seeing Takayuki come up with a new game type in such a short time, he was truly admiring.
He was already shining with excitement.
Yinjiang was also in a daze.
Is it that simple?
She had some doubts about Takayuki's so-called creativity just now, thinking that there might be some fabricated parts in it. After all, adults do like to fabricate.
However, Takayuki directly showed his ability to discover new game types in front of her.
Just with He Meixi mentioning her liking for something, Takayuki could immediately imagine what it would be like to develop a new game with that content.
How could such a mind possibly run out of inspiration? What he said just now seemed to confirm this without any falsehoods.
But this made Takayuki's halo even bigger.
Aizi had always been very proud. In terms of learning, in all aspects, she was very proud and thought she could do better.
But at this moment, she was also very surprised to look at Takayuki.
A new game idea was born so easily.
Such creativity was truly astonishing.
Is this the Game God?