After the two teams fought fiercely for thirty minutes.
It also ended perfectly.
The result is not friendly to domestic audiences.
But after all, it is just the opening match, and the players have a deep understanding of the cruelty of e-sports.
Therefore, it was not a shock, and the overseas team that won the opening game was also cheered as a gentleman.
In fact.
This kind of opportunity for spectators to cheer for familiar players will become less and less as time goes by...
Professional players in e-sports generally have short service years.
The current generation of players that the audience is familiar with may soon usher in a wave of retirement.
The increasing age of players is one aspect.
On the other hand, as the popularity of the Linmu E-Sports Festival increases, the commercial value of the event increases, which will definitely allow more capital to be invested in it, and at the same time attract more talented players.
Capital is ruthless.
The waves behind push the waves ahead.
Competition will become increasingly fierce.
Natural selection will inevitably lead to many players sitting at the water cooler or simply retiring sadly.
This is a sad thing. Familiar players disappear, but the team history they created is still vivid in our minds...
It may take some time to get used to.
What is even worse are those players who have not achieved glory, but have one or two shining points that can be remembered, but are not outstanding.
They will be forgotten faster...
But this is the inevitable result.
No one can change it.
can only say.
The e-sports players here are lucky.
Because of Linmu Studio, we have not experienced a dark period of chaos and disorder.
The "Breakout" competition, because of the intervention of Linmu Studio, was very formal and extremely popular from the beginning.
and.
The year when Linmu Studio held the "Breakout" challenge directly became the first year of e-sports. It was subsequently transformed into an e-sports festival, and it also became the industry standard for e-sports events to a certain extent, and it is still the only standard.
This allows e-sports players to participate regardless of whether they are participating in Linmu Studio’s game projects or not.
As long as it is a project with long-term development, it is very formal and professional.
It’s not like I’m just sitting in a dark Internet cafe starving myself for training.
certainly.
This also means competition is fierce.
Current players need to use their best skills to ensure that they will not be replaced, while new players need to work hard to seize every opportunity to play to prove their worth.
However, players won’t think so much at this moment...
It will still be some time before the star players of this generation retire.
The victorious team came forward to express their gratitude.
After the audience cheered, they looked back at the big screen.
Watch the game on the big screen.
The commentators are briefly reviewing the previous game.
At the same time, the highlights of the game are played, and the MVP is voted for.
Come down with a set of procedures.
As usual, it's time to take a short break.
Tonight's opening ceremony of the E-Sports Festival will usher in four opening games for four events. As a warm-up for the official event, there are not many events starting tomorrow, so the schedule will become compact.
But these four games, not counting the final game, mean that there will be three free players in the middle who have just discussed a wave of games when commenting on the game review.
Then after the final MVP was selected, he turned his attention to another thing again.
That is.
Next.
Will there be... a new work from Linmu Studio?
After the recent foreshadowing of the new "Call of Duty" game, players are now looking forward to it.
Then.
Linmu Studio never disappoints players, and it has not disappointed players...the LOGO of Linmu E-Sports Festival.
The box-shaped logo appeared again.
Change form.
Rotational expansion.
Then it was as if the box opened a crack, and again... the prologue began.
New staff members appeared in the camera.
But this time she was a petite woman with a pair of ponytails and no breasts.
"Hi, everyone, I am Zhu Nianqiao, the head of the host product department of Linmu Studio."
Before Zhu Nianqiao said these words.
Players were already cheering excitedly when the E-Sports Festival logo appeared...
It's predictable.
Let’s lay the groundwork like this.
This E-Sports Festival LOGO will leave a deep impression on all players...
And on the screen.
After Zhu Nianqiao introduced himself, he adopted a completely different strategy from Li Xiyao just now.
She was full of energy and couldn't wait to announce at the beginning: "This time! We have brought you a new game!"
This is a simple and straightforward strategy.
The effect is excellent.
Players no longer need to brew their emotions.
The process of howling like ghosts and wolves started immediately.
"As for this game, many of you may not have thought of it."
After Zhu Nianqiao announced that he would be announcing a new game, he immediately raised his right arm, stretched out a slender white finger, and said with a smile: "So far, our console product department has launched many games.
You may still remember those @ games on our console, but do you know... which game is currently the most popular among players on the console platform?"
Speaking of which.
Zhu Nianqiao paused.
It's like giving the player time to respond.
And the player did guess it. Even if he didn't guess it, it's not really a secret. Someone next to him would guess it and tell it.
"Yes, it's "Mario Kart". Here, I also want to thank you for your support."
Zhu Nianqiao used the force of swinging two ponytails up, and suddenly bent down... While giving the answer, he thanked the audience.
That look of excessive energy.
It naturally makes people feel good.
"I also like this game very much, but maybe you will be curious at some point - in fact, I am also curious, why does the racing theme have to be named Mario?"
After Zhu Nianqiao thanked the audience, he began to lay the groundwork: "Can't other characters work? In fact, regarding this question, I asked my senior sister, that is, Lin Yao, why the character of Mario must be used? But she
There was no direct answer.
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A simple but fun platform jumping game.
But to be honest, that game is just fun. If you use technology and graphics as criteria to judge, it is obviously not a satisfactory game."
"Under the storyline of rescuing the princess, even the protagonist is far from the traditional impression. He is neither handsome, nor noble, nor dashing, nor passionate, nor does he have gorgeous moves, nor does he have a rough life experience.
He is just a plumber and a pot-bellied uncle."
"But Lin Yao likes such a character very much. From the summer special promotions to the latest "Mario Party" project on the console, this character can be seen, so I once suspected that Lin Yao was
It’s not that I like uncle…”
Zhu Nianqiao used a joking tone.
He made fun of his boss.
In the venue.
The audience burst into laughter immediately...
In the live broadcast room, a group of players started to go crazy.
He said that he was also a big belly, so he just agreed with the request.
Zhu Nianqiao also laughed on the screen.
Follow the players.
"but."
Zhu Nianqiao laughed along with the players for a while, then suddenly puffed up his chest, put away his unnecessary expression, and said seriously: "Soon, I realized that I was wrong...especially after seeing
After the latest "Mario" project, I discovered that the reason why Lin Yao likes "Mario" so much may be very simple - maybe it's just nostalgia."
"Most young players may still remember, right? When we were young, we inserted the cassette into the eight-bit computer and waited expectantly for the start screen scene."
"That was the first game carrier our generation came into contact with, and platform jumping was also one of the most important game types during this time period."
"This is a memory that will never fade from our childhood..."
"Maybe it was because of this that Lin Yao chose to make such a simple-looking but interesting platform jumping game during the summer special promotion. That's why she kept stuffing Mario into other games...
....But, it's a pity, right? Although Mario has appeared in many other games, most of these games have little to do with adventure and platform jumping.
The only thing that is relevant is the original "Super Mario", but after all, it did not use the latest game technology, and the overall experience is closer to the eight-bit console games of the ancient times——"
"Then...can we make a 3D Mario game that uses the latest technology, better graphics, and is based on platform jumping?"
"When Lin Yao said these words, I immediately knew what she wanted to do."
"That's right."
Zhu Nianqiao smiled again and clapped his hands gently: "The Odyssey, part of Homer's epic poem in ancient times, tells the story of the protagonist Odysseus who went through more than ten years of adventures after the Trojan War and relied on his own
With his wisdom and courage, he passes through the islands on the sea, defeats all kinds of enemies, overcomes many difficulties, and finally reunites with his family.
This is a story about adventure and return.
Odyssey also represents epic.
And this new game also tells the story of "adventure' and 'return', and its name is - "Super Mario: Odyssey," Super Mario's epic adventure."
"...a love letter to the old days."
Say it.
Zhu Nianqiao didn't wait for the player to react.
Also raise your right hand and pull it sharply from the edge of the screen to the other side.
It's like it's the beginning.
disappeared from the screen, and then.
The cartoon-style title of "Super Mario Odyssey" slowly appeared on the screen.
The cheers of the players rang out!
Even though this game does not have the excellent quality foundation of its predecessor.
It doesn’t have a deep player base like Call of Duty.
But this is a new game from Linmu Studio, as long as the atmosphere is in place.
That will definitely resonate.
In this regard, Linmu Studio is really good at it.
That's their magic.
on the screen.
The promotional video for "Super Mario: Odyssey" has started to play.
The first thing that catches the eye is the 3D urban city.
High-rise buildings and busy traffic.
The camera came to the center of the road and then focused on a manhole cover.
A beige taxi whizzed past the manhole cover.
With the screen shaking slightly.
The manhole cover also moved.
It seemed like something was coming out.
then.
The next second.
"Oh hoo!"
A light cheer.
Then Mario, wearing a red hat, overalls, a big nose and his iconic beard, jumped up from the sewer.
There is also a series of cartoon-like exhaust behind it.
After landing.
He twirled the red hat on his finger.
The bg trend is ringing!
It has a different epic feel that is slightly different from other mainstream game music.
Then.
Mario started running forward and began exploring the city state.
He runs cutely and jumps up and down.
Taxi hood is his jump
The street lights on the roadside are props for him to fly forward.
He jumped from building to building and climbed on top of the building with his bare hands.
Then the stage changes.
Frozen deserts and dense jungles are all a country of cuisine.
Monuments, sky, underwater.
Full of imagination and fun.
When the players saw this, they were all stunned.
Because what Zhu Nianqiao said is not an exaggeration at all.
It turns out to be a 3D action-adventure game.
And it seems that the main gameplay is jumping... There are no popular elements such as guns, cars, and balls, and it seems that it has nothing to do with the plot of bitter hatred and emotional entanglements.
Bright colors and cartoonish character models.
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After all, no other game company has produced similar works.
Except Linmu Studio itself.
But the temperament of Linmu Studio’s signature promotional video.
But it reveals the word "interesting" all the time.
Attract players.
this time.
The audience at the venue were not in a hurry to go to the toilet, after all, they had just been there.
They looked up at the screen and watched the promotional video.
The bright colors of "Super Mario: Odyssey" reflected on their faces.
Kou Hong sat down and looked around, seeing the bright colors on the faces of the audience.
Somewhat dazed.
This scene.
Tell the truth.
It's really like when a group of people sat in front of the TV when they were young, inserted the cassette into the eight-bit machine, and then waited with great anticipation until the start screen appeared...
What magic power does Linmu Studio have...
It was an exciting scene just now, and the movie-level trailer... attracted all the players to stand up.
Now, another promotional video with a completely different style and cartoon style was played.
This time, the players were not asked to stand up, but all the players were asked to raise their heads...with a light shining in their eyes.
It's obviously a completely different type of game.
Obviously there were so many spectators at the scene, and the types of games they liked were also different.
However, the promotional videos for the two games were played at the same venue and at the same time, but they both stopped players in their tracks.
Kou Hong really couldn't figure it out.
But at the same time.
He felt that this was really... awesome!
...
North America.
Frank returned to the table, without changing his pants, and remained tipsy, looking at the screen in confusion.
soon.
The promotional video for "Super Mario: Odyssey" has finished playing.
Release date pops up.
This time it won’t be released at the end of the year.
No matter how crazy Lin Mu Studio is, it is impossible to raise Gu. This has a huge impact on the enthusiasm of the staff... It cannot be compensated by good business results.
But the problem is.
There is also a line of text below the release date of this game.
The meet-and-greet will be held on December 6, half an hour later than the "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" meet-and-greet...
The meet-and-greets for the two games happened back-to-back, and it just so happened that they were held at the same time as the Global Game Awards.
It’s still prime time for important awards to be announced...
It looks like they are going to use the influence of the e-sports festival to block the way to the global game awards and attract all players to the new game conference.
Frank saw the ‘box’ logo reappearing on the screen after the promotional video was played.
Lean back directly.
Somewhat desperate.
This damn pressure...
If players see this LOGO, they will feel it is a surprise.
For Frank, this was a complete shock.
"...It should be gone, right? Both console and PC games have been released, so it should be gone, right?
Frank leaned back in his chair, unconscious under the influence of alcohol: "It must be gone... Well, there must be a way."
He muttered to himself, as if he was escaping from reality.
And the e-sports festival scene.
After the broadcast of "Super Mario: Odyssey" was completed, the process was exactly the same as the previous project "Breakout".
The highlights of the previous competition event will be played on the big screen while the next competition will be warmed up.
Give players time to calm down.
At the same time, it draws the player's attention back to the game.
But players don't want to pay attention to any highlights at all.
Because tonight, they thoroughly experienced what it means to have surprises...
After watching the wonderful opening ceremony, the game started, and then the new game was announced... Then there was another wonderful game, and a new game was ushered in again...
"David, I would like to call the Linmu Esports Festival the Super Bowl of gaming."
Hank looked at the 'box' logo that appeared again on the screen, and suddenly turned his head and said this to his brother.
"Yes, it would be great if there was a sofa."
David leaned on the hard back of the chair and said with some regret, "There is also beer."
"If you choose to watch the live broadcast, you can have these, but are you willing?" Hank asked his soul.
David was choked up: "Forget it, I still like the atmosphere at the scene. I wonder if there will be new games announced later..."
"yes......"
The two of them looked at the big screen again, looking at the opening game of the "dota" project that was about to start, with longing on their faces.
The Super Bowl of gaming.
This is the highest praise that Hank and David can give.
One can imagine how satisfied they were with this opening ceremony.
In fact.
Not to mention how enthusiastic the audience was.
Just by watching the live broadcast, you can know how popular this e-sports festival is.
Live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the eSports Festival.
As the time goes.
The popularity started to skyrocket.
It's still the kind of skyrocketing that goes against common sense.
The "Breakout" project competition begins.
The first new game "Call of Duty" was announced.
A showdown between old enemies in the Heroes project.
Then the new game "Super Mario: Odyssey" appears.
At every new session, a bunch of new viewers flood into the live broadcast room.
The real-time popularity is completely different from last year's conventional e-sports energy-saving comparison.
And when the opening match of the "DOTA" project begins.
The largest live broadcast platform in China, the popularity data of the e-sports festival's live broadcast room exceeded 300 million for the first time.
certainly.
This does not represent the actual number of viewers. Only the live broadcast platform knows the specific number of viewers.
But the popularity of the live broadcast represents how popular it is.
The popularity of the live broadcast is 300 million. Don’t say that the audience has not watched it.
This is also the first time I have encountered a live broadcast platform...
For the first time since its establishment...
In order to maintain the real-time comment system that is constantly approaching the critical line, more than a dozen staff members of the live broadcast platform are watching the live broadcast room.
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But there are really too many players!
The opening match of the "dota" project has just started.
Another large wave of viewers flooded into the live broadcast room, and then when it ended perfectly, another large wave came...
The server of real-time comments... There is no doubt that it has reached the critical point again.
But the players still kept saying what they wanted to say and venting their expectations.
This directly made the server worse and it really crashed...
In the end, the staff of the live broadcast platform also collapsed and could only be temporarily banned... They really wanted to cry and laugh at the same time.
I cry because there are too many people, and I laugh because there are too many people...
And the scene.
"DOTA" project kicks off
At the end of the game, the commentators began to review the game, and at the same time voted for the MVP player. This was already the post-game session.
But the player's eyes still did not move away from the screen.
On the contrary, I am looking forward to it even more.
"Let us take a short break and come back soon for the opening match of the last project tonight."
The commentators say the closing words.
Then.
The camera then opened and gradually became blurry...
The playback window of the live broadcast room fell into darkness.
North America.
Under the influence of alcohol, Frank wanted to sleep forever.
But I saw the window of the live broadcast room darkened.
He still managed to brace himself up, straightened up and looked at the screen.
One second.
Two seconds.
"There must be no more."
Frank couldn't wait to announce.
But he declared it useless...
The third second.
The LOGO that left a deep impression on all players after just a few appearances at the Linmu E-Sports Festival appeared in the center of the screen again.
It jumps and changes form.
Then.
It's like a crack has been opened.
then.
The ball of light flew out.
A man appeared on the screen and said: "Hi, I am the head of the PC department of Linmu Studio, Zhong Xiu."
"..."
Frank looked at the bald man on the screen.
Opened his mouth.
I really want to say again, ‘There is definitely a way’.