92. 3 years later
[The festival is over. Domestic game companies facing a layoff storm.]
[50 Brick Games, 60 First Call Soft, at least on a team basis, at most up to the closure of subsidiaries… … .]
In the new year, the Korean game industry was in the midst of a storm of layoffs.
There were several reasons for the buzz in the press.
The instability of the international financial market and the strength of the dollar, etc.
However, netizens, not the media, were citing only one reason.
– The new games are also ruined, and the cash cow games that have been trying to continue somehow are in danger of server shutdown, or something like that.
└ Recently, the PC and mobile game markets seem to have been completely overwhelmed by China… … .
└ It’s not something to ignore because it’s a Chinese game. In particular, if you look at the mobile app market’s global paid chart, all games are made in China. Or a game of a company invested in China… … .
└To be honest… … Excluding some companies, Korean game companies should reflect. Some guy’s game is different only in graphics, but the contents are all mythological likes.
└ But because that makes money… … .
└ Is it like this now because you made so much money? Due to staff reduction here and there, business closures… … Upset, very.
In the raging bloody wind, the industry people are dead, but the users just laugh.
Today’s situation is that you have brought it on yourself.
mythology online.
He opened the door to the era of online games in Korea, and he is the one who created numerous mass-produced games with great tactics and success.
Its power and influence seemed to be exerted all the time on mobile as well as on PC, but it seemed to be greatly slowed down recently.
It was Korean users who liked it the most.
-The Korean game world has become like this because of such sh*t games.
└Really strong vitality. never ruin
└ From my point of view, even if the era of virtual reality arrives in earnest, Shinhwa Mobile will never fail. The loyalty of old users with money is incredibly high… … .
Still, the game industry isn’t all hopeless and bleak.
[Neckple once again breaks the record for the highest sales ever!]
[Is Nexle the only hope in the staggering Korean game industry?]
Neckple.
Since the beginning of the representative system, Yoo Tae-yeon, the frightening growth trend stemming from constitutional improvement shows no signs of abating.
I never hesitated once, whether it was the corporate culture or the game… … Since there are no bad stories, it is monopolized by the love of numerous shareholders and users.
The Nexple Yongsan new building tour received a good response not only in Korea but also abroad, and the games that Nexple is servicing or announced to launch are enthusiastic around the world.
Among them, the next-generation VR device is attracting the greatest anticipation!
Seoseong, the largest conglomerate in Korea, and big tech companies around the world were overwhelmingly coming out of the struggling field.
If there is a little regret from the shareholder’s point of view, this original technology belongs to the ‘Mirror Company’, not Nexple, and Nexple is only a collaborator relationship, but… … This part is not a big problem.
It was because the CEO of Mirror Company, an emerging company that the whole world is paying attention to, is Yoo Tae-yeon, CEO of Nexple.
The relationship between Nepple and Yoo Tae-yeon is so close that it is impossible to separate them.
Numerous people who praised Nexple were recognizing the formula that Nexple was Yoo Tae-yeon.
No, rather, it was an atmosphere where Yoo Tae-yeon, not Nepple, was fortunate to have secured new technology and a genius developer. Before Yoo Tae-yeon, Nexple was the axis of evil in the Korean game industry, and the evaluation was not much different from Nero Soft.
because of this.
When every other game company started the new year with layoffs, Nexle… … .
[Neckple, hot shot at all employees and shareholders!]
[Roaring with previous-class incentives and high dividends!]
[Analyzed that the record-breaking performance last year was effective.]
It was truly a festive atmosphere.
* * *
“It’s so natural that our game is going well, so it’s not that surprising anymore.”
Executives in the conference room sympathized with Chairman Yoo Jin-sung’s words.
“The most surprising part is the increase in offline sales. Cash is pouring like crazy here. Why is this so high?”
“Goods sold well.”
“That’s true… … I thought it was long… … No, to be honest, I wondered if that would make money.”
Yoo Jin-seong said while looking at Taeyeon, who was sitting without a change in expression.
“It was me who was wrong.”
end of last year.
Acquired a mid-sized toy manufacturer and distributor in Korea.
A department dedicated to the production of goods was organized and the business began in earnest.
Since the company directly produces and distributes it, the designer and planner’s intention is clearly reflected… … High-quality products could be produced instantly. Distribution was also carried out through an Internet app and a store in the new building, so it was possible to supply at a lower price.
Good quality goods are provided quickly and at a lower price!
The response was bound to be good.
In addition, by acquiring a high-quality figure manufacturer and additionally recruiting famous producers in the industry, it has become possible to supply figures ranging from inexpensive to expensive but of very high quality.
“Taeyeon. Where are you looking right now?”
Attention was focused on Yoo Tae-yeon, who was sitting reticently.
Taeyeon looked around once and spoke calmly.
“I want to make it like Bandai.”
astonished people.
Chairman Yoo Jin-seong stuttered and asked.
“If it’s Bandai… … That famous toy company in Japan, right?”
“I think it would be more accurate to say that we are a global character franchise company.”
“A character franchise company?”
“Because it owns such an enormous amount of copyright that it has been nicknamed Japan’s Disney.”
“Is that enough?”
Lee Tae-young, director of the business, said.
“It is beyond imagination. Dragon Ball, One Piece, Sailor Moon, Gundam, Pokemon, etc… … I have the rights to publish a super-large media franchise that is known for its name, or to make a toy.”
Exclamations erupted from everywhere.
“Bandai… … I’ve heard the name a lot, but was it such a great company?”
“It was a great company.”
The gaze toward Taeyeon changes anew.
The weight of the remarks to raise the goods business to the level of Bandai was felt again.
Chairman Yoo Jin-seong also showed interest.
“Is that possible? No, would it be possible for us to secure a huge amount of copyright like that Bandai?”
Taeyeon shook her head.
“Actually, considering sales alone, we don’t need that many copyrights. The Gundam series and Dragon Ball eat up a significant portion of total toy sales.”
Taeyeon told the executives.
“We only need to secure certain killing content. Scale is a matter of time.”
In a word, it means that the game that is currently being serviced or is scheduled to be serviced must be properly nurtured.
“And that is something that you, the leaders of the main ministries of the Neple Company, should take responsibility and do.”
“… … !”
People gulping their saliva.
Then, Taeyeon gave a sharp blow to President Jinsung Yoo, who smiled leisurely.
“Selecting good seeds is a very important task. It is not an exaggeration to say that Nexple’s future depends on the president’s discernment and passion.”
“… … My child is suddenly burdening me. men and horses! Even if you don’t say that, I’m working hard these days!”
That’s right.
Recently, Chairman Yoo Jin-seong has been looking for a good indie game production team, traveling beyond Korea to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.
Eugene’s rap.
And Nexple’s indie game brand, Challenge League, was in the limelight as a gateway for amateur producers.
“Be proud of last year’s performance, but let’s not allow pride to err. I don’t mean to disparage, but… … The work of last year is nothing compared to what we will achieve in the future.”
* * *
After the meeting, Taeyeon started looking around the development room.
‘It’s already been three years.’
It is the time that has passed since moving to the new office building in Yongsan.
There have been a lot of great changes in the meantime.
Twelve new games were launched, and two old games were shut down. It was such an old game that even Taeyeon couldn’t use her hands anymore.
The issue of terminating the service had been decided a long time ago. The studio staff devoted all their time to a ‘beautiful farewell’. It took a lot of money and manpower, but it was necessary from Taeyeon’s point of view.
All the staff of the game that was finished like that were assigned to other departments. Those wishing to develop new developments were assigned to the R&D department to prepare presentations.
Depending on the size of the game, they would be assigned to either a regular team or a challenge league-sized team.
‘They all look good.’
‘this.’
Taeyeon, who arrived in front of the cafeteria before she knew it, hesitated.
Even at first glance outside, there were a lot of people.
The cafeteria in the new Yongsan building is a resting place for all employees, a place to work, and is widely used as a meeting space.
‘If I appear, an uncomfortable atmosphere will be created.’
For this reason, I rarely go to the cafeteria.
‘Let’s go back.’
Such care is worthless.
“uh? hello!”
“hello!”
loud greetings.
It’s probably not just because it’s a pleasant morning time.
“… … !”
The surroundings and the atmosphere in the cafeteria instantly became silent.
‘this… … .’
Taeyeon clicked her tongue inwardly but nodded.
“yes. hello.”
And I quickly move on, but… … .
“hello!”
“hello!”
Aren’t people popping up here and there to say hello?
Some staff seem to have rushed out of the cafeteria. Bona Mana was supposed to be a part leader or team leader or higher level employee.
Tension, longing, excitement… … Various emotions are mixed in the eyes.
In this case, it is best to quickly leave the place rather than say anything.
The first to third floors were spaces for outside visitors. It is a more important space than the development room, so Taeyeon visited the site at least once unconditionally.
On the 3rd floor, there was a Neple theme cafe.
From general beverages such as coffee to Korean, Chinese, Western… … It offers a variety of meals.
The interior is faithful to the concept based on the theme of Nexle games.
From simple wallpaper, tables, chairs, and cutlery to employees’ attire and so on. It was no different from a Nexple theme park in itself.
Based on the world tree and various plants installed in the center of the cafe, numerous branches and leaves extend throughout the cafe. It forms tables and chairs, and becomes the base for various major props.
While carefully checking the facial expressions and cleanliness of the customers and staff using the cafe, I can see the expression of a boy from a white family.
While eating, I fell in love with the PV of the new game through the screen installed on the ceiling with a magic mirror theme.
Pantheon.
We finally entered the D-Day countdown for the launch… … It was Taeyeon and Nepple’s most anticipated work. Gorgeous graphics were playing on the screens everywhere, enough to make even children who were not familiar with the game go crazy.
“… … !”
After the promo video ended, the child grabbed his father’s arm and swayed excitedly.
Even without getting close, I could easily guess what kind of conversation was going on.
‘Another boy adventurer has increased in the Pantheon.’
In order to satisfy expectations, we must make a great game and release it.
Taeyeon thought so and quietly moved to another place.
With a faint smile on his lips.