On the TV, a gameplay video for a game called Gunfight Heroes was being aired.
By now, the quality of the game's graphics has reached a whole new era of advancement.
It's like the transition from steam-powered trains to electric bullet trains.
Gunfight Heroes is the latest shooting game released by Suri Electronics.
One major advantage that later game developers have is that they can benefit from the groundwork laid by earlier pioneers.
As long as there's a new creative gameplay idea, the newcomers can directly use this idea to develop their own game.
Suri Electronics is one of the best "students" learning from Gamestar Electronic Entertainment.
They always quickly follow up when Gamestar releases a new game genre, then develop a similar game to capture part of the market.
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Because a genre can't be monopolized by a single company, there will always be more demand for that type of game.
It's not about capturing the largest market share, but it's possible to get a share of the pie just by following closely behind.
So when Gamestar released Metal Gear, Suri Electronics quickly followed by developing their own stealth shooting game, based on the stealth style of Metal Gear.
However, compared to Gamestar's production quality, Suri Electronics always falls a bit short.
After all, Gamestar doesn't just release everything they've got—no company can exactly replicate their work in the same amount of time while achieving the same level of quality.
Takayuki has the foresight to know how to develop most efficiently without wasting time, while Suri Electronics can only keep trying.
In this case, Suri Electronics' Gunfight Heroes is of good quality, but still falls short.
But Suri Electronics believes it's fine. They feel as long as they focus on marketing, it's okay. They may not capture the biggest share, but they can still fill their own plates.
And with marketing, they might even be able to fool some uninformed players.
Now, Abiston is struggling.
The last time he bought the GSX game console and a few games for his grandson on Christmas, his grandson was very happy, so he wants to do the same to make him happy again.
Abiston looks at the promotional video on the TV, and it does seem pretty good. The war scenes are very realistic, it should be a pretty decent game.
Earlier, he also saw similar game footage from Gamestar, and it wasn't too different from this one.
"Then I'll buy this one." Abiston says to the sales assistant.
The sales assistant beams and says, "Alright, sir, I'll package it for you. By the way, do you have our console? If not, I can offer you a good discount on the console."
"The console? I think I bought one last year, but it's not yours."
"Ah, then, sir, it may not work. You must use our console to play this game."
Abiston frowns, "Isn't the console just a medium? I thought it was like a CD player, I could just buy any one."
The sales assistant immediately shakes his head, "Of course not, sir. A console is different from a CD player."
"Well, fine. I'll buy one of your consoles then."
Abiston begins to pull out his money.
Just then, a broadcast from the department store echoes from a distance.
"Dear customers, I'm very pleased to announce that Gamestar Electronic Entertainment's latest game Metal Gear is now back in stock. Interested customers can purchase it anytime."
As the broadcast ends, Abiston sees several young people, who were originally wandering around Suri Electronics' sales area, rush out with excited expressions, as if their child was about to be born.
One, two…
Abiston looks up and sees that many people are running toward the same direction.
"Are they going to buy a new game?" Abiston asks curiously.
He had just heard the name Gamestar Electronic Entertainment.
Now, he is very sensitive to this term. After all, it was the company that had embarrassed him earlier, but he has started to seriously reconsider them.
His grandson also often talks about Gamestar Electronic Entertainment, leaving a strong impression on him.
"Uh, yes, sir, but it's not such a fun game. Our game is also very good."
The sales assistant's smile now seems a little forced.
"Hey, Gene, I'm going to step away for a bit. Metal Gear has been released, and I'm going to buy the game."
A sales assistant wearing a Suri Electronics uniform comes up to Abiston and, while taking off his jacket, says excitedly, "Finally, it's restocked. I've been waiting for a long time!"
Abiston: …
The sales assistant named Gene: …
The two of them silently watch as the assistant takes off his uniform and tosses it to Gene.
"Uh… you…" Gene hesitates, wanting to remind his colleague about the current situation.
"Hmm? What?" The assistant is confused for a moment before it clicks, "Oh, right, you told me you also wanted to buy it. Don't worry, I'll buy an extra one and bring it back for you!"
Gene: "…"
The assistant quickly leaves Suri Electronics' sales area, heading toward the crowd.
Abiston and Gene stand silently for a while.
"You said your games are similar to Gamestar Electronic Entertainment's, but it doesn't seem like that now."
Abiston is no fool.
The employees of the competitor are especially fond of it. The product quality that has won over their employees is evident.
As an economist, he understands this even more.
"Uh… Sir, I can explain."
Abiston shakes his head and says, "Let's wait. I'll go check out Gamestar's latest game."
Abiston puts the game disc back on the counter and prepares to leave.
Gene clearly wants to say something, but ultimately doesn't speak. After hesitating for a moment, he grits his teeth.
"Sir, please wait a moment, we are willing to give you a better price!"
Abiston doesn't stop. Compared to the small discount, if his grandson isn't satisfied, that would be the biggest failure.
He then leaves Suri Electronics' sales area.
But just as he walks a few meters, he hears Gene calling out behind him.
"Sir, please wait a moment."
Abiston turns around, thinking about stopping the young man from trying to persuade him. He won't…
"Hmm? Your uniform…" Abiston suddenly realizes that Gene has taken off his Suri Electronics work uniform too.
"Uh, to be honest, I also really want to buy that game. Of course, not that our game isn't fun, but you know, Gamestar's games are the best."
Abiston looks at Gene with a strange expression.
Is Gamestar Electronic Entertainment really that influential? Even the employees of the competitors are completely conquered. It's hard to imagine.