Joshua scratches his head while writing his game design. He already writes about all of what he knows about pokemon gen 3, but he also forgot so many things. He then remembered that the system gave him an item memory serum thing.
"Right, how could I forgot that!" Joshua opens the system inventory and used the memory serum. As soon as memory serum was used, a window prompt is shown in front of his eyes indicating that he needs to think about a game from his previous world. He thinks about pokemon Fire Red from his previous world. The reason he didn't choose Ruby or Sapphire and skipped two generations is that he want to bring Pokemon IP to this world in chronological order. Also, he didn't know if gamers in this world would also love pokemon, so he needs to test the water. Anyway, he needs to bring the classic Pokemon game first!
Many details about pokemon Fire Red were quickly remembered by him, he even vividly remembers the game trailer and promo poster. He quickly wrote of what all he needs to work on the game and what modern change incorporated into the game. He uses the generation 3 pokemon game as a base. But because of time constraints, he cut the generation 3 and generation 2 pokemon to the original 151 like on generation 1, with mew as an event pokemon. He also slips one easter egg. After the player beats the pokemon champion with only one pokemon in the party, the player can access the Nuzlocke challenge from the options menu.
Joshua also fixes many unreasonable things of generation 1 pokemon like Charizard cannot learn Fly TM, because there is no dual typing in generation 1 game. He also adds a connectivity function between players with wifi built-in wifi integration. He still remembers when he was just a kid, using cable for trading pokemon is a hassle. Even without an internet connection, the player could also use ad hoc wifi to trade and battle. He also adds a wifi lobby area on the third floor of the Pokemon center, so friends could hang out and show off their pokemon. Joshua also adds pokemon following you outside the battle function. This function is added to add the game attractiveness for the player. Lastly, he adds the most radical change, gender locking for each version. It is also to emphasize that this game is better when played with your friends.
For the next 30 days, Joshua worked hard creating his very first game. Although he already remembered vividly the game with the memory serum, he didn't have any drawing and sound editing ability. What holds him back the most is the background sprite and background music. He lamented that he didn't have drawing and sound editing abilities, he was sure he could finish the game in just 5 days.
The day of the submission deadline is nearing, and he finally finished the game just 3 days before the deadline. With 1 day of testing the game and making sure there are no bugs in the game, he successfully brings the Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Water Blue into this world! As for why he didn't choose Leaf Green? Well, he thought that Water Blue sounds better for attracting female gamers.
"Right right, I need to register the pokemon IP. I'll cry blood if someone stole my IP." He searches for a way to register his game IP. Fortunately for him, in this world, everything can be done online. Just pay a little money and you can register your game to World Video Game Association with its Intellectual Property. In this world, Intellectual Property infringement is taken seriously by the authorities, and the violator would end up in jail. Joshua finished his IP registration and nodded. Very nice, great success!
On 29th November, Joshua submitted his finished games to the Crimson Game Studio. He didn't have to be concerned if Crimson Game Studio would steal his game because he already registers the IP and the game. Now he only needs to wait...
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5th December, Crimson Game Studio Headquarter
A young man rushes his way to the lift and presses the button to the top floor. He needs to attend a very important annual meeting and Crimson Game Studio 10th anniversary meeting. Stuart is newly appointed mid-level management by the company, and he was eager to prove his capability to the company. Last year after his graduation, he made one successful game for the company and was promoted to D Class game designer by the Association. On the way up, he met senior-level management. This senior is one of few A-Class game designers working for the company.
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"Senior Albert, Good morning." Stuart greeted enthusiastically.
"Oh, hello Stuart. How do you do? What about your preparation for the company anniversary?" Albert smiled and greeted back. He is very fond of this junior employee. Smart and resourceful
"It's finished, but I don't know if the leader will be happy with my work," Stuart said while scratching his head in embarrassment. The lift ding-ed and they arrived at the top floor.
"Don't worry, be confident of yourself. Work hard and strive to become an A-Class game designer. I have high hope on you." Albert patted his shoulder and get out of the lift. Stuart was stunned by the concern his senior gave and was excited. He followed Albert from behind to the meeting room.
Many mid-level and senior-level employees already arrived at the meeting room. When the CEO of Crimson Company arrived, all of the employees shut their mouths.
"All the personnel are here? Alright. Let us start the annual meeting..."
Each division reported about their achievement and finally at the end of the meeting.
"... Sir Alfred, how about main competition selection?" The CEO asked Alfred.
"I already completed the task, leader," Alfred said.
"Good, what about the amateur competition?" The CEO then asked Stuart.
"Completed, leader!" Stuart said with confidence.
"Very good. Let us conclude our annual meeting right now. You two, stay." The CEO nodded and conclude the meeting. All the employees are left, leaving the CEO and two guys. Stuart and Albert were nervous when they approach the CEO. Because the CEO is one of very few S Class game designers in the continent! To become an S Class game designer, one needs to create an acclaimed game, and his achievement in the game industry needs to be recognized by the World Video Game Association. This man in front of them is the youngest S Class in the Asia continent. At his age of 36, he was promoted to S Class game designer from creating 'Doomdsday', a highly acclaimed game by the critics 2 years ago.
"Reporting to the leader, I have selected 20 games for the competition. All the games are above the industry standards. Especially this game, 'The Hunt', a very unique premise of island zombie survival RPG." Albert shows the reports to the CEO. The CEO received the report and read it briefly. He then nodded and looked at Stuart.
"What about you?" The CEO asked Stuart.
"Reporting to the leader, I have selected about 100 submitted games for the competition. All selected games are made with great quality. But, there is this one game that is very different from the rest. How do I say it..." Stuart scratches his head, unsure of what he should say.
"Talk," The CEO said
"Umm leader, it's like this... Although the game is very fresh and interesting, I didn't know how to evaluate it because there is no premise in the industry like this game before. Essentially, it's an RPG but with a catching mechanism and also... He submits 2 games..." Stuart said with difficulty.
"2 games? It is already stated that each contestant cannot submit 2 different games. Why did he submit 2 games? Choose 1 the better one." The CEO frowned.
"Leader, the 2 games is essentially is just 1 game. Leader, here is the report." Stuart gave his report of the Pokemon Fire Red and Water Blue to the CEO. The CEO received the report suspiciously and read it carefully. After finished reading the report, he knows what Stuart means by 2 games is just essentially 1 game. Joshua already stated in his submission that this novelty is called Two Flavored Games. The so-called Two Flavored games is just a gimmick of one game made into two variant. Interesting...
Although interesting, is this gameplay good though? Catching and collecting pets? It's known by all industry insiders in this world that, a good RPG needs customization elements and equipment to make your main character stronger. Catching and collecting pets RPG? There is no premise in this world before. The CEO then said.
"Alright, it's not a problem. It's approved, but just one booth for both games. And double the game demo cartridge on this booth so the attendee could try both." Stuart nodded. Although he already plays it and finds the game fun, he not optimistic about this game. But what he didn't know was that the fun in the Pokemon game is not just catching and collecting pokemon, but also trading and battling another trainer. It's double the fun than play it alone!
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25th December
Joshua sat in front of his computer playing an RPG game. He already plays all the famous PC games on his laptop. All the popular game he played is just so so! He also found out that this world also lacked esports games. What the hell, aren't they bored playing repetitive MMORPG? Maybe, he could bring the toxicity of competitive esports to this world.
Ring... Ring...
"Hello?" Joshua answered the call.
"Hello, us this Mr. Joshua? Congratulations, your game is selected to compete in the amateur competition. Please come to our headquarters in Star City by 29th December to prepare your booth."
"Really? Alright, thank you!" Joshua was excited.
"Could you send us material for the poster? We will hang the poster above your booth."
"Poster material? Ok, no problem! I'll send it to you as soon as possible!"
Joshua excitedly opens the free vector editor software and creates the propaganda poster. He needs to create a poster that could attract all the mainstream Crimson Go users, young to old, male and female alike!