SFS #406 - Mr. Lu is confused: Who am I, where am I, and what is going on? (2 in 1, please order)
#406 - Mr. Lu is confused: Who am I, where am I, and what is going on? (2 in 1, please order)
Various media reviews and press releases are springing up like mushrooms after rain!
《Asahi Shimbun》: [Revolutionary Viewing Experience - 《Final Frontline》 Shocks Tokyo]
“When the movie starts, the entire cockpit is plunged into darkness, with only the surrounding screen tearing open a crack in the distance, like a gateway to another dimension.
As the plot unfolds, we seem to be in the midst of a war-torn virtual battlefield, with bullets, smoke, and even holographic zombie fangs roaring fiercely in front of us!
The vibration of the motion platform and the smoke ejection from above make it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion, only feeling chills all over the body.
The most unforgettable moment is the climax of the protagonist's desperate fight with zombie monsters. The heartbreaking roar in the loudspeaker almost pierces the eardrums, the smoke swirls and gushes overhead, and the cockpit vibrates so violently that it is difficult to stand still! Blood, screams, and silence intertwine, this scene seems to be staged right in front of you, leading people into the boundless realm of reality and illusion. This is an unprecedented viewing revolution. Even old movie buffs like us have never experienced such a realistic shock!”
《Tokyo Entertainment Weekly》: "Immersive Sensory Feast - Audience Reveals Viewing Experience of 《Final Frontline》"
Kobayashi, a sports commentator, said excitedly: "I am not an athlete, but I dream of running like an athlete one day.
And now, all of this has been realized in the immersive experience of the 《Final Frontline》 cockpit!
When the protagonist runs in the war, I feel like I am running with him. The vibration of the motion platform and the surrounding sound effects make my whole body tense; when he knocks down the enemy at a critical moment, my adrenaline is aroused and I jump up excitedly! This is more exciting and passionate than being at any sports event, it is a completely new sensory experience.
《Japanese Science》: [The Ultimate Fusion of Technology and Art - 《Final Frontline》 Brings Future Viewing Experience]
“This is definitely a masterpiece of the perfect fusion of art and technology!”
Naoki Mizuno, professor of film and art at the University of Tokyo, sincerely exclaimed,
“Traditional film and television works can only allow the audience to passively watch, while the 《Final Frontline》 cockpit completely immerses the audience in it, becoming a part of the interweaving of reality and illusion.
The cooperation of multiple black technologies such as smoke, movement, and sound effects completely brings the virtual world into reality; while the rendering of holographic images and plot tension pulls reality back into the fictional artistic realm.
This unprecedented experience of interweaving reality and illusion allows the audience to be completely immersed in the experience, both physically and mentally, and become enjoyers of the dual gifts of art and technology. This is the best testimony to the mutual promotion and common evolution of technology and art.”
《Osaka Art Bi-Weekly》: [Triple Impact of Vision, Hearing, and Touch - 《Final Frontline》 Brings an Unparalleled Experience]
“In this brand-new immersive experience, our vision, hearing, and touch are completely awakened, and we are subjected to unprecedented impact and shock.”
Famous film critic Jo Odagiri sincerely sighed, “When I was in that doomsday environment, my whole body's sense of touch was infinitely stretched and torn, as if we were experiencing it ourselves on the roof of a train!
This triple shock of vision, hearing, and touch made me completely forget that I was in the theater at that moment, and my whole person was dragged into that fictional world. This unparalleled new experience will forever change our understanding and definition of film and television works!”
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Although the Internet is surging, Lu Yu is unaware that his company has achieved such great success.
In fact, since the second day of coming to the Tokyo Game Show, Lu Yu has been wandering around Tokyo.
As the Tokyo Game Show progressed into the second half, Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan continued to shop in Tokyo.
Tokyo's autumn is crisp and refreshing. Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan stroll along the bustling streets. Their unique dress attracts the attention of many pedestrians.
Lu Yu is dressed in a neat black suit, with a handsome face and a calm and restrained temperament.
Liu Mengyuan is wearing a light pink commuter dress, with a playful ponytail, and her crystal clear eyes are full of youthful vigor. The two look about the same age, but they have a strong contrast.
“Hey, Yuanyuan, what have you been busy with lately? I've asked you to go shopping several times, but you seem to be going to the venue every day? Is there a surprise for me?” Lu Yu asked in a low voice, his tone clean and neat.
“Hmph, guess?” Liu Mengyuan made a face and poked Lu Yu's cheek with her pink little finger.
Lu Yu was amused by her and had no choice but to go along with her: "Could it be that we are here for our honeymoon?"
“You!” Liu Mengyuan rolled her eyes at him and muttered in her heart:
“Hmph, what honeymoon or not, I can't just give in without that crucial step.”
She chuckled, her big eyes blinking at Lu Yu from time to time.
Lu Yu was also infected by her youthful vigor and subconsciously reached out and put his arm around Liu Mengyuan's shoulder.
The two of them walked intimately on the street, snuggling and jostling from time to time, secretly competing with each other, as if the surrounding crowd had nothing to do with them.
Their eyes were sometimes deep, sometimes teasing, and occasionally they would indulge in a fight and play.
This young couple showed their affection all the way, causing the surrounding single dogs to roll their eyes.
“Hey, look at that young couple over there! Do you know them?”
Just as Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan were playing in a dessert shop on the side of the street, a tourist suddenly spoke.
“Ah? Which couple?” His companion glanced over curiously, and his eyes lit up.
“Oh, are you blind? Isn't that the protagonist of the recent popular movie 《Final Frontline》?”
“That's right, it's exactly the same as the trailer clips in the news!”
“Tsk, I want to ask them for autographs, I wonder if it's possible?”
Lu Yu was looking down and sharing a strawberry sundae with Liu Mengyuan. He looked up in confusion when he heard the sound.
Looking at some young people around him whispering to him, Lu Yu was completely confused.
What's going on? I don't have anything particularly conspicuous on me.
“Yuanyuan, do you know what's going on?”
Liu Mengyuan laughed when she saw this: “You're still pretending to be stupid at this time?”
“Huh? What's going on?” Lu Yu was even more confused. He looked at Liu Mengyuan in confusion, his eyes full of doubt.
A warm current surged in Liu Mengyuan's heart.
It was obviously Lu Yu who let her film the movie as she pleased, but now that the movie is successful, he is still pretending not to know anything.
But do you think that way, I don't know that all of this is what you did for me?
The more Liu Mengyuan thought about it, the more moved she became.
[Your girlfriend Liu Mengyuan is filled with emotion for your various arrangements, her mood is sweet, a critical strike occurs, leisure points +200]
Seeing the system prompt, Lu Yu was confused again.
Ah?
What did I do again?
……
Lu Yu returned to his rented hotel with doubts and opened his email, which he had not opened for a long time.
Suddenly, various contact emails from these days came flooding in!
He first opened an email from Japan, sent by Yoji Watanabe, President of NEXGAME
[Recipient: Lu Yu
Mr. Lu Yu:
Hello! I am Yoji Watanabe, president of NEXGAME, a well-known Japanese game publisher. I won't go into too much detail and get straight to the point.
I believe you have also heard that the game 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》 has set off an unimaginable craze in Japan, right?
I believe that the first batch of physical cards for this game will definitely be "sold out" within a few hours after they go on sale at the Tokyo Toy Show! Have you ever imagined that so many die-hard fans would start queuing at the mall door in the early morning?
Faced with this booming market demand, we feel extremely excited and under great pressure.
As a veteran publisher, we understand that Japanese players have a unique enthusiasm for this type of Q-version cartoon-style game.
On behalf of our entire NEXGAME company, I sincerely invite you to reach an exclusive agency contract with us.
At that time, we will go all out and devote all the company's resources to do a good job in the promotion and distribution of 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》 in Japan. We will join hands with Japan's top animation mobile game manufacturers to create the ultimate in fan works for this game!]
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Ah, this, is the Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card so popular?
Lu Yu was confused.
He opened another email from the United States:
Email from a US game distributor:
[Sender: Sam Bruce, President of Zion Games
Hello! I am Sam Bruce from Zion Games Company in Silicon Valley.
First of all, please allow me to express my sincere admiration for the 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》 card game independently developed by your team! This game is destined to set off an unprecedented craze among card enthusiasts around the world!
When this game first came out, I was deeply attracted by its charming painting style, innovative game mechanics, and rich world view. As an independent game company that pursues innovation and dares to try, we are eager to reach a global distribution cooperation with your company.
I can reveal that just yesterday, our team held an internal press conference specifically for the 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》!
The latest novel is first published on 6⊥9⊥⊥book⊥⊥bar⊥⊥!
Therefore, we urgently hope to become the exclusive agent of 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》 in North America. We will go all out to promote and operate this game in North America to ensure that it gains the same popularity and reputation as in China!]
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Lu Yu was even more confused.
How did the Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card become popular in North America?
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The third email, another email from a European game distributor:
Sender: Alexander Ross, General Manager of Stella Games
Dear Mr. Lu Yu:
Hello! I am the General Manager of Stella Games, an Italian game company.
Through our extensive market research, the 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》 independently developed by your team will definitely set off an unprecedented craze in many European countries.
Take my home country of Italy as an example, the Peach Blossom Spring smuggled equipment was sold in two large physical game malls in Milan on the day it opened, and the peripherals and point cards of other Peach Blossom Spring games were swept away. We analyzed that such a hot scene is by no means accidental, it must be due to the superior quality of the Peach Blossom Spring game itself.
We sincerely hope to reach an exclusive agency cooperation with your company to make 《Peach Blossom Spring Battle Card》 famous in the European market. As a veteran publisher, we will go all out to provide you with the best quality distribution and operation team, capital and channel support. Nothing excites me more than win-win cooperation!
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Good家伙，欧洲也有？
Lu Yu rubbed his eyebrows. He was extremely puzzled and wanted to check what was going on.
Just then, he received many more calls.
“Mr. Lu, hello! I am Jenny, the assistant to the president of Universal Pictures. Sorry to bother you, we are calling you on behalf of our president, Mr. Ardan.”
“Well, what's the matter with you?” Lu Yu was completely exhausted and gave up struggling.
“This is the thing, we recently watched the movie 《Final Frontline》 produced by your company. Mr. Ardan praised this movie, saying that it is simply the best in science fiction movies! The plot design is clever, the visual effects are dazzling, and the characterization is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy science fiction blockbusters in recent years! So.”
“So what?” Lu Yu asked.
“So we urgently hope to become the exclusive distributor of 《Final Frontline》 in North America! The president has repeatedly praised all of us with the script in his hands,
He said that this will definitely be the next annual science fiction blockbuster! We have more than 500 theaters all over North America, and our distribution qualifications are also well-known. If you are willing to cooperate with us, we will definitely give this film the highest level of operational guarantee.
The liquidated damages between you and Paramount will also be paid by us!”
The assistant spoke eloquently, his tone full of eager urgency.
Lu Yu hadn't figured out how to answer,
After that, another call came in.
“Mr. Lu Yu, I am Watanabe, the director of the distribution department of Toho, the old film company that distributed the 《Godzilla》 series. I am very sorry to bother you, I am just too excited and can't wait to discuss the distribution of 《Final Frontline》 in Japan with you.”
Lu Yu said calmly: “What do you want to do?”
“The thing is, since we learned that your company produced this science fiction masterpiece, we have been frantically begging to get the Japanese distribution rights for 《Final Frontline》!
You may not know how intense the reaction this movie has caused within our company! We must bring it to the Japanese screen in the summer.
Don't look at us as an old company, but we are just as enthusiastic about new things.”
The director spoke passionately, his tone becoming more and more excited:
“Our Toho distribution network covers more than 80% of the theaters in Japan! We have funds, a team, and distribution experience. We can say that we are familiar with how to hype 《Final Frontline》 into a blockbuster in Japan! From pre-heating promotion to roadshow promotion, we have appropriate strategies to deal with. As long as you nod your head, we can start deploying immediately!”
“In short, Mr. Lu Yu, I just want to say that this is simply an unparalleled masterpiece! I sincerely hope that it can establish a new benchmark for science fiction movies in Japan! Toho is willing to work with you to make 《Final Frontline》 a new milestone in Japanese film history!”
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“Wait for me to slow down and see what's going on.”
After delivering a confusing phone call, before Lu Yu could hang up, another call came in!
"Hello, Mr. Lu Yu! I am the director of Sony Media's European division."
"Oh? What can I do for you?" Lu Yu had already given up struggling.
"Sorry to bother you, I am calling specifically on behalf of Sony Media Group headquarters.
Our company has hundreds of cinemas in Europe, but we have never seen such an outstanding science fiction masterpiece! It is not only visually stunning."
Our director paused, lowered his voice, and said with an incredibly devout tone:
"Therefore, we are eager to become the sole distributor of 'Final Defense Line' in Europe. We believe that with our strong distribution network, it will definitely set off an unparalleled science fiction craze in European countries!
At that time, we will vigorously open up the virgin territory of science fiction films in Europe."
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Lu Yu was shocked and stunned.
However, there was something even more shocking.
At the end of the email,
The Tokyo Game Show organizing committee invited him to attend the高峰论坛 (High-Level Forum)!
Facing game developers from Japan and around the world, to give a speech!
Lu Yu was dumbfounded.
No, I really just came here to relax and coast through life,
I haven't even been to the venue, what exactly are you trying to do!