Since that day.
Gunpei, the second-in-command of Mintendo, couldn't even attend the Super Marigi 3 release event, as he was fully committed to a new development project.
The project newly started for the Super Family was named Super Marigi World. Thanks to the new generation hardware, Marigi was reborn with more dynamic and sharp 2D graphics, powered by new sprite capabilities.
<... 2023-11-03 17:34:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe concept of backward compatibility is a kind of fan service feature that allows players to play cartridges from existing consoles on the next-generation model.
Mr. Kamauichi's intention seemed like a good idea on the surface because it could resolve the absence of titles that new console releases often face, while also naturally attracting existing users. But...
The problem is th...
2023-11-03 17:34:53 +0000 UTC View PostOne month later.
Once the decision was made to create three cartridges featuring different heroines, the development of My Hometown without Me began smoothly, as if catching the wind.
Hayashi, initially reluctant, picked up the pace as we began working on the first character, Hasegawa Miyuki.
The first reason was that having one character per cartridge allowed us to streamline...
2023-11-03 17:34:49 +0000 UTC View PostAfterward, we discussed where to place Yuki's created ending within the story.
There were no issues with the scenario itself, but if we were to set this story as a normal ending, it would significantly reduce the impact of "The Empty Streets."
"The Empty Streets" has multiple endings based on the heroine's event completion rate. However, Yuki's proposed scenario placed more importan...
2023-11-03 17:34:43 +0000 UTC View PostA little later, after hearing about the ending related to the heroine's death in the C route ending, she struggled with her emotions, her breathing heavy.
I waited for her to calm down and then asked, wanting to hear her honest opinion, "What do you think?"
"Junhyuk, I don't want to put a twist in the scenario you've created, but if the ending changes based on the player's actions, ...
2023-11-03 17:34:38 +0000 UTC View Post"I wish I had about 5 of me..."
This has been a recurring thought lately.
I've already time-slipped to 1983, but can I also learn the art of cloning?
It's just that, recently, I've been feeling overwhelmed handling everything on my own.
At Mintendo, the development of the Super Family is in full swing, and after work, I have to focus on the scenario work for "The Legend ...
2023-11-03 12:22:17 +0000 UTC View PostGunpei asked, "So, what exactly do we need to do?"
Chandra replied, "It's really brutal... Do you have any ill feelings towards the heroine I'm drawing, Director?"
In the aftermath of the shocking death of the female protagonist, Morita and Hayashi were so upset that they looked like they were ready to stab me with the chopsticks they were holding.
"Indeed, 'The Empty Street' ...
2023-11-03 12:21:46 +0000 UTC View PostIf, I may say,
If a couple were to part ways suddenly due to a terminal diagnosis...
Would the one leaving behind their loved one feel more sorrow?
Or would the one left behind bear the heavier burden of grief?
The concept behind "The Empty Street" begins with these small questions.
Though the main plot has not yet been fully developed, "The Empty Street" leans mor...
2023-11-03 12:21:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Junhyuk, are you there?"
"Sorry..."
As I uttered my apology, uncertainty flickered in Yuki's eyes as she gazed at me. I looked at her for a moment, then smiled faintly as I spoke.
"I was planning to talk first, but I missed the timing."
In response, with a sigh of relief, Yuki leaned her forehead against my chest and murmured.
"I thought you were going to reject m...
2023-11-03 12:21:25 +0000 UTC View PostYesterday it was the local fast food joint, and today it's Chinese cuisine...
It's fortunate that it's delicious, but I couldn't help but chuckle at Yuki.
"Uncle, why don't you just order sweet and sour pork and get some free dumplings too?"
Since I was quite hungry, I didn't decline and took my seat.
A little while later, the Chinese restaurant delivery guy arrived with...
2023-11-03 12:21:17 +0000 UTC View Post"And then let's try creating the first-ever gaming magazine."
"Are you suggesting we start a publishing business, not the previously mentioned publishing business?"
"No, we need to do both. But first, we have to change the perception of games. Let's be honest; didn't you give away games for free when you sold PCs?"
"Well, that's... embarrassing, but yes. If we didn't do that, ...
2023-11-03 04:09:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Dragon Emblem? But this...?"
The reason Mr. Ito was so surprised by the familiar Dragon Emblem logo was one thing.
Is this the Korean version?
"This? Is it really in Korean, just like it says on the package?"
"If you have doubts, give it a try."
With slightly trembling hands, the store owner inserted the cartridge into the family's console.
Yuki, with a puzz...
2023-11-03 04:09:51 +0000 UTC View PostAfter having breakfast at the hotel and taking a taxi, we headed back to the vicinity of Myeongshin University.
As we passed through the wide streets of Gwanghwamun on this clear day, the building that once housed the former Japanese Governor-General's office during the Chosun era and now served as the National Museum came into view.
It was a building slated for demolition as part o...
2023-11-03 04:09:47 +0000 UTC View Post"How many wins do you guys have right now?"
"Wow!! You startled me. Who are you, mister!?"
I wanted to give them a piece of my mind, but with Yuki watching from behind, I restrained my anger and opened my mouth.
"Your mom sent me. Get home quickly. This brat."
"Really!? What time is it now?"
"It's already nighttime."
"I'm in big trouble with my mom."
Yo...
2023-11-03 04:09:43 +0000 UTC View PostNuri's house wasn't too far from where I used to live. About a 15-minute walk, I'd say.
In fact, Nuri was a friend I didn't know during this time. I first met that guy in the second grade of elementary school, so at least another two years would pass before I could meet my younger self.
Meeting a seven-year-old Nuri as a grown-up was an inexplicable twist of fate, and it brought a s...
2023-11-03 04:09:23 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing this, students with red headbands streamed into the streets and began singing "Comrades." It felt as if there wasn't a single ant in sight on the streets. Perfect timing!
"Junhyuk, what's happening right now?"
"Hush. Let's pass through quietly. Hold my hand just in case."
Yuki tightly grasped my hand in the tense atmosphere.
After a while, we started walking, t...
2023-11-03 02:36:10 +0000 UTC View Post"Ah, that girl is incredibly cute, what should I do!"
Ignoring the laughter of the stewardesses, I climbed the stairs and saw Yuki sitting in a corner, burying her head in her hands.
"Hey, Yuki..."
"Don't say anything. I'm so embarrassed right now!"
"No, it's not that..."
"Well, I'm asking you not to talk right now."
"No, I mean, that's not your seat, is it? ...
2023-11-03 02:36:02 +0000 UTC View PostLa Bamba was a movie that shed light on the life of the real-life character Ritch Valens. It was a youth film that depicted the short life of the rock 'n' roll emperor, cut short by a tragic accident, and his music.
The movie's story followed the protagonist, a young man with an innate talent for music, hailing from an American immigrant village. He pursued his dream of becoming a singer ...
2023-11-03 02:35:59 +0000 UTC View Post"Have you two ever been in a relationship by any chance?" I asked.
Upon hearing my question, Morita and Hayashi seemed to turn into mumbling bees. Well, it's not really my place to ask, but seeing them like this brings back memories of my life before the time slip.
"In fact, the new project is all about the topic of love. Unlike our previous games, we need to put a lot of emphasis o...
2023-11-03 02:35:44 +0000 UTC View PostAfter gathering my thoughts, I returned to the development team. I called Mr. Kawaguchi separately and headed to the lounge.
I asked him, "What do you think of those two, Mr. Kawaguchi?"
He replied, "I'm very impressed with both of them. Mr. Morita is already a character designer recognized by our Amano, and Mr. Hayashi is excellent at storytelling. It seems that having professional...
2023-11-03 02:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later, I brought Morita and Hayashi with me to visit Pentagon Soft in Tokyo.
"Boss? Where are we?" Hayashi asked.
"This is Pentagon Soft, the company that developed Final Frontier," I replied.
"Okay, but why are we here?" Morita inquired.
"Well, currently, Mr. Kawaguchi, who is in charge of Pentagon Soft, is responsible for Final Frontier's production, and whe...
2023-11-02 23:41:20 +0000 UTC View PostPsych Battle had been smoothly selling since its launch. Especially in the official version, thanks to Chandra's coding, it boasted even smoother gameplay than the demo, receiving acclaim from gaming magazines. While there were still some issues with supply, the unique gameplay and graphics set it apart from other games of its time, earning enthusiastic responses from players.
The Ps...
2023-11-02 23:41:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs I stepped out of the shower, Shige-san, who had been sipping on a can of beer in our accommodation, had a bewildered look on his face as he stared at the news.
On the screen, Misato-san was relentlessly chasing after Sakai-kun, the leader of the idol group SMEP, shouting his name incessantly.
"Sakai-kun? Is that Sakai Masahiro-kun from SMEP? Please, answer me!"
Wow, Misato-...
2023-11-02 23:41:10 +0000 UTC View PostAfter our meal, we returned to Akihabara, and it was filled with screams of disappointment from various game shops.
"Why isn't there any Psych Battle left when I was fourth in line!?"
"We only received three copies of Psych Battle, but we do have plenty of Dragon Warrior 3 in stock."
"Alright, give me one copy of Dragon Warrior 3, then."
Shige and I walked thro...
2023-11-02 23:41:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Excuse me? Could I get an interview?"
"Yes? If it's an interview, you should go to the person next to me..."
I turned my head, only to find Shige-san had somehow blended into the crowd and was now gazing at me from a distance.
Hey, is this Dragon Ball or instant teleportation?
"From the looks of it, you seem like a working adult. Why did you come here on a weekday morni...
2023-11-02 23:40:59 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later...
Having completed our schedule in the United States, Gunpei-san and I boarded a flight to Japan. Ellis and Yamashita bid us farewell until the very end. Even Wilson-san waved with a bright smile until we left the departure area.
"I thought we had a month to spare, but it passed by so quickly," Ellis remarked.
"Well, the response from gamers in the US was qui...
2023-11-02 22:02:10 +0000 UTC View PostAfter about two weeks had passed...
I decided to play basketball with the gamers in a 3-on-3 match after dinner to both digest the food and have some fun.
Although I had a rough understanding of the operating principles of the 3D acceleration device, there was so much work ahead. I needed to create the design plans and consult with the professors.
"Didn't you say you were goin...
2023-11-02 22:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostAs I made my way back to New York from MIT, I gazed out the window at the setting sun, a smile playing on my lips. My own proposal had been accepted, and the amount they had offered was a mere $500.
They may have thought of it as a simple accessory to assist CPU operations, but in the gaming industry, this little device was destined to achieve a feat as monumental as humanity's first step...
2023-11-02 22:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post"Do we really need to go into the school?" I asked.
"What do you mean?" Chandra inquired.
"I've already found the person I was looking for."
That's right. In truth, what I wanted wasn't a game developer.
The game that utilized polygons that we commonly think of came in 1994, NEGA's "Virtua Fighter." It certainly brought us a visual shock, but there were polygon-based gam...
2023-11-02 21:59:49 +0000 UTC View PostMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
MIT was one of the prestigious universities in the United States, alongside Harvard. If Harvard was considered a university for elites, then MIT could be seen as a university for geniuses.
Similar to South Korea's KAIST, it was a gathering of eccentric individuals with exceptional talents in the fields of science and engineering. MIT had ...
2023-11-02 21:59:44 +0000 UTC View Post