Chapter 1: The Golden Age

The doubts in his heart had accumulated into a tidal wave, and he could no longer hold back as he asked, "Captain Kaga, what exactly are we here to do? What time is it now?"

At this time, Sega was still a major player, fiercely competing with Nintendo, and Bill Gates had not yet become the world's richest man, nor had he extended Microsoft's reach into the gaming industry

In those twenty-plus years, the four giants—Sega, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo—engaged in repeated dumping and anti-dumping, poaching and being poached, and a series of intricate schemes and rivalries, with each step being sufficient to become a textbook case in the future gaming industry. Each individual involved has become a towering figure in the gaming world.

Outside the half-rolled car window, the sound of chattering English floated in. Just a few fragments of images, and Qin Yuanfeng immediately concluded that this was definitely not China

The concept of pan-entertainment was initially proposed by Microsoft mogul Bill Gates, and it has gradually become a reality. From the inception of competitive gaming with StarCraft to the increasingly grand League of Legends tournaments in the following years, gaming has evolved beyond mere entertainment into a grand event, truly achieving the connection of one network cable to one world

IS Company, Kaga Akira, Nintendo, TOP Software, 1987...! ... With everything coming together, he could only think of one thing! One monumental event that has been recounted throughout the gaming empire for decades!

At this time, there was no Final Fantasy 7, no Sword of the Legend, no Xuanyuan Sword, no Counter-Strike, no StarCraft, no World of Warcraft, and certainly no League of Legends

In his era, games were no longer just games; they had evolved into a form of comprehensive entertainment. A single game encompassed comics, music, novels, and even films and television.

At that moment, a slight feeling of dizziness surged in his mind, and he involuntarily closed his eyes once again

But where is this? He suppressed his wildly beating heart as he looked outside. He is a 28-year-old senior game planner, affiliated with Paradise Game Company in Beijing, China. The ancient city, which he was so familiar with and that exuded a profound atmosphere, had vanished from his side. How could he have woken up in this strange place after just taking a nap in the office?

He never expected that his rebirth would lead him to be under Nintendo, to join the company of Shōzō Kaga

"Captain Kaga, Mr. Qin still doesn't look well. Perhaps we should let him rest a bit longer," the driver said, glancing at Qin Yuanfeng.

He stole a glance at Akira Kaga, who in 1987 was still relatively unknown. The game that would bring him fame had yet to be released. He was merely affiliated with IS, a subsidiary of Nintendo, and had not yet entered Nintendo's quality lineup

Just now, a strange memory surged into his mind, almost making him unable to believe the current reality

He took a deep breath, and the momentary gloom of time travel vanished without a trace. In 1987 Japan, only he, who had traveled back, understood what this represented

"Qin Jun, are you awake?" The man in front seemed to have also been awakened by the sudden commotion. He lifted his heavy eyelids and, seeing Qin Yuanfeng's dazed expression in the rearview mirror, said without much emotion: "You've been feeling unwell since we left San Francisco. Are you feeling any better now? Don't delay the company's tasks."

He is an exchange student, and he will soon be leaving Japan. However, before he departs, he will ensure that the title of the progenitor of SRPG completely disappears from Nintendo and from Japan.

He lifted his head and glanced at the rearview mirror. Fortunately, he had clear brows and bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, making him quite a handsome young man. His height was estimated to be nearly 1.8 meters.

He finally understood why he had become associated with Nintendo

This matter is etched in the minds of all game developers like a legend

However, the concept of pan-entertainment is built upon more than twenty years of development in the gaming industry, taking shape only in 2005. Without the blood and fire of the four-nation competition over these two decades, there would be no future pan-entertainment circle

Kazuhiko Kaga! One of the most renowned game producers in Japan, the pioneer of SRPG games! One of the six heroes of Nintendo! A key figure in the Nintendo empire that has dominated the gaming world for over twenty years! IS Company, which is Kazuhiko Kaga's company! It is one of the subsidiaries of Nintendo!

Nintendo

As a seasoned game planner, he deeply understands what his arrival signifies. In the gaming industry, the most important aspect is not technology; it is always creativity

The road was filled with cars, and he was sitting in one of them. Besides himself, there was the driver and a middle-aged man around thirty years old, who at that moment was frowning slightly as he looked at the vehicles jammed ahead.

And now he stands at the crossroads of fate

Qin Yuanfeng did not inquire further; a wave of excitement surged within him!

Perhaps... the future of pan-entertainment... will become a reality in my hands..." He smiled, his heart already filled with boundless aspirations

This is a unique opportunity

At this time, the billion-dollar masterpiece Pokémon was still unknown, Windows 98 had not yet been released, and computer games had not yet emerged

This only illustrates the fervor of the Japanese gaming industry at that time, where no project proposal would be overlooked. Akira Kaga also became one of the prominent figures of the globally best-selling GB series, almost comparable to the legendary Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto

He was still not shocked by the sudden surprise of having traversed nearly twenty years in time. In the next moment, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck him. He held his breath sharply and, with a hint of tremor in his voice, tentatively asked ahead: "Kaga... Kaga Shozo, Group Leader?"

In 1987, at 3:10 PM Eastern Time in the United States!

He just woke up from a nap; who can tell him what the situation is before him

Kaga's expression, for some reason, always seemed somewhat unpleasant. He answered irritably: "A North American software company invested in by Nintendo has gone bankrupt. Our company, Intelligent Systems, is responsible for the bankruptcy liquidation. We are short-staffed, which is why I brought you along. After all, we are a small company... Haven't I mentioned these matters several times? What time is it now? You can check the schedule in front of you."

This is also the worst of times, with Nintendo dominating the market and unifying the industry. When a monopoly arises in a sector, no one, except for the monopolist themselves, will fare well

And God granted him this opportunity to join this holy war that has lasted for over twenty years; how could he not seize it

This more than twenty-year-long holy war may perhaps etch the name of a Chinese person into its history

And he will become the founder of SRPG

On both sides are towering skyscrapers, filled with posters and advertisements in English, with the faces of Michael Jackson and Madonna everywhere. The people walking on the street are not Chinese with black hair and yellow skin, but rather a foreigner with blue eyes and blonde hair!

The man known as Kaga casually nodded and said: "Take a good rest, we will arrive in Silicon Valley in half an hour. This afternoon, we will settle the finances of the TOP software company. Since they have applied for bankruptcy, the development projects invested by Nintendo, and the planning projects are our own patents. The corporation has already issued orders that these must be retrieved."

What is the matter

You no longer have this opportunity..." A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Standing at the threshold of a new era of development, he only needed to find the proposal of the TOP software company faster than Akihiko Kaga and others. The Fire Emblem could never appear under Akihiko Kaga's hands!

The first priority of the * illustrated * book is that he must understand what region and country he has traversed to, and that everything around him is definitely not China, let alone Japan

This is a golden era, the era of video game consoles that began in the early 1980s, heralding a revolution in electronic gaming. The first act is about to conclude, and Nintendo, this colossal entity, rose to prominence with the release of the FC, commonly known as the Famicom, in 1983, dominating the global gaming industry. Electronic games have become a golden beach.

In his previous life, he could only watch these individuals frequently appear in the news, lamenting that they were beyond his reach.

As a senior game planner at the end of 2014, he has been engaged in game planning in Beijing for nearly ten years. He has sighed countless times, lamenting that he was born in the wrong era and did not arrive in that grand age of gaming. Now, he can only watch helplessly as Tencent moves towards the development of pan-entertainment, overshadowing the brilliance of Shanda and NetEase.

In short, he traveled through time and became one of the hundreds of fortunate time travelers in China each day

Originally, the itinerary for liquidating a company that failed due to its investment in Nintendo was set. However, the astutely perceptive Akira Kaga unexpectedly unearthed a dusty proposal from the abandoned plans. At that time, no one paid attention to him, and no one knew that this proposal would later become one of the cornerstones of the handheld series, the pioneer of SRPG tactical games, the Fire Emblem series

So it was like this... After a moment, he opened his eyes, his heart already filled with shock

Qin Yuanfeng looked at everything before him in disbelief

The pioneer of SRPG games, the Fire Emblem series

He did not speak again, quietly sitting in the chair at the back, his gaze deeply surveying the buildings on either side and the slowly moving traffic.

SRPG games, also known as strategy adventure games or tactical games, have their origins in the person sitting in front of me, the Japanese master, Akagi Shōzō

His inspiration comes from this trip to North America https://www.hetushu.com.com

This is the best of times, as the entire world turns its gaze towards this beach where one can stumble upon gold. Sony, Sega, Konami, Bandai, Atari... Each of these renowned companies and giants has been drawn in by Nintendo's astonishing wealth, eagerly joining this era where riches can be easily grasped.

His gaze subtly turned towards the front row, where Kaga Akira was resting with his eyes closed

And in his mind, there are countless ideas

"Almost there." At this moment, Qin Yuanfeng's heart was surging with emotions; San Francisco! The city before him was actually San Francisco! He had taken a nap and somehow circled half the globe from Beijing to arrive in North America!

Only then did Qin Yuanfeng notice that there was an electronic display in front of the car, but upon seeing it, his heart nearly jumped out!

At this thought, his fists clenched with visible veins. God had given him a perfect start; it was already 1987, halfway through the era of the 8-bit machine. The second wave of the gaming industry was about to surge. If it weren't for the overly intricate circumstances of these past few years, he would almost believe this was an impeccable opportunity

As a game planner, Qin Yuanfeng is more than familiar with this resounding name in the gaming industry! Dominating the gaming world for over twenty years, only Sony attempted a counterattack, yet was once again cast aside by Nintendo. How could he possibly be associated with him?

Qin Yuanfeng, this is his current name, is twenty-one years old. His family can be considered a political family, being the son of a certain director in Beijing. His father's position is neither too high nor too low; at least in Beijing, where one can hit a leader by throwing a brick, it is hardly significant. At this moment, China is in a vague and uncertain situation. To avoid the limelight, he was sent to Hong Kong to study at university a few years ago. He is now a senior at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. As he is a Sino-Japanese exchange student, and with his senior internship, he has entered a company called IS for social practice.