Because at the start of that environment theme, there was a special slogan from Nebula Games.
That is, the content of the theme environment is actual game content.
This means that the graphics should be similar to the actual game, but the gameplay may be different.
After all, Nebula Games made such a big fuss before, it can't be just a cowboy farming game, at most it's just an extra in the game.
And the game's graphics were shown, which also made many game designers feel like they saw the truth.
'This graphic performance is on par with the previous "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare"!'
'Actually, there is still a slight difference. The texture of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" is more prominent, but the color and lighting of this theme environment cover this part.'
'But basically, we can be sure that "Red Dead Redemption" should be a story-driven game.'
'Yes, similar to the previous "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare".'
'This is also Lucas's strength, telling a good story.'
Many designers in the industry who were paying attention were discussing it one after another.
Judging from the graphic performance of "Red Dead Redemption", as long as Nebula Games didn't fake anything in this theme environment, many people felt that their new game would be a story-driven game.
Just like "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", a separate map scene and then using CG to show the map switching mode.
At Atari, Antolini was also slightly relieved after experiencing this 'farm life'.
His idea was basically the same as the game industry designers.
That is, Lucas used the same mode as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" in the game "Red Dead Redemption".
And if this is the case, then Antolini feels that his advantage is very great.
After all, story-driven games require players to immerse themselves in them.
As long as he can announce it before Nebula Games, he can completely seize a great opportunity.
According to his time estimate, if nothing unexpected happens, the launch time of these two games should be very close.
Moreover, Lucas is known in the game industry for his efficiency.
Although the development progress of 'Beautiful World' is very optimistic, he can't guarantee that he will be able to seize the opportunity.
At the same time, now is the time to do publicity and build hype.
After all, Lucas suddenly came up with such an environment theme, which made him a little passive.
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As time went on, Atari also carried out more targeted publicity.
First, Atari released a preview video.
Not a very long video.
In this video, players play as a Western cowboy galloping in the wilderness, and finally come to a small town and eliminate a local bully.
Some fans who are familiar with the original novel were instantly excited because this is a classic plot in the novel.
And ordinary casual players are also very excited, because the short video shows all the core elements of the Western theme.
Cowboys, revolvers, bandits, sheriffs, horses, cacti, taverns, deserts, covered wagons…
However, facing Atari's publicity, Nebula Games didn't make much noise, just announced an update to the new theme 'Western Games'.
Added some small game play to the original farm basis.
21 points, Texas Hold'em, dominoes, five finger fillet, very much in the spirit of the times, and also added a Nebula Games platform friend points ranking.
But Antolini at Atari felt a burst of pain, because they also have these more characteristic small games in their 'Beautiful World'.
Especially the dominoes, which are an extension of Pai Gow in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the seemingly barbaric small game of five finger fillet, can only be said to be exactly the same as what Nebula Games released. After all, this is also a regular in Western themes, but the key is that Nebula Games took the lead.
However, Atari was not discouraged and announced some important character settings and promotional videos. In addition to the protagonist, some original characters also appeared. Of course, this is also a characteristic of adapted themes.
The video also caused a lot of buzz, but before Atari could be happy, Lucas's official blog updated the content almost at the same time.
A simple sentence: [Nebula Studios proudly presents]
And a video link.
Seeing this scene, Antolini at Atari instantly felt a little chest tightness.
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence!?
They just released a promotional video, and Nebula Games released it!?
But ordinary players obviously don't have so many messy thoughts.
The farm life during this period has made many people look forward to what kind of game "Red Dead Redemption" is.
Although according to past experience, Lucas is definitely still in a state of making promises when the trailer comes out, but there is a saying 'drawing a cake to quench thirst', and now they can fill their hunger by watching the trailer.
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Countless players clicked on the video released by Lucas and Nebula Games's official blog as soon as possible.
At the beginning, the Nebula Games logo flashed by.
First, what came into view was a wilderness. Inside the forest camp, a middle-aged man said to Arthur Morgan.
'If we pull off this big job, we'll have money, and then we can fly away. What do you think!'
Under the twilight wilderness, a group of people holding revolvers and wearing masks galloped towards the distant town.
'We all met because of Dutch, and this group of people is everything to me.'
In the bustling city, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are robbing.
'Whether it's killing or being killed, I'm willing!'
Carrying gold bricks from the vault, and lots of colorful banknotes.
In front of the burning villa in the middle of the night, Dutch's gun was aimed at a guard on the ground.
'I hope things don't come to this…'
The scene changed, and the morning dew in the forest dripped from the leaves, and even the texture on the leaves could be clearly seen.
Arthur Morgan was talking to a woman wearing a cowboy hat next to him.
'This kind of life is almost over, we're hiding all day long.'
At the moment the words fell, the screen returned to the burning house again, and Dutch and Arthur Morgan had some quarrels.
'Trust me, Arthur, I have a plan.'
'There will always be a damn train…' Arthur Morgan interrupted Dutch.
The screen went dark, and a rapid and exciting background music sound surrounded the ears, in addition to the sound of horseshoes, gunshots, explosions, and the sound of trains running on the rails.
Arthur Morgan, Dutch, and members of the gang are attacking a train.
At night after returning fully loaded, a group of people in the gang's camp are singing and dancing.
There are old people, priests, and children.
But the picture randomly switched, and a group of uninvited guests came to the camp.
'I don't want to kill innocent people, Dutch…'
Gunshots rang out, along with a cold voice.
'The only one who dies is you!'
'You guys worship barbarism…'
The train exploded, firefights in the wilderness, and blood.
'Will also die in a barbaric way!'
After a burst of gunshots, the screen went dark. After about a second, the picture appeared.
A dilapidated house with oil lamps lit at night. Dutch, who looked a little haggard and weathered, raised his hands high to everyone.
'Listen everyone…this is not easy, but…trust me!'
Following Dutch's words, the camera slowly moved away from the house, and outside was a snowy and forested mountain.
With the soothing background music, the picture slowly switched like a filter and came to a city.
A prosperous town, with carriages, streetcars, and street lights on the streets.
Showing the unique landscape of this special period to all players.
Then the whole video ended abruptly.
The game logo appeared in the picture.
"Red Dead Redemption"
(End of this chapter)
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