Pokeni Co., Ltd. President's office.
"Huh? For real?!"
Upon hearing Aoki Haruhi's reveal that [Sega, Sony, Pokeni, and DUN will jointly develop a new handheld game console], Katayama Reiko was completely shocked.
She hurriedly looked back at the cameraman next to her. The cameraman gave her an 'OK' sign, indicating that he had already recorded it.
Don't worry, no problem.
"If this is true, it will definitely be sensational news in the industry," Katayama Reiko's eyes widened, and her fingers holding the pen were trembling slightly.
And if this is an exclusive scoop, perhaps the sales of "Gorotsu" will see a further increase.
No, it might even be an explosive increase.
Combining this with a report comparing it to Nintendo just tearing up its collaboration contract with Sony, this news is truly dramatic.
You have to know that Sega is Nintendo's mortal enemy.
In this news, Pokeni isn't important; Sega and Sony are enough to carry a report.
As for DUN, isn't that a blue film company?
"Why would [they] even get involved in the gaming industry?"
"Now that the contract has been signed, the next step is the R&D process. If development goes quickly, it's very likely that a prototype could be ready by the end of the year."
Aoki Haruhi wore a [determined] smile.
Although the GP console was a new development, the corresponding technical support already existed and had been verified.
Sega's GG console itself had a color screen; aside from battery life issues, it could outperform Nintendo's GB in every other aspect. Sony's lithium-ion battery was also its own unique specialty.
Therefore, according to everyone's vision, the GP's R&D process would be very fast.
"That's great, President Aoki! Thank you for providing us with such valuable information!" Katayama Reiko's eyes sparkled.
The value of this report was truly immense.
If Gorotsu could be the first magazine to break this news, it would inevitably spark a wave of heated discussion.
"No, no," Aoki Haruhi laughed.
I need you all too.
In Katayama Reiko's eyes, this president's smile was just too good-looking.
President Aoki was simply an angel.
On August 21, 1991, the latest issue of "Gorotsu" published a sensational piece of news:
[According to reliable sources:
Pokeni, Sega, Sony, and the famous film company Blue Pictures (DUN) will jointly develop a new handheld game console.
Tentatively named "Game Pocket"
This handheld...]
As soon as this issue was released, the gaming world was in an uproar.
"Huh? Sega and Sony are going to collaborate on a new game console? And a handheld one at that?"
"Is this for real? That would be incredible. So, after Sony was dumped by Nintendo, they actually teamed up with Sega. It's like a grand breakup drama."
"If it's true, then GameBoy is in trouble."
"A color screen game console is quite attractive. I'm already getting tired of playing Tetris."
"Sega's GP, hurry up and come out!"
"I'm suddenly interested in this new handheld. If it's really like what Gorotsu reported—a color screen handheld that also offers long battery life—then I'll definitely have to pick one up."
"But isn't there something wrong with this list? What is Pokeni? Can they even participate in R&D?"
"Pokeni is a company that makes galgames, you know. Regardless of other fields, they're really something when it comes to galgames. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them the kings of galgames right now."
"So does this mean that once the GP is released, I'll be able to play fun galgames on it? Wow, thinking about it that way, I'm even more tempted to buy one."
"I can understand Pokeni participating, but what the hell is DUN? This isn't a game company, is it?"
"Yeah, DUN is clearly..."
As public opinion continued to ferment, the news of Sega developing a new handheld console spread like wildfire, eventually reaching the ears of Nintendo's Hiroshi Yamauchi.
"Hah?! Sega and Sony are actually developing a new handheld console?!"
At a company meeting, Yamauchi was so furious upon hearing the news that he couldn't help himself.
Even he, usually expressionless, couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from trembling.
"It is said that the contracts have already been signed, so it should be a fait accompli," replied Satoru Iwata.
To some extent, the fact that Sega and Sony ended up together was also forced by Nintendo; if that incident hadn't happened back then...
Sony might still be developing game consoles for Nintendo right now.
But there was nothing to be done about it; the loopholes in the contract showed that Sony was never a docile little bunny, but rather a cunning wolf with ulterior motives.
"But this isn't necessarily a bad thing," Iwata Satoru added, "Sony has always had ambitions to enter the gaming market. Their cooperation with us was actually just to use Nintendo as a stepping stone."
"They might even end up getting bitten back by Sony themselves."
"Hmm..."
Hearing Iwata Satoru's analysis, Yamauchi Hiroshi calmed down slightly.
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a cold sneer. "President Nakayama is truly muddled. How could he agree to let others meddle in game console affairs?"
"I don't think we need to worry," said Gunpei Yokoi, head of the R&D department. "In fact, I'd prefer they all go develop color-screen consoles. Color-screen handhelds have very high power consumption and simply cannot compete with us in terms of battery life. Even with our monochrome screen, we still have strong competitiveness.
We don't need to do anything; Sega's new handheld will collapse on its own."
Afterwards, Yamauchi Hiroshi was pressed by reporters:
"President Yamauchi, what is your take on the news that Sega and Sony will be jointly developing a new handheld game console?"
"Yes, President Yamauchi, is it possible that the new 'GP' handheld console Sega and Sony are planning to develop could become a threat to Nintendo, or even replace the GB as the new hegemon in the handheld market?"
"Many gamers are saying that Nintendo's black-and-white GB screen and performance are already outdated, and that Sega's GP is sure to succeed. What are your thoughts on this?"
"Has Nintendo considered making a color-screen handheld console to respond to this challenge?"
Although inwardly a bit angry, Yamauchi Hiroshi still calmly responded:
"At present, Nintendo has no plans to make a new color-screen handheld console. We have our own considerations, and we don't believe the handhelds made by Sony and Sega pose a threat to Nintendo."
"Let's put it this way: when you are not yet number one, your only opponent is the number one."
"Once you become number one, your enemies become everyone."
"Nintendo has sat on the throne of number one for nearly 20 years. We have never feared any challenger, because we have sufficient strength and confidence."
"If you want to challenge Nintendo, just come and try!"
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