Chapter 1 It's great to be an audience!
The first StarCraft North America Finals was held at the Rose Bowl Stadium, California.
This stadium was built in 1923 and has a history of 70 years. Although it was a super stadium at that time, despite its several renovations, it has not yet appeared very large.
But even so, the 54,000 seats are still too big for the first StarCraft North America Finals.
As a computer game that has been launched for less than a year, the mass base of "StarCraft" is far less than that of football in the United States.
Even a football is not as good as a toe.
This may sound a bit pessimistic, but as a computer game that has just been released for less than a year, being able to hold the finals here is a rich financial resources.
Even Wanhu Interactive Entertainment has no plans to sell tickets.
Among them, 30,000 tickets were issued as rewards for online competitions.
Players who receive tickets are spread all over North America, including some of them in remote areas. Even if tens of thousands of households give away tickets, it is difficult for them to come.
The remaining 24,000 pieces are sold at different prices according to their locations.
However, compared to the price of the rugby final, it is still very cheap.
Children who are interested in computer games nearby may come to see advertisements hanging in the mall by Wanhu.
With such a large venue, the setting is also a problem.
In the past, the solution for tens of thousands of households was generally to find some specialized service companies.
Since Nick and Takahashi had a negotiation two days ago, they have determined the future development route of Wanhu Interactive Entertainment. In the future, Wanhu Interactive Entertainment will hold more and more events.
Is there so many competitions that I have to ask a third-party company to handle?
Of course not.
This is not about money, but about hosting large-scale computer game events, no matter which company it is, it does not have much experience.
Instead of letting others do it, it is better to do it yourself.
Wanhu has the advantages of computer technology, and the arrangement of competition scenes through computer modeling is more intuitive, convenient and efficient than traditional drawing methods.
The first "StarCraft" North America Finals, which was designed for one month, three days in the set, and cost $500,000, showed a magnificent momentum that was completely different from previous video game competitions.
One of the important reasons why it only took 500,000 US dollars was that a large number of patents for light-emitting diodes were in the hands of Wanhu.
The related solutions, given by Wanhu Optics, are definitely the fastest.
This is the benefit within a group.
Whether this game is successful is Wanhu Interactive Entertainment, but as long as the luminous set is no problem, this is Wanhu's credit.
September 15th.
It was a cute drizzle in the gloomy sky.
As night begins, spectators flock to the California Rose Bowl Stadium.
"Wanhu is really grand!" Ritchie walked into the stadium and was amazed at the various arrangements inside.
It wasn't his first time here in the Rose Bowl, he's been here to watch a few rugby games.
But this time he came here, he found that the layout here was in science fiction.
The finals are only in the stadium.
But a large number of searchlights shine there, and the gorgeous "StarCraft" logo was actually combined.
Then puppies, raiders, and fanatics appeared one after another.
This visual wonder shocked all the audience present.
Even industry insiders who came to watch the competition lamented the advanced technology and strong financial resources of Wanhu.
Although for tens of thousands of households, the actual cost is lower than expected.
The competition is divided into two days. The first day is the top 32 to advance to the top 16, the top 8 to advance to the top 4, and the second day is the quarterfinals, the second day is the quarterfinals, the second finals, and the finals.
Compared to the more formal and solemn day, the first day was divided into two divisions and started the game at the same time.
Apart from Lisa, the other two people who came with Ricci were Takahashi and Ai.
Although Takahashi participated in countless competitions, this was the first time he watched a game as an audience member.
From another perspective, everything seems unique and has a strange sense of freshness.
Xiao Ai hasn't been to many games. The first time she went to the game was when she confessed to Takahashi.
Until now, confessing his love in the competition has even become a retention program for the Japanese electronic game competition.
When Xiao Ai thought of this, her face turned red without realizing it, and her hand holding Takahashi tightened even tighter.
Takahashi felt his hand be clenched tightly. He turned his head, lowered his head slightly, and saw the cute appearance of the person beside him.
In the olive-shaped stadium, the huge sky is exposed naked.
The drizzle has stopped.
In the cool weather, the game began.
Compared to the games on the court, Takahashi pays more attention to the person around him who is as delicious as Lin Ju.
After the initial freshness, Ricci no longer paid much attention to the game on the court, but paid more attention to the dark-hearted senior sister beside him.
It's strange to say that two people with no similar personalities actually got together.
The world is really wonderful.
It is different from the greasy and sour smell in the audience.
The game field is full of solemnity.
Clin, Hussein and his companions, thirty-six players draw lots, and compete.
Before the competition, everyone already knew the general ranking.
Who is the runner-up and who is the seed player, I already know before the competition.
But "Starcraft" is not a 100% game. If everything is destined before the game, then what is the point of this game?
E-sports is like any traditional sports competition, nothing is certain.
Unpopular!
Dark horse!
This is more eye-catching than those superstars.
After the previous game ended, Klin uploaded the video software, which has been a while since then.
During this period, who can know how much progress the contestants have made through research and recording?
Clin, Hussein and Hussein's companions all advanced smoothly.
Top 16.
Hussein met his companions.
The two had some tense duels, and Hussein won.
The first day of the game ends.
The depressed and excited contestants, passionate commentators, all the spectators who came to watch the game on site because of various kinds left the venue.
The next day, the quarter-finals began, and talents other than the players entered the best form.
Takahashi and Koi entered the competition field with a strange smell the next day.
Chapter completed!