The world begins with Hong Kong movies

Chapter 496 Everything has two sides! (Seeking monthly votes)

"Viewers at home, we are now broadcasting live the first 'Fengmang Cup' Arcade Game Competition!"

"I'm the host, Jianbao!" "I'm the host, Bingcha!"

It was 9 p.m., and ATV Satellite TV's sports channel was broadcasting the first arcade game competition sponsored by Fengmang Games Development Company.

Today is a day off, when students are on holiday.

As such, the promotion of the first arcade game competition was very effective, attracting the attention of countless arcade enthusiasts long ago.

They wanted to see for themselves what a so-called arcade master was like!

Because it's a satellite channel broadcast, the audience isn't limited to Hong Kong and Macau, but extends to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and the entire Southeast Asia region.

It is said that even some fans of the game "Little Life" from the "Space Country" also watch it via satellite channel.

Not only are many arcade game fans paying attention, but many media reporters are also quite concerned about this competition.

After all, this is the first time in Asia that a large-scale arcade game tournament has been broadcast live via satellite channel.

No matter what, we had to come and see something unusual.

As for whether it will be reported in the end, that depends on whether the competition has any highlights and whether the organizers understand the 'rules'.

In fact, Wu Feng also paid some attention to this competition.

It involves the promotion of numerous arcade games, and the economic interests involved are estimated to be no less than several billion Hong Kong dollars, so we still have to give them some face.

It's also because ATV has gone satellite TV, giving it greater advertising and promotional capabilities.

In addition, the arcade industry on Hong Kong Island had reached a certain level of development, so he came up with an idea to have his subordinates plan and organize such a competition.

This can be seen as a further promotion of arcade games!

As 1993 drew to a close, the peak of arcade game popularity was approaching, but the winter of its decline was not far off.

This is the case, at least in developed countries and in the rapidly developing inland areas.

The emergence of computer games will undoubtedly deal a heavy blow to arcade games.

Of course, the performance of home computers at present cannot achieve this, so there is no need to consider that long-term for the time being.

At this moment, Wu Feng and his family were all in a single building in the new Saigon residential area, watching the game on a huge color TV screen, chatting and laughing.

His two sons are now old enough to run and jump.

The huge house was filled with their loud laughter as they ran around, and their mother's disapproving scolding as she followed behind.

The house was full of life, and he thought it was nice.

At this moment, the television screen showed the contestants participating in the competition.

The majority of the audience were teenagers, but there were also middle-aged and even elderly people mixed in, which caused gasps from the audience.

The first competition did not have any entry requirements.

Anyone who isn't afraid of embarrassment can sign up.

In fact, the area around Garden Street in Mong Kok has a wealth of experience in organizing competitions, and its processes are quite mature and have formed a relatively formal procedure. The current competition is just on a larger scale.

Meanwhile, the various entertainment game competitions on Garden Street are not only extremely famous in Hong Kong Island, but also a well-known presence in the arcade game circle of Southeast Asia.

Because the prize money was quite substantial, many arcade masters emerged during the event, and some of them were really skilled.

They all participated in this competition, of course.

All of them were secretly selected as "seed players" by the organizers, so they would naturally receive certain advantages in the competition draw. Today's competition was, in a sense, a preliminary round.

In the live broadcast, a hundred arcade machines were running simultaneously in the arcade of a large entertainment complex that served as the venue for the competition, creating quite a spectacle.

Then came a series of hilarious scenes, and the skillful maneuvers of experts easily defeating beginners.

The audience thoroughly enjoyed the game, and the viewership ratings were quite impressive.

By the time the first round of the competition ended, it was already 10:30 p.m.

Wu Feng was quite satisfied; such precise timing proved that the competition organizers had not made any mistakes.

By this time, his two noisy sons had fallen asleep, and Li Saifeng and Weng Hong sat on either side of him.

"This competition is quite interesting; there are even quite a few female contestants!"

"It's really lively. I didn't expect so many people on Hong Kong Island to enjoy playing arcade games!"

"Won't this kind of competition cause dissatisfaction among students' parents?"

As the two women talked, they couldn't help but start to worry.

Chinese culture places great emphasis on education!

Anything that could potentially hinder learning is not allowed.

"It will definitely have an impact!"

Wu Feng made no attempt to mince words, stating directly, "But even without arcade games, aren't there still plenty of thugs loitering on the streets?"

At this point, he couldn't help but sneer: "Some parents are irresponsible and neglect to discipline their own children, yet they blame the outside world for their children's poor academic performance!"

"This matter is quite a hot topic!"

Wu Feng chuckled and said, "Call ATV later and ask them to add a commentary program on the spot, and make this the main topic of discussion!"

"I'm afraid I'll get a lot of flak then!"

Li Saifeng was also a little worried; this was a mother's subconscious reaction.

If it were her, and her son was addicted to arcade games and his grades were terrible, even if she knew it had little to do with the arcade games, she would still subconsciously blame the arcade games.

"What can I do? What does it matter if I get scolded a few times?"

Wu Feng said calmly, "That's just how the educational environment is in Hong Kong!"

"Anyone with a long-term vision would try to send their child to a so-called private school. Are private schools really that good?"

"It's just that the management is stricter and the teachers in each subject are more qualified. Public schools can actually do it, it's just that the school administration is unwilling to take responsibility!"

"Of course, the serious infiltration of student organizations into schools is also a major problem. Unless the overall environment changes, the situation will not change!"

"To be honest, the emergence of arcade games actually provided a stable source of income for many gangsters with talent in this area!"

As far as he knew, the unlucky guy in the Young and Dangerous movies, the female lead in the previous movies, Siu Siu Lap, was now a well-known arcade master in Hong Kong.

Every month, they earn HK$30,000 or more by playing various arcade games, making them an inspirational role model for a group of rebellious young women.

In this year's ATV live-streamed arcade competition, Siu Siu Lap was one of the top contenders. She passed the preliminary rounds early on, and even got interviewed by tabloids for this "arcade beauty," which shows she has quite a reputation.

If it weren't for the popularity of arcade games, Little Grain would probably have followed the same path as in the movie and become one of the elite pickpockets under Hung Lok-Fai-Hung.

(End of this chapter)