Chapter-47 : The Lost Vikings

<The Lost vikings> is a game ahead of its time. The game structure and the gameplay follow a style which mix of dishonored and elder scrolls. In fact, it can be said that this game is the predecessor of both the game.

It is the first game to introduce 3d graphics. It also added interaction with 3d objects, enemies as well as NCPs with a basic RPG style.

Not only that, the game can be played on both console and computer.

So, when the first trailer and teaser was shown on TV. It attracted a lot of people.

Due to the attraction, many gamers attended the game's product presentation. It was organized on the day of the game's release.

When the show started, Frank entered the stage. After that, the presentation began and the game slowly unveiled to the audience.

During the presentation, the game's lore, gameplay, graphics, sound, etc, were introduced.

Seeing the story, graphics, as well as gameplay everyone, got interested.

In fact, they become so interested that all the games selling on the spot were soldout.

Including many of the retail stores of <Techmart> also old out while others had a long queue.

As the game was exclusively sold by <techmart>.

The next day the condition of the market and the retail stores wasn't any batter.

In fact, more people started lining up, and more stores were sold out.

This condition stayed for a whole week. The <techmart> retail stores got some breather when the game was disturbed to other shops a week later.

But the market remained hot as the game was played by many and gave a lot of positive praise and reviews. Through this word of mouth, the game becomes more popular, and more customers bought it.

The game <the Lost vikings> was on a story of a band of Vikings who got lost from their clan when a storm hits their ships.

Got stranded on a mysterious island full of dangers and fantastic mythical creatures.

The gameplay starts with a player taking control of the youngest member by exploring the island, help others to survive this place, and building a ship with others to get back to the clan.

The game was on the market for a long time. In fact, it became the best game of 1992.

It sold about 100,000 copies just in north America while selling more than 500,000 copies overseas.

The game later also sold for both Nintendos and SAGA's consoles.

The total revenue earned from it was about 150 million dollars selling 2-3 million copies until the game ended its run at the end of 1992.

{A/N: the data might be inaccurate as it is an original game.}

There were many reasons for the game to be so popular, so hot in the market.

The main reason is none other than Ric.

He was the financer and the story creator of this game, let alone the voice actor, which brought a large amount of extra attention other than the game itself.

He has been involved with the game attracted the media which attracted the additional public. This public became the potential buyers and when they liked the game, they discussed it with others pulling more customers.

And in this vicious cycle, the game became more popular. The more popular it gets, the more it sells, earning more revenues.

{A/N: And with this, folks, how marketing is done and how a star promotes more product sales....}

June 25, 1992, Malibu, CA.

The construction of the Dume Mansion community or better known as Richard's Mansion is at its last stage.

At the construction site, Ric is standing with the chief civil engineer of the construction. They are looking at the site from a high point of an elevated area close to the site.

"As you can see, the area is exactly like the plan." said the chief engineer.

"It is beautiful and is made exactly like the plan. But the issue is when will I move in," said Ric.

"Don't worry. We are in the last stage. So, if nothing major happens, you can move in about 3 months," he replied.

"Why the delay, aren't it was supposed to be done by next month," asked Ric.

"Sorry, it was. But some technical difficulties were found at the mansion. This caused some delays." he replied.

"Can't you go faster?" frowned Ric.

"I am extremely sorry for the delay, but we can't go any faster than currently without reducing the quality of the house. "

"Dame it. Look at this beautiful place, who wants to wait another three months," whined Ric.

The chief engineer laughed warily at his tantrum. After calming down, Ric left the site not before thanking him for showing him around.

Although he left, he was still frustrated about the delay. So, to reduce it, he decided to something extreme.

Acura Grand Prix, Long Beach, CA

A red Ferrari can be seen speeding through the tracks of the Grand Prix.

The car is moving fast and rough. It is traveling at a speed of 200 km/h.

After running the fourth lap with a top speed of 220 km/h, it stopped at the finish line.

The person who came out of the car is none other than Ric.

"Well, that was satisfying," said Ric after coming out of the car while removing the helmet.

"I would say, dangerous Boss. After it's only been a year that you're driving a car," said Daniel.

"Chill Daniel, it's not like I am racing on the street or something. Besides, there are professionals here to assist in case of emergency," said Ric.

"I still favor going for less dangerous stuff," said Daniel.

"Like?" quipped Ric.

"Shooting targets at the firing ground, sky diving, surfing, etc," replied Daniel.

"Fine. Remind me next time when I fell to do something thrilling," said Ric.

"Affirmative boss," said Daniel.

Their conversation was halted when Ric got a call.

"Hey, Austin, what's up," said Ric.

"Hey, Boss do you have any plan over this week?" said Austin

"Not at the moment. Why?" asked Ric back.

"Boss, when was the last time you had a book sign." He asked.

Ric thought for a while and replied,

"Not for a while, I think."

"What your fans would think, Boss. They are spending their wealth and time to read your creation, but you can't take some time to meet them. It's cruel of you, Boss," he whined.

"Okay, Okay... come to the point," said Ric while being annoyed.

"The point is we want to organize a Book Signing event. After all, you haven't had an event like this after you came out of hiatus," said Austin.

"Come to my home Austin. There we will talk in detail about this," said Ric cutting the call.

"Oki-Doki Boss... Ummm... Boss," said Austin.