Chapter 194 Comparison of Means

At this moment, the media is making a big fuss about Apple's acquisition of Sunbird, which has become a hot news recently.

Critics also weighed in.

"Currently, the Flamingo-1 basically monopolizes the game console market and is very popular among players. It is almost impossible for Apple to challenge it at this time, even if it acquires Sunbird!!"

"Flamingo has Chronos Li at its helm, and there are endless classic games. Apple's entry into game consoles is tantamount to digging its own grave!"

"..."

However, there are also those who hold different opinions.

"The profits of games are very high. Although the market has been occupied by Flamingo Company, this does not mean that other companies have no opportunities. As long as there are excellent game consoles and game software, they will still be loved by players! This is the reason why Flamingo Company can replace Sunbird Company. Now, after Apple acquired Sunbird Company, its game development capabilities have greatly increased. I believe that as long as the game is carefully crafted, even if it cannot beat Flamingo Company, it will be better than that of Flamingo Company. If we fight against each other, we can at least share the game market together!"

"There is no empire on which the sun never sets! Warner Bros. once threatened that Sunbird could not be defeated, but the fact is that in more than a year, Sunbird has fallen from the altar. The biggest drawback of Flamingo currently is that it has implemented The royalty system has caused many third-party game developers to be angry and resentful. If Apple offers very favorable terms, it will surely be able to win them over to join the Apple camp!"

On TV, critics were bickering and the discussion was very heated.

At this time, with the support of the Rockefeller Group and the California Group, Apple accelerated its acquisition of Sunbird.

On the morning of March 20, the sun was shining brightly. Apple held a press conference to announce that Apple had officially acquired Sunbird. As for the acquisition price, it was not announced to the public.

Li Zetian naturally received the news immediately.

It is true that Apple's acquisition of Sunbird poses a certain threat to Flamingo, but in his opinion, it still cannot shake Flamingo's status.

At first, Li Zetian didn't take Apple seriously, but Apple's subsequent actions disgusted him.

Not long after, Apple began poaching people from Flamingo.

Within a week, more than thirty people from Flamingo were poached.

At the same time, in order to win over top third-party game developers, Apple made promises to six or seven companies, with no royalties or even platform fees. For games that do not sell well, Apple even has a minimum guarantee agreement. Make subsidies.

Some game developers are attracted by Apple's conditions and are preparing to develop games for Apple behind the scenes.

Li Zetian is fully aware of Apple's various "disrespectful" actions.

If Apple is allowed to continue like this, it may become the second "Sony"!

Li Zetian decided to fight back against Apple!

He picked up the phone on the desk and dialed Nolan Bushnell's office number.

"Bushnell, I'm Chronos!"

"Hello Mr. Li!"

“Apple has been making small moves lately, and Flamingo must fight back!”

"Yes, Apple is very arrogant with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation and the California Foundation!"

Li Zetian smiled disdainfully and said: "It's just a strong one but a weak one. Apple's current situation is not optimistic at all. Personal computers are being squeezed out by IBM, Compaq and other compatible computers, and Walkman's market share has also dropped sharply. Once the game project fails, This will be the final straw for Apple!"

Nolan Bushnell nodded in agreement. Apple is now using loans to develop the gaming industry. If you fail, you will be burdened with responsibilities and will be close to bankruptcy.

"Mr. Li, you called me. Do you have anything to tell me?" Nolan Bushnell asked.

"Yes,"

Li Zetian nodded and said in a cold and domineering tone: "Sunbird Company issued a ban order on Flamingo Company, and now we are letting them have a taste of the ban order! From now on, all products developed on the Flamingo-game console platform Games must sign an exclusive agreement! Games on other home game console platforms will be refused to land on the Flamingo-1 game console platform!"

Nolan Bushnell frowned and said: "Mr. Li, if you do this, it is likely to push some game developers to Apple."

"If we don't do this, won't they develop games for Apple? Rather than doing this, it's better to teach them a lesson to set an example and let other third-party game developers realize that following Apple's lead How miserable it is!"

"Okay, I will announce it to the public later as you ordered!"

Li Zetian nodded and continued: "In order to consolidate the position of Flamingo Company and enhance our game development capabilities and quantity, we can acquire some third-party game developers with development potential, such as Namco, Konami, and Glory. Co., Ltd. and Nintendo..." When he finally mentioned Nintendo, an inexplicable smile appeared on Li Zetian's face.

"Mr. Li, there is no problem in acquiring Namco, Konami, and Koei Co., Ltd. These three companies were founded in a short time and are not large in scale. However, Nintendo..." Nolan Bushnell thought for a while, He replied, "I'm afraid I can't acquire it..."

"Can't buy it?"

"Yes, Mr. Li. This company is a century-old RB company. In 1962, Nintendo was listed on the second board of the Osaka Securities Market as a playing card manufacturer. Its excellent financial statements caused the stock price to soar to around 900 yen. , the subsequent performance is also very good, and the capital is strong. And according to the investigation of RB Branch, Nintendo is developing a home game console in an attempt to challenge the status of Flamingo Company!"

Li Zetian couldn't help but smile. He had plagiarized Nintendo's famous games Game-Watch and "Donkey Kong", and even poached Gunpei Yokoi and Shigeru Miyamoto. This guy actually dared to develop a game console!

From this point of view, Flamingo Company has made too much money in the game console market, which is enviable!

"Then acquire these three game companies: Namco, Konami, and Koei Co., Ltd.! However, the noise should be smaller, and don't let Apple and Nintendo notice it, so as not to interfere with it!" Li Zetian said decisively.

"Okay, Mr. Li."

Li Zetian hung up the phone at this time.

In the electronic game market, Namco and Konami are undoubtedly the pillar companies of RB electronic games.

In previous lives, "Pac-Man", "Taiko Master", "Tekken", "Ridge Racer", "Ace Combat", "Xenosaga", etc. were Namco's signature games.

And "Silent Hill", "Contra", "Metal Gear Solid", "Castlevania", "Pro Evolution Soccer", "Heartbeat Memories", "Saraman Snake", "Suikoden", "DDR", "Game "King GX" and "Yu-Gi-Oh!" are Konami's signature games.

Koei Co., Ltd. was established a little later than these two companies, and was only established in 1978. "Nobunaga's Ambition", "Dynasty Warriors", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Age of Discovery, "Angelique", etc. All are developed by this company.

However, all the games listed above have either been plagiarized by Li Zetian or have not yet been developed. Therefore, the reputation and strength of these three companies are far from reaching their peak, and are currently in their infancy at best.

The Rockefeller consortium and the California consortium think that Apple is awesome because it acquired Sunbird and attracted a group of game developers?

As everyone knows, several video game companies with the most development potential are about to be acquired by Flamingo Company!