Vol 2 Chapter 1009: Target Blizzard North

The first thousand and nine chapters

Target Blizzard North

The Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York.

Bill Roper looked depressed. He has been looking for investors since he left Blizzard North's studio in August due to a disagreement in his ideas. But things have not been going well. Bill Roper contacted many venture capitalists during this period, but it was not that the other party asked for too much equity, or the other party wanted Bill Roper and others to join their game company. This was not what Bill Roper wanted. .

After tossing and turning, Bill Roper found Ellison, the most avant-garde and unique in the IT industry, and hoped that he could invest in their brand new game team and let them develop better games. However, this negotiation is also extremely unsuccessful. Ellison is not unwilling to invest. On the contrary, Ellison is very interested in their elite team from the Northern Blizzard studio and is willing to invest. And agreed that the initial investment is 30 million U.S. dollars.

When he first heard about Ellison's intention, Bill Roper almost thought he had met Bole. Unexpectedly, Ellison asked Bill Roper and others to develop online games instead of the stand-alone games they expected. This disappointed Bill Roper and others. They have always believed that there is still a big market for stand-alone games at present and for a long time in the future. As far as current game technology is concerned, no matter how good an online game is, it cannot replace the unparalleled exquisite graphics and sound effects of a stand-alone game, as well as the plot that makes people forget about sleep and food.

But Ellison insisted that online games must be developed, otherwise he would never invest money in stand-alone games. For this result, Bill Roper was extremely frustrated. He wanted to give up, but couldn't find a better investor for a while, so he had to follow Ellison to New York, hoping to negotiate with him, even if they gave up a little more shares.

But the negotiations are very unsuccessful. Ellison was very insistent on online games, and he didn't let it go. This left Bill Roper with nothing to do. There is a fundamental difference in ideas between the two parties.

"Mr. Ellison, I hope you can understand that although the current online games are extremely hot, the stand-alone game market also has an unbreakable position. For example, our Diablo series, and the Call of Duty series, etc., all of which can prove Players still love single-player games very much. Mr. Ellison, online games are just one mode of the game, but not the only one!" Bill Roper exhausted his lips to explain the difference between single-player games and online games, explaining the two games Different player bases.

Unfortunately, his explanation was completely useless. Ellison shook his head repeatedly.

"Bill, I very much believe in the strength of your team in the game industry, and I am willing to invest money in you. But it must be online games, not stand-alone games. I believe you know more about the market prospects of online games than I do. The crazy farms and virtual life of the "Second World" create hundreds of millions of dollars in profits for the "Second World" every year, which is unmatched by any stand-alone game. I am a businessman, and I naturally hope to obtain greater returns from investing. Internet Games can give me the greatest reward! What's more, the Internet is the future!" Ellison shook his head and said.

Bill Roper sighed. He has no idea what to say now! He has just reduced the required venture capital investment to 10 million US dollars, but Ellison is still not letting go, but is willing to increase the investment, as long as Bill Roper and others are willing to develop online games. The two sides have fundamental and irreconcilable differences in ideas.

I'm afraid, this time he really can only come back empty-handed.

At this moment, a person walked in.

"Yes, the Internet is the future. But in the field of games, online games can never replace the excitement of stand-alone games!" A male voice said loudly and powerfully.

Upon hearing this, Bill Roper and Ellison both raised their heads to gain popularity.

For Bill Roper, this sentence is a long-term drought. During this time, many investors have been explaining to Bill Roper the fact that stand-alone games are going to be outdated, and online games are king. This made Bill Roper's heart warm. In this "winter twelfth lunar month", you can hear these words, as if drinking a bowl of hot **** soup in winter, the whole body is warm.

Ellison sneered slightly. There will be people who advocate the goodness of stand-alone games, which is simply crazy. Now in the game industry, the success of "Second World" shows that the prospects of online games are very bright and brilliant. Even companies such as "ea" have increased their investment in online games. At this time, there are people who say that stand-alone games are good, it's fart! He wanted to see who was **** **** here.

Unexpectedly, when Bill Roper and Ellison saw the person coming, they were all stunned.

Although they have never met, they are familiar with them. How could this person appear here? ——Bill Roper and Ellison looked at each other, both with a blank face. They don't understand how Lin Feng, the man who built the brilliant online game by one hand, could appear here. Especially what made the two of them a little dumbfounded was that Lin Feng, the overlord of online games, would actually say in front of them that the single-player game is good, which is a bit too ironic.

"Unexpectedly, Mr. Lin would appear here, disrespectful! Disrespectful!" Ellison stood up and said respectfully.

"Mr. Ellison, long up, long up." Lin Feng smiled faintly.

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Bill Roper also hurriedly got up after staying for a while.

"Mr. Lin, your company’s performance in the game industry really makes me and other game companies ashamed!" Although Blizzard has a cooperative relationship with the "Second World", it is mainly a cooperation with Blizzard Entertainment. As for the North Blizzard Studio, But he has never dealt with Lin Feng. This is also the first time Bill Roper has met Lin Feng face to face.

"Mr. Lin, I don't think we had a chance encounter this time!" Ellison asked in a mysterious voice.

Lin Feng's sudden appearance, and boasting that the stand-alone game is good, is by no means a coincidence. I am afraid that Lin Feng should be coming to Bill Roper.

Lin Feng smiled.

"Bill, I just visited Blizzard Entertainment. I heard that you and your team left the Northern Blizzard Studio. I learned that you have been looking for investors to develop the game in your mind. Therefore, I now have an intention to Cooperating with you, so I rushed over from Houston immediately." Lin Feng said.

When Bill Roper heard it, he almost didn't believe his ears. Lin Feng will come here for himself?

"Mr. Lin, our ambition is to develop the most fun stand-alone games, not online games. We have always believed that online games have always been repeated and repeated in constant tasks, relying on the same tasks and equipment, and pk in Attracting players, this is not the game we want!" Bill Roper said that afterwards, his emotions gradually became a bit agitated.

They have always disliked so-called online games. This kind of game is too boring, all day long is equipment, pk, tasks, endless, apart from these, there is no real attraction for players in online games. What Bill Roper and his team want to develop is a game worthy of players to study and ponder. Therefore, their philosophy is extremely different from that of many venture capitalists who are eager for quick success. This is why they have such a great reputation, but they have been unable to find venture capitalists.

But now, there is a person who says he is willing to invest in them. This is good news. But the object is actually Lin Feng, the current overlord of the online game industry, which is really ironic. Is it that the global stand-alone game investors are blinded, and rely on an online game company to invest in stand-alone games?

This is ironic!

"I know, Bill, I am willing to invest for you so that you can develop the perfect game in your mind. During the development process, I will never interfere in any way! You can develop any game in your mind as much as you want." Lin Feng nodded Say.

Can you develop any games you like? —— Lin Feng's promise made Bill Roper feel dizzy with happiness for a while.

Bill Roper really didn't know what to say for a while. This feeling is too exciting. He was very frustrated just now and worried about not having Bole. Now God sent a Bole and allowed him to develop games freely. The ups and downs of this life are too fast and too exciting.

"By the way, Mr. Ellison, you don't mind if I do this! I apologize to you for my reckless behavior just now." Lin Feng witnessed the look of Bill Roper, already guessing that he would agree. After all, I have suffered so many setbacks, and now I have such a good opportunity. I will never let it go. However, he somewhat offended Ellison by running out so recklessly. At least I have a good conversation with people, and suddenly someone intervenes, and I will feel a little unhappy in my heart.

Ellison smiled and shook his head. Although he valued Bill Roper, the two of them are not ideologically compatible, so naturally they can't continue to cooperate. Since Lin Feng's investment in Bill Roper has nothing to do with him since he can't continue to cooperate, he has nothing to complain about. Ellison is such a person. For him, if he is fancy, he must get a hand. No matter who the opponent is, he will try his best to get it back. But if you don't like it, no matter how good it is, he will not want it.

But now, Ellison is quite curious about Lin Feng's investment in the Bill Roper team. What is Lin Feng's intention to treat Bill Roper and others so heavily? Does Lin Feng really value stand-alone games so much?

Thinking of this, Ellison's eyes rolled.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Roper, I am very happy that both of you can reach an agreement. I don’t think so, so let me be a boss. It just so happens that my yacht will also be launched. It’s better to hold a simple contract for the two on my yacht. How about celebrating at the reception?" Ellison asked.

Lin Feng and Bill Roper glanced at each other, and both readily agreed. After all, the two of them have somewhat lost Ellison's face, and now he proposes to hold a signing party for both parties, and the two cannot refuse. Otherwise, it would be considered a complete offense to Ellison.

"Well, Mr. Ellison, thank you for your kindness, I will definitely be there in three days!" Lin Feng readily agreed.

But I don't know that this reception will make Lin Feng's life once again magnificent and turbulent.