Vol 2 Chapter 348: Acquired 3DO

Chapter 348 Acquisition of 3do

What should Microsoft do now?

Although Microsoft's puting), it is the company that developed the Might and Magic series, and created the era in 1995 to launch the Heroes of Might and Magic series that is loved by thousands of players.

However, the good times did not last long. After acquiring the nwc company, 3do has launched classics such as Heroes Invincible 3's Echelia's recovery, creating countless brilliance and becoming the best game software company second only to ea. But now, because of the lack of follow-up product support, 3do's annual revenue last year was US$12.7 million, but the net loss was US$35.8 million. Although several games have been launched, the result is that the more they sell, the more they lose. Now 3do's share price on Nasdaq has fallen to $0.58.

A game company that once performed miracles, now its stock price is only 0.58 US dollars, and the market value is only 5.2 million US dollars, which is really embarrassing. Originally, Lin Feng wanted to acquire 3do at first, but when he saw that his account was close to 200 million US dollars in debt, Lin Feng retreated and turned to seek to acquire the copyright of his game.

When Lin Feng rushed to the 3do company headquarters, it was in depression. Compared with the Microsoft headquarters I went to a few days ago, it is a world of difference, and the change is so fast that it hurts.

Tripp Hawkins, the once giant, warmly received Lin Feng.

"Mr. Lin, speaking of it, you may not know that I was also an employee of Apple." Tripp Hawkins poured Lin Feng a cup of coffee.

Lin Feng was slightly surprised.

"Hehe, don't worry, it was just my first job after graduating from college. Now I have nothing to do with'Apple', so don't be nervous." Tripp Hawkins said with a smile.

Lin Feng smiled. Even if it is still, it doesn't matter. He has formed a strategic alliance with "Apple", and Jobs has no interest in games.

"Mr. Lin, I already know what you're here for. 3do was founded by me, but now I have to reluctantly sell it, which is really distressing. So I want to find the best buyer for 3do." Tripp. Hawkins said sadly.

Lin Feng nodded, also sighing. This is probably the greatest sorrow of all computer gamers, who created a brand with their own hands, but eventually had to sell it.

"Mr. Lin, I'll just say it straight. Now Ubisoft also hopes to buy 3do's Heroes and Might and Magic series copyright for US$1.7 million, and Namco-hetek-inc hopes to buy it for US$1.5 million. Microsoft also hopes to buy the high-heat-baseball street-rag which is in the development stage of 3do's euteyx studio in the UK. The army-man is favored by Cyle, and the price is $750,000." Tripp Hawkins did not Said to cover up the inside story.

auzw.com Lin Feng's brows twitched slightly, and he secretly surprised that the companies started quickly. Fortunately, he was not slow, otherwise he would be an empty shell waiting for him. But I don’t know what Trip Hawkins meant.

"Mr. Lin, to tell you, I am ready to end 3do and file for bankruptcy in the court, so I will definitely sell the copyrights of these games. Therefore, if Mr. Lin is really interested, I hope you can buy them all and develop them well. "Tripp Hawkins said sincerely.

Lin Feng frowned slightly, and the maximum amount of all he bought was about US$5 million. The "Second World" does not lack this money, but the point is whether these items are worth buying. Don't mess with the money.

In Lin Feng's memory, it seems that 3do is most famous for the Might and Magic and Heroes and Invincible series, and Lin Feng came from the copyright of these two series.

"Mr. Lin, please let me introduce these games to you, and analyze them for you." Tripp Hawkins is also an old gang, and when he looks at Lin Feng's face, he knows that Lin Feng is unwilling to be taken advantage of. Set of related game brochures. He is confident to convince Lin Feng, because these games are really great.

"Mr. Lin, the Heroes and Might and Magic series, I don't think I need to introduce it. I will first introduce the street-rag game that Namco is looking at and is currently being developed by the British studio euteyx. This is a street-rag game. Street racing game uses a brand new racing engine independently developed by euteyx, pursuing brilliant racing lights and field effects, but it has not been completed yet. If you continue to invest, it is a game you can look forward to.” Tripp Hawkins explained .

Lin Feng frowned. Nowadays, domestic online games are mainly concentrated in role-playing or turn-based online games. In addition to its own audition, there are only some small casual games of Tencent, and there are no other online games. Racing games are indeed a supplement, but this It is a stand-alone game, and it must be changed to an online game, just like the "once" online game like running, running and getting stuck.

"High-heat-baseball is a baseball game developed by our company. It uses an original sports game engine and has a unique effect on the movement and movement of the game characters." Tripp Hawkins said.

Lin Feng's eyes lit up after listening. Nowadays, the fierce football developed by our company is due to the lack of excellent game sports engines, resulting in the lack of smooth game graphics, which is criticized by players. This is an excellent supplement.

"Army-man is a relatively alternative strategic shooting game. It uses green toy soldiers as the protagonist to play the game. Players can play online through the local area network." Tripp Hawkins sighed. In this game, 3do had great hopes, but the results were disappointing.

At first, Lin Feng hadn't reacted yet, and after receiving the brochure from Tripp Hawkins, he froze on the spot. Isn't this game just like a toy soldier battle that used to fight online with people "previously".

Toy Soldier War is a strategy game with plastic toy soldiers as the protagonist. Players control a varying number of plastic green toy soldiers to fight between the computer or the player. There are many types of weapons in the game, including rocket launchers, grenades, flamethrowers, cannons, mines, time bombs, and magnifying glasses, which can melt enemies.

The game scene is also extremely interesting and is played in everyone's home. For bathrooms, kitchens, dining tables, etc., you can also borrow various scene props to deal with enemies, such as microwave ovens, electric fans and the like. It is a casual and interesting strategy game. The whole game is full of fun. The battle is tense and humorous. Watching the toy soldiers who used to play as a child engages in fierce battles with the enemy under their own control. It is really fun.

Look at the introduction, now 3do has launched the fifth generation of world war. However, due to the age of empires and the rise of StarCraft, such strategy games have been hit, and the poor sales are also reasonable.

But for Lin Feng, it was extremely beneficial. You can change it to Toy Soldier Wars online, a relaxed and casual entertainment online game. Although role-playing online games are the mainstream among online games, the tastes of players are ever-changing. Different types of online games are needed to attract and stimulate players. Toy soldiers online can be used to attract popularity. Moreover, this does not require excessive server load and budget.