Chapter 1009: Locking in the Northern Blizzard

Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York.

Bill Roper looked depressed. Since leaving Blizzard North Studio in August due to different ideas, he has been looking for investors. However, things have not been going smoothly. Bill Roper has contacted a lot of people during this time.

Venture capitalists, but either the other party's demand for equity is too high, or the other party wants Bill Roper and others to join their gaming company, which is not what Bill Roper wants.

After many twists and turns, Bill Roper found Oracle CEO Ellison, who has the most avant-garde and unique vision in the IT industry, hoping that he can invest in their new game team and let them develop better games. But this

The negotiations were also extremely unsmooth. It was not that Ellison was unwilling to invest. On the contrary, Ellison was very interested in their elite team that had broken away from Blizzard North Studio and was willing to invest. He also agreed to an initial investment of US$30 million.

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 an online game instead of the stand-alone game they expected. This made

Bill Roper and others were disappointed for a while. They have always believed that stand-alone games will still have a large market now and for a long time to come. Judging from the current game technology, no matter how good online games are, they cannot replace stand-alone games.

Unparalleled exquisite pictures and sound effects, as well as a plot that makes you forget to eat or sleep.

But Ellison was extremely insistent that online games must be developed, otherwise he would never invest money in stand-alone games. Bill Roper was extremely frustrated with this result. He wanted to give up, but he couldn't find it for a while.

When he found a better investor, he had no choice but to follow Ellison to New York, hoping to have a good negotiation with them, even if they gave up a little more shares.

However, the negotiations were very unsatisfactory. Ellison was extremely insistent on online games and would not let go at all, which left Bill Roper at his wits end. There were fundamental differences in philosophy between the two parties.

"Mr. Ellison, I hope you can understand that although online games are currently extremely popular, the stand-alone game market also has its unstoppable status. For example, our "Diablo" series, "Call of Duty" series, etc.

All these can prove that players still love stand-alone games very much. Mr. Ellison, online games are just one mode of gaming, but they are not the only one!" Bill Roper tried his best to explain the difference between stand-alone games and online games.

Explain the different player bases of the two games.

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

"Bill, I very much believe in the strength of your team in the gaming industry, and I am willing to invest money in you. But it must be an online game, not a stand-alone game. I believe you know the market prospects of online games better than I do.

"Farm Frenzy" and "Virtual Life" in 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 gain more when I invest.

Online games can give me the greatest rewards! What’s more, the Internet is the future!” Ellison shook his head and said.

Bill Roper sighed after hearing this. He didn't know what to say now! He had just reduced the required venture capital to 10 million US dollars, but Ellison still did not relent, and was willing to increase the investment as long as Bill-

Roper and others are willing to develop online games. The two parties have fundamental and irreconcilable differences in philosophy.

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

Just then, a man 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 in a sonorous voice.

After hearing this, Bill Roper and Ellison both raised their heads and looked up.

For Bill Roper, this sentence is like rain after a long drought. During this period, many investors have been explaining to Bill Roper the fact that stand-alone games are becoming obsolete, and online games are king.

This made Bill Roper feel warm in his heart. In this "cold month of winter", hearing these words is like drinking a bowl of hot ginger soup in winter, which warms the whole body.

Ellison snorted lightly. There are people who advocate the goodness of stand-alone games, which is simply crazy. In the current gaming industry, the success of "Second World" shows that the future of online games is very bright and brilliant, even "

ea" and other companies have increased their investment in online games. At this time, there are still people saying that stand-alone games are good, which is simply fart! He wants to see who is talking nonsense here.

Unexpectedly, when Bill Roper and Ellison saw the person clearly, they were both stunned.

Although they have never met this person before, they are very familiar with him. How could this person appear here? - Bill Roper and Ellison looked at each other, both looking confused, not understanding Lin Feng.

How could the person who single-handedly created the glory of online games appear here? What made the two of them a bit dumbfounded was that Lin Feng, the overlord of online games, would actually say that stand-alone games are good in front of the two of them. This is really a bit too ironic.

"I didn't expect Mr. Lin to show up here. I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Ellison stood up and said respectfully.

"Mr. Ellison, I have admired you for a long time, I have admired you for a long time." Lin Feng smiled lightly.

Bill Roper stood up quickly after staying for a moment.

"Mr. Lin, your company's achievements in the game industry really put our game companies to shame!" Although Blizzard has a cooperative relationship with "Second World", it is mainly with Blizzard Entertainment. As for Blizzard North Studio,

But he had never dealt with Lin Feng. This was also Bill Roper's first face-to-face meeting with Lin Feng.

"Mr. Lin, I don't think we met by chance this time!" Ellison asked in a mysterious tone.

Lin Feng's sudden appearance and his boasting about stand-alone games were definitely not a chance encounter. I'm afraid, Lin Feng was coming for Bill Roper.

Lin Feng smiled.

"Bill, I just visited Blizzard Entertainment. I heard that you and your team left the Blizzard North Studio. I learned that you have been looking for investors to develop the game you have in mind. Therefore, I now have an intention to

To cooperate with you, I rushed over from Houston immediately." Lin Feng said.

When Bill Roper heard this, he almost couldn't believe his ears. Lin Feng would actually come here for him despite all his travels?

"Mr. Lin, our ambition is to develop the most fun stand-alone game, not an online game. We have always believed that online games have always been about repeating tasks, relying on the same tasks and equipment, and PK.

Attracting players, this is not the game we want!" Bill Roper said later, becoming a little emotional.

They have always disliked so-called online games. This kind of game is too boring. It is all about equipment, pk, and tasks all day long. Apart from these, online games have nothing to really attract players. Bill Roper and

What his team wants to develop is a game worth studying and pondering by players. Therefore, their philosophy is extremely inconsistent with many venture capitalists who are eager for quick success and quick profit. This is why they are so famous but have been unable to find venture capitalists.

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But now, there is someone who says he is willing to invest in them. This is good news. But the target is actually Lin Feng, the current overlord of the online game industry. This is really ironic. Are all the stand-alone game investors around the world blind?

Rely on an online game company to invest in stand-alone games.

This is so ironic!

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

explain.

Can you develop any game you like? - Lin Feng's promise made Bill Roper feel like he was overwhelmed with happiness for a moment.

Bill Roper really didn't know what to say for a moment. This feeling was too exciting. Just now he was extremely depressed and worried about not having a Bole, but now God actually sent a Bole and allowed him to be free.

Developing games, the ups and downs of life are so fast and exciting.

"By the way, Mr. Ellison, you won't mind if I do this, right? I apologize to you for my reckless behavior just now." Lin Feng saw Bill Roper's expression and already guessed that he would agree. After all, he had suffered

After so many setbacks, now that I have such a good opportunity, I will never let it go. However, I somewhat offended Ellison by running out so rashly. At least I was having a good conversation with people, but suddenly someone intervened,

I will feel somewhat unhappy in my heart.

Ellison smiled and shook his head. Although he valued Bill Roper very much, the two had different philosophies, so naturally they could not continue to cooperate. Since they could not continue to cooperate, Lin Feng's investment in Bill Roper had nothing to do with him, and he also

There is no grudge. Ellison is such a person. For him, what he likes must be obtained. No matter who the opponent is, he will try his best to get it back. But if you look at

No matter how good it is, he won't take it.

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

Thinking of this, Ellison rolled his eyes.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Roper, I'm very happy that you two can reach an agreement. I don't think it's better than this. Just let me make a deal. My yacht will also be launched. How about holding a simple signing ceremony for the two of you on my yacht?

How about a cocktail party to celebrate?" Ellison invited.

Lin Feng and Bill Roper looked at each other and agreed happily. After all, the two of them had somewhat lost Ellison's face. Now he proposed to hold a signing reception for both parties, and the two of them could not refuse. Otherwise, it would be

Totally offended Ellison.

"Okay, Mr. Ellison, thank you for your kindness. I will definitely attend in three days!" Lin Feng readily agreed.
Chapter completed!