Chapter 6 Nintendo and the Fruit Machine
When conceiving a new plot, the update is a little late, and there is another update later.
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As the most famous game company in Japan, Nintendo's most well-known game companies are probably Mario and Tetris. These two games are almost popular all over the world and have become a microcosm of a temporary myth.
Being able to firmly sit half of the game console market, the rpg game developed by Nintendo has almost accompanied the growth and changes of two generations.
Now with the popularity of computer networks, the gaming console market is shrinking, and Nintendo has to transform with the development of the times and prepare to develop products that are more suitable for the current market.
The FC (red and white machine) in the early years is no longer suitable for its current development, and no one can expect to create a professional live-action CG based on Mario's storyline. Nintendo's transformation strategy this time has focused its attention on the famous Final Fantasy.
There are two final fantasy cg movies that cost countless money, one Final Fantasy 7, and one in the soul. The production cost of each movie exceeds hundreds of millions of dollars, and the box office in the deepest part of the soul is defeated miserably.
In terms of 3D movies, the United States is well-deserved as the first, and is in a state of technology monopoly, such as Industrial Light and Magic and Pixar animation. Japan has also tried to enter this market, but it ended up losing all its money, let alone domestic ones.
This time, Nintendo focused his attention on Final Fantasy and was preparing to make a new CG movie. The specific content is still in the confidential stage. There are rumors that the plot of the movie background of the game has been prepared for a long time in Nintendo. The emergence of Unigroup Software has entered Nintendo's vision.
So when Zixia hung up Sony's phone call, the next visitor was Nintendo.
"Hello, Miss Li Ziyu, I am Kazuhiko Aoki, Nintendo Production Manager. I just watched your company's press conference. It happened that Nintendo is preparing for related CG production matters. I don't know if we can talk about it."
"Yes, of course."
Zixia smiled like a little fox on her face. Shortly after the company was established, people came to prepare to place orders. This is a world of difference compared to those companies that didn't eat much order in a year.
"We have just negotiated cooperation with Blizzard and ea. Nintendo is the third one. If we can get it done, we will have some care for the first three partners, so let's talk about..."
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The development of Unigroup Software is amazing. Zhang Yang, who is truly in charge, is also very satisfied. According to the current trend, it is not impossible for Unigroup Software to become a world-class company.
At this moment, he was looking at the steel armor that had been transformed. After the transformation, the outside of the armor looked a little bloated, but its defense was at least 10 times stronger than the previous gold-titanium alloy. Due to the hardness of Eidman alloy, the armor's shell showed a cold texture.
The Eidman alloy collected by Zhang Yang is very large, and the armor as a whole has been strengthened.
In addition to defense, the overall structure of the armor has also undergone certain changes, improving flight stability and wear resistance, and greatly enhancing the close combat function. In the past, fighting with other armors may be destroyed. However, after the indestructible Edelman alloy is fused, it is difficult to cause huge damage unless the opponent is also Edelman alloy or a tougher alloy.
The only side effect is that the weight of the armor has increased by nearly twice, which is a small flaw.
Not long after, Zixia's figure appeared in the system space and talked about Nintendo with Zhang Yang.
"Nintendo is going to make a CG movie?"
"Yes, they originally wanted to contact a professional company in the United States. The other party offered a price of 80 million US dollars. Nintendo hesitated and then saw our press conference, so he wanted to come to talk to us."
80 million US dollars! This is an extremely huge number. According to the overall estimate of this year's Japanese business rankings, Nintendo's overall market value is about 15 billion US dollars, and 80 million US dollars can also be obtained, but it will definitely have a certain impact on the capital chain.
The tragedy of Final Fantasy encountering Waterloo is still vivid in my mind, and Nintendo is also making a big bet.
"Zixia, if we really take over, what do you think the price may be?"
"Our price will definitely be lower than the ones on the market. With the same quality, our price is more affordable, so that we can attract customers. However, it cannot be lower than the industry's bottom line. If we are asked to do the project of 80 million US dollars, the quotation cannot be lower than 60 million US dollars."
Seeing Zixia, who was silent and kept silent, Zhang Yang couldn't help but touch her nose. Her company was developing too fast, Zhang Yang thought about it and said.
"The 60 million US dollars is still a bit low. Anyway, it is Japanese companies, so there is no need to save money for them. We just need to be lower than the average price in the industry."
"You said that, anyway, if you are fighting a price war with us, unless a company is in a mess, you will definitely lose. Blizzard's order has already made us recover all costs. If there is any order later, it is basically pure profit. Finally, I, Zixia, have to rely on my own hands to live a luxurious life of eating one bowl and pouring one bowl."
Zixia blinked and showed off her newly learned language.
Looking at Zixia, who is almost indistinguishable from modern people, Zhang Yang smiled and then said seriously: "We definitely can't sell Sony's side. Don't even think about opening your mouth without 1 billion US dollars. 800,000 US dollars, even if I buy a bucket of water, I can't drink enough."
Zhang Yang didn't care about Sony's acquisition. Anyway, the software belongs to him, so he has absolute say.
"It is definitely not possible to sell it, but it is difficult for us to refuse Sony rashly, and it is difficult for us to be sure that the other party will not suppress us. It is also a world-class giant. Once we make efforts, we will still have some trouble."
"Soldiers come and generals come and cover them, so what about Sony?"
Zhang Yang and Zixia looked at each other and smiled. With the movie system, the two really didn't take Sony's threat to heart.
"I directly rejected Sony in the reply two days later. I will pay attention to Sony later and be on guard against Sony."
"Well, now we start making Blizzard's project first. Don't worry about ea. We will start making it."
Blizzard, ea, and Nintendo are like three heart-boosting agents, giving Zhang Yang enough confidence.
"Sony, I hope you can see the situation clearly..."
Two days later, Zixia called Eio Fukuda and expressed her intention to refuse the acquisition.
"Miss Li Ziyu, have you considered it? We can talk carefully." There was no other emotion in Fukuda Eigo's voice on the other end of the phone.
"We have carefully considered it, and we are sorry, we have no idea to sell companies and software for the time being."
"That's a pity. I thought we could be colleagues. Since that's the case, I won't disturb you much, but I believe we will meet again one day, but you should be looking for me."
"What does Mr. Fukuda mean?"
Zixia narrowed her eyes and shone with a dangerous light.
"It's not interesting. I just give President Li Ziyu a kind reminder. Our Sony door has always been open to you. Your company is welcome to join at any time."
Fukuda Hideo, who was far away in Tokyo, had a sneer on the corner of his mouth and his fingers beat on a document rhythmically, which was a bit shocking.
"Thank you, goodbye."
There was obviously a hint of threat in Fukuda's voice, and it was very likely that he would take some measures against Unigroup Software.
After hanging up the phone, Zixia leaned on the swivel chair, feeling the soft and elasticity coming from the chair, squinted her eyes and looked out the window, not knowing what she was thinking.
The day passed in a flash, and at night, Zhang Yang came to the system space with a familiarity. It had been seven days since he entered the next movie world.
After entering this time, Xiaoya said directly to Zhang Yang: "Zhang Yang, you have not received the reward for the last main mission of the movie world. You can draw a random prize for free. Will you draw it?"
“Extract.”
In front of Zhang Yang, a fruit machine appeared in the shape of a fruit machine, with many fruit shapes, such as oranges, apples, pineapples, bananas, etc. This thing is very common in the game hall, and Zhang Yang is not unfamiliar with it.
Fruit machines are actually slot machines. This kind of gambling tool that is affordable and cheap was once popular and was later banned. The gameplay is also very simple. You only need to put coins in the coin port, then pull down the rocker, and different balls will appear in the three glass frames. If three identical patterns appear, such as three apples, the machine will spit out the money.
In this kind of machine, there are also some universal awards, such as cherries, which can match any pattern and have a higher reward.
Some machines also have color pools in them that they will only spit out money after reaching a certain level. For example, if they swallow a thousand coins, they will start spitting out money. The closer they are to this number, the higher the chance of spitting out money. Some can be followed by rules, while others have no clue.
The popularity of this kind of machine is mainly to capture people's gambling mentality. In fact, when there are fewer people, the boss will raise the odds and lower the odds when there are too many people. So don't really expect to make money with this kind of thing. Gambling is always the banker wins.
"I want to smoke this thing?"
Zhang Yang looked at the fruit machine in front of him and asked. The fruit machine looked very worn, and there were some cheap stickers commonly found in bubble gum on the outside.
"Yes, you should be very clear about the way you use it. You can get rewards by shaking out three identical patterns or shaking out cherries. It is not ruled out that the color pool will automatically throw money, and there will be no rewards for shaking out."
Chapter completed!