Chapter 84 Return to China
After spending almost half a month, in addition to the launch of the creative workshop about "Minecraft" on "My World", Zhao Hao and Gabb Newell also visited the Microsoft headquarters, also close to Central Redmond, Washington, Seattle.
Although he didn't meet Bill Gates, Zhao Hao finally realized what a technology company was called, but both sides did not talk about anything.
Although Microsoft has x-wave x360 and also a subsidiary of game development, it has little to do with Zhao Hao, or Zhao Hao doesn't have much capital to attract the other party.
Even though Zhao Hao has now made a game that can be regarded as a masterpiece.
But compared to the giant Microsoft, it is still pitiful.
Preparing to return from Seattle Airport, this time it was not only Liu Dong but Li Hua and others. There were also four employees from Valve who followed Zhao Hao back to China, one of which was James who led the way.
Hiring these four people is not that simple.
First of all, they only work for eight hours a day, and the time after eight hours is their own control, and they have a salary of 12,000 US dollars every month, and their food and accommodation are all under Zhao Hao's responsibility.
This is not a small amount. At least in Zhao Hao's studio, even Li Hua and Liu Dong, who have the highest salary, cannot be compared with them.
But they had no objection. After all, James's skills are indeed much better than them.
But Liu Dong and the other old employees who were responsible for the "Minecraft" project also felt a little urgency and pressure in their hearts.
It is because the high-quality products produced by players can enter the creative workshop and sell them on their own official website.
That means that although the dlc they developed can be considered officially produced.
Moreover, with this halo and the good resources you have, it can be said that as long as it is not too bad, someone will definitely buy it, and the sales volume is probably not too bad.
However, this reputation and sentiment are limited. Not to mention whether it will pass the review if it is bad, but it consumes all the trust of the players. No one buys the dlc they made in the future. Then, the dlc that Zhao Hao once promised to be divided into a golden rice bowl can be said to be completely lost, especially witnessing the popularity of this game.
The best products must be the best products, and it must be more interesting and fun than the touch D developed by those players.
When Zhao Hao took everyone off the plane, Zhao Hao was suddenly surprised to find that there were many reporters at the airport pick-up entrance.
However, most of them are online media reporters like Tencent.
Seeing Zhao Hao and his group come out of the entrance of the machine, the group immediately flocked to the ground, surrounding Zhao Hao and his group.
Seeing this scene, the passengers on the side also knew that Zhao Hao might be a public figure, and couldn't help but stop and watch curiously.
The security guard has arrived, but there are only two security guards in this area for the time being, and there is still no way to face a group of reporters.
Before the security team arrived, the reporters hurriedly asked questions to Zhao Hao.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao, did you reach a cooperation agreement with Valve this time when you go to Valve?"
"Hello, Mr. Zhao has rumors that the Space Door Studio has been acquired by a foreign game company. Is this news true?"
"Mr. Zhao, is this lady your girlfriend?"
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In a group of people, Zhao Hao couldn't help but raise his hand.
"Please be quiet, everyone." The words containing divine power were spit out from Zhao Hao's mouth.
Everyone felt a tightness in their hearts, as if the students heard the head teacher's instructions, and couldn't help but calm down. At the same time, they looked at Zhao Hao with some excitement in their eyes.
In fact, Zhao Hao could completely keep silent about these reporters’ questions and wait until the airport security guards came to drive them away.
Moreover, most of the reporters are gambled for such interviews, hoping to get a great news.
At the same time, these reporters are generally not well-known or newly-entered newcomers.
This is how I can directly block people's interviews, hoping to get a leak.
Now looking at Zhao Hao's reaction, it seems that there is really hope.
"First of all, I did reach some cooperation agreements with Valve, but I won't disclose the trade secrets."
"As for the second question, there are indeed companies in Space Door Studio that have proposed acquisitions, but I refuse. I can say that I will never sell the studio. We have also developed an independent game engine and have started to make new games, a unique and charming game." Zhao Hao said to everyone.
This is not a secret. In fact, after Zhao Hao was about to return to the studio, he held a news conference. It is no big deal to tell it out now.
As for the third question, Zhao Hao was too lazy to go and didn't even look at him.
However, when Zhao Hao said, the reporters were a little excited. Although it was not a big news, it was enough to satisfy them.
After saying that, Zhao Hao stopped talking, but stood there waiting. Although some of the reporters kept asking questions, hoping to find out some explosive news from Zhao Hao, Zhao Hao had no intention of answering, just stood there and waited quietly.
In less than a few minutes, the airport security guards drove the reporters away.
After leaving the airport, he followed James and Liu Dong into the car that had been arranged long ago.
"Boss, what does our work place look like?" After getting in the car, James said to Zhao Hao curiously.
The three people on the side also looked at Zhao Hao curiously.
This is the first time they have come to China.
The reason why Zhao Hao came with him was not the main reason. They were not short of that money. The main reason was that Zhao Hao, who developed a game like "Minecraft".
They really want to see why Zhao Hao was able to make such a game.
Moreover, people are worried about food and accommodation, and they also have a high salary. At worst, they don’t want to do it and contact the Valve headquarters to go back.
But at least they are facing one problem at present, that is, they don’t understand Chinese.
There is no such thing as Chinatown in the United States in China.
"Of course, there is no way to compare with Valve. It's actually just an ordinary apartment. After all, our current studio, plus foreign finance, has only more than 40 people in total." Zhao Hao shook his head and said to James.
Hearing Zhao Hao's words, several people couldn't help but nodded in understanding.
James and his friends did not expect much hope for the place where they worked. As long as it was not too bad, they were already mentally prepared.
"That wave of ss, what is the job of a few of us?" asked Zhao Hao, a companion who followed James on the side.
"There is nothing. Li Hua and the others are responsible for the programming of the new game. You are mainly helping to develop some of the problems and progress of the new engine." Zhao Hao said to him.
"Then can we participate in the game design?" James asked curiously.
Chapter completed!