Chapter 104: Everything is ready, encounter Microsoft
On the Singapore side, everything has been done, and Lin Yi immediately flew to the United States. After returning to Silicon Valley, his wife ignored him and Phelan disappeared, and he first entered the laboratory.
The key to console games, of course, is the game card. Therefore, in the game development laboratory, Lin Yi must grasp the progress.
Without a 16-bit microprocessor, the original plan would have been scrapped. Thanks to the ability to see through the future, otherwise Lin Yi's reorganization plan would never have been so fast!
"Pac-Man" and "Space Invaders", the arcade market in the United States, have been exhausted. Transform into a console game that doesn't play with your left hand or your right hand.
As for the other games, you have to ask the person in charge: "Tom, how is the development going?"
"The Gunslinger of the Wilds, Taidong's agent game, Snake and Tank Wars, knockoffs of Atari. With the original reference, of course everything is going well!" Tom didn't change at all, he was still so straightforward.
Lin Yi coughed, interrupted the other party, and emphasized again: "In the future, if it's not relevant, try not to talk about it." You must remember that this is our original product!"
Tom laughed: "Boss, rest assured, "Snake" has changed too much, "Tank" has become a vertical game, and new elements have been added, and the copyright guarantee is no problem!"
Others give me a knife, and I give someone a stick back, this is Lin Yi's logic. Sued Atari for infringement, Paradise lost the lawsuit. In this case, simply, give back to the other in his way. But this kind of thing can be done but not said.
In addition to the above products, "Pinball", "Tennis", and "F1 Racing", the gameplay is simple, and Lin Yi is not worried.
One battle, two shooting, two sports, three casual, this is the starting lineup of the first season!
Fighting versus games, the market is certainly welcome. But Tom has something to say: "With today's technology, it can only be solved in the laboratory." 16-bit processor, 32-color display, without these conditions, jumping around color blocks, really not attractive!"
After Lin Yi tried the game, he could only nod in agreement. On a large computer, The King of Fighters is already running. But home game consoles, I don't know how many years you have to wait?
In the end, Tom said that there was no need for additional R&D funding. So when he went out, Lin Yi was relieved. Since the money is enough and everything is ready, there is no need to loot the cultural industry, let it slowly multiply.
Walking into the president's office, Phelan is worthy of being a workaholic, he hasn't seen him for nearly half a year, he didn't even say a word of greeting, and reported his work directly: "Customers, media, distributors, the marketing plan has been made, and the initial budget is 30 million US dollars." ”
As expected, Lin Yi nodded and agreed with this plan. Then he couldn't help asking: "The propaganda has begun, so our opponent must have reacted, right?"
The CEO shook his head first and then nodded: "Fairchild and RCA, the first generation of products did not sell well, which hit confidence in the market. So, they went according to the rules and there was no reaction. And Atari Inc., speeding up research and development, heard that it was going to launch products ahead of schedule. ”
Lin Yi was puzzled: "Atari reacts normally. But Fairchild and RCA are strong in their own right. It's just a little frustration, you can't afford it, right?"
Phelan scoffed: "This is the disadvantage of big companies! In the video game console department, in these two companies, it is a slight word. Since the start is not good, it will definitely be attacked. The beggar-thy-neighbor between departments makes it difficult for them to move forward. ”
The opponent is bulky and difficult to walk, and Lin Yi is of course optimistic. went to the two giants, and his psychological burden was not reduced a little!
With a relaxed mood, Lin Yi returned home. However, when he saw Sunflower, who was already sitting and waiting in the living room, his heart rose again.
stepped forward, pulled up his wife, sat on his lap, Lin Yi whispered softly: "Baby, when I came back just now, I didn't look for you first, were you angry with your husband?"
Sunflower didn't squeak, but replaced her answer with a deep kiss.
Seeing that her husband was a little emotional, the girl hurriedly appeased, and then took out a piece of paper: "When you left the United States, you solemnly explained that the company you wanted to monitor had just come to an end. ”
"What company?" the man looked confused, unable to remember at all.
"Microsoft Corporation!"
After crossing over, he called for a thousand times, but he couldn't find it for a long time. And now, the expectation in his heart suddenly appeared in front of him! Lin Yi's head was like a thunderbolt, and he couldn't react at all.
Seeing that her husband was motionless, Xiang Sunhua was a little puzzled: "Isn't this company what you want?"
"Yes, that's exactly right, that's what I want! In the future, this company will have a market value of more than 500 billion!"
At this time, Lin Yi was a little crazy. He put his arms around his wife and kissed her from her eyes to her ears, from her lips to her fingers. After venting his passion, he couldn't help asking: "Where does the news come from, is it reliable?"
Xiang Sunhua smiled: "I took my toys to Seattle to attend the exhibition. And the people at Microsoft are peddling basic in the square. It's so loud that it's hard to see it!"
Lin Yi laughed: "No wonder here in Silicon Valley, Microsoft has never been found, and it turned out to go to HSD." ”
The girl added: "I went up to inquire, and it turned out that their company had just moved from New Mexico. That's why publicity and promotion are so grand. ”
Lin Yi patted his head and couldn't help but sigh: "Shooting a shot and changing places, it's like fighting guerrillas! It seems that if you can't find it before, you really can't blame me!"
He clenched his fists again: "No matter what, invest now, it's the most cost-effective!"
Sunflower disagreed: "Paradise Games Company, it's a critical moment, you'd better not leave!"
"We've got to take it, or you're going to do it for me?"
The girl smiled playfully, shook her head again, and then made a suggestion: "According to my observation, the boss of Microsoft should be a profit-oriented person! ”
Lin Yi snapped his fingers, and the idea came immediately: "Whether it's Paradise Games or Apple, there is a demand for software. Since Microsoft is advertising a lot, there is no reason why our business should not be accepted!"
Sure enough, when he heard that big business came to his door, Bill Gates immediately flew over.
When he was young, Gates did not have the richness of middle age at all. With a slender body and a slender face, compared to Jobs, it can't cause girls to scream.
Joe's eyes were full of paranoia and fanaticism, while Gates's eyes were shrewd.
Seeing that his wife was right, Lin Yi didn't go around the bush and came up to talk about business directly: "Mr. Gates's basic language can play a complementary role in our software development." What is your answer to the letter of intent to cooperate?"
The other party took out the document and pushed it directly: "Just call me Bill." I have signed the document, and Mr. Lin has signed it. Two long-term contracts, $200,000, $300,000 loans, in exchange for 30% of the shares. I can't refuse such a condition. ”
He turned his head and said to Sunflower: "Thank you Mrs. Lin, without our coincidence, I'm afraid we won't be able to do this business!"
The girl politely replied: "The basic language is well done, of course I would recommend it to my husband." But its original name, the beginner's all-round rune command code, is really hard to remember!"