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At this stage, what is the level of the global video game industry?

First of all, it needs to be pointed out that due to Tang Huan, who uses the game console as a branch of personal computers, has been intruding indiscriminately for more than ten years, and there is no much comparison between this field and the original time and space. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

If you have to find a reference with a little image, that is, in terms of game consoles, the most high-end best-selling product on the market - the third generation of Xiaobawang game consoles, is basically equivalent to the PlayStation released by Sony in 1994 in the original time and space; In terms of personal computers, the latest generation of the fourth-generation Fangyuan personal computer-MMX, through the intel_80486-level CPU, plus Tang Huan's various video and audio acceleration chips, as well as the support and optimization at the operating system level, is equivalent to the original time and space in Intel released the "Pentium" microprocessor in 1993, and the "586" IBM-PC compatible machine was born.

And these are only references from the perspective of hardware, and the bigger mystery is the strong support of software.

The general consensus in the video game industry today is that 32-bit consoles will become mainstream; The traditional way of storing game content, i.e., cartridges, is being replaced by CD-ROMs; The application of 2D technology is becoming more and more mature, and it can even cleverly simulate some 3D effects, which is commonly known as "2.5D".

It can be said that video game practitioners who can keep up with this situation are considered mainstream; Otherwise, you can only rely on the niche and the alternative to eat.

Of course, the powerful hardware platform created by Tang Huan only provides the basic application environment for video games, and the success of the game depends on the creativity of the developers and the ability to transform it into game software products.

DreamWorks game studios, which have grown through setbacks, have largely been honed into an elite team that rivals their Japanese counterparts, and the team has been put in place to quickly replace a qualified successor if one member leaves.

Starting from Jin Yong's martial arts novel adaptation game, the output of DreamWorks Game Studio is not small, but the work that really satisfies Tang Huan is "The Emperor", which belongs to the same type as "SimCity", which is not only high enough, but also reflects a rich enough oriental cultural connotation.

At the symposium, Tang Huan smiled and concluded: "The White Lady's master, Lishan Lao Mu, appeared in the game, which can be regarded as the prelude to the Chinese mythological system materials we have organized. In this vast and deep historical context, whether it is the original folk tales or the current original new chapters, they can be seamlessly connected. The competition in the video game industry is fierce, and the way to survive is to create a franchise that has its own unique characteristics and is widely accepted by the market, so I'll just sit back and wait for you to perform. ”

The share of DreamWorks Game Studio is limited, and the richest man stayed for two hours, and after expressing his attention, he got up and left, and met up with Weng Jingjing to visit Jin Yong.

On March 22 of this year, Ming Pao Group, which dates back to 1959, was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange - Jin Yong owns 60% of the shares, another co-founder, Shen Baoxin, owns 15% of the shares, and the remaining 25% is distributed to the public in the stock market in accordance with regulations.

The current market of the Xiangjiang stock market has long recovered and surpassed the level before the "Black Monday" in 1987, and the Ming Pao Group, which has performed well, is naturally very popular with investors, and Jin Yong has also risen sharply with this brainchild.

However, "Ming Pao" has also become more and more a target coveted by world media giants like Murdoch, so Jin Yong, who was overwhelmed, asked the richest man again a few months ago about his willingness to take over.

Tang Huan thought about it for a while, and finally decided to take the controlling stake in "Ming Pao", and then gather the controlling stakes of Media Asia TV and Xiangcheng Radio, and hand it over to Weng Jingjing, who has been absolutely well experienced.

The richest man's "little brother" was looking forward to helping his man take on more affairs, so he happily followed Tang Huan to Jin Yong's mansion, and happened to meet the other party entertaining a man of the same age as Tang Huan.

Jin Yong introduced with great interest: "Tang Sheng, let me introduce you, this is a great young talent - Yu Pinhai. ”

"In front of Cha Sheng and Tang Sheng, I don't dare to praise it." This person named Yu Pinhai hurriedly leaned over and stretched out his hands.

With the handshake, Tang Huan glanced at Yu Pinhai a few times, and then remembered the origin of the other party, and couldn't help muttering to himself, "Jin Yong's eyes when he looks at Yu Pinhai are as kind as his nephews, shouldn't it be a matter of transferring the equity of "Ming Pao", there will be twists and turns, right?" ”

Yu Pinhai is a very open-minded capable person, his name is not only limited to the original time and space, he fooled "Ming Pao" from Jin Yong's hands, but was exposed by the media to have a criminal record during his study in Canada, and as a result, he had to resign voluntarily.

You must know that Yu Pinhai's business is very extensive - he is also a celebrity in the IT circle, took the lead in bringing Internet technology into "Ming Pao", established the first news website of a Chinese-language newspaper, and also established China Enterprise Power in the midst of the boom, acquired Xinnet, and occupied a considerable share in China's website construction, web hosting, enterprise mailbox and other markets; It even acquired Hongqi Chinese 2000, which developed an open-source operating system and office software, which in turn triggered a war of words about the originality of the technology, causing a stir.

In addition to media and IT, Yu Pinhai has also invested in films and cinemas. The Dadi Group, which belongs to him, is still quite famous for the movies he has participated in. For example, the epic movie "Confucius" starring Zhou Runfa; won the 60th Berlin International Film Festival Best Film Crystal Bear Award (New Generation Unit Children's Group) and other awards, and helped Ren Dahua win the Best Actor at the 29th Xiangjiang Film Awards, "The Thief of Time", and the art-biased work "Once Upon a Time in Film".

In short, Yu Pinhai is a person who is good at drilling, and his background is more complicated.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for Yu Pinhai to say goodbye, Jin Yong said in his heart: "Tang Sheng, after repeated consideration, I think it is more appropriate to let the capable Yu Pinhai take over the "Ming Pao", after all, you have many industries under your command, and you may not be able to devote all your energy and serve the development of "Ming Pao" in an all-round way like him. ”

"Cha Sheng's considerations are naturally reasonable." Tang Huan laughed indifferently, and turned to another question, "Throughout the 1980s, TVB has filmed Jin Yong's martial arts dramas all over the place, and next, the copyright of TV dramas in Xiangjiang should be transferred to DreamWorks in turn, right?" ”

"Tang Sheng is really embarrassed for me." Jin Yong showed hesitation, "I have a good relationship with Sir Shao and TVB for many years. ”

"The production level of DreamWorks will not be worse than TVB at least, and the distribution ability is even better, it's time for Cha Sheng to change his taste." Tang Huan waved his hand magnificently, "As for TVB's possible complaints, Cha Sheng directly put the responsibility on me." ”

"Tang Sheng is so gracious, how can I not know how to lift." may feel a little embarrassed to "backtrack" on the equity transfer of "Ming Pao", Jin Yong finally threw away his old friendship with Shao Yifu and gave DreamWorks the adaptation rights of the TV series "Flying Snow Shoots White Deer in the Sky, and the Laughing Book Hero Leans on Biyuan" in Xiangjiang. Of course, he will not suffer in terms of interests.

After coming out of Jin Yong's residence and getting into the car, Tang Huan looked at Weng Jingjing, who was pouting and unhappy, and quipped: "What, are you unhappy that you haven't been able to be an all-round media queen?" ”

Weng Jingjing rolled her eyes, "The status and influence of "Ming Pao", which is a resource that is difficult to replace, was so inexplicably given to others? ”

"In my opinion......" Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, "In a noisy environment like Xiangjiang, newspapers are really not a worry-free business, and even if Jin Yong retires, he will inevitably have ideas about the future development of Ming Pao, and it is easy to ruin friendship because of disagreements." ”

Weng Jingjing snorted, turned her head to look at the scenery outside the car window, and was silent.

Seeing this scene, Tang Huan had no choice but to come to a peak and turn around, "Actually, it's not that there is no room for recovery." As far as I know, Yu Pinhai had a criminal record in Canada in his early years, and he only needed to inquire with the relevant departments of the Canadian government ~ government to get the exact materials. Regardless of whether Yu Pinhai intentionally concealed it or unintentionally omitted it, this stain is an unbearable burden for the head of "Ming Pao", and Jin Yong will definitely not tolerate such deception. ”

Weng Jingjing's eyes lit up when she heard this, "It's too easy to collect this material, so I'll ask Feng Yongfa from Canada to help inquire about this matter." ”

"Don't rush it, do it with skill." Tang Huan patted the hand of the "little brother" and pointed: "Although we are kind enough not to let Jin Yong be deceived, if we take action so quickly, it will inevitably be too utilitarian." What's more, it may be better to let this matter ferment slowly. ”

"Then let this guy be proud for a while." Weng Jingjing snorted, and her delicate demeanor made the richest man laugh.

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After digging the corner of TVB, Tang Huan looked at the schedule and was about to go to Treasure Island for a walk, Fang Yihua came over, and complained straight to the point with the unique advantages of women: "Tang Sheng, a gentleman doesn't take the favor of others, you are so unkind to snatch love." ”

Tang Huan smiled disapprovingly: "TVB is now filming TV series, but it is becoming more and more difficult in terms of funding, maybe Jin Daxia is not satisfied." ”

"But the audience still buys the effect of the shooting." Fang Yihua argued with some humility.

"You might as well think about it, whether Jin Daxia wants his works to have a wider audience." Tang Huan nodded to the other party with a smile, and then pulled the words back, "The overall cooperation between DreamWorks and TVB is so stable, the two can still cooperate on this." After all, with competitors such as satellite and cable TV joining in, we need to be prepared in advance. ”

Fang Yihua nodded with feeling, no longer dwelling on this topic, and said: "What Tang Sheng said is very true, I came here this time to discuss with you about measures to deal with this problem. ”

Tang Huan raised his eyebrows, "It seems that Ms. Fang is already in her chest?" ”

"I can't guarantee absolute certainty, but if you are invincible, you can still do it." Fang Yihua replied proudly: "To maintain an advantage in the small circle of Xiangjiang, you only need to grasp the resources of 'people' in your hands. ”

"Haven't TVB and DreamWorks always done that?" Tang Huan quipped: "The TV series "The Legend of the New White Lady", which is currently being screened in Greater China, its three leading actors are either from TVB or have been praised by Shaw Brothers, which can be said to be protégés all over the world." ”

After Fang Yihua's face flashed with a hint of pride, he said slowly: "But people don't walk without heads, birds don't fly without heads, compared with Alan Tam and Leslie Cheung in the 1980s, the current Xiangjiang entertainment industry is obviously missing a banner character." If Tang Sheng's profound industry resources are combined with TVB to bring out a few leading artists, then the pattern will definitely be stabilized, even if outsiders grab food, it is just an embarrassing situation without rice. ”

Tang Huan's heart moved when he heard this, "Ms. Fang doesn't want to emulate the former TVB 'Five Tiger Generals' and create some Tianwang series." ”

"Tang Sheng's eyes are like torches." Fang Yihua said convincingly: "However, this time, the standard must be raised to a higher level, and the artists who are praised must achieve all-round achievements in music, TV series, movies and other fields." The new king, of course, has to be an all-rounder. ”

"Ms. Fang's threshold is really not ordinarily high. At the very least, Zhou Xingchi, who is now red and purple, will not be able to meet the standard. Tang Huan shook his head slightly with a smile.

"If you look closely, you can still find the right person. For example, Andy Lau. Fang Yihua replied obviously prepared.

I have to say that the first candidate Fang Yihua came up with is quite a doorway.

I don't know if it's because of the painful experience of being hidden by TVB, after getting rid of the shackles of TVB, Andy Lau was obviously very wary and didn't sign the contract to a large company. Of course, this kind of freedom ~ also means that there is no backstage, and it is inevitable that it will become the target of bullying by the clubs that flock into and get involved in the entertainment industry. However, Andy Lau still relied on his amazing efforts to get ahead in the fierce competition.

Fang Yihua suggested this "neutral" candidate at the beginning, obviously because he didn't want the two sides to have too many differences in the distribution plan of their own people.

"I agree with the idea." Tang Huan clapped his hand and said: "You guys are preparing first, and when I finish inspecting the industry of Baodao, I guess I will be able to come up with a specific plan." ”

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Today's high-tech industry has a new change, that is, in addition to wafer foundry, it is striving to become a global manufacturing base for notebook computers. (To be continued.) )