First, because the contract signed with Chen Mu has a two-year period, 2K Company will have to pay a lot of liquidated damages if it wants to change the cover character in the middle of the contract period.

"What should I do about this?"

When someone at the meeting proposed that the new generation of games should contact Gu Yu and find a way to make Gu Yu the cover character of the new generation of games, and it was recognized by many people, someone raised such a problem.

"Our contract has very rigid provisions on both sides of the rights and responsibilities, and Chen can't accept NBA game contracts from other game companies for two years, so he can only serve us. Correspondingly, we can only use Chen as the main cover character, and we can't change it halfway, otherwise we will have to pay liquidated damages. These contents are clearly written in the contract, and we can't unilaterally tear up the contract, right?? ”

"That's what I said, but I'm thinking about ......"

The staff who supported Gu Yu's ascension frowned and said: "If we really tear up the contract with Chen and make some news, maybe it will be a good hype...... too!" ”

This is a new way of thinking.

"Nope."

Before everyone discussed this idea, the chairman of 2K Company had already shook his head firmly and rejected the proposal: "There are two risks in this way, first, the huge amount of liquidated damages, will it affect our cash flow." Second, will players feel that our company has gone back on its word and is not keeping its promises, but will start targeting our new games and affecting the sales of new games. ”

Indeed, with these two problems, it is impossible to tear up the contract without authorization in 2K, after all, it is really worth the loss to do so.

So what to do?

"I've heard that EA went to the Kings last Friday to talk to them."

In the corner of the conference room, the commercial spy sent by 2K said: "Although it is still unknown whether the new season of the LIVE series will be released, they hope to sign a contract with their cousin in advance, lock in their cousin's future game endorsements, and as soon as their new game is launched, they will immediately start using their cousin as a cover character." ”

“…… And this kind of thing?? ”

The chairman was also shocked, frowned and looked at the spy and said, "Why is it not reflected in the report??" ”

"Because the talks fell apart."

The spy shook his head and said, "It seems that Petri, the manager of the Kings, is more of a chicken thief, saying that he is now also his cousin's agent, although he is not full-time, but he has to be responsible for his cousin." He also said that his cousin is the most important asset of the team, and the development progress is too uncertain, and it is unknown how many years it will take to release a new game, and if he only pays this money for EA, he will lock his cousin's future, and he will not do it. ”

…… What a responsible and good manager!

"Whew...... Ok......"

Hearing the spy say this, everyone at the scene breathed a sigh of relief and felt comforted.

changed to other team managers, maybe Gu Yu was sold for this money, anyway, whether the player can become the cover character of a game is not of much significance to the team. What's more, EA is still a much more powerful game company than 2K in terms of scale, and its players can sign contracts with EA, which may still be a highlight of the promotion team.

"After that, EA didn't take any further action, and I didn't think there was much threat for the time being, so I didn't report the situation."

The Spy went on to tell a few things he had learned, including the progress of the new EA game.

But these contents are not the focus of these people at the meeting.

The focus is ......

"That is to say......"

After listening to the spy's report, the chairman folded his hands to support his chin, and said, "Now cousin, is he a free man in terms of game copyright......?" ”

"It can be understood that way."

The Spy nodded.

Since this is the case, then it should be taken, and it must be taken as soon as possible, so as not to have a long night and a long dream......!

Although the chairman had this in mind, he was not completely sure that he could convince the other directors on the board.

After all, in the eyes of those directors who don't care so much about basketball, Chen Mu is still the most powerful cash cow in the NBA league. The just-concluded all-star voting also proves that Chen Mu's popularity is still the No1 in the world and cannot be replaced.

As for Gu Yu, there are a lot of players who emerge every season, but the speed of Gu Yu's rise is a bit amazing, so it is more eye-catching. For the sake of such a guy whose future is uncertain, it is not a rational decision to give up absolute control over Chen Mu.

How to solve this dilemma, the staff at the scene discussed for a long time, but there was no definite answer.

UNTIL RONNIE SPOKE.

"I do have an idea, but I don't know if the directors will have any scruples because of the color of their skin......

"Say."

THE CHAIRMAN KNEW THAT RONNIE'S THINKING HAD ALWAYS BEEN THE MOST ACTIVE IN THE TEAM, SO HE WAS PUT IN CHARGE OF THE PROMOTION AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT OF THE GAME. HEARING RONNIE SAY THAT SHE HAD AN IDEA, SHE IMMEDIATELY MOTIONED FOR THE LATTER TO CONTINUE.

"That's right."

RONNIE SORTED OUT HER THOUGHTS AND SAID: "IN THE 80S, THERE WAS A SITUATION IN THE NBA, AND EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW THAT BLACK AND WHITE COMPETED FOR SUPREMACY. ”

Magician and Bird.

Who doesn't know that?

At that time, the jury and Bird were undecided. The great development of the new era of the entire NBA was gradually brought about by the years of struggle between the two of them. After the emergence of Jordan, the NBA entered the era of oligarchs, and there seemed to be only one absolute hegemon every season, even in the future competition for dominance. ”

RONNIE CONTINUED, "BUT WHO SAID THAT THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE OVERLORD IN A SEASON, OR EVEN A FEW SEASONS......? ”

This......

RONNIE'S WORDS WERE NOT THOROUGH, BUT EVERYONE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HE MEANT.

"You mean ......"

The chairman leaned forward and said: "...... to create a new Shida's two heroes to compete for hegemony and a lifelong enemy?" ”

"That's right."

RONNIE NODDED.

Chen ...... And Gu? ”

"It could only be the two of them."

"The idea is good, but ......"

"They're all Chinese, not traditional American stars in the NBA, right?"

RONNIE WHAT'S THE BRAIN? Before the chairman finished speaking, he already understood what the top boss meant: "And although China's game market is wide, piracy is rampant, and it has never been our main battlefield for profit, so taking the two of them as lifelong enemies and promoting the hegemony situation may not be effective, right?" ”

"That's the problem."

The chairman nodded.

"I understand the reasoning, but if you think about it, the position of the two of them, their style of play, their character, their division, and their team...... Which one is not the perfect response? Which one isn't an interesting comparison worth the hype? ”

This......

No one can argue with this.

"I can imagine that not to mention us, even the NBA officials must be playing this idea."

RONNIE CONTINUED: "SUCH A PERFECT COMPARISON, A LIFELONG ENEMY IN THE FUTURE, AN INSIDE OVERLORD AND AN OUTSIDE MADMAN, AN ALL-ROUND KING AND A SCORING MANIAC, COULD THIS SCRIPT BE MORE PERFECT?? I'm sure that within two years, NBA officials will start promoting this kind of rhetoric! ”

Indeed it is.

But......

“…… It's not enough. ”

The chairman thought about it again and again, but still shook his head: "What you said is right, I can understand it, and I believe that everyone here can understand it, but the old guys on the board of directors ......"

As he spoke, the chairman pointed in the direction above his head.

"But I don't necessarily understand it."

“…… Say, what am I supposed to do. ”

RONNIE KNEW THAT THIS TASK WOULD DEFINITELY FALL ON HER HEAD.

"Next up is the All-Star Game, and according to the new rules of the league, Chen and Gu will each become captains and lead the two teams against each other."

The chairman said: "I want you to go to the scene, watch the game carefully, and record all the details that you think can be used as a future publicity point." I'll have a board meeting as soon as I get back, and you'll come over and bring your report and help me convince the antiques. Chen and Gu's Double Bears, NBA League, No, the Future of World Basketball, We 2K Company ......"

"Be sure to be at the front!"

So, with the task, RONNIE came to the scene of the All-Star Game.

In terms of 2K13 games, the latest roster patch was also made, which was released before the All-Star Game.

In the new patch, there is one more person in the list of players who have reached 90 or more personal abilities.

Chen Mu, the first in the alliance, has an ability value of 99.

LeBron James, second in the league, with an ability value of 98.

Durant and Paul are tied for third place with an ability rating of 94.

The player in fifth place is the guy who only got 85 stats in the initial roster of the game, and can only be considered an all-star level player at best.

Gu Yu, ability value 93.

In the new version of the list, Gu Yu's abilities have been greatly improved. While the rating on the defensive end has risen slightly, the offensive rating has rushed directly to 99.

Breakout, mid-range shot, three-pointer, dribbling, speed, bounce, power, reflexes, offensive stability......

Almost all the values related to offense, Gu Yu has reached the forefront of the league. As we all know, in the game, the average game time will be much shorter than the real game time. This requires the players in the game to play faster and more efficiently than in reality, so that it is possible to simulate more realistic data.

The 2K series has always been more offensive than defensive, allowing players to pursue the refreshing and exciting feeling of constantly scoring goals. is also above 90 ability value, and the operation feeling of offensive stars will definitely be stronger than that of defensive stars.

And Gu Yu, who has the ability to score at the BUG level, has also become the new favorite of many players in an instant after this version update, killing all sides in the game, and no one can stop him.

It's testing the waters.

Let's see if players can accept the feeling that two of the best players in the game are yellow-skinned Chinese players.

If it can, then the confrontation between Chen Mu and Gu Yu, the main promoter of the next generation of games, will have a certain market foundation.

Plus at the All-Star Game......

"Bang bang...... Call! ”

"Dazzled!! My cousin turned around and took a step outside the three-point line in a row and shot a three-point shot......"

THE BASKETBALL FLEW IN THE AIR, AND IT ALSO FLEW IN THE EYES OF RONNIE, WHOSE HEART WAS POUNDING, AND WITH THE EXPECTANT GAZE, IT STABBED STRAIGHT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE BASKET.

“…… Swish! ”

Middle!!!

Must be taken.

“YEEEEEEEES-SIR——！！！”

WITH SMITH CHEERING, RONNIE HAD ALREADY MADE UP HER MIND.

In any case, the new generation of game cover characters ......

"There must be a cousin......!!"