Reborn in another world as a game

Chapter 153 Questioning about the price, a silent tacit understanding

Along with [Thunder Game], a new machine will be released soon.

Accompanying the exclusive interview with Entertainment News brought explosive effects.

The three giants all began to panic, and came up with various methods to "hitch" their game companies.

Not only the "exclusive licensing agreement" was launched directly, but also coercion and temptation, forcing many small and medium-sized companies to sign without their own opinions.

And as for their so-called "profit making"——

It made many people scoff.

The nonsense profit sharing is nothing more than an increase in income by [-] to [-] percent.

However, none of the articles on restriction and oppression have been revised.

The Big Three pretended to make concessions, and at the same time put on an arrogant attitude, which is really disgusting.

not only that--

They even spoke in the media, strongly condemning [Thunder Games] for destroying the industry ecology.

Many small companies and player groups who don't have any opinions believe it is true and scold [Thunder Games] one after another.

There was a pandemonium, and there was joy.

……

[The cost of a 16-bit game console is more than 6000 yuan, and game cartridges cost thousands of yuan. Thunder games cannot be successful! 】

There are press releases like this that hit the headlines of many newspapers.

This is what the top three executives said in an interview.

In an instant—

Those who were originally steadfast in [Thunder Game] couldn't help wavering and hesitating at this moment.

What is the concept of five 6000 yuan?
In Daxia Kingdom in 2000, the per capita annual income of adults was 9700 yuan.

And according to the Big Three—

The cost of 16-bit game consoles is extremely high, and it is not affordable for ordinary people.

A game console, plus a few games, is almost the annual income of an adult.

I have to say, this statement is a bit scary.

What's the use of such an expensive game console, no matter how good the picture quality is, no matter how powerful the performance is, and no matter how rich the game experience is?
Looking at the entire Great Xia Kingdom, who can afford it?
At most 2 people, right?

but--

If a platform has only [-] to [-] consumers, wouldn't it be a complete joke?
……

Game companies are panicked.

Because of these overwhelming press releases, and because of the "objective" statements of these so-called experts, they subconsciously have a pessimistic attitude towards [Thunder Games].

Coupled with the coercion and temptation of the Big Three——

In their panic, they signed an "exclusive and exclusive licensing agreement", and the time was almost forever.

but--

The strategy of the Big Three is not always successful.

When they tried to force some medium and large game companies, they encountered unprecedented resistance.

Especially the four top manufacturers.

"The situation is unclear at the moment, and we don't want to sign any agreements."

This is the unified statement of the four top manufacturers.

They seem to have talked privately long ago, but they didn't say a word to the Big Three.

And some game companies that are second only to the four top manufacturers have vague and ambiguous attitudes, hesitating, and an agreement is placed on the table. Although the representatives of the three giants have worn their mouths, they still refuse to sign. .

……

"They are still not giving up, they are still waiting for the opportunity."

Cui Hongfu and the other three giants met and sneered: "Soon, the [Thunder Game] console will be released, and they will know how stupid their hesitation is."

"By the way, have you found any inside information?"

“[Thunder Game] During this period of time, we are strictly guarding against death. Those ordinary employees don’t know anything, and they can’t even describe the appearance of a machine. It’s hard for executives to get in touch with them. It was banned."

"I would like to arrange for some people to go in and investigate, but—"

"I always feel a little uneasy. Tian Moyun doesn't seem like such a reckless person."

"But it's a 16-bit machine, how can he reduce the cost?"

"The cost cannot be reduced. The game console costs at least 7000 yuan. That's a dream."

"Didn't they say self-developed chips? Have you found out about this news?"

"Hehe, you also believe this?"

"We all know how difficult it is to develop a self-developed chip. [Thunder Group] cannot succeed."

"Most likely it's just a different shell. The inner core may be a defective product from a foreign country."

"Find a way to investigate the source and performance of their chips. Once they are found out, they will directly expose the fact that they are fake."

"At that time, not only [Thunder Game] will be completely ruined, but even [Thunder Group] will be accused by thousands of people, and its reputation will be damaged."

……

At this moment.

Chen Feng was staying in the factory to check each [Thunder Arcade Machine], accompanied by Su Qiong.

[Thunder LT-S] has a high yield rate, but limited by the current scale, the output is not high.

But fortunately, it is enough to supply [Thunder Arcade].

The first generation [Arcade Machine] is planned to produce about 6 units, and the material cost alone is not less than [-] million, which is quite a big deal.

As for game cartridges——

Tian Moyun has absolute confidence in the three escort masterpieces.

Therefore, the plan formulated is: each game will produce [-] sets of cassettes.

"Happy Cube: Colorful Battle Edition", "Super Smash Bros", "Street Fighter"

A total of [-] sets of cassettes were collected.

Because it is completely self-developed, a lot of patent fees are saved, coupled with technological improvements, the cost is not as terrible as the Big Three advocated.

among them--

The cost of "Happy Cube: Colorful Battle Edition" is the lowest, with a total of less than 300 million.

The cost of "Pretty Smash Bros." is around 450 million.

Only "Street Fighter" used a special 128M cassette, and the cost reached 850 million.

This expenditure was still within Tian Moyun's estimate.

……

"Boss, the Big Three are starting to fight back."

The secretary trotted over and handed him several newspapers in his hand: "Not only that, but according to gossip, while spreading rumors, they also took the opportunity to force some small companies to sign exclusive agreements to avoid being poached by us."

"Hehe, it's all expected."

Tian Moyun took a few glances, then threw it to her casually, and said lightly, "Don't worry about it, just let them go."

The secretary nodded half-understanding, and then went back.

Su Qiong next to him was a little puzzled: "Why don't you care about it?"

"This is also a good thing for us."

Tian Moyun smiled and explained: "Today, there are probably more than 200 game companies in the game market, but our current [arcade] model does not need so many content suppliers. I would find it difficult instead.”

"Right now, the Big Three are intensifying their efforts, using methods of spreading rumors and coercion to force some companies to sign agreements."

"But what you need to know is—"

"They can only sway the attitude of those small companies, and medium and large game companies, no matter how much they coerce and lure them, unless [Thunder Games] is completely pornographic, otherwise, those game companies will not sign the agreement even if they are killed."

"By doing this, the Big Three have ruined their reputation and solved our troubles. Why should I stop them?"

"As for making [video game consoles] in the future——"

"Do you think the Big Three, who were beaten to death by [Thunder Group], can still compete against our strong advantage?"

"by that time--"

"We are the largest game hardware manufacturer in the country and the game brand with the best reputation."

"At the same time, it also has the most capital reserves, the best technology, the lowest cost, and the most influential game lineup..."

"It's hard to say whether the Big Three can survive until [Thunder Games] enters the home console market. Even if they are still alive, what can they compete with me?"

(End of this chapter)