Chapter 1009: Locking in the North Blizzard

Hilton Hotel in Manhattan District, New York.

Bill Roper looked depressed. Since leaving North Blizzard Studio in August due to disagreement in concepts, he has been looking for investors. However, things have been going well. Bill Roper has contacted many venture capitalists during this period, but either the other party demands too high equity or the other party hopes that Bill Roper and others will join their game companies, which is not what Bill Roper wants.

Tossing and turning, Bill Roper found Ellison, the president of Oracle, who has the most avant-garde and unique vision in the IT industry, hoping that he could invest in their brand new game team and let them develop better games. However, the negotiation was extremely unsuccessful. Ellison was not unwilling to invest. On the contrary, Ellison was very interested in their elite team that was separated from the Northern Blizzard Studios and was willing to invest. He agreed that the initial investment would be $30 million.

When he first heard about Ellison's intention, Bill Roper almost thought he had met "Bole". Unexpectedly, Ellison asked Bill Roper and others to develop online games instead of the stand-alone games they expected. This disappointed Bill Roper and others. They have always believed that single-player games still have a large market for now and for a long time in the future. Judging from the current game technology, no matter how good the online games are, they cannot replace the unparalleled exquisite pictures and sound effects of stand-alone games, and the plot that makes people forget to eat and sleep.

But Ellison insisted on developing online games, otherwise he would never invest his money in stand-alone games. Bill Roper was extremely frustrated about this result. He wanted to give up, but he couldn't find a better investor for a while, so he had to pursue Ellison to New York, hoping to negotiate with him, even if they gave up more shares.

However, the negotiations were very unsuccessful. Ellison was extremely persistent in online games and did not let go, which left Bill Roper helpless. There were essential differences in concepts between the two sides.

"Mr. Ellison, I hope you can understand that although online games are extremely popular at present, the stand-alone game market also has an unbanned position. For example, our Diablo series, Call of Duty series, etc., these can prove that players still love single-player games very much. Mr. Ellison, online games are just a model of games, but not the only one!" Bill Roper tried his best to explain the difference between stand-alone games and online games, and explained the different player groups of the two games.

Unfortunately, his explanation was useless. Ellison shook his head repeatedly.

"Bill, I really believe in the strength of your team in the gaming industry, and I am willing to invest money in you. But it must be online games, not stand-alone games. I believe you know the market prospects of online games more than me. "The Second World"'s "Crazy Farm" and "Virtual Life" create hundreds of millions of dollars in profits for the Second World every year, which is incomparable to any stand-alone game. I am a businessman, and I naturally hope to get greater returns when investing. Online games can give me the greatest reward! Besides, the Internet is the future!" Ellison shook his head and said.

Bill Roper sighed when he heard this. He didn't know what to say now! He had just reduced the requested venture capital to $10 million, but Ellison still did not let go. Instead, he was willing to increase the investment capital, as long as Bill Roper and others were willing to develop online games. The two sides had fundamental and irreconcilable differences in their concepts.

I'm afraid, this time he really had to go back empty-handed.

Just then, a man walked in.

"Yes, the Internet is the future. But in the field of gaming, online games can never replace the excitement of stand-alone games!" A male voice said with a strong and powerful voice.

Hearing this, Bill Roper and Ellison both looked up and looked at each other.

For Bill Roper, this sentence is a long drought and rain. During this period, many investors have been explaining a fact to Bill Roper, that is, stand-alone games are outdated, and online games are the king. This makes Bill Roper's heart warm. In this "cold winter month", if you can hear this sentence, it is like drinking a bowl of hot ginger soup in winter, and your whole body is warm.

Ellison snorted. Someone actually advocated the good of stand-alone games, which was simply crazy. Now, the success of the "Second World" in the game industry shows that the prospects of online games are very bright and brilliant. Even companies such as "ea" have increased their investment in online games. At this time, some people actually said that stand-alone games are good, which is simply fart! He wants to see who is fart here.

Unexpectedly, when Bill Roper and Ellison saw the person coming, they were both stunned.

Although they had never met the people, they were very familiar with each other. How could this person appear here? Bill Roper and Ellison looked at each other, both of whom were confused, and they didn't understand how Lin Feng, who created the glory of online games, appeared here. What made the two of them a little stunned was that Lin Feng, the overlord of online games, actually said that single-player games were good in front of them. This was a bit too ironic.

"I didn't expect Mr. Lin to appear here. I'm rude! I'm rude!" Ellison stood up and said respectfully.

"Mr. Ellison, I admire you for a long time." Lin Feng smiled faintly.

After staying for a while, Bill Roper quickly got up.

"Mr. Lin, your company's achievements in the gaming industry really make us feel ashamed!" Although Blizzard has a cooperative relationship with "Second World", it is mainly about cooperation with Blizzard Entertainment. As for Blizzard Studio in the North, it has never dealt with Lin Feng. This is also the first time Bill Roper met Lin Feng face to face.

"Mr. Lin, I think we probably met this time!" Ellison asked in a mysterious way.

Lin Feng's sudden appearance and boast about the good single-player game, it was definitely not a coincidence. I'm afraid Lin Feng should have come to Bill Roper.

Lin Feng smiled.

"Bill, I just visited Blizzard Entertainment. I heard that you and your team left Blizzard Studio in the North. I learned that you have been looking for investors and developing the games you think. Therefore, I now have an intention to cooperate with you, so I rushed over from Houston immediately." Lin Feng said.

When Bill Roper heard this, he almost didn't believe his ears. Will Lin Feng come for him in vain?

"Mr. Lin, our ambition is to develop the most fun single-player game, not online games. We have always believed that online games have been repeating and repeating in constant tasks. Relying on the same tasks and equipment, and PK is also attracting players. This is not the game we want!" Bill Roper said later, his emotions gradually became a little excited.

They have always disliked the so-called online games. This kind of game is too boring, and it is all about equipment, pks, tasks, endless. Apart from these, online games have no real attracting players. Bill Roper and his team are going to develop games that players are worth studying and pondering. Therefore, their philosophy is extremely inconsistent with many venture capitalists who are eager for quick success and instant benefits. This is why they are so famous but have never been able to find venture capitalists.

But now, there is someone who says he is willing to invest in them, which is good news. But the target is Lin Feng, the current overlord of the online game industry. This is really ironic. Are all stand-alone game investors around the world blinded? They actually rely on an online game company to invest in stand-alone games.

This is so ironic!

"I know, Bill, I am willing to invest in you and let you develop the perfect game in your mind. During the development process, I will never interfere! You can develop any game in your mind as much as possible." Lin Feng nodded and said.

Can you develop any game you like? - Lin Feng's promise made Bill Roper feel like he was overwhelmed by happiness for a moment.

Bill Roper really didn't know what to say for a moment. This feeling was too exciting. He was extremely depressed just now and worried about the lack of Bole. Now God sent a Bole to him and allowed him to develop games freely. The ups and downs of life were too fast and too exciting.

"By the way, Mr. Ellison, you won't mind doing this! I apologize to you for my reckless behavior just now." Lin Feng had already guessed that he would agree when he saw Bill Roper's expression. After all, he suffered so many setbacks and now he would never let go of such a good opportunity. However, he ran out so rashly, offended Ellison a bit. At least he was talking to others well, and suddenly he inserted himself into it, and he would feel somewhat unhappy.

Ellison smiled and shook his head. Although he valued Bill Roper very much, the two of them now have different ideas and naturally they cannot continue to cooperate. Since they cannot continue to cooperate, Lin Feng invested in Bill Roper, it has nothing to do with him, and he has no good grudges. Ellison is such a person. For him, he must get what he likes. No matter who his opponent is, he will try his best to grab it back. But if he doesn't like it, no matter how good it is, he will not want it.

However, now, Ellison is quite curious about Lin Feng Investment's Bill Roper team. What is Lin Feng's intention to treat Bill Roper and others with such a huge gift? Does Lin Feng really value stand-alone games so much?

Thinking of this, Ellison's eyes rolled.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Roper, I'm very happy that you both have reached an agreement. I don't think so, so I'll make an appointment. My yacht will also be launched. Why not hold a simple signing party for the two of you on my yacht to celebrate?" Ellison said.

Lin Feng and Bill Roper looked at each other and both agreed happily. After all, the two of them lost Ellison's face. Now he proposed to hold a signing party for both parties, and they could not refuse. Otherwise, they would have completely offended Ellison.

"Okay, Mr. Ellison, then thank you for your kindness. I will definitely attend in three days!" Lin Feng agreed happily.

But I didn't know that this cocktail party would make Lin Feng's life magnificent and turbulent again.
Chapter completed!