Chapter 422: Counting on Me Is Courting Death
After the secret arrangements were made, Tang Huan planned to leave the UK, so he wouldn't stay here to put a hot face on a cold ass.
It just happened that Britain relied on its prestige of victory in the Falklands War, and it was time to discuss the future of Xiangjiang with China. Now it can be described as a delicate and sensitive period. Tang Huan, the head of the first consortium in Xiangjiang, took advantage of this pretext go aside.
As for the troubles of the Xiaobawang game console, I believe that it will not be long before they will fall into the quagmire of wrangling because of the ugly face of the troublemakers.
Tang Huan couldn't help but sneered slightly when he predicted the possible chaos in the British public opinion circle, "If you want to plot against me, you're looking for death."
In the past two days, there were always reporters around the area, and Tang Huan had been too lazy to talk to them all this time. Now he was going to the airport, but he was blocked by these people again because of their opportunity.
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"Tang, I heard that the scheduled meeting between you and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was suddenly cancelled. Is there any inside story?"
"It's not a cancellation, but a postponement. As for the inside story, you're overthinking it." Tang Huanyun replied calmly.
"EA's Xiaobawang game console has been widely criticized because of the bad influence caused by bad games on its platform. It is said that it will get a huge fine from the government and even be banned from selling. Don, do you have any questions about this? What do you think?"
"Because EA is the leader in the industry, we can't blame it for the current chaos in the video game industry. EA also doesn't want to see its own products cracked and become a tool for others to make money without a bottom line. But with the huge power of greed In front of them, EA is also very weak."
Tang Huan emphasized seriously. "If you really want to forcibly pursue responsibility, that is the inside story that you just said."
Seeing that Tang Huan's attitude suddenly became tough, the reporters immediately became excited and asked, "Tang, what will you do if this really happens? You will get back through the capital war like in Xiangjiang. face?"
"You guys are always habitually overthinking, so why don't I use legal weapons?" Tang Huan snorted. With the help of bodyguards, he pushed through the crowd and got into the car.
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Seeing Tang Huan's answer, the reporters sighed in disappointment. but. Compared with Tang Huan's refusal of people thousands of miles away a few days ago, this time he finally opened his mouth, so it's easy to handle, just use his imagination and literary talent.
So, the British media. He began to use Tang Huan to make fancy articles to varying degrees.
For example, the "Sun" wrote that Tang Huan, the world's billionaire, came to London triumphantly to seek business communication and understanding after Xiangjiang successfully acquired Jardine Matheson, a British Far East firm with a history of 100 years. The cold reception, left in despair.
Tang Huan had no other way to deal with the imminent crisis of credibility in the UK for ea, which had helped Tang Huan become the richest man in the United States.
It seems that the Little Overlord game console will encounter Waterloo in the UK, which may also lead to a decline in EA's stock price. By the time. Tang Huan's net worth will shrink to what it will look like.
Compared with "The Sun"'s downbeat and schadenfreude, Jimmy Savile expressed his dislike of Tang Huan more clearly.
It directly stated: "This upstart who got lucky with shit, it's better to get out of the UK with his little bully game console, so as not to teach our next generation. The technology products that the UK really needs should be like; Such a great invention with a noble purpose."
For people in the entertainment industry, it doesn't matter if they are ugly, but they are afraid that they will be invisible to everyone and have no characteristics at all, and they will not be able to leave an impression on the public.
An ace host like Jimmy Savile, of course, has three tastes. He used this kind of unscrupulous maverick to criticize businessmen. Once again, he won a lot of applause for himself, and his reputation soared.
In addition to many parents who were fooled into calling and sending letters, expressing their admiration for Jimmy Savile, even the relevant departments in the UK also expressed their admiration. I have also noticed the negative social impact of current video games, and I am considering what measures to take.
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After Tang Huan arrived in New York, USA, he first met his uncle Han Anyuan who had returned safely from the Falkland Islands.
The other party is busy writing his experience as a war correspondent into a book, and a publisher has even made an appointment in advance. At the same time, Columbia University also invited him to give a speech, and the response was quite enthusiastic.
It can be said. Han Anyuan is now a somewhat famous figure.
"It's ok, uncle, you're doing well now." Tang Huan joked, "By the way, don't you have any beautiful followers to organize your manuscripts?"
"Of course I have." Han Anyuan admitted frankly, "But I feel that people here are complicated, so I politely declined."
Unexpectedly, Tang Huan, who was really deceived, couldn't help laughing at it, "Why are you so careful, if you really cause trouble, at worst, I will wipe your ass at that time, money is infinitely attractive here."
"Don't dare to make fun of the elders, be careful I will beat you." Han Anyuan cursed with a smile.
"Where are Lu Xiaohu and Zheng Gang?" Tang Huan asked casually, waving his hands for forgiveness.
"The two of them are not idle people. After returning to the United States, they first went to your treasure hunting fleet to play for a while, and then returned to Xiangjiang two days ago."
After Han Anyuan organized the manuscript, he continued: "The matter of the book will be dealt with soon. I plan to take some time to go back to China and bring back some of the experience I have gained this time. Do you want to go back and see the old man together? He is now I have retired, but I have a lot of free time."
"Let's talk about it after looking at the itinerary. My game console business has encountered a little trouble in the UK, and I need to deal with it." Tang Huan replied in a deep voice, "You can go by yourself when the time comes. I have a private jet, which is more convenient."
The nephew and uncle had a few drinks, and after talking about their hearts, Tang Huan came to the branch office and asked about the arrangements for participating in the dex spring exhibition.
With IBM, a giant that is almost equal to computers, entering the personal computer market last year, personal computers, an emerging product, have become popular in the United States, and even remote farms can see them provide statistical help personal computer.
As a result, specialized computer exhibitions such as dex have also flourished rapidly. In addition to setting up spring exhibitions and autumn exhibitions like last year, this year also tried to increase the activities of the European exhibition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
For this exhibition, Tang Huan's company is already familiar with it, so he doesn't need to worry about it at all.
Tang Huan's main concern is the macro industry dynamics, what new technologies and applications have emerged. and new competitors.
There is also how Tang Huan will speak on the dex forum. After all, not only the influence of dex is getting bigger and bigger, but Tang Huan's status and importance are also increasing day by day. It must be carefully prepared.
It is worth noting that Shi Chongtang participated in this event for the first time as the global vice president of the group.
This high-level personnel change was specially arranged by Tang Huan, and Shi Chongtang had almost trained. It's time to upgrade to the US headquarters and create a power core of Chinese executives.
Especially in the second half of the year when Fangyuan Computer is preparing for the IPO, various conflicts of interests are complicated, and Tang Huan needs to join a new pole to check and balance.
As for Shi Chongtang's vacated position in the Asia-Pacific region, Zhou Weikun of Zheru Xiangjiang Company logically took the top spot.
When I saw Hawkins, although the other party acted according to Tang Huan's advance arrangement, he still reported with regret: "The video game adaptation authorization of "et Alien" was snatched by Warner at a high price."
It's no wonder that Hawkins is a little depressed. Now the movie "et aliens" is a mess, and he has given such a good genre to others. What a pity.
"Warner obtained the "et Alien" video game adaptation authorization in full compliance with the $30 million breach of contract clause. Such a generous offer is due to the value of "et Alien" itself on the one hand, and on the other hand, because of Steve Vros wants to use this to win over Spielberg. There is absolutely no need for EA to fight against Warner's inevitable victory, as long as it achieves the goal of weakening the opponent's financial strength."
Speaking of this, Tang Huan smiled playfully, "Actually, you can think about it from another angle, how much benefit Atari's "et aliens" video game project must produce. Only this investment can be earned back."
"The movie "The Aliens" is very popular now. With this popularity, as long as Atari seriously develops it, it shouldn't be a problem to make a lot of money." Hawkins still seemed unwilling.
"Judging from the general atmosphere of the entire video game industry that is eager for quick success and quick profits, and Atari's various impetuous performances, the "et aliens" video game project is difficult to work with precision."
Tang Huan smiled strangely, "Atari will definitely release the video game "et Alien" before Christmas this year, and it is almost July now, and it will only take half a year to develop if it is fully developed. If the cycle is further compressed. What do you think will happen?"
"In a hurry." Hawkins laughed knowingly, and then changed the subject: "The development of video games on the personal computer platform has finally come to fruition, but it can also be used as an excuse for missing the "et aliens" video game. The excuse of adapting the authorization was explained to Wall Street."
"These are trivial things." Tang Huan sighed softly, "The bad influence of bad games is getting bigger and bigger. We must find a way to regain control of the game hardware platform."
"Perhaps, it's time for the second-generation Xiaobawang game console, which has been secretly striving for perfection." Hawkins eagerly suggested: "There is also the royalty system that is becoming more and more perfect."
"The system performance of the second-generation Xiaobawang game console is definitely epoch-making, but its cost still has problems; and the royalty system also appears to be overbearing to discerning people, and the United States may not buy it. Maybe when the industry situation worsens, everyone The chance of getting rich is almost cut off, and the timing will be better." Tang Huan shook his head.
After listening to Tang Huan's analysis, Hawkins rubbed his nose and realized that besides his talent, his patience was much worse than that of his boss.
While the two were discussing, Andy Albert, president of United Artists, called and said in a worried tone, "Don, we seem to be in a little trouble."
"Why, is there an extra zero in the summer box office statistics?" Tang Huan joked.
"It's not about this year's movie, it's about "007" which will be released next year. James Bond actor Roger Moore, after the contract expires, is not going to renew his contract. The "007" crew has to find a new successor."
Andy Albert sighed, "Originally this accident was nothing, but Warner suddenly invested in a "007", and it has been confirmed that the director is Irving who once directed "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" Kershner, the leading actor is Sean Connery, the first actor of James Bond, it will be released in the second half of the year, and it will be released next year.
Hearing this, Tang Huan sneered disdainfully. Warner, this old enemy, is planning to attack himself on both sides, not only in the field of video games to grab the "et aliens" video game adaptation authorization, but also to launch a strong lineup of copycat version of "007" to compete for the box office.
Tang Huan thought about it for a while. There are already two counterfeit products that have not been included in the official list of James Bond movies, namely the 1954 black and white TV movie "o" and "Casino Blood", starring Barry Barry Neal Johnson, and the 1967 comedy film "o" "Casino Royale," starring David Niven.
In the original time and space, there was a third counterfeit product, namely "Cruise Missile" starring Sean Connery. According to time calculations, Warner should invest in this movie.
It seems that Steve Ross is quite rich now. Since you are not going to save money for the next winter, and you want to kill me to plot against me, then brother will let you bloodlet, this trick has been practiced very well at Jardine.
"What's the budget for "" and "Octopus Girl"?" Tang Huan asked lightly.
"US$27.5 million." Andy Albert answered without opening his mouth.
"As a response to the "007" invested by Warner, you immediately disclosed that the budget of "Octopus" is 35 million US dollars, and will use the most advanced special effects to present the audience with the most innovative audio-visual experience." Tang Huan ordered in a deep voice.
"35 million US dollars?" Andy Albert was taken aback by this figure, and asked back in a voice.
As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of well ropes for ten years.
Andy Albert has already been psychologically shadowed by "Heaven's Gate" with an investment of 44 million US dollars, and he is not usually very wary of big-budget movies.
Previously, "007" with the highest budget was "Space City" and "Space City" released in 1979, which reached 34 million US dollars. Unexpectedly, Tang Huan broke this record again when he opened his mouth casually. To be continued.
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