Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 410 Calculation 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 his ass.

It just so 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 excuse 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.

Predicting that the British public opinion circle might be a mess, Tang Huan couldn't help but sneer slightly, "If you want to plot against me, you are simply courting death!"

In the past two days, there were always reporters hanging around, but Tang Huan had been too lazy to pay attention to them. Now when he went to the airport, he was blocked by these people who saw the opportunity again.

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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 sales. Tang, you are right What do you think about this?"

"Because EA is the industry leader, 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 under the huge greed In front of energy, 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 Tang Huan's attitude suddenly became tough, the reporters immediately became excited and asked, "Tang, if this really happens, what will you do? You will get back through the capital war like in Xiangjiang. face?"

"You always think too much habitually, will I leave the legal weapon behind?" Tang Huan snorted, and 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.However, compared to Tang Huan's refusal of people thousands of miles away a few days ago, this time he finally spoke up, so it's easy to handle, just use his imagination and literary talent.

As a result, the British media began to make colorful articles about Tang Huan 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 [-] years. The cold reception, left in despair.

Regarding the credibility crisis that EA, which helped Tang Huan become the richest man in the United States, is about to face in the UK, Tang Huan has no other way to deal with it except to be tough.

It seems that the Little Overlord game console will encounter Waterloo in the UK, and it may also lead to a decline in EA's stock price.At that time, Tang Huan's net worth will shrink to what it will be.

Compared to "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 the BBC A great invention with a noble purpose like the Micro."

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 Saville, of course, is deeply impressed by the three tastes. He once again won a lot of applause for himself by using this kind of unscrupulous behavior to denounce businessmen, 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 United Kingdom also stated that they have also noticed the adverse social impact of current video games and are 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 that Han Anyuan is also a somewhat famous figure now.

"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."

"Get lost! If you dare to make fun of your 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 the country and bring back some of the experience I have gained this time. Would you like 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 COMDEX spring exhibition.

With the entry of IBM, a giant that is almost equal to computers, into the personal computer market last year, the emerging product of personal computers has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the United States, and even remote farms can see the help of statistics. personal computer.

As a result, specialized computer exhibitions such as COMDEX have also flourished rapidly. This year, in addition to setting up spring exhibitions and autumn exhibitions as last year, they 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, new applications, and new competitors have emerged.

There is also how Tang Huan will speak at the COMDEX forum. After all, not only is COMDEX becoming more and more influential, but Tang Huan's status is also increasing day by day, so he must prepare carefully.

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. Shi Chongtang has almost trained, and it is time to be promoted to the US headquarters to create a core of power for 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. It's a pity to hand over such a good genre to others.

"Warner has obtained the "ET Alien" video game adaptation authorization in full accordance with the $3000 million breach of contract. 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 no need for EA to fight against Warner's inevitable victory, as long as it achieves the purpose 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 Alien" video game project must generate to earn back the investment."

"Now the movie "ET Alien" is very popular. 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 eager for quick success and instant benefits, as well as Atari's various impetuous performances, the "ET Aliens" video game project is difficult to work with precision."

Tang Huan smiled strangely, "Atari will definitely launch the video game "ET Aliens" 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 topic and said: "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 Alien" 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 this year's movie, it's about "007" which will be released next year. Roger Moore, the actor of James Bond, is not going to renew his contract after the contract expires, so the crew of "007" has no choice but 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 to play James Bond, it will be released in the second half of the year, and it will be released next year, and it looks like it will be in the ring, which makes the situation a bit complicated."

Hearing this, Tang Huan sneered disdainfully.Is Warner, an old enemy, planning to attack himself on both sides, not only grabbing the "ET Alien" video game adaptation authorization in the field of video games, but also launching a strong copycat version of "007" to compete for the box office.

Tang Huan thought about it for a while. There are already two copycats that are not included in the official list of James Bond movies, namely the 1954 black and white TV movie "Casino Royale" - "Casino Spy Blood", starring For Barry Nelson - Barry Nelson, and the 1967 comedy film "Casino Royale" - "Royal Casino", starring David Niven - David Niven.

In the original time and space, there was a third counterfeit product, that is, "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 "Octopussy"—"The Octopus Girl"?" Tang Huan asked lightly.

"US$2750 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 3500 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.

"3500 million US dollars?" Andy Albert was taken aback by this figure, and asked back in a voice.

As the saying goes, once you are bitten by a snake, you are afraid of the rope for ten years.

Andy Albert has already been psychologically shadowed by "Heaven's Gate" with an investment of 4400 million US dollars, and he is not usually very wary of big-budget movies.

Previously, "007" with the highest budget was "Moonraker" - "Space City" released in 1979, which reached 3400 million US dollars. Unexpectedly, Tang Huan broke this record again just by opening his mouth.

(End of this chapter)