Investor That Can See The Future

Chapter 358

As everyone knows, Suseong Electronics is a hardware manufacturer that makes and sells semiconductors, smartphones, and computers.

I wonder if it has anything to do with game development, but in reality it has a huge connection.

“To run the software properly, you will need the right hardware.”

At the words of Chairman Im Jin-yong, Taek-gyu nodded his head.

“right. If the performance of the computer or console does not match, you cannot enjoy the game properly.”

Software and hardware influence each other and evolve together. Games have had a huge impact on this.

In order to develop high-end CPUs, GPUs, and semiconductors, there must be sufficient demand. Regardless of CPU performance, GPU speed, or how many gigabytes of RAM, it is rare for non-professional consumers like programmers to use up the hardware’s performance.

However, there is a moment when the performance of all parts is pushed to the limit, and it is time to play the game!

High-end games require high-end hardware. Therefore, when a large online game is released, the demand for computer replacement or upgrade suddenly increases.

Taek-gyu added an ambiguous explanation.

“This is where the troubles of game developers begin. Are you going to make a game according to the average hardware specifications of the times, or are you going to make a high-end game with a purpose?”

The Lost Fantasy series is famous for graphics that elevate the performance of the hardware to the limit every time. The world’s first 3D RPG was also Lost Fantasy.

Unlike consoles with the same performance, computer specifications vary from home to home. It should be enjoyed by as many people as possible, but the perfect graphic that transcends time is the identity of the Lost Fantasy series.

“In the end, what came out as a compromise was to allow users to choose between the low-spec version and the high-spec version to play according to the performance of the PC. But if you think there is something better about the human heart, you naturally want to go there.”

Chairman Im Jin-yong said.

“Recently, the demand for computer replacement or upgrade is increasing. Lost Fantasy Online has given new vitality to the stagnant PC market.”

“DRAM prices have risen again. That’s why gamers are raving about it now.”

It is unavoidable.

Not only Suseong Electronics but also SSK Nicks and Micron are operating their factories at full capacity, but supply is not keeping up with demand.

Since the beginning of last year, many experts have been concerned that the semiconductor boom will end and prices will plummet. However, due to a chronic supply shortage, semiconductor prices are continuing to rise.

Although Seosung Electronics and other semiconductor companies have decided to invest tens of trillions of dollars to expand their factories, it is expected that they will not be able to increase actual supply until the end of this year.

When this happened, experts gently changed their words to say that the semiconductor supercycle is just beginning.

The biggest reason for the misalignment is that demand for semiconductors has skyrocketed due to the advent of autonomous vehicles. Until now, Seosung Electronics’ largest customer was NPL, which ordered displays and semiconductors. But now it has changed to Carlos, who orders electronic equipment.

Seosung Electronics is enjoying the rewards as the first mover in this market. American, Chinese, and Japanese electronics companies also entered the electronics business in partnership with automakers, but they were not able to compete with Suseong Electronics in terms of performance and price.

“VRMMORPG is a completely new type of game that has never been played before. In order to properly implement the game, you must have high-end hardware that cannot be compared with existing computers or consoles.”

I nodded.

“Internally, we have already decided to create a dedicated console.”

Shigeru Ichikawa announced that he would finish development within three years and release it. Until then, it is impossible to run it with a computer, even considering that the computer specifications will increase.

There are many game consoles on the market so far. But making a dedicated console for just one game is uncommon.

There are concerns that the risk is too great, but as long as the game is successful, there is no problem.

“After seeing the concert and playing the game, I was convinced that it would be even more successful. If OTK Games succeeds, the VR console market will also be created. Seosung Electronics wants to challenge this market in cooperation with OTK Games.”

According to Yeji, the number of concurrent users of VRMMORPG Serana is 100 million. The number of people actually playing the game will be four or five times that number.

Suseong Electronics’ hardware manufacturing technology is the best in the world. What’s even greater than selling 100 million smartphones every year is that they are producing those 100 million smartphones themselves. This is because vertical integration from parts to finished products is well established.

From the standpoint of Suseong Electronics, VR consoles are highly likely to become a new cash cow following automotive electronic equipment.

From our point of view, there is no better partner than Seosung Electronics. They already have experience working together, and cooperation from the development stage can greatly shorten the development period.

So, I’ve been thinking about collaborating with Suseong Electronics for a long time. Perhaps Chairman Im Jin-yong knows that I am thinking the same thing.

Instead of arguing for nothing, I said it willingly.

“I wish you all the best in the future.”

We talked roughly about the contract.

When the conversation was over, Chairman Im Jin-yong stood up.

“There is a meeting of the presidents, so let’s go back.”

“Yes. Be careful.”

Chairman Im Jin-yong asked Taek-gyu as if he had remembered something before going.

“But I have one question… … Why is Paladin’s attack power weaker than Warrior’s at the same level? If it’s a paladin, shouldn’t it be stronger?”

“That’s because warriors have their skills focused on attack and defense. Instead, the Paladin can also use buffs and heals when the level goes up. Undead and demons with different compatibility will get more deals. Grow well with Healtang.”

Chairman Im Jin-yong asked with a serious expression.

“What is Hiltang?”

“Healer plus tank. What level are you now?”

“It’s seven.”

“Then it will be important from now on.”

Oh Taek-gyu’s character development lecture lasted about 30 minutes, and Chairman Im Jin-yong listened like a public servant who was driven to the edge of a cliff.

As I was listening to the story next to me, I asked gently.

“Didn’t you say there was a boss meeting?”

“Ah! It was.”

Then, Chairman Im Jin-yong raised his head with a surprised expression and immediately called.

“Cancel today’s president’s meeting.”

Then he immediately looked at Taek-gyu and asked.

“So what did you say the paladin had to do to advance to the hidden class?”

“… … .”

just go to a meeting

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[(Breaking News) Seoseong Electronics Cooperates with OTK Games to Create VR Consoles][Chairman Jin-yong Lim, declares that VR console will be developed as a new driving force for Suseong Electronics!][Global IT companies also pay attention to VR games][Nple, Gubble, MS. He announced that he would increase investment in VR game contents!][Game companies leaving Korea. Is the MMORPG market, which used to be a strong point, taken away by foreign countries?][Government with both hands. What is the future of the Korean game industry blocked by regulations?]

When Seoseong Electronics announced that it would form a VR console in partnership with OTK Games, the industry was shocked.

The news was also talked about on the Lost Fantasy bulletin board and within the game.

[Can You Pilma: Wow! Seeing Seong Electronics jumping in, it looks like a real lost fantasy is about to come out with a VRMMORPG][Samjab: It must be really boring to see it in VR instead of on a monitor][Red Fairy Tale: Im Jin-yong is also not an otaku? I also went to see a Lost Fantasy concert][Samjab: Heck, it must have been because he was close with Jin-hoo Kang][John Salmino: Come on, let’s focus on raids for now!]

Seong Min-ho is quite famous in the game, and he was the leader of this engineering school. It is a boss mob raid that mobilizes as many as 15 people.

There are several conditions depending on the raid. In this case, five users of level 10 or lower should be included.

‘I hate to be with the jjoreps, but I can’t help it.’

Boss mob raids aren’t just about crowd beating users. It can be said that it is a highly advanced brain game and mental labor in which a large number of people work together to defeat the enemy by matching their occupations, levels, and skills.

Before the start, Seong Min-ho gathered low-level users and had time to separately educate them. Professional terms such as tank, healer, one deal, close deal, buff, debuff, regen, and last hit were poured out.

And finally, the mosbob raid began. When a giant beast-type boss called Ogotura appeared, the characters started attacking all at once.

The raid, which lasted about an hour, unfortunately ended in defeat. It’s really sad that we lost by one point.

Ogotu’s dill meter had almost fallen to the floor.

‘If you hit just three more hits, you still win!’

Low-level users would have been able to win if they did a little bit better. Unlike other users who quickly logged out, the 8th level paladin remained and greeted the engineering members one by one.

‘Ah-oh! Even if this bastard did a little better!’

He didn’t like the other low-level ones as well, but this paladin was particularly stupid.

Sung Min-ho was angry and spoke to him.

[John Zalmino: I’m sorry, I can’t really play the game. You know that’s a hole, don’t you know?][Jin Dragon: Sorry][John Jalmino: Are you sorry? Haven’t you done raids?][Jin Dragon: Yes. This is my first raid.][John Salmino: Are you middle school? high school?][Jin Dragon: No. I go to work][John Salmino: Where do you go?][Jin Dragon: I go to Seoseong][John Salmino: Uh! I go to Seoseong SB. Where do you work?][Jin Dragon: I work at the Gangnam headquarters][John Salmino: The former? So, did you see the president too? He said he sometimes eats with the staff at the cafeteria because he has a coffin.][JinDragon: Well, I am that kind of president.][John Salmino: ㅡ,.ㅡ Uncle, are you crazy?][Jin Dragon: Hard to believe, but it is true. It is so nice to meet our company employees here. I wish you all the best in the future][John Salmino: Haha are you kidding me? it’s totally crazy If you’re Im Jin-yong, I’ll be Kang Jin-hoo][Jin Dragon: It’s real. Why would I lie? I don’t lie except when called to the National Assembly][John Salmino: I am the manager of Seoseong SB Seong Min-ho. If you are Im Jin-yong, come visit me. I’ll buy you some rice and give you some raid training][Jin Dragon: I see. I’ll see you tomorrow.][John Salmino: Haha, I really shouldn’t be talking]

next day.

Seoseong SB Seong Min-ho went to work and was working hard. However, just before lunchtime, the company suddenly went into chaos.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“What’s up?”

“The president has come.”

“What!?”

Seoseong SB’s headquarters are located in Yongin. The already busy chairman comes down here about once or twice a year.

But today, it suddenly came down without any notice!

Even the boss is absent.

‘You wouldn’t have known that the president was on a business trip. So what did you come here for?’

While he was thinking, Chairman Im Jin-yong entered the company under the guidance of Executive Vice President Cheol-myung Kim. The staff stood up at once and greeted each other.

Chairman Im Jin-yong, who was looking around the office, stopped in front of a male employee.

“Are you Manager Seong Min-ho?”

Sung Min-ho said in surprise.

“Yes. My name is Minho Sung. It is an honor to meet you, Chairman.”

“nice to meet you. We meet again here. I’m sorry about yesterday.”

Chairman Im Jin-yong’s words made him bewildered.

“Yes? What are you talking about… … ?”

“Didn’t you tell me to come see you?”

“I, me?”

Chairman Im Jin-yong laughed and spoke in a playful tone.

“Have you already forgotten? This is sad. Think carefully. You talked to me yesterday.”

Manager Sung Min-ho thought desperately.