A real cheat was blocked, and the game industry was rectified with a backhand

"I swear, EA officials have never pressured the club to crack down on match-fixing! Please believe me, the subsequent Thunder Fire League will still be one of the most promising e-sports events today."

"Withdraw sponsorship? Please calm down. The first day was just an accident. I admit that Electronic Arts lacks experience in organizing e-sports events, but please believe in the potential of Thunder Rangers."

"What? Are you going to vote to remove me? I know that Electronic Arts' stock price is not doing well this year, but please believe that I already have a mature plan to boost investor confidence, such as our latest acquisition of Tidal Studios."

One phone call after another, nothing like the wee hours of the morning.

After answering the last call, it was already dawn.

At this time, Bao Ken had been holding back his anger and had no place to vent his anger. He wanted to call Ryan and scold him, but he couldn't find anyone.

not answer the phone.

Good job you did!

What a bad hero you made, what a bad balance you made!

Do you know how much trouble it caused me?

Baoken walked around the study with a sullen face, hands behind his back, then yelled angrily and threw some office documents on the table to the ground.

There was a constant tinkling sound in the study.

After doing all this, the dissatisfaction and anger in my heart seemed to have finally eased.

There was a lot of action before the start of the Thunder Fire League.

A number of established e-sports clubs have set up branches one after another, and investors are also coming in for various operations.

For a while, it had the momentum to surpass CSGO and become the number one e-sports event today.

Even major gambling companies have opened handicaps for the Thunder Fire League, hoping to take advantage of the popularity to make a fortune.

Unexpectedly, a match-fixing scandal broke out on the first day.

Is it considered a fake match if the officials put pressure on players to choose other lineups to ensure the enjoyment of the league?

No matter what the purpose is, from a process perspective, it is.

Many people believe that betting companies are the driving force behind match-fixing incidents in various fields. In fact, they are the ones who most hope that the game will be fair.

Dog bettors will be happy to place bets only if the game is fair.

As long as you place a bet, no matter who wins or loses, you can make a lot of money by rake.

Therefore, many match-fixing scandals involving players or clubs were exposed by gambling companies.

The same is true for the Thunder Fire League.

The first person to initiate trouble and make this matter a big deal was the gambling company.

In the following day, things intensified, and news was pushed to every player's mobile phone.

Baoken only felt waves of physical and mental exhaustion.

How could you meet such a stupid young player?

Regardless of his own career, he wanted to expose this matter.

What does G3 Club do for food? He can’t even control his own players!

But it is useless to say this now. The top priority is how to deal with sponsors.

Something was wrong with the game, and many people were aware of it.

Many sponsors backed down to play it safe.

It was Baoken who used his previous connections to create a steady stream of sponsorships.

But there is a betting agreement.

Everyone is happy when the league is done, the sponsors play a promotional role, Electronic Arts makes money, and the players are happy.

But it didn't work out

The backlash is coming.

Thinking about the series of clauses and amounts involved in the gambling agreement, I feel terrified.

No, the Thunderfire Ranger must be rescued.

At this moment, he couldn't figure it out. He was obviously promoting game updates and holding competitions in accordance with CSGO's method.

Why did you mess up the pot?

After a busy day after the first day of competition, luckily we were able to temporarily appease the frustrated sponsors.

But what happens next?

If the situation does not improve, it may be time for him to step down.

When I think about Overwatch being unlocked on the same day and at the same time, I feel itchy with hatred.

Lin Mo, it’s all you!

I didn’t expect that what you said during the live broadcast was really right!

A deep regret came to my mind. Wouldn't it have been much better if I had not been so greedy in organizing the league and just relied on selling games?

He gritted his teeth and picked up the phone directly.

This time the call was not to Ryan, but to Werner.

The phone didn't ring for a few times before it was answered.

It's like the other party is waiting for this call.

"Hello? Mr. Baoken, I heard about the Thunder Fire League. It's all Naughty Cat's fault. Such a great game must have been cursed by Lin Mo to become like this. It's a pity that Electronic Arts made a great decision. .”

This level of flattery was extremely poor, but let alone, it really made Baoken feel a little better.

The acquisition of Tidal Studios is about to be completed and is in its final stages.

The approval from the Lighthouse Federal Trade Commission is coming soon, and Electronic Arts is using its connections behind the scenes, so it won’t be difficult.

Even though he was very flattered by this flattery, his words were still cold: "Stop talking about this. Werner, you should know why I acquired Tidal Studios, right?"

"I know, I know. It's an honor for me to join such a great game company like Electronic Arts. I believe that "Black Knight" can definitely beat Naughty Cat's game and win the WGA's annual award."

Baoken said indifferently: "As long as you understand. Today's Electronic Arts needs results so much. If there is no annual award, my position will not be guaranteed, and Tidal Studios will inevitably be disbanded. Do you understand?"

"I believe that Electronic Arts will regain its second spring under your leadership!" Werner's voice was very firm. "Tidal Studio will definitely bring you a best trophy of the year to prove your business vision!"

"Hmph." Bao Ken snorted coldly, "Don't talk so eloquently. Have you forgotten who was the first to say that "The Black Knight" has a chance to win the best of the year?"

Werner heard this and replied nonchalantly: "Uh, it's Lin Mo."

"Let me remind you again, when Lin Mo said this, he had a premise. Without Naughty Cat, "Black Knight" has the best chance of winning the best film of the year."

"Yes, it is."

There was silence on the phone for a long time, and then Baoken's emotionless voice sounded: "Express your opinion. How can Overwatch's ladder and league avoid the pitfalls that "Thunderfire Ranger" went through?"

Werner hesitated for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Mr. Baoken, I know what you mean. But Lin Mo probably has no plans to open an Overwatch ladder or hold a league. The design of this game seems to be It’s not intended to be a competitive game.”

Bao Ken's eyes widened when he heard this, and the hair on his back stood up.

Think about it carefully.

indeed!

Since its launch, Overwatch has focused on shaping characters, broadening the world view, designing interesting gameplay, etc.

I never said anything about ladders and competitions!

Yep!

Is such that.

"You, keep talking."

“I have studied Overwatch carefully and found that if the ladder mode and professional league are enabled, the lineup will be solidified and the heroes will be unbalanced.