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Except for Lianzhong, the rest are small companies.

The amount of data is irrelevant.

It mainly depends on the product, team and business model.

But now with this piece of paper, how to analyze and judge?

Fortunately, Zhang Chaoyang is an expert.

He has marked these companies with asterisks. There are two with one star, one with two stars, two with three stars, and one with four stars.

The company with four stars is Lianzhong.

There is also a five-star company!

This is very surprising.

Even better than Lianzhong?

Look at the name of this company, it's called Competitive World Network Company, and the platform it operates is called JJ Competition.

"Huh?"

Zhou Buqi's heart skipped a beat, and it seemed very familiar.

Zhang Chaoyang gave a brief introduction, saying that this is a new company that was established only last year. At present, there is only one chess and card game on the JJ competition platform, called JJ Fighting the Landlord. At present, the number of players is relatively small, with only 500,000 registered users, but the mode is very new, replacing the traditional table mode with competitive mode...

Zhou Buqi listened to it for a few minutes, and he was determined.

Sure enough.

JJ Fights the Landlord!

Gold always shines. Even a newly established company can quickly stand out among its peers after sweeping the entire city, making Lao Zhang give it a higher evaluation than Lianzhong.

Let’s talk about the team. Their entrepreneurial team is a Tsinghua University student in the 1990s who founded a software company after graduation. Last year, I started my second business and started a game platform.

This is basically done.

Less games can be done slowly, the team and business model are more important than anything else.

Zhou Buqi waved his hand and attacked decisively, "Old Zhang, I don't think there is any need to choose, time waits for no one, let's go to this one! QQ games are played in a casual table mode. If Helo wants to go out in this field, it must Focusing on differentiation, the competitive mode of the JJ game is the key point to break the game."

Zhang Chaoyang was a little surprised, "It's decided? Don't need to investigate? Won't you meet with the team?"

Zhou Buqi said indifferently: "You can do it if you think so. A new company can only cost tens of millions. If you have time, let's talk about "World of Warcraft". This is a big business." .”

Zhang Chaoyang said angrily: "I'm not your subordinate, so don't assign me!"

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "Who appointed you? You have heard about it first, and you have specialization in art. You are an expert in the game industry. I'm just a layman. What do I know? You think this JJ competition is okay, and I think so too." If the business model fits Helo’s positioning, that’s fine. I’m just suggesting that the final decision is in your hands.”

Zhang Chaoyang snorted coldly.

This kid is very clever, and there are ten tricks in one sentence.

Zhou Buqi asked: "How is it? Is the matter of "World of Warcraft" settled? You have to settle it, and I will be your pawn. I will go to Shanghai to find Ninetowns and find out the secrets."

Zhang Chaoyang was angry and funny, "You bastard, don't put a high hat on me."

"it is true!"

"hehe."

"What is the statute of "World of Warcraft"?"

Zhang Chaoyang glanced at him indifferently, "That depends on how much you pay."

Zhou Buqi was secretly happy, talking about money?

Talk about money and there will be drama!

It seemed that Lao Zhang couldn't stand the temptation after all, and he was about to lay hands on himself... Well, it can't be said that, even if Sohu splits Changyou and introduces Ziweixing's capital, Sohu is also a major shareholder.

The most is to give Ziwei Star an additional strategic partner for in-depth cooperation.

"How much do you want?"

"When the agency of "World of Warcraft" expires next year, the agency fee must be sky-high. Changyou doesn't have much money here. If you want to represent "World of Warcraft", you have to pay. Um... let's pay 1.5 billion first."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Not many."

Zhang Chaoyang gritted his teeth, stared and said, "I know you are rich, so don't show off to me!"

Zhou Buqi smiled, "What about the shares?"

Zhang Chaoyang was straightforward, "25% of the shares."

Zhou Buqi frowned, "It's a little less."

Zhang Chaoyang shook his head, "A lot, and the red line of strategic cooperation has been reached."

Zhou Buqi said: "Old Zhang, this is not a general strategic cooperation. Ziwei Star does not engage in the game business. If it takes a stake in Changyou, all game-related industries will be merged in in the future. This is a deep strategic cooperation. I am from Shanda The game development copyright of "Three Kingdoms" has been returned, and it will be merged into Changyou at that time."

Zhang Chaoyang had a bit of a headache. After knowing him for so many years, he also knew the character of this kid. He said weakly, "If you have any request, just ask. Even if you want to buy Changyou for 1 yuan, I am mentally prepared."

Zhou Buqi laughed loudly, "No way, can I cheat you? Changyou is your company, you have the final say, I only give you suggestions, and you have the final decision-making power."

"hehe."

Zhang Chaoyang sneered twice.

Who would dare not listen to your kid's suggestion? With your influence, you can incite Changyou's management with just a word, even major shareholders are useless.

Zhou Buqi coughed lightly, and said, "How about this, Ziwei Xing will pay 2 billion, accounting for 35% of Changyou's shares, how about it?"

Zhang Chaoyang said: "I have already promised Changyou's management that once Changyou is split, I will give them 20% of the shares and try to go public next year."

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "It should be, 20% of the shares are diluted by 35%, and there are still 13%. That is to say, Sohu holds 52% of the shares, Ziweixing holds 35% of the shares, and the management team holds 13% of the shares. Well, It's a good proportion."

Zhang Chaoyang said contemptuously, "You really know how to do business."

Zhou Buqi didn't blush, "It's okay, I learned it from you."

Zhang Chaoyang snorted coldly, and said lightly: "You add another 300 million, and this is settled!"

Zhou Buqi said bluntly: "No problem! It's settled like that! Ziweixing invested 2.3 billion and holds 35% of Changyou's shares. We will sign the contract later. Lao Zhang, after all, you are a neighbor, and it is a pleasure to discuss business with you. "

Zhang Chaoyang was relatively calm, and said slowly: "You have entered the game, and Changyou's plan to go public next year will be abandoned."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "Yes, give up. With the capital injection of 2.3 billion, Changyou is not short of money. Now that the economic situation is not good, it will not be too late to go public two years later. After winning "World of Warcraft", after the listing share price performance will be better.”

Zhang Chaoyang couldn't laugh or cry, "You really miss "World of Warcraft"."

Zhou Buqi said: "Because Blizzard is an American game giant."

"Um?"

Zhang Chaoyang raised his eyebrows.

Zhou Buqi said frankly: "With this level of cooperation with Blizzard, future overseas business will be facilitated. One more friend, one more road."

Zhang Chaoyang was slightly startled, "Are you going to take the game business overseas?"

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future, it depends on whether my mobile phone can be sold all over the world. But the foreshadowing must always be foreshadowed. It is better to establish a good relationship first than to grind the gun when it is needed. good."

Zhang Chaoyang nodded, "I want to act as an agent for "Warcraft", I have researched this matter, and the feasibility is very high."

"oh?"

"According to the information I have so far, there is a 99% possibility that Blizzard and Ninetowns will part ways."

"How do you judge?"

Zhang Chaoyang said: "Blizzard is promoting a major event recently, to promote Blizzard Battle.net and "StarCraft 2" to the domestic market, including the genuine "Warcraft". As I said last time, Ninetowns' technical level is not enough. It is said that Blizzard is contacting Perfect World."

Zhou Buqi was slightly surprised, "Perfect World? The game company that operates "Zhu Xian" and "Perfect World?"

Zhang Chaoyang said: "Yes, Perfect World is a completely self-developed game company with relatively strong technical capabilities. It has successfully developed three 3D online games, which is recognized by Blizzard, which also respects technology."

Zhou Buqi frowned, "Blizzard is going to cooperate with Perfect?"

Zhang Chaoyang smiled, "No, Perfect is going to go public on Nasdaq soon, in July. At this moment, it is impossible to make too much strategic adjustment. They used to make self-developed games. If they switch tracks If it becomes an agent, the capital market may not recognize it, and the road to listing will be hindered.”

Zhou Buqi asked: "Who is Blizzard looking for again?"

Zhang Chaoyang said: "I haven't found it yet, and I'm still negotiating with Perfect. However, Ninetowns must be dead. They made a taboo big mistake."

"oh?"

"The9 accepted EA's $167 million financing."

"Ah!"

Zhou Buqi is safe now.

No wonder Ninetowns is now trying every means to promote its new game "Miracle World". This is a genetic conflict with Blizzard.

Both Blizzard and EA are American game giants and sworn enemies.

Ninetowns has cooperated with EA in terms of equity structure, and it is no longer possible to cooperate with Blizzard in terms of business.

Zhou Buqi asked: "What are you going to do next? Take the initiative to contact Blizzard, win the agency rights of Battle.net, build a good relationship, and prepare for next year's "World of Warcraft"?"

Zhang Chaoyang nodded, "This is a clear path. Battle.net, "StarCraft" and "World of Warcraft" are all Blizzard's businesses, and it would be more convenient for them to be managed by one company."

Zhou Buqi said: "Okay, let's do it! Let's finalize the case of Ziweixing's 2.3 billion financing for Changyou first. With Ziweixing's signboard, Blizzard will know the strength of Changyou, and the chances of cooperation will be greatly increased."

Zhang Chaoyang glanced at him, "Arranging a task for you."

"no problem!"

"You have a good relationship with Ninetowns?"

"It's not bad. We have cooperated for many years, and Lao Zhu always invites me to have a football match."

Zhang Chaoyang was a little curious, "Football match?"

Zhou Buqi said helplessly: "Ninetowns' employee team and Ziweixing's employee team will have a match, and both teams will be led by the boss."

Zhang Chaoyang laughed and said, "You play football well, aren't you?"

Zhou Buqi sighed and said, "I play football at a very high level, but I can't compare with others. Boss Zhu has played in top domestic stadiums before!"

Zhang Chaoyang laughed out loud.

This has become a laughing stock.

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "No problem, when this is settled, I will go to Shanghai to meet this boss Zhu who loves football!"

Zhang Chaoyang said "hmm", "The risk of changing agents in online games is not small. The biggest uncontrollable factor is the transfer of data. The data of Ninetowns must be safely transferred to Changyou's server. Once the data is lost, the players will be punished." The game account of the game has a bad influence."

"What about my mission?"

"You have a good relationship with Ninetowns. If "World of Warcraft" is really represented by Changyou, tell Ninetowns not to play tricks when handing over the data, and honestly hand over all the data to us."

"good."