Shen Miaomiao thought the same.
but.
Different from Gu Sheng’s wait-and-see attitude.
Shen Miaomiao is very interested in this cooperation.
She wasn't a time traveler, so she didn't have any big prejudice against Konami, a comprehensive digital entertainment group.
She only knows that they are a top-notch presence in the global gaming market.
At the same time, its market share of motion sensing cabins is also among the best.
It's a world-class company.
A world-class company is now actively proposing cooperation with a regional small and medium-sized game company like them. Everyone would have to think twice.
Shen Miaomiao thought this was very beneficial to her.
With the launch of the official version of the system, a new mechanism for adding derivative projects has been added - as long as the main project is profitable, the project is considered successful and derivative sub-projects are allowed to be launched. The sub-projects will inherit the rebate multiplier of the main project and can further increase the multiplier based on it.
Such an upgrade undoubtedly gave her a new way of thinking about losing money.
Now she can no longer blindly pursue losses when making games, but must change her strategy to increase the rebate multiplier of the main project as much as possible and make the main project as profitable and successful as possible.
In this way, she can start a sub-project and let the sub-project inherit the rebate rate of the main project to achieve maximum loss rebate!
And now!
The cooperation project proposed by Konami is suitable to be used as the main project.
After all, it is Asia's number one, global comprehensive digital entertainment group.
As the saying goes, a person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree. Konami's reputation is here and its strength is unquestionable.
What's more, they also control a large share of the motion sensing cabin market.
The most important thing is that the chief director this time is Lao Gu!
If the chief director was someone else, Shen Miaomiao might have murmured a little.
But Lao Gu...
All these favorable conditions are undoubtedly a great help to this guy.
Shen Miaomiao is full of confidence in this regard.
Therefore, I am very interested in this cooperation.
Of course.
Whether it was Gu Sheng's skepticism or Shen Miaomiao's great interest.
One thing that is beyond doubt is that they can have a preliminary understanding and contact for this cooperation.
So!
Afternoon time!
Under Chu Qingzhou's contact, Golden Wind and Konami held a video conference -
…
On Konami's side, the person who led the meeting was naturally Tetsuya Moritani, the managing director of the game business, accompanied by Moritani's secretary Sanaeko Inoue and Higashinoda, the director of the game affairs department.
As for Golden Wind, the person who led the meeting was naturally the president Shen Miaomiao, and she was accompanied by Gu Sheng and Chu Qingzhou.
After the video call was connected, the two sides exchanged some greetings and then got down to business.
"…We believe that your company is very interested in this cooperation and we are honored to have a video call with you."
Moriya said:
"Then please allow me to introduce our preliminary ideas for this cooperation to your company on behalf of our company—"
It was Konami who proposed the collaboration.
Naturally, they have to come up with a specific cooperation plan.
In fact, it is very normal for a comprehensive digital entertainment group like Konami to invite game manufacturers and studios to cooperate, and it is also very common in this world.
It’s just like what happened between Xun Teng Games and Zhen Ting back then.
To put it bluntly, it means recruiting mercenaries.
However, Golden Wind's current situation is somewhat different from Zhen Ting's experience back then.
Zhen Ting is the game supplier, specializing in providing escort masterpieces for the third generation of Polar Bear, and Zhen Ting is responsible for the game production costs.
As for Xun Teng Games, it provides Zhen Ting with corresponding publicity and promotion resources, as well as some commission preferential treatment.
The collaboration between Konami and Golden Wind is more in-depth.
According to Moritani, Konami wants to invite Golden Wind to co-invest in the development of the "Silent Hill Restart Project" this time.
Konami provides the IP, and Golden Wind provides the main team.
Konami contributed 70% while Golden Wind contributed 30%.
Naturally, the profits are split 30:70 between the two parties.
The game IP copyright is fully owned by Konami.
It can be said that this cooperation is relatively fair.
After all, the IP was originally a scrapped project of Konami. Golden Wind sent only a creative team of less than 20 people, and the rest of the relevant production personnel were from Konami, and Konami also paid the bulk of the cost.
This cooperation is reasonable.
Shen Miaomiao and Gu Sheng looked at each other and neither of them had any objections.
Just about to talk about the specific details.
Then Moriya suddenly changed the subject and said, "But..."
Looking at the big screen, I saw Moriya opened his mouth and said after a pause:
“However, before the official development begins, out of our trust and recognition of Mr. Sam from your company, we hope to start a pilot cooperation with your company immediately.”
"Pilot cooperation?"
This is a new word, and since the two sides do not speak the same language, they have been communicating in English. Shen Miaomiao does not know if her translation is correct, so she asked in confusion:
"Mr. Moritani, could you explain this so-called 'pioneer cooperation' in detail?"
"Okay, okay,"
Moriya nodded and said:
"In theory, our cooperation, from negotiation to discussion of specific details, to the release of the cooperation agreement, approval by both legal affairs departments, and finally signing, will take at least one and a half to two months."
Toru Moriya did not make any false statements on this point.
After all, the collaboration between Konami and Golden Wind is already a multinational project.
The situation itself is a little more complicated.
In addition, Golden Wind also has a parent company, Shen’s Capital.
According to company regulations, all projects involving [cross-border cooperation] and related contract agreements must be reviewed by the parent company’s legal department.
This is a hard and fast rule.
After all, considering the size of Shen’s Capital, it would be impossible for it to be so stable without any special support or background.
This is not only Shen Wanlin's request, but also the meaning of the above.
so!
Even a game cooperation development agreement cannot be completed without one or two months from drafting to signing.
"But the Tokyo Game Festival will open in two months, so we don't have much time left."
Moriya said:
"Given the current situation of the horror game market, a simple trailer does not seem to be enough to show our determination to restore the glory of horror games."
"So, the higher-ups suggested that at this Tokyo Game Festival, in addition to the promotional video, there should also be a trial version for players to experience the game,"
“It doesn’t take too long, but we need to fully demonstrate our innovation in horror games and make the rebooted Silent Hill IP a hope for the horror game market.”
"so……"
Speaking of this.
Moriya opened his mouth and considered his words:
"So we are considering whether we can start a pilot cooperation in advance and start the production of the trial version during the process of formal cooperation negotiation and formulation?"
Tsk——!!!
As soon as these words came out!
Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but smack their lips at the same time, frowning slightly.
It can be seen that Konami is a little anxious. I guess this plan of "expanding game categories and developing horror games" was only proposed not long ago, and it seems like they are rushing it.
It's a bit difficult.
If it was just a simple cooperation, then based on the conditions proposed by Konami, Golden Wind had no reason to refuse.
Not to mention making money, the key is that this cooperation will greatly help enhance their reputation.
But now, Moritani suddenly proposed to carry out "pilot cooperation", which undoubtedly disrupted the cooperation process that should have been carried out step by step.
"This... doesn't comply with our company's regulations..."
After a moment's silence, Shen Miaomiao frowned slightly and said:
“All projects involving [cross-border partnerships] must be approved by the parent company and have their risks assessed. This is our hard and fast rule,”
“Even if our process is fast, it will take more than a month to complete.”
"I don't think we can achieve the 'pilot cooperation' that your company proposed."
The red line cannot be touched.
Although Shen Miaomiao was concerned about her rebate plan, she would not lose her mind and challenge the regulations of the head office.
However.
Who is Moritani?
Since he proposed this idea, he naturally had his own solution. He smiled:
"We also have a general understanding of your company's situation,"
"In terms of rules and regulations, we absolutely respect the relevant requirements of your company and your country and will never touch the forbidden areas,"
“So, we made some changes.”
"We are proceeding with cooperation negotiations and approvals as usual,"
"But during the negotiation period, we are willing to 'employ' Mr. Sam at twice the market price,"
"Please forgive me for using this inappropriate term. If it offends you, I would like to express my sincerest apologies."
"In this case, we cannot be considered as a [cross-border cooperative relationship],"
"It is a very simple relationship between [labor outsourcing] and [labor dispatch],"
"As far as I know, such outsourcing employment relationships do not require lengthy approval and risk assessment."
What the hell?!
Hearing this, Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly.
This is really a toad marrying a frog - an ugly flower.
Moritani's proposal is equivalent to directly circumventing the regulations of Shen Capital.
For the time being, Konami only "hired" himself, the special forces king, paid himself a salary, and solved the problem of the trial version.
Afterwards, after the two parties officially reached a cooperation agreement, Golden Wind invested more money and sent people to jointly develop the main game of Silent Hill with Konami.
Hearing this.
Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao turned their heads at the same time and looked at Chu Qingzhou, the chief secretary who was most familiar with the company's regulations.
Chu Qingzhou nodded slightly, indicating that Moritani's method was indeed feasible and not against any rules.
Gu Sheng secretly said good job, looked at Shen Miaomiao, smiled and raised his eyebrows:
"This little devil came prepared. He knows your family's rules and regulations better than you do."
Shen Miaomiao also thought this was outrageous.
Just as Lao Gu said, if Moritani hadn't proposed this method, even she might not have been able to come up with this magical "pioneer cooperation" model.
He also responded to Gu Sheng with a helpless expression:
"So what do you think, Special Forces King? Do you think this method of the devils is feasible?"
Gu Sheng thought about it and raised his lips slightly :
"Let's see what his price is. If it's suitable, then it's worth it."
Shen Miaomiao's big eyes sparkled:
"That's it."
He turned to look at Tetsuya Moriya and said, "We have discussed and believe that this method is feasible, but before that, we need to understand your company's offer."
Shen Miaomiao finished speaking and waited for Moriya's reply.
But on the other side, Moritani was already dumbfounded!
ah???
Bridge...bridge bean sack!
You mean 'negotiate'?
What did you guys... discuss just now?
Didn't you two not speak the whole time and just exchange a few glances?
Could it be that Golden Wind has its own secret code, like Morse code?
hiss!!!
Think of this!
Moriya couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling.
If this is the case, then the golden wind is too terrifying!
Because in this way, they can exchange opinions at any time in any negotiation meeting without any reservations, and thus dominate the rhythm of the negotiation table!
"This... uh... ah..."
Moriya didn't quite understand how the two of them discussed it, and how they reached a consensus. He hesitated for a long time before coming to his senses. He took the quotation booklet from Secretary Inoue and swallowed his saliva:
"According to our market research and comparison, an excellent producer like Mr. Sam usually earns between $100,000 and $150,000 per year as a director,"
"After discussion, in order to show our full sincerity and determination,"
"We decided to invite Mr. Sam to serve as the special guest chief game director of Silent Hill with a maximum salary of $300,000."
Wow——
Upon hearing Moritani's offer, Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao both exclaimed in their hearts.
Just for making a demo game, Konami offered twice the maximum annual salary.
Three hundred thousand dollars is equivalent to two million one hundred thousand yuan.
Gu Sheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly that the rich man was really wealthy and had so much money.
Shen Miaomiao secretly memorized the price and prepared to find a suitable opportunity to raise Lao Gu's salary.
After all, for such a long time, from Cat Rio to Titanfall, Lao Gu has always received an annual salary of 500,000 yuan.
Although this price is not low in the domestic market, plus the year-end dividends are also not small.
But she believes that Lao Gu is worth more now.
certainly.
Naturally, two capable men like Lu Bian and Dajiang cannot be left behind as Lao Gu's left and right arms.
Um!
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao nodded.
I am rewarding my employees and improving the cohesion of the company. This is not a deliberate attempt to increase labor costs or further increase the investment budget for future games!
That’s it!
Both sides have no more objections!
The pioneering cooperation was thus achieved!
Konami will hire Gu Sheng as the special chief game director of "Silent Hill" for $300,000, giving him the highest authority in the project and leading all matters of the project.
And Gu Sheng will go to Japan in person in a week to join Konami's game division to start the development of the Silent Hill trial version of the game!
Both parties expressed their expectations and optimism for this cooperation.
At the same time, Shen Miaomiao also opened the main project document in the system and directly extended the document attachment time to 90 days——
[Main Project: Silent Hill (Unlocked)]
【Project investment amount: 0 yuan】
[Project settlement time: ? days (+90 days)]
[Project rebate rate: 10 times (+90 times)]
[Current revenue: 2.1 million yuan]
[Estimated rebate amount: 0 yuan]
[Remaining settlement time: waiting to be opened]
[PS: Settlement time cannot be generated for unlocked documents, it will be automatically generated after locking]
Perfect!
Looking at the documents that had not yet been locked, Shen Miaomiao nodded with satisfaction!
This time, I want to make money, not lose money!
As long as this wave is successful, when I generate the next sub-invoice, I will get a 100-fold rebate!
Lao Gu! It's up to you! You must work hard!
Shen Miaomiao was very excited!
And Gu Sheng is also ready to go!
silent Hill!
This milestone super IP has now come into his hands.
And he will also show his skills and bring players a psychological horror journey that goes straight to the depths of the soul!
Horror Reboot!
Silent Hill——Here it comes!!!——
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