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Hearing what Jester said, although Kutaragi Ken was a little reluctant, he had no better way now, so he just nodded and agreed.

This matter had nothing to do with Nakayama Hayao. When he saw that both parties had compromised in this regard, he agreed. In fact, he saw it very clearly and asked Ohga Norio to do this to them. The other two companies' concessions on CD-ROM licensing are not a big problem. For the distribution of power within the World Electronic Games Association, these efforts are worth it.

However, if they are asked to extend this authorization to members of the entire association, then it is not a decision that Norio Ohga can make. Sony has many internal factions that do not belong to each other, and they want to gather these departments into a fist. , is very difficult, not to mention something that cannot bring them enough benefits.

There was nothing eye-catching about the issues discussed afterwards. After a proposal was put forward, a few people quickly made the most of it.

Until the last item, which is what Jester said, about how to hold a global game exhibition, the three parties once again had very serious differences. This time, the attitudes of Sony and Sega were very serious. He was determined and refused to give in.

"As for the location of the game show, we have only one opinion, and it must be in Japan. As for whether it is Tokyo or Osaka, this can be discussed again, but this must be determined."

Jester was speechless for a moment. He had previously set up the headquarters of the World Electronics Association in Los Angeles, so he had to make certain concessions at the game show, but. This concession was something he was very unwilling to make. In his eyes, the location of the game show was as important as the headquarters location of the Electronic Game Association. There was no way that one could give up and the other could compromise.

Therefore, Jester's attitude was particularly determined this time.

It seems that the negotiations have reached an impasse.

At this time, Mark Saini, who had been listening and not interrupting since he said something about Sega's malicious price reduction, spoke again at this time.

This is why Jester asked him to listen on the sidelines, when it was difficult for him to give in. You can use it as a step to break the deadlock, which is very useful in a negotiation. Sometimes, when a negotiation reaches a deadlock and neither party is willing to back down.

Just such a person is needed to keep the negotiations going.

"Let's put aside the issue of the location of the game exhibition for the time being. We can discuss other issues first. For example, the type and focus of the game exhibition."

Mark Saini's words temporarily attracted everyone's attention. He continued to add with a smile: "For example, our game exhibition. Should it focus on game manufacturers, game players, or game developers? I think this is It’s also very important.”

And Mark Saini's statement that the game exhibition is divided into these three categories really made the eyes of Kutaragi Ken and Nakayama Hayao light up again.

This is indeed a good proposal. By refining game classification, it seems that the dispute between them can be resolved.

This idea of ​​dividing game exhibitions into three major categories was something Jester had discussed with Mark Saini before. Jester felt that it was best not to bring this matter up from the beginning, but to let Mark Saini speak out when the three parties were in a stalemate, so that on the surface, the three parties could have a step down and make a decision. buffer.

this is very important.

Sometimes it is not that the negotiating party does not want to retreat, but that the negotiating party cannot retreat.

"I think……"

"I think……"

At this time, Kutaragi Ken and Nakayama Hayao suddenly said something in unison. However, after just saying a few words, the two also discovered that they seemed to be saying the same thing. Therefore, after looking at each other, the two People also laughed.

Jester also smiled. He did not speak first, but gave the opportunity to the two people opposite him.

Nakayama Hayao nodded towards Kutaragi Ken and said: "Then please let Mr. Kutaragi speak first. If your thoughts are different from mine, then I can make some additions.

Kutaragi Ken was not modest either. After thinking for a moment, he spoke directly and said with a smile: "I think our previous conflicts can be addressed in the exhibition classification. I personally feel that since Mr. Mark Saini thinks that the exhibition can It is divided into three different types - mainly participating game companies, or mainly players, or mainly game developers. So why don't we treat these as three different exhibitions, with different locations as the main ones? Where is the exhibition held?”

After hearing what Kutaragi Ken said, Jester had no expression on his face. He turned his head and glanced at Nakayama Hayao, and asked in a very calm tone: "Does President Nakayama Hayao have anything else to add?"

"No."

Nakayama Hayao also thought for a moment, then shook his head and said lightly, but he still made some additions: "My suggestion is that these three different styles of exhibitions should be placed in three different exhibitions. We can hold it in a certain place or city, so that we can expand our influence as much as possible.”

"I agree."

Before Jester could speak, Kutaragi Ken was the first to speak in agreement.

"hehe."

Jester looked at the two people in front of him with a strange look. In fact, he had no intention of putting these three exhibitions within his own sphere of influence from the beginning. Japan, as a big gaming country, if a If there is no exhibition with widespread influence, then there will be such an exhibition on its own. Just like the e3 exhibition just started, Japanese game companies immediately followed Sony's call. He held tgs, a game exhibition that later became second only in influence to e3.

"I also agree with both of you. So what we need to discuss now is where should the three types of game exhibitions mentioned by Mark just be held?"

Jester also nodded in approval.

"Yes."

The other two people also nodded in agreement.

Jester is not worried about what will happen next, because he and Sony, or in other words, he and Ken Kutaragi have different focuses on the game show, just like the difference between the tgs Tokyo Game Show and the es show back then. This reflects Sony, the advocate of TGS, has the biggest difference from Americans in their understanding of games.

Sure enough, Kutaragi Ken lost his usual unyielding style and said in a very firm tone: "I think a game exhibition that focuses on the visit and experience of gamers should be placed in Japan, preferably Tokyo."

After he finished speaking, he looked directly at Jester, hoping to see something different on Jester's face.

But unfortunately, the expression on Jester's face was the same as before he spoke. The difference was that after he finished speaking, Jester had a smile on his face. Even Kutaragi Ken could feel it from his smile. It seemed that Jester agreed with his proposal.

However, Jester still turned to look at Nakayama Hayao and asked as usual: "President Nakayama Hayao, do you have anything to add?"

"Yes."

Nakayama Hayao stretched his arms. He felt a little tired after doing it for so long. After looking at the three people present, he said in a serious tone: "I agree with Kutaragi's proposal, and it is not best to be in Tokyo. I I believe that the venue must be Tokyo. Regardless of any reason, Tokyo is the best choice for Japan."

As for the reason why Nakayama Hayao said this, that is that in Japan now, there are two cities with the most developed gaming industry. One is Tokyo, which is the home base of Sony and Sega, and the other is Osaka, where Jester’s Mars Entertainment The Japan branch is located here.

Of course, there is also Nintendo's Kyoto, which can barely be counted within the scope of Tokyo District's influence.

"I agree."

What surprised Kutaragi Ken and Nakayama Hayao most was that Jester didn't have the slightest objection or dissatisfaction with this proposal. Instead, he was a little relieved. Could it be that this wasn't what he hoped for? Isn’t a game exhibition that focuses on player experience and visits the best way to do a game exhibition?

"Then, it's my turn to propose." This sentence seemed like a question, but when it came out of Jester's mouth, it was completely a statement. He was not asking for the opinions of the other two people, but It's a direct statement of one's intentions.

On this point, neither Kutaragi Ken nor Nakayama Hayao have any opinions.

In their view, this is natural. Now that they have finished choosing, it is naturally Jester's turn to choose. Jester did not think too much, or in other words, he had already thought about it before. Many times, he saw Kutaragi Ken and Nakayama Hayao nodding.

He said directly: "Then I propose that the manufacturer-centered game exhibition be held in Los Angeles - there are many game companies here, and almost more than 80% of the game companies in the United States are in California. Whatever the reason, this is It’s the most suitable.”

At this point, since Sony and Sega jointly chose the venue for the first game exhibition and Jester did not raise any objections, then naturally they will not object to this Jester's proposal.

But when it came to the last choice for the game show, the two sides once again refused to give in to each other.

At this time, Jester's cleverness in arranging Mark Saney was once again revealed. When the three of them were arguing and deadlocked again, he once again spoke at the right time. (The novel "Game Development Giant" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lucky draw gift for everyone! Open WeChat now, click the "+" sign on the upper right "Add Friend", and search the public Number "qdread" and follow it, hurry up!) (To be continued...)