Rebirth of America, this is my time

When Ethan took today's latest newspaper from Ballmer's hand, the bold bold font that the New York Times liked to use immediately came into his eyes. The NYS PBA logo was so big that it could even overflow the page, and the text inside Well, it's more like being directly wrapped in angry flames, jumping crazily on the paper.

The president of the New York Police Association said that the game "Jack the Ripper" is not only an insult to their police group, but also an insult to the public they serve. It is a mockery and provocation to the police and the rule of law, and will affect the morale of the police. It has caused a serious blow to the game and its image. They ask all conscientious merchants to refuse to buy this game and all conscientious people to refuse to play this game.

At the same time, he also gave his own reasons to prove Paramount's sinister intentions.

He said that although Jack the Ripper is one of the famous unsolved cases in John Bull's criminal history, the murderer's criminal methods were also very cruel. He killed at least five women and used extremely crazy methods to kill the victims after strangling them. The human body was dismembered, but he never challenged the police. He was indeed a devil, but when the police chased him, he hid in the sewers like a rat.

When these historical data could be clearly verified, Paramount actually turned "Jack the Ripper" into a game about confronting the police? This is unacceptable to them!

"The hardest thing for us to believe is Paramount's malicious adaptation of the Jack the Ripper case! In Paramount's portrayal, Jack the Ripper actually took the initiative to shoot at the police!"

"This is unhistorical behavior! It is even more crazy!"

"I don't know what kind of mentality Paramount has in designing this game! But I know that Paramount is using its influence to instill an idea into people in America, that is, the police are just an ordinary profession. Can be attacked by criminals at will!"

"What Paramount is doing is encouraging criminals to be arrogant!"

"Paramount's actions put our safety at the forefront!"

"This is intolerable to us! I believe our colleagues cannot accept it either!"

"Now we hope that the police in California can investigate this matter as soon as possible! Protect our brothers and sisters to prevent them from being further harmed!"

"At the same time, we also hope that the Federal Market Regulation Commission can investigate Paramount! Stop the sale of "Jack the Ripper"! Recall the electronic arcade machines that have already entered the market!"

…………

When Ethan finished reading the eloquent article consisting of thousands of words, an emotional smile suddenly appeared on his face, because he had seen this scene many times in his previous life.

The release of "Give Him Love" caused the major police forces in the United States to jump into action, saying that this game would induce players to imitate the violence and criminal behavior in it, and was a representative of social instability;

The continuous launch of "Mortal Kombat" also made them angry, criticizing Warner for bringing the dead game back to the world and promoting a culture of blood and violence to people;

Even "CS: GO" they want to ban, saying that this game is a threat and challenge to national security and public order, and is the main culprit of the increase in gun violence crimes in America.

When Ethan saw all this, he kept laughing.

When there are nearly 400 million guns circulating in a country with a population of 200 million, are the so-called gun crimes and bloody violence caused by video games?

Isn’t this nonsense!

Art comes from life!

Designers just use local materials!

But now, when he saw Paramount being attacked, the smile on his face became even wider, because Paramount, the unlucky kid, met a group of idiots.

"So...how many products has Paramount shipped recently?" Ethan put down the newspaper and asked curiously.

"According to the information we received, Paramount has sold 8,000 electronic arcade machines in the past week." Ballmer reported the data decisively.

At the same time, he also added.

"However, we don't know what the specific shipment volume of the two games is."

"Hmm -" This number made Ethan nod slightly.

Eight thousand electronic arcade machines, operating revenue of 16 million.

For a company that is venturing into video games for the first time, this is already a very good result.

But unfortunately, this is not their limit.

"If nothing else happens, Paramount's arcade machine shipments will skyrocket after this critical report is published." Ethan leaned back on the boss's chair and said: "Not to mention, 20,000 units should be easy to sell. "

"Star Trek sold eight thousand units, and Jack the Ripper sold twelve thousand units."

"This is still a case of lowering expectations."

"According to normal trends, the game "Jack the Ripper" may be able to sell 20,000 units. Their revenue from video games this year will be at least 40 million."

"No?" Ethan's words surprised Ballmer, "Can they sell so many?"

"Of course." Ethan smiled and nodded, "Because this is a good advertisement."

He pointed to the newspaper on the table.

If, before the statement reports appeared, the influence of "Jack the Ripper" among the people was fifty, then now, they have soared to at least eighty.

Percentage system.

Because when the New York Police Association criticized this game with great fanfare, people who had no interest in this game would definitely go to major entertainment venues to have a taste.

Find out why this game caught the attention of the police.

And when there is a sudden surge in players, those merchants in the game business will definitely take advantage of the trend to purchase.

The New York Police Association may believe that its statement can influence people to follow the right path, but in fact this ban will only arouse the public's rebellious psychology.

As for how Ethan knew this?

Very simple!

In his previous life, the sales of the "Give Him Love" series were so inflated.

"Give Him Love" is indeed awesome, but various bans are the root of its success.

And just when Ethan was calling out his bad luck and scolding the New York Police Association's real code in his heart for being a fool, on the afternoon of the day the New York Times published the other party's statement, Ethan suddenly received a phone call.

"Boss, Paramount is calling."

Steve Ballmer came to report.

"What?"

Ethan suspected that his ears heard it wrong, "Who?"

"Paramount President, Michael Eisner."

Steve Ballmer announced the other person's name.

This situation made Ethan very strange, because he didn't understand why Paramount came to him at this time, but since they had already called, it wouldn't waste much time to listen.

"Come in."

"OK."

After a series of transfers, the phone on Ethan's desk immediately rang. He picked it up and exchanged simple greetings. Michael Eisner also revealed his purpose.

"Mr. Jones, I'm sorry that we didn't reach a consensus on cooperation before, because we at Paramount really need the video game business, so when Philips came to us, we agreed."

"This choice may cause you some trouble, and I'm sorry for that, but at the same time I also want to express that we at Paramount have never meant to be your enemy."

"So, for today's matter, I would like you to do me a little favor and not accept interviews from the outside world."

To be honest, Ethan could understand every word Michael Eisner said, but when Eisner connected those words into words, Ethan was confused.

Because he didn't understand what Michael Eisner meant by helping.

After he thought about it for a few seconds, he suddenly realized that Paramount seemed to want him not to express his opinion on the New York Police Association's criticism of "Jack the Ripper"?

When this idea came into his mind, Ethan tentatively asked: "'Jack the Ripper'?"

"Yeah~" Michael Eisner on the other end of the phone quickly said yes.

"Oh-" Ethan laughed.

He reacted, "Are you worried that I will make some remarks that are detrimental to your game?"

"Oh——Mr. Eisner! Am I actually this kind of person in your heart? Huh?"

The sudden high-pitched voice spread through the phone signal to Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, making Michael Eisner smile bitterly in the office of Paramount President.

He raised his head and glanced at Barry Diller, who was leaning over to listen.

The chairman and CEO of Paramount also heard Ethan's words.

He shook his head helplessly.

Yes, when Ethan felt that the New York Police Association had given Paramount a good assist, Paramount executives were uneasy. This was not only because their game had encountered resistance at the regional level, but also because of their peers. , the predecessor in the field of video games, Ethan Jones, has a bad mouth.

Since Ethan Jones officially started business, he has sprayed all his competitors!

When Atari and Milohua played a sneak attack and wanted to step on Ethan to get the upper hand, Ethan directly tore off their old bases and pointed at Warner Communications and Philips and scolded them directly;

Later, when Warner Communications wanted to ban him in Hollywood, Ethan did not get used to Steve Ross. He openly disclosed the fact that he had been banned and cried endlessly in front of the public;

Later, when MGM was showing off its achievements, Ethan unreasonably showed off his overseas sales, directly suppressing MGM's public opinion;

Later, when the guys in the computer industry attacked Ethan Jones, they heard that...Ethan directly called Allen Bradley and sprayed him with blood. If they hadn't spent 10 million to buy Ping An, then Ethan would probably have made a big fuss.

When Ethan ignores the rules of the game and gets mad at an opponent when he catches him, his behavior of rolling up his sleeves and making rain in person really makes the veteran who has been in business for many years very helpless.

Let them fight with Ethan? Not to mention that they can't pull off this face, even if they are willing to lower their status, they can't use obscene words as wantonly as Ethan, who graduated from high school; if they don't confront him, it is equivalent to giving up the high ground of public opinion to others. He watched Ethan curse himself.

If Ethan is being unreasonable, they can still refute it, but now, when Paramount really releases a violent game, and they do make up history and tell nonsense stories...

Hanging the fight-free card is the most important thing to do.

As for whether it is shameful to communicate in a low tone?

What is face compared to money?

"Mr. Jones... we have always felt that you are very kind..."

After receiving the "continue" instruction from his boss, Michael Eisner smiled and said: "It is precisely because we know you are easy to get along with that we will call you to communicate with you."

"We don't have any conflicts, right?"

"There is a long gap between the release time of our Paramount game and the new product launch of your Destiny game."

"We have never criticized or attacked your games in the media."

"So, in my opinion, we should be in a relationship of harmonious competition and common progress?"

‘…’ Ethan pursed his lips.

‘Hahahaha——’ His face twitched and he laughed like a pig in his heart.

He never thought that breathing fragrance could have such benefits?

wrong!

Biting your opponent will indeed make others afraid!

When Paramount encountered resistance from the outside world, their first reaction was not to hold a press conference to deny all this, but to hope that they would not add fuel to the fire?

oh--

This is really——

Thai pants are hot!

Although Ethan did not mean to attack Paramount, because he did not want to increase Paramount's popularity, but since Paramount itself came to the door, don't blame him for robbing him.

He pursed his lips and thought about it.

"Ahem, cough, cough." Ethan cleared his throat to indicate that he was still there, "Mr. Eisner, you are right. I am a very kind person and very happy to communicate with others."

"Since you all said that we have a harmonious and competitive relationship, how could I accept interviews from the media and lend a helping hand to the New York Police Association?"

"After all, I'm not familiar with them."

When these words appeared, Michael Eisner immediately nodded to his boss Barry Diller beside him. After hearing the content clearly, he looked relaxed and said "Thank you" with his mouth.

"Oh - that's really great!" Michael Eisner immediately responded, "Ethan, can I call you that? Thank you, thank you so much!"

Although neither of them understood why Ethan had such a good temper today, their biggest gain was that he could no longer speak in public with his foul mouth.

However, just when they thought that today's matter would end like this, Ethan said: "Since we are in a harmonious and competitive relationship, can I ask you a few questions?"

'coming. ’ Michael Eisner and Barry Diller looked at each other.

Both of them knew that this might be the condition for Ethan to shut up.

"Mr. Jones, tell me." Michael Eisner pretended to be relaxed.

"I want to know, your allies, when will Disney prepare to release the game?"

The question made Michael Eisner and Barry Diller blink.

The next second, the two of them smiled knowingly.

"As far as I know, their game has been produced, but it cannot be released due to our prior agreement. Their release date should be December 1st. If there are no accidents, they will release it on December 10th. Five days ago, we achieved full rice distribution.”

Michael Eisner did not hesitate to tell what he knew.

At the same time, he also explained the reason why Disney chose that time, "Mr. Jones, you should know that under Philips' regulation, MGM got the summer with the most students, Paramount had the worst fall, and Disney got It’s winter, and the best time in winter is Christmas, so Disney wants to distribute the goods before Christmas, so that when Christmas comes, children can play the game.”

"Although this kind of thing can't help them make money from their children, but..."

“The more machines they sell, the more they make, right?”

Such words made Ethan glance at the calendar on the table.

If Warner doesn't change the schedule, they will release "Superman" on December 19th.

This time is very close to Disney’s distribution time, so...

"Are you sure?" Ethan asked.

"Of course." Michael Eisner replied without hesitation.

"Oh - then you should know why I am asking this, right?" Ethan said clearly: "I like Roy Disney very much. I think Disney can only rise again under his leadership."

Although the rise of their peers is not a good thing for Paramount, at this moment, Michael Eisner and Barry Diller covered their mouths almost at the same time!

They force themselves not to laugh out loud!

Because now all of Hollywood knows! Roy Disney, the grand duke of the Mickey Mouse Kingdom, wants to overthrow his brother-in-law's Mickey Mouse Kingdom!

Roy Disney's behavior of looking for foreign aid has never been concealed!

Not only that, before, in a private meeting, Michael Eisner also used this matter to deal with the current chairman of the Disney Group, Tatum!

When all the information came in, Michael Eisner smiled and said, "Oh—Mr. Jones—of course I know Roy Disney is a better fit for Disney than Ron Miller."

"Furthermore, we at Paramount have always had a firm position. When the Paramount Act has become history, we will never let Paramount fall into a monopoly trap like the previous managers, let alone They will use their leading position in the industry to bully the weak."

"especially……"

"cinema."

The very sensible answer made Ethan raise the corner of his mouth.

After a brief communication, he hung up the phone with satisfaction.

As the busy signal appeared, Michael Eisner put down the receiver and looked at his boss Barry Diller with surprise on his face, "Oh! Sxxt! They are really united!"

Although his words were vulgar, Michael Eisner was very excited at the moment.

“Ethan Jones wants to get involved in the Disney family’s infighting?”

"Wow - this is really big news!"

"Yes, this decision really exceeded our expectations." Paramount Chairman Barry Diller also smiled and nodded, sighing: "Because we have always thought that Roy Disney and Ethan Jones' Contact won't lead to anything, right?"

"Ethan has so many enemies in Hollywood?" Michael Eisner shrugged.

"Yes, who made him have too many enemies?" Barry Diller nodded in agreement, "Steve Ross is not so easy to deal with. We thought he would be entangled with Steve Ross for a long time, but it didn't happen. Thinking of…Disney? Wow – he’s really crazy!”

Barry Diller didn’t understand why Ethan Jones provoked so many people at the same time, but Michael Eisner thought it was normal, “The rich generation——”

"He must know that if he wants to succeed, he has to step on everyone else."

"In this case, there is no difference between killing one person and killing a group of people."

Michael Eisner raised his eyebrows and played with the pen on the table.

But within a few seconds, he smiled and shook his head, "No, there is still a difference."

"Because the feeling of fear increases exponentially, the more people he kills at the same time, the more afraid the outside world will be of him, just like now."

Michael Eisner pointed to the phone in front of him.

The unabashed statement made Barry Diller nod with emotion.

To be honest, they didn't want to make this call today.

But there was no way, they knew they had to fight.

Because they don't want to be targeted by crazy people.

"Forget it, this matter has nothing to do with us, just watch the fun."

After a moment of silence, Barry Diller prepared to leave.

And just as he was walking out, Michael Eisner asked again: "Then should we call MGM? Advise them to just watch from the sidelines?"

The suggestion gave Barry Diller pause.

After thinking about it again and again, he said: "Okay, just do the parent company a favor."

"Sega doesn't like us though."

Such words made Michael Eisner smile and nod, "But we like it, don't we?"

The wealthy generation said with a smile: "If we do well enough this time, is it possible that the parent company will allocate Sega to us?"

"Before, they might have thought we didn't understand the game."

"Even wanting to work with Ethan Jones for the sake of the game."

"But now—"

"We succeeded."

Barry Diller did not respond to the topic, waved his hand, and left.

As he left, Michael Eisner picked up the receiver.

At the same time, in Palo Alto's Destiny Game, Ethan Jones also called Roy Disney, "Roy, how are you thinking?"

"If you haven't thought about it yet, then our cooperation may not continue."

"because--"

"I just came to an agreement with Michael Eisner."

Note: ① I wrote before that all companies in Hollywood make games. Except for the acquisitions of Warner and Columbia, before the collapse of Atari, Sega and Paramount have always been "one". They are part of the Gulf and Western industries. Subsidiaries, Gulf and Western Industries acquired Paramount in 1966 and Sega in 1969. When the video game market surpassed Hollywood, Western Industries also wanted to merge them. In reality, the reason why they did not reach a cooperation is because Paramount Chairman and CEO Barry Diller wanted to dominate. He wanted to control Sega just like Steve Ross controlled Atari, but he No success.