Super Game Empire

"No money?" Yang Yun was completely confused: "Longteng's stall is already so big, how could he be short of money? Huimin, aren't you doing wrong?"

Fang Huimin explained with a wry smile: "Mr. Yang, you don't care about the accounts and don't know the cost of food, rice, oil and salt. I'll calculate the total account for you!"

In the first half of the year, Longteng released a new version of "Pokemon" on handheld consoles. Coupled with the sales of handheld console hardware, and the cumulative sales of old games such as FlappyBird, the profit was 160 million US dollars. This money has arrived on Longteng's account in half a year.

, it is the cleanest and most timely transaction.

Among the TV console games, the SS platform has issued a total of 104 new games, of which 8 were developed by Longteng themselves, and the other 96 were the results of suppliers. The total profit was calculated at US$680 million.

That's right, the most profitable and best-selling RPG games such as DQ and FF have not been released in 1996. Although games such as King of Fighters series, Three Kingdoms series, Sonic series, Rally racing series can still contribute some profits, the growth rate is too slow.

, Only the new leaders such as Thief, Expendable Squad 2, and Diablo 1 carry the flag.

Then calculate the movie's income. After excluding various costs, "Superson 2" has a net profit of US$280 million. The money has been received, while "Resident Evil" is less than 100 million and has not yet settled with major theaters.

Finally, there is the profit of PC games. The SS version of Diablo 1 diverted most players. In the first half of 1996, Longteng did not make classic PC games. Several masterpieces are waiting for listing. Even if they are on the market now, they have to be released.

Months later.

As for Longteng's other industries, only Longteng Computer World located in Zhongguancun is an operating industry. Longteng collects money and manages it independently, and then settles with the owners once every six months. This June is about to pass, and the 1.8 billion yuan in hand is extremely important.

Most of them have to be distributed, but there are probably tens of millions of dollars left to be sold.

Longteng's total revenue is about US$2.5 billion every year. There is no big move this year, and its revenue has increased slightly. The main reason is that there are not enough new games to attract players, and TV games Sony and Nintendo are competing for market share, PC games also have IDSoftware and

EA and other companies compete, so their revenue has not increased significantly.

Yang Yun heard this and found out: "The revenue in the first half of the year was about US$1.2 billion in total, right?"

Fang Huimin's voice came: "Yes, plus the support you gave me from the two overseas accounts, it is about 200 million US dollars. Although it sounds a lot, our expenses are really too huge."

The support for overseas accounts is of course the dividends from SZone and KTT. Fang Huimin is aware of these, but what she said is very obscure.

In addition, of course, the biggest spending of money is Loongson project department. After half a year, it has been silent and 800 million yuan, but it has seen the dawn. Chip research has broken through the threshold of some milestones, and everything is going in an orderly manner.

Longteng can maintain enough financial support, and there will definitely be no problem with the evaluation next year.

Then there is the construction of the Dishui Lake Film and Television Game Base. The entry of the M-class submarine will have to be paid to the North Sea Fleet for maintenance, repair and handling, and build a simulation game area for "Hunting and Snorkelling".

The Resident Evil Raccoon City is temporarily rented out to other crews who need American town scenes. However, the cost can only maintain daily life. Other maintenance, repair and decoration of the sets require money. 80% of the time is in the idle stage, without any

income.

Diablo Building is being designed and built, the first one is the scene of Diablo 1. The exterior of Tristram with a high-top building cannot be built, and it can only be built with one floor of 5 meters high or 16 meters high.

This design method. Works to get the entire building filled with more dark content.

It’s just designing and building now, and the future decoration will definitely be another astronomical figure!

The Dishui Lake Film and Television Game Base is to sum it up in one sentence, and it is still burning money.

ATI and Nvidia, two joint ventures and sole proprietorship graphics card companies, have been burning money.

Longteng has not received a penny of dividends from ATI, and has invested all of them in the research and development of new technologies. Or it is good to be able to supply graphics card hardware at a low price, which can maintain balance between revenue and expenditure.

Needless to say, Nvidia is still developing, and their outbreak will have to wait for two or three years.

Vita Digital's movie CG technology is still under development. The fixed annual expenditure of Longteng computer server station and large computer rendering unit, which is jointly ventured with them, is at a level of hundreds of millions of dollars, and it is not enough not to spend.

Yang Yun couldn't help with technical matters at all. He could only earn money to support these money-burning companies. They were all spoiled high-tech companies. Although they were famous industries in later generations, they were not successful before they succeeded.

They are hungry children, no one dares to neglect them, and every family needs to be fed to be full.

In addition, Yang Yun has made frequent moves recently, poaching people to develop "Red Alert" and "Special Forces" in Europe, using money to pave the way to settle the authorization of European weapons suppliers, investing in Croatia's sports tourism industry, accepting SSI, getting involved in TSR, and buying Skelway

Er, formed a new Timberwolves team member, invested heavily in game advertising during the Olympics, and people from various branches around the world fed horses, hardware costs, inventory backlog, suppliers and stores, and cooperated with Pearson Group...

"I'm dizzy... I don't settle the score and forget that I'm a poor person..." Yang Yun was shocked by Fang Huimin's data summary. After all, Longteng's assets were a lot and his cash flow was almost exhausted.

"Mr. Yang, you are not a solution. Others settle with our platform in quarterly or settlement cycles, and all our expenses are cash, which is a huge hidden danger to our company. If you don't pay attention,

It will break the capital chain and have serious consequences!" Fang Huimin said in a very strong tone. She, the big butler in charge of money, needs to remind Yang Yun.

If the Timberwolves had not formed a new team member, it would have consumed $300 million at once, and Square had to prepare at least $100 million for backup. Yang Zhan took the Shangfang Sword signed by Yang Yun and booked a future $300 million intention to acquire SoftBank shares.

Fang Huimin won’t be so nervous when she holds $400 million. The biggest Loongson project can be used to make up installments.

But now there is only about 100 million US dollars in cash on Longteng's general account, which can only last for one month. This made Fang Huimin nervous, afraid that Yang Yun would be happy to spend money outside, so she trembled her hand and threw it out casually.

Longteng immediately lost money after 300 million yuan.

"Okay, I understand. I will pay attention to saving money. Thank you Huimin for your hard work. I'll find a way to solve this problem!" Yang Yun asked a few more questions about his family and hung up the phone.

Not borrowing money, not lending, not overdrawing credit, this is the rule that Yang Yun set for himself. He only needs cash, just like Nintendo's native Caishan Uchipo, cash is king at any time, and only money will make him feel

Safe, only by holding a lot of cash will make Longteng stand invincible.

I have spent money so much recently, but every item is indispensable. This is Yang Yun’s biggest entanglement.

Unexpectedly, Wang Zhe called and there was still a problem in Japan. Square and SoftBank Group's acquisition was also strongly sniped, and things changed!

It seems that it is necessary to hold a global conference call. After some arrangements, the staff arrived and heard the familiar voices of several core subordinates greeting him. Yang Yun felt warm and safe.

He is the boss and the spiritual leader, and he must not panic.

"Mr. Wang will introduce the issues in Japan. Everyone will listen to it and think about ways." Yang Yun was calm and calm, and his voice was still so steady. When people heard it, they would feel that Mr. Yang was planning and everything was under control.

All feel much more at ease.

Wang Zhe introduced: "According to Mr. Yang's spirit of instructions, our acquisition priority for SoftBank Group is higher than Square, so we contacted Blackstone Group and some small Japanese investment companies, and took advantage of Square's acquisition case and put it everywhere.

The smoke bombs and the mist formation used more methods than the acquisition of Sega in that year."

Everyone laughed and knew it well. In the financial market, Yang Zhan has rich experience in Japanese corporate acquisition cases. Blackstone Cao Kairui and others have Wall Street traders think tanks. The combination of the two sides can almost be said to be invincible. It must be something light and dark.

All moves.

"But after SoftBank Group gave up Squarewell in the first round, we found that their vigilance suddenly increased. They had a vice president named Yoshitaka Kitano, a well-known figure in the Japanese financial industry. He was responsible for the financial part of SoftBank Group. Beware

It is very talented. We have tried to lure the enemy into the depths, attack the wolves, and hide the world from the sea, but it has no effect."

The reason for giving up Squareville in the first round is that the risk is too great. When the Final Fantasy movie is released, the truth is revealed. Squareville's real value has been accurate to 10,000 yen by professional statistical agencies, and there is basically no possibility of a significant premium. Major companies

The second round of competition has just begun.

SoftBank Group is one of the experts. This is what Wang Zhe is most troubled about. With Kitao Yoshitaka in charge, they are too vigilant. If they throw bait, the other party will not eat it. Let's ask those small Japanese investment companies to secretly surround them. The other party will be against the small

Shareholders are increasing their review efforts and are as solid as a rock. If you want to acquire it through a backdoor, the efficiency is too low and it is extremely difficult to achieve in the short term.

"I finally took advantage of Square's appetite to hang up SoftBank Group. I thought I could catch it all in one go. But they didn't eat or leave, so they stood aside and watched the fun. From time to time, they made a few sarcastic comments, holding themselves with both hands.

The wallet prevents thieves, and it’s really always the case that it makes us trouble!”

Wang Zhe's words vividly summarized SoftBank's behavior and everyone frowned. Such an opponent is really difficult to deal with!

"When you encounter such a competitor, what should you do?" Yang Yun was helpless and wanted to brainstorm.