Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 324: The Day's Incident
“In view of the continued popularity of Ancient Wars produced by Bi’an Huaxia, the number of players is increasing day by day, resulting in huge server maintenance costs for publishers in various regions. The revenue sharing ratio originally signed with Bi’an Technology is no longer in line with the current actual situation. However, the two parties have serious differences on this and still cannot reach an agreement after long-term communication.

Regarding the fact that Bi'an Technology ignored the objective development laws of things and disregarded the interests of game players, causing the existing servers to be overloaded and most players to be disconnected, after communication, we announced the suspension of services for the overall interests of the players. The services will not be resumed until both parties reach an agreement on the game profit sharing.

In this regard, we urge the other side to be responsible to game players, safeguard the interests of the majority of publishers, and fulfill their duties as game publishers.

The other side will bear all responsibility for any losses caused to the players.

We hope that the other side will not insist on its own way and agree to the new version profit-sharing plan we proposed, so that "Ancient War" can be reunited with players as soon as possible. "

Less than ten minutes after the statement was issued, Huaxia Bi'an Technology announced that the international server of the mobile game "Ancient Victory" Rise of Nations had been suspended as a whole.

Half an hour later, the other side's statement followed.

"In order to protect the interests of the majority of players of the "Ancient War" mobile game "Awakening of Nations" international server, all game services of the "Ancient War" mobile game "Awakening of Nations" international server have been temporarily suspended.

In the past, we have always maintained an active communication attitude to discuss the issue of game profit sharing ratio, but we were unable to agree to the other party's overly harsh distribution plan, and we have repeatedly persuaded the relevant parties not to take extreme actions that would be detrimental to the interests of the majority of players.

But unfortunately, a scene that we did not want to see occurred. According to our investigation through the revenue, game request data and logs of both parties, we found that the other party's game revenue far covered the server operating costs. This was not affected by the so-called server downtime of the other party, but a unilateral shutdown by the publisher. We are disappointed with this behavior.

We strongly protest and condemn the other party's disregard for the truth, disregard for the interests of players, even using players as bargaining chips to exchange interests, deliberately framing and slandering partners, and violating the original agreement.

Regarding the above series of actions, Bi'an will sue all game publishers for breach of contract in various regional courts. We will use legal weapons to defend our legitimate rights and interests.

We urge the relevant parties not to act on their own and risk the disapproval of the players, otherwise they will be subject to dual sanctions from the law and the players!"

A remote conference call is underway in a meeting room at THQ headquarters.

CEO Brian looked at the one-sided criticism of the other side and the other side's statement on the Internet, laughed, and talked to several other allies about the next plan.

"Look, as I said before, Bi'an must have chosen to shut down the server out of consideration for the interests of global players. If the server is not shut down, the forces of the various parties will not be synchronized, and the global server will exist in name only, and players will be lost significantly.

Now that the other party has stopped serving, it is the same as if they had not issued a statement. If protests and condemnations were useful, why would we need to go to court? It will all depend on who has more patience. Therefore, for the sake of our long-term and greater interests, I hope that everyone can unite for the time being. "

The phone was filled with assurances from everyone, "No problem!" "We can at least last half a month!" "It's only half a month, we are all prepared to not open the server for a month." "Let's see who can outlast the other!"

"So how are you guys preparing for Clash of Clans?"

The voices of the heads of several other regional distributors came over the phone, saying that everything was basically ready and waiting for the right time to release.

However, one of them mentioned, "Should we be on guard against other publishers to avoid being taken advantage of? After all, when Ancient War was negotiating for agency, the other publishers were envious."

"I think what you said makes sense. We have to be on guard!"

Brian disagreed, "As long as we don't terminate the contract and the lawsuit is not over, whoever takes over will be in trouble. I think everyone knows the efficiency of each court."

Several people laughed knowingly in the room.

"What if the other side sets up a new business and leaves us to fend for ourselves?"

Brian looked sarcastic and laughed, "How is it possible that they can open a server in just a few days? You think they are gods. If everyone just drags it out, the other side will definitely not be able to bear it and agree to our 82: profit ratio!"

"Maybe when the time comes, if we propose 91, the other side will be eager to agree. After all, getting some money is better than getting nothing at all!"

"It would be a relief if the other side had a good attitude like that small company in Finland."

"Don't worry. After this, I believe the other side will agree to the 82 agreement just like them."

"Hahaha~~~" Hearty laughter came one after another from the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Brian looked at the pleasant comments from players online. Ancient War? If you don't agree, I'll turn it into a Death War!
He had no choice. The revenue from Ancient Wars was too much in the past few months. If 5% could be divided like this, it would not be difficult for THQ to surpass EA if it could reach 7% or even 8%. THQ was the third largest entertainment software developer and publisher in the United States. Previously, the company produced WWE and MMA series games, which were over budget due to copyright fees and R&D expenses. Moreover, the revenue from the online games was very little. The company's capital chain was about to be strained. Originally, the company should have filed for bankruptcy protection in the middle of this year.

At the beginning of the year, Brian discovered this mobile game called Bi'an and decided to give it a try. In the end, his bet paid off.

In just a few months, THQ came back to life. Not only was the bankruptcy crisis eliminated, but the company even made a profit for the first time in the second quarter.

Human desires are endless, but instead of feeling grateful, Brian's desires became even more unsatisfied!
He had an unstoppable idea, and after communicating with other publishers, they hit it off, which led to this unified action.

Everything is for profit. If successful, it will be several hundred million dollars in additional revenue every month. Several hundred million!!!
But the subsequent development of the situation was far beyond everyone's expectations.

Huaxia, the other side’s headquarters, a little after 5am.

At daybreak, sanitation workers began their day's work, cleaning up the dust brought by the hustle and bustle of the capital city at night.

The thirteenth floor of Mi'an Wucai City is brightly lit.

At the other side headquarters, the main members of the Xuanwu Game Studio led by Sun Ziwei, the public relations and operations department led by Chen Tong, and the infrastructure department led by Xu Chaojun, all joined the battle.

Overseas, Li Jianchao and the employees of Bi'an's overseas branch offices were also doing their own things.

Chen Mo yawned. It was rare for him to be in charge of commanding the deployment in person.

After all, the international version of "Ancient War" accounts for about 30% of the revenue of the other side. This is a serious matter and we have to deal with it with all our heart.

The release of the company statement is just the first step listed on the whiteboard in the middle: to gain popularity!

Everyone on the other side also knew that this statement did not have much practical significance, and it was more of an anchor point in the minds of all players.

The next second step is the key: conquer the heart!

Navies have existed both at home and abroad since ancient times. After more than a month of recruitment and training, although the foreign navy currently guarding the other side under Chen Tong's formation is not as strong as the 80 in China, the combat effectiveness of the overseas escort team built by Chen Tong at great expense should not be underestimated.

Chen Mo signaled to Chen Tong, and the latter received the order and began to carry out the subsequent plan.

Let our foreign friends also experience the power of a navy going out to destroy all the enemies!
The title at the top of the white board in the middle matches it perfectly, "Ancient War players from all over the world unite!"

As both parties released statements one after another, it caused a huge uproar.

At first, foreign public opinion was unanimous, but as time went on, all kinds of revelations suddenly appeared on the Internet, including the revenue reports of Ancient Wars in various regions, the leakage of some profit-sharing clauses, the signing of contracts with Clash of Clans, etc.
At the same time, under the guidance of some netizens,
The trend of public opinion gradually changed.
Even the Chinese players were united in their hatred of the enemy. Although they were enemies in the game, what they needed was a fair, just and upright battle, not an unfair victory by relying on the other party to unplug the network cable!

Many foreign platforms even have ready-made translations supported by many Chinese players.

There are even domestic "netizens" who have popularized the story of Yue Fei's twelve golden medals to foreign friends.
As for those Western players, they originally had the advantage, but due to force majeure, which was not their fault, they failed in the war.

When overseas players of Ancient War saw the "truth" of the suspension incident sorted out by many netizens online, they felt a huge resentment from top to bottom. Damn, it turns out there is a traitor!

These Westerners finally reached a high level of spiritual empathy with a general named Yue from the East thousands of years ago.
All over the world, whether capitalist or socialist, as long as they are players of the Ancient War global server, they should unite at this moment to fight against the attacks from the unscrupulous, evil and profit-seeking capitalists!

These guys from abroad grew up in an environment where they can do whatever they want and everyone is a soldier. They are not like the domestic players who have been deeply influenced by Confucianism for thousands of years. They are kind, honest, hardworking, and unarmed.

What do you mean it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge? Nonsense! They believe in killing the person on the same day he committed the crime!
On the morning of the second day after the service suspension, people began to gather one after another downstairs at the THQ headquarters, Ubisoft headquarters, and the headquarters of "Ancient War" publishers in other regions. They were of different ages, and from their clothes we could tell they came from all walks of life, but they had one thing in common: they were players of "Ancient War"!

As time went on, more and more people gathered and gradually surrounded the headquarters of the publishers. People began to take off their clothes to reveal protest signs, and held signs and banners in their hands and started a massive protest demonstration.

The word "QINHUI" was even mixed in with the protest slogans.
These guys are not afraid of being blocked by unknown people in white shirts. If anyone dares to block their way, they will just use American-style Iai to fight. The idea of ​​everyone being a soldier is no joke!

The development of the situation gradually exceeded everyone's expectations.
(End of this chapter)