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A young translator was standing next to Yamamoto Ichiro.

"Mr. Chen, hello, I've heard so much about you."

Yamamoto Ichiro extended his hand and shook hands firmly with Chen Dong. The grip was moderate, showing both respect and a hint of confidence and assertiveness.

"Mr. Yamamoto, welcome, welcome. Please have a seat." Chen Dong greeted him warmly, his face beaming with a sincere smile, trying to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for the negotiations.

After everyone was seated, Yamamoto Ichiro got straight to the point: "Mr. Chen, Sega is here today because we've heard of your company's exceptional capabilities in game development. The Japanese market has always had a strong interest in historical games, so we'd like to commission your company to develop a game cartridge called 'Sengoku Fuyun' (The Warring States Period), and we hope to complete it within three months."

Chen Dong frowned slightly. Three months was indeed a very tight timeframe; it was practically a race against time.

“Mr. Yamamoto, three months is far too tight. Developing a high-quality game requires time and effort in every step, from planning and design to programming and testing. Polishing every detail is crucial to the quality of the game, and rushing things may affect the final result.”

Yamamoto Ichiro smiled, seemingly anticipating Chen Dong's reaction. He leaned forward slightly and said, "Mr. Chen, we know time is tight, but the Japanese market is extremely competitive. We hope to launch this game as soon as possible to seize market share. Of course, we are willing to pay a high price for this. As long as your company can complete the task on time and with high quality, the compensation will definitely not disappoint you."

Chen Dong pondered for a moment, knowing full well that compensation was a crucial element of this cooperation and must be handled with care.

"Mr. Yamamoto, what are your initial thoughts on compensation? After all, with such a tight schedule, we need to invest more manpower and resources, and the costs will increase accordingly."

The translator conveyed the question to Ichiro Yamamoto, who leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and pondered for a moment before saying, "Our initial consideration is to pay your company a fixed development fee, along with a percentage of the game's sales revenue. We can offer 500,000 RMB for the fixed fee, and a 15% revenue share."

Chen Dong shook his head slightly and said, "Mr. Yamamoto, a fixed fee of 500,000 is a bit insufficient for the development of a game with such high requirements and a short timeframe in today's market environment. Moreover, a 15% revenue share is not reasonable considering our company's investment and expected returns. As you know, we invest a lot of professional talent and advanced technology to ensure the quality of the game, which requires huge costs."

A hint of surprise flashed in Yamamoto Ichiro's eyes, clearly not expecting Chen Dong to raise such a direct objection.

But he quickly regained his composure and said, "Mr. Chen, I understand your concerns. So, what do you think is a suitable amount of compensation and profit sharing?"

Chen Dong sat up straight and said seriously, "Mr. Yamamoto, we can accept the fixed fee of 50 RMB."

"However, we hope to increase the revenue share to 30%. If this game is successfully launched, given the Japanese market's fondness for historical games and Sega's strong marketing capabilities, we believe it will achieve good sales results."

“A 30% revenue share not only reflects our company’s significant investment and value in the development process, but also motivates our team to go all out to create a high-quality game that satisfies both parties.” Yamamoto Ichiro frowned, exchanged a few words with the translator beside him in a low voice, and then said, “Mr. Chen, a 30% revenue share is indeed a bit high; it will significantly impact our profit margin.”

Chen Dong smiled and said, "Mr. Yamamoto, why don't you look at it from a different perspective? Our company's strength in the game development field is obvious to all, and we are confident that we can make 'Warring States' a hit game. A higher revenue share will allow us to be more dedicated, and we will do our best in everything from the game's creative design to the optimization of details."

"Furthermore, we will actively cooperate with Sega's marketing strategy to jointly promote game sales. As a result, the game's sales are likely to far exceed expectations, and Sega's final profits will not be small either."

Yamamoto Ichiro fell into deep thought, and the atmosphere in the conference room became somewhat heavy.

After a while, he raised his head and said with a firm gaze, "Mr. Chen, what you said makes some sense. But for such an important decision, I need to communicate with the company headquarters."

Chen Dong nodded and said, "Understood, Mr. Yamamoto. We can continue to discuss other needs for game development first, and then determine the final compensation plan after you communicate with headquarters."

The two sides then discussed the specific requirements of the game.

"The game is set in Japan's Sengoku period, where players can take on the role of different daimyo and unify Japan through strategy and combat. The game needs to have exquisite graphics, exciting battle scenes, and a rich storyline and character development system. We hope this game can provide players with an immersive experience, making them feel as if they are in that era of war and chaos," Yamamoto Ichiro described the game's requirements in detail.

As Chen Dong listened, he took careful notes in his notebook.

"Mr. Yamamoto, we understand your requirements. However, to complete this in such a short time, we need to increase our manpower and also need your company's cooperation in some aspects, such as providing accurate historical data and timely feedback on the game design."

Yamamoto Ichiro nodded and said, "That's all fine. We will assign someone to liaise with your company and fully cooperate. Mr. Chen, what do you think about the cooperation..."

Chen Dong took a deep breath. He knew this was a challenge, but also a rare opportunity.

If the collaboration with Sega is successful, 361°'s standing in the industry will be greatly enhanced.

"Mr. Yamamoto, since you are so sincere, we are willing to give it a try. However, before we formally sign the contract, we need to discuss the details in detail, including remuneration, project schedule, and acceptance criteria."

At that moment, Yamamoto Ichiro's mobile phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, his expression changed slightly, and after gesturing to Chen Dong, he got up and walked to the corner of the conference room to answer the call.

A few minutes later, he hung up the phone, returned to his seat, and smiled.

"Mr. Chen, after communicating with headquarters, we have decided to accept your proposed 30% revenue share and a fixed fee of 500,000 RMB."