Silicon Valley

v2 Chapter 208: Capcom Co., Ltd.

"Let's ask, what game is that? When was it released?" Henry told his secretary. Please search to see the most complete! 'S novel

"Yes!"

Henry knew what the game was when he heard this voice. He asked the secretary to go over and ask, mainly to know when this game was released! Due to my arrival, the butterfly effect was produced, and some things went wrong!

This game should have been released as early as March this year, but I have never seen it before!

After a while, the secretary returned.

"Chairman, that game is called "Street Fighter 2" and it is a sequel launched by Capcom Co., Ltd. not long ago!"

"Not long ago? When is the specific time?" Henry frowned.

"About two weeks ago, "Street Fighter 2" developed by Capcom Corporation officially landed in the United States!"

Henry heard the words, nodded, and then said: "Check out the sales of "Street Fighter 2" now!"

"Yes!"

In 1991, the arcade industry was at a critical juncture. Nintendo's FC/two-generation consoles formed a siege of attack. Arcade manufacturers have turned their business focus to home platforms. The arcade market is like a stagnant pool!

The birth of "Street Fighter 2" saved the entire arcade industry! ! ! ! !

However, the initial sales of the "Street Fighter 2" substrate were not ideal. Many players regarded it as a pair of games similar to "Street Fighter" and "Double Dragon", but when they gradually discovered the infinite battle between people When having fun, an irresistible storm of arcade popularity finally formed. More and more teenagers threw down the handles of the home consoles and flocked to the arcade hall that had been left out in the cold to experience this revolutionary game. Every one in the game The characters have many fans, and there are children everywhere in the streets and alleys shouting "fuel consumption follow" and imitating the moves of Thang Longquan at the same time!

Henry was also a member of the queue...

In the evening, the secretary called Henry and said, “Chairman, it’s clear that the investigation has been made. At present, the arcade market is sluggish, and the sales of "Street Fighter 2" are very unsatisfactory. There are only 500 substrates sold in the United States, and the situation in Japan is similar. ! For more information about "Street Fighter 2", I have sent to your email, you can check it out in detail!"

"Yeah! Okay, that's it!" Henry hung up. Then turn on the computer and log in to your email. Click on the information sent by the secretary.

After browsing through the information, Henry found that it was not easy for Capcom Co., Ltd. to be able to produce "Street Fighter 2"!

The arcade is sluggish, and the old opponent is ready to change careers and develop home consoles. However, I am complacent and launched a large-scale talent scavenging operation for the entire industry. The old enemy has naturally become a key concern. The departure of many elites once caused a significant slowdown in the development of "Street Fighter 2" and other games!

It was very impoverished at this time. Seeing talents being dug out, there is nothing to do. In order to save the development costs of "Street Fighter 2", the company did not even hire professional voice actors, and all the people responsible for dubbing the game characters are our employees!

After reading the information, Henry understood that the hard days are over, and the day of prosperity is not far away...

And if you want to enter the arcade, and then enter the home machine, it is a very good choice!

Henry is very clear. The company will reach the top with "Street Fighter 2" and become a leader in the arcade industry, and "Street Fighter 2" will be transplanted to home consoles, and it will be very popular, with more than 6 million copies sold worldwide, which can be called an insurmountable milestone in fighting games. ! Subsequently. The successive launches of "Street Fighter 2" in Japan and the United States have greatly promoted the hardware sales of Nintendo’s new game consoles, especially the popularity in North America, which reversed the competitive disadvantage of Sega MD in one fell swoop and skyrocketed. Only Christmas in 1992 Successfully shipped 2 million units during the commercial war! ! !

This is the best opportunity to start the company! ! !

Henry picked up the phone and dialed an ocean number!

"This is Henry Williams!!!" Henry said in a majestic tone on the phone.

"Hello, Chairman!!! Excuse me, do you have any instructions?"

"Immediately acquire Capcom Co., Ltd.!!!"

"Yes!"

"That's it for the time being, but I want the acquisition to be fast. It's best to complete it within a week!!!" Henry said, "It doesn't matter if the price is higher!"

"I understand, I will try my best to acquire Capcom Co., Ltd., please rest assured, the chairman!!!"

"Well! That's it, you go to make arrangements now!" Henry said lightly.

"Yes!!!"

Henry hung up the phone, then gave himself a cup of coffee, savoring it slowly, and thinking about the problem.

Capcom Co., Ltd. is a very promising game company. This "Street Fighter 2" made Capcom Co., Ltd. reach its peak in the arcade industry, and then achieved good results in the field of home consoles. It produced "Resident Evil". "Devil May Cry", "Monster Hunter", "Onimusha" and many other very popular games! It is well-known in the game industry and is called the "action god" in the industry! ! ! It means that there are few rivals in the field of making action games, and they belong to the supreme level! ! !

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"What?! Someone bought Capcom Co., Ltd. for 100 million US dollars!!!" Kenzo Qianmoto said in shock.

"Yes, President, Goldman Sachs has officially sent us an invitation letter for the acquisition!"

"Goldman Sachs Group?"

"Yes, it's the Goldman Sachs Group, but they are buying Capcom Corporation on behalf of others! As for who they want to acquire us behind, we don't know for the time being!"

"Hmm..." Kenzo Qianmoto nodded understandingly, and then began to think.

Upon seeing this, the secretary quietly retired.

At this time, the entire Capcom Co., Ltd. knew that someone wanted to buy the company!

The arcade is in a recession, and other manufacturers have switched careers. Capcom Co., Ltd. still insists, but unfortunately the sales of "Street Fighter 2" are very unsatisfactory, and the company is currently in a very difficult situation! At this time, someone paid a high price to buy the company, which undoubtedly shocked everyone!

In the face of 100 million US dollars, it was strange that Kenzo Qian was not tempted, but he was cautious and made a phone call to inquire about the sales situation of "Street Fighter 2" in the marketing department. If the sales situation improves and becomes popular, he Don't sell the company. Otherwise, sell it quickly!

"President, the game has a good reputation, and sales have increased last week!!!"

Kenzo Qianben moved in his heart and hurriedly asked, "How much has it increased?"

"Japan has added 200 game substrates, and the US has added 100 game substrates!"

Qianben Xiansan heard the words and fell silent. The increase in sales meant that the game was popular, but the increase was not too much.

Is it to sell the company or...

Kenzo Qian was hesitant to move!

But then, people from the Goldman Sachs Group came to Capcom Co., Ltd. and said to Kenzo Qianben: "Chairman Kenzo Qianben, we are also entrusted by someone for this acquisition. Within three days, if your company has not done If we make a decision, we will just abandon this acquisition!!!"

"Chairman Kenzo relocated, the current game market is already occupied by Nintendo's home consoles, and arcades are no longer good. I advise you to agree to the acquisition as soon as possible. This is a wise decision! Otherwise, in case the acquirer decides not to be behind the scenes Acquiring your Capcom Co., Ltd., you can imagine what will happen to Capcom Co., Ltd.? I'm afraid at that time, even if you only sell for $10 million, no one wants to..."

"Thank you for the reminder, I will reply to you as soon as possible!" Qianben Xian San Gong said!

"Ok!"

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The next day, representatives of the Goldman Sachs Group came again.

"Qianben Kenzo, I have bad news to tell you!"

Qianmoto Kenzo suddenly felt a little bit nervous, and asked a little nervously, "What's the bad news?"

"That's it. The acquirer found that the arcade market was sluggish and seemed to want to abandon the acquisition of Capcom Co., Ltd.!"

"Giving up the acquisition?!" Qianmoto Kenzo was anxious when he heard this.

"We haven't officially notified us yet, but his patience is gone. If you still don't agree to be acquired today, then maybe..."

The representative of the Goldman Sachs Group stopped at this point. Aside from death, there is a little leeway, but Kenzo Qianben understands the meaning!

Kenzo Qianben was very tangled in his heart.

"Move to President Kenzo, please make a decision! Is it for 100 million US dollars or a half-dead company? Actually, this question is not difficult to choose, is it?" said a representative of the Goldman Sachs Group.

"I want to make a call!" Kenzo Qianmoto said in a low, hoarse voice.

"Please, I'll wait for you outside!!!"

Kenzo Qianmo immediately dialed the marketing manager's number: "Street Fighter 2 has no sales statistics for this week. What are the sales?"

"According to the statistics, although sales have increased, but the increase is very small?"

When Qianben Xiansan heard this, his face was a little gloomy, "How much has it increased?!"

"A total of 100 game boards have been added in Japan and the United States!"

"Only so few? There were more than 300 last week!!!"

"There are many players who reported that ~lightnovelpub.net~ the game balance is insufficient, and there are many, so..." the marketing manager whispered.

Qianben Kenzo said nothing, with a "bang" and hung up the phone heavily. Afterwards, he took a deep breath, opened the office door, and walked out.

"Move to President Kenzo, the call is over?" The representative of the Goldman Sachs Group said with a smile.

"Yes, it's over!"

"So, what is your decision?"

"I decided to sell Capcom Co., Ltd.!!!"

After Kenzo Qianmoto said these words, he breathed a sigh of relief, and suddenly felt that a boulder that was pressing on his body finally fell to the ground...

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