Chapter 151: Don’t blame many people for being polite
World of Warcraft?
All the representatives present were stunned and looked at Qin Shaoyan with complicated expressions.
Why did this award fall to World of Warcraft?
EA representatives jumped out to express dissatisfaction at that time, "Why didn't Blizzard come to the meeting to review World of Warcraft? Why should we give them the best online game award?"
Qin Shaoyan asked directly: "Then who do you think is suitable for it?"
EA representative: "..."
Qin Shaoyan raised his head and looked at the others, "Then you nominate a suitable online game. , let everyone vote."
The Ubisoft representative seemed very positive and immediately jumped out and said, "Why don't we propose Demon Sword OL?"
Qin Shaoyan was stunned, what is Demon Sword?
The representative from EA immediately objected, "No."
Ubisoft retorted, "Why not?"
"That's an online game that Ubisoft itself represents." EA directly revealed the truth.
“You can choose games from Blizzard, why can’t you choose games from us.” The Ubisoft representative immediately responded.
The Sony Online representative raised his hand, "Then EverQuest"
"Objection!" The Microsoft representative jumped out, "That's your Sony game."
Sony Online representative, "Then StarCraft Online!"
EA also objected, "No, then It’s also from Sony.”
Take-two and Epic were arguing, “It’s unfair to choose a game from your own company. It’s better to choose one that has nothing to do with us.”
The representative of Sony Online was very annoyed, "Who do you want to choose?"
"Lord of the Rings Online?"
"Dungeons and Dragons?"
Take-two and Microsoft reported the name of the online game one after another, and the representatives from both sides were a little surprised. Look at each other.
Others objected, "These are all games from the same company, you can only choose one."
"Then let's go with Dungeons and Dragons."
"Then choose another one, it must be an online game that has nothing to do with the selection committee."
"How about EVE? This is an Icelandic company."
"Okay."< br>
“Yes!”
“How about a fierce battle?”
"No, many of the companies in Guild Wars are from Blizzard, so PASS will give you away."
"This is too strict."
Everyone present was talking about the candidate list. Once formulated, it is very efficient.
Qin Shaoyan next to him just watched quietly without saying a word.
He has actually heard of these online games, and has even played some.
However, most of them are produced by small companies, and they can't compete with big manufacturers in single-machine production, so they have to open up new tracks.
These European and American online games will also land in the Chinese game market in the past few years, but they are all silent and very few can survive.
Qin Shaoyan suddenly laughed while watching the fierce quarrel between the representatives of these game companies.
You have such a clear grasp of the online game market, and it seems that you have been coveting this piece of cake for a long time, so why were you pretending to be arrogant just now?
He doesn't care at all which online game wins in the end, as long as the Golden Keyboard award is established.
The final voting results came out quickly.
Dungeons and Dragons: 3 votes.
EVE: 2 votes.
Does this still need to be chosen?
Qin Shaoyan voted for EVE without hesitation.
The scene was silent again, and the score was tied three to three.
Everyone looked at Qin Shaoyan, showing great dissatisfaction.
Are you causing trouble? !
Qin Shaoyan felt baffled, "Look at what I'm doing. Isn't it normal for a tie to happen?"
"Blizzard didn't send a representative here, and they were still short of one vote."
"Well, let's communicate with the people at Blizzard and then vote."
Everyone sighed, knowing that there is no point in continuing to argue, so it's almost over. Then the meeting came to an end. Everyone agreed to discuss it online at any time. They each added MSN and formed a group to discuss it together.
The last step is to take a group photo and exchange business cards.
Qin Shaoyan stood in the middle of many manufacturer representatives holding a golden keyboard, smiling very happily.
A spotlight flashed and the moment was captured in photographs.
......
Blizzard's speed was unexpectedly fast, and a director came to the door on the second day of the meeting.
"Hello, Mr. Qin." Blizzard director smiled and reached out to shake Qin Shaoyan's hand, "Hello, my name is William Anderson, and I work for Blizzard."
"Hello Mr. Anderson." Qin Shaoyan greeted the other person to sit down, "What do you want to drink? Coffee?"
"Coffee is enough." Anderson thanked him after taking the coffee, and then asked solemnly, "Mr. Qin, do you have any misunderstandings about our Blizzard company?"
"If If you have any dissatisfaction with Blizzard, please mention it."
"No." Qin Shaoyan was very surprised, "I am not dissatisfied with Blizzard, Mr. Anderson, why would you ask that?"
Anderson frowned, "Mr. Qin, is there any special reason for the meeting you held this time? Why didn't we invite Blizzard to send a representative to attend?"
Qin Shaoyan directly He replied simply, "I explained this issue at the meeting. I want to attract more European and American online games to China."
"And I heard that Blizzard has reached a cooperation with Chinese agents, so I feel that there is no need to notify Blizzard."
Anderson smiled, seeming relieved, "If there is still such a It is recommended that you notify us of this meeting to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings."
"Some people in the company thought that we were going to have a meeting to discuss how to deal with Blizzard."
"Oh my God. , those guys seemed to be frightened."
Qin Shaoyan smiled and expressed basic respect for Anderson's words.
Anderson said with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Qin proposed "World of Warcraft" as the best game design award at the meeting. We are deeply grateful for this."
As he said that, Anderson picked up an exquisite packaging box , placed in front of Qin Shaoyan, "A little gift, on behalf of Blizzard, we would like to thank you for your support and recognition."
Qin Shaoyan was really stunned now. What does this mean?
Anderson asked seriously: "I have something to ask Mr. Qin, please answer him seriously and truthfully."
Qin Shaoyan also sat up straight and made a gesture, " Please tell me if you have anything to say.”
"Your opinion on this product of World of Warcraft has not changed, right?"
Qin Shaoyan thought for a while, then nodded, "I personally think this product of World of Warcraft is good."
"Then If World of Warcraft were in the running for the Golden Keyboard Award for Best Game Design, would you still vote for it?" Anderson asked.
Huh?
Qin Shaoyan glanced at Anderson in surprise, I just want to correct the Pheasant Award, why are you so serious about it?
It's a bribe, it's a vote-getter.
Anderson then added, "If you continue to support World of Warcraft, we at Blizzard owe you a favor."
"No matter which game you recommend, you will get a vote from Blizzard. ”
Qin Shaoyan understood at this time that he was looking for him to make a deal.
He said thoughtfully: "I am willing to support "World of Warcraft", but now other companies do not agree with this proposal."
Anderson laughed and said in a relaxed tone: "It doesn't matter, your support is enough."
"Thank you, Mr. Qin."
After seeing Anderson off, Qin Shaoyan opened the gift box. Inside is a Patek Philippe watch.
Qin Shaoyan couldn't help but be very surprised, Blizzard was so generous.
Are you so important?
He even had the director of Blizzard come to visit him personally and give him gifts.
Just when he was puzzled, Chen Peng revealed the key.
“Blizzard values not you, but the official background behind you.” Chen Peng smiled, “This time you held a game manufacturer meeting and invited many company representatives, but Blizzard was not invited.”< br>
“They can’t figure out what you mean, and they don’t dare to offend you rashly. Moreover, Blizzard’s games are about to enter the Chinese market, so they have to be even more careful.”
“ Isn’t it strange that there are so many people?”
Qin Shaoyan looked at the watch in his hand and couldn't laugh or cry, but he couldn't blame Blizzard for thinking too much.
He does have the idea of stopping Blizzard, but he hasn't had time to put it into practice yet.
The gift can be accepted, but Qin Shaoyan will never be soft when it's time to take action.
This Blizzard director’s mobility can be said to be quite powerful, and soon the selection committee once again included “World of Warcraft” in the nominations for the Best Game Design Award.
And Blizzard also got two votes besides itself.
Qin Shaoyan did not hesitate to vote for "World of Warcraft" because of the gift, and V Agency also voted for it.
In this way, Blizzard received five votes and narrowly beat EVE to win the Best Game Design Award at the 2004 Golden Keyboard Award.
After holding a simple award ceremony and inviting a few reporters to the scene, Qin Shaoyan faced the camera and personally handed a gold-plated keyboard to William Anderson.
(End of this chapter)