Chapter 1004 Blizzard’s Fear

California is an important state in the United States. It occupies one-seventh of the population of the United States, accounts for 14% of the United States' GDP, has an economic scale of 1.56 trillion U.S. dollars, and ranks first in economic strength in the United States. Assuming that it is an independent country,

It can be called the fifth largest economy in the world, second only to the United States, the European Union, Japan and China. At the same time, California is home to many high-tech companies, and the world's most famous high-tech industrial zone, Silicon Valley, is located in California.

Irvine is a small city in Orange County, California. It has a sparse population and does not have the hustle and bustle of cars in other big cities in the United States, nor the dazzling neon lights in the sky. There are forests here, and blue skies and white clouds.

There are green grass and streams, and it can be said to be an idyllic green city, a very livable city. However, this very livable small city is home to a company that can shock the gaming industry - Blizzard Entertainment -

—blizzard.

Lin Feng's goal for this trip is Blizzard Entertainment.

In order to keep a low profile this time, Lin Feng's special plane "Winds of the Wind" was temporarily parked at the Houston International Airport for 85 lucky players to use when visiting the United States. As for Lin Feng himself, he took an American Airlines flight to Irvine

city.

As soon as Lin Feng got off the plane, he was greeted by Mike Mowaimi, the president of Blizzard Entertainment.

"Mr. Lin, welcome! Welcome!" Mike Mowaimi said with a smile on his face.

"Mike, long time no see, congratulations, congratulations!" Lin Feng said congratulations.

Congratulations to Lin Feng. In August, Blizzard Entertainment announced the development of a large-scale online game "World of Warcraft" and it is expected to be launched for public testing in December. The first choice country for listing is South Korea. After all, South Korea is the home of Blizzard Entertainment's "StarCraft".

"The most popular country, Blizzard Entertainment believes that this "World of Warcraft" will arouse the popularity of Korean players in South Korea.

When selecting the country for the first test, Blizzard Entertainment thought for a long time. It was originally planned to be in the United States, but the online game industry in the United States is not developed, and the sports industry and various entertainment industries are overly developed in the United States. It has no interest in game entertainment, especially online games.

I don’t think much of it because Americans have too many ways to entertain themselves.

Then Blizzard Entertainment thought of Europe, but Europe is now being invaded by Lin Feng's "Second World". Once it advances into Europe, it is afraid that it will have a head-on confrontation with Lin Feng's "Second World". When it comes to stand-alone games, Blizzard

I am not afraid of any company. But when it comes to online games, although Blizzard is extremely confident in "World of Warcraft", it is not a wise choice to rush into battle with the overlord of the online game industry as soon as it is launched. It is very likely that players have not experienced it yet.

When the fun of the game started, it was attracted away by Lin Feng's series of promotional activities. At that time, a good game was wasted like this.

Therefore, in the end, Blizzard can only focus on Asia. Although Asia is Lin Feng's territory, there are several countries in Asia that Lin Feng's power cannot penetrate. Japan, based on the relationship between China and Japan, and Lin Feng

After high-profile attacks on the Japanese financial market, it can be said that Lin Feng's companies are quite unpopular in Japan. Only neutral Japanese and Japanese overseas Chinese will play. It can be said that Japan is a good testing point. However,

Compared with the United States, Japan's online game market is more "barren" and is by no means a good place.

Apart from Japan, the only other place left is South Korea. Blizzard's games are extremely popular in South Korea. When the selection was made, the first country that Blizzard executives proposed for public testing was South Korea. However, because Lin Feng's woman is extremely popular in South Korea,

, for the Korean people, it is a very honorable thing that a woman from their own country can capture the world's richest man. Especially Li Jiyou and Huang Mixi both grew up from ordinary showgirls, which is even more

It is the "Korean dream" of all Korean women.

Under this situation, Blizzard is worried that if Lin Feng takes some sanctions in order to attack his opponents during the public beta, Blizzard cannot predict the reaction of the Korean people. But at the moment, after picking and choosing, the only suitable country for the first beta is

South Korea, Korean players love Blizzard games like no other country.

Of course, Blizzard can also hope that Lin Feng will not launch sanctions against Blizzard's "World of Warcraft". After all, there are many game companies in this world, not just "Second World". Lin Feng can't be so overbearing. But Blizzard President Mike

- Mo Huai Mi once had a conversation with Lin Feng (about co-developing a new game engine). Lin Feng's words revealed his deep admiration for Blizzard, but Mike Mo Huai Mi could hear Lin Feng's deep admiration for Blizzard.

A trace of fear.

Judging from Lin Feng's past methods, Lin Feng has never been merciless to those possible enemies. Especially in the online game industry, Lin Feng's methods and momentum have shown that he is the master of online games.

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Under this situation, Blizzard, which made Lin Feng fearful, launched "World of Warcraft". Mike Mowaimi would never believe that Lin Feng would not take any action. However, no matter how powerful Lin Feng is and how high his status in the online game industry is, Blizzard

It also needs development and growth. Online games are a popular game industry in the future. "World of Warcraft" must be launched.

After announcing the development of "World of Warcraft" in August and announcing in October that it would be open to public beta in South Korea at the end of the year, Mike Mohuaimi had been feeling uneasy. As a result, in mid-November, he received an invitation from Lin Feng to visit Blizzard's headquarters.

Telephone.

When Mike Mowaimi received this call, his heart skipped a beat. He has been worried about Lin Feng’s attitude towards the open beta of “World of Warcraft” for a long time. Especially when he witnessed Lin Feng’s attitude towards the open beta of “World of Warcraft” in November.

After China's "Anti-Monopoly Alliance" implemented sanctions that hurt people at base, Mike Mo Huaimi's heart felt cold. Lin Feng's method was too vicious, and it was completely hurt at base. It can be said that unless you have extremely strong

Abundant capital, otherwise the sanctioned company would have no power to resist.

Now, Lin Feng said that he would come to visit Blizzard, which is really not good news for Blizzard. Although Lin Feng kept saying that he came to visit, Lin Feng, the emperor of the online game industry and the Tarzan Beidou of the game industry,

Come to visit, will it be as simple as just visiting? But can Blizzard refuse? No!

Not to mention the series of revenge measures that Lin Feng took because of being rejected, Blizzard couldn't refuse Lin Feng's visit request just because the two companies cooperated to develop a new 3D game engine ("World of Warcraft" engine). Otherwise, Lin Feng would only

You need to submit a petition to the court saying that this brand new 3D engine belongs exclusively to the "Second World", which is enough to make Blizzard vomit blood. Although the two parties signed a complete agreement, Blizzard will undoubtedly win. But Lin Feng

But you can completely delay the launch of "World of Warcraft" with just a piece of paper. This is undoubtedly digging Blizzard's grave. And judging from Lin Feng's character, you have to really refuse Lin Feng to visit Blizzard, plus "World of Warcraft"

"In the open beta of "", it is really possible for Lin Feng to be able to do this.

Finally, after a brief discussion with Blizzard's top management, it was decided to welcome Lin Feng to visit. As for the receptionist, there was no one else suitable except President Mike Mowaimi.

"Mr. Lin, we are ready for everything, please!" Mike Mowaimi waved, and a Chevrolet drove over in the distance.

"Please!" Lin Fengqian said reluctantly.

"Please!" Mike Mowai pulled Lin Feng's hand and got into the car together.

While driving fast, Lin Feng and Mike Mowaimi chatted about some vague topics in the car, but they were trying to test each other's true intentions.

"Mr. Lin, here we are, this is our Blizzard headquarters. Mr. Lin, you must know that you are one of the few people who can come to visit Blizzard's headquarters!" Mike Mowaimi looked at the gate of Blizzard's headquarters with a confident look on his face.

Big "blizzard" letters!

Lin Feng followed Mike Mowaimi into the gate of Blizzard. Along the way, advertising signs for "World of Warcraft" could be seen everywhere in Blizzard's campus. Lin Feng looked at them and nodded secretly. He knew this "World of Warcraft" in his heart.

It should be almost completed development.

Although it has only been more than three months since the development of "World of Warcraft" was announced, you must know that "World of Warcraft" was originally improved from "Warcraft". It can be said that there is no technical difficulty at all, and even

There are still similarities, but they just need to be networked. With Blizzard's technical strength, more than 3 months of development time is more than enough.

Walking further inside, Lin Feng saw various statues, all of which were from Blizzard's games. Each one was extremely lifelike, making people feel as if they were in the game. This also gave Lin Feng a hint.

Wake up, maybe your company should do the same and make more statues of its games. Although currently, "Light of the Century" can no longer expand such relatively large statues, but in the square in front of "Light of the Century"

, but it is as empty as a field. If you add statues of various characters in its games, it will not only enhance the company's image and increase its popularity, but also become a beautiful landscape. This pair of entertainment and leisure squares on the nine floors below the "Light of the Century"

In other words, it is also a point of improvement in business sources.

Of course, the most important thing is to inspire the fighting spirit of the "Second World" employees. After all, nothing can replace the pride in my heart when I pass by the game statues owned by my company every day. For example, at this moment, when Mike Mowaimi comes from

When passing by these statues, the energy on their faces, their confidence, and their pride are awe-inspiring!
Chapter completed!