my return 2002

Chapter 271 Pixel Software
This day, when Shen Lang arrived downstairs at the company, he was stopped by Li Qing, and he couldn't help being taken aback.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the [Zhu Xian] project?"

After Zulong studio was acquired by Shen Lang, he joined the [Zhu Xian] project team. Since they planned to do [Perfect World] before and had a certain accumulation of making fairy games, Wang Tao handed over the main game development tasks to Li Qing .

Li Qing has also been working diligently to develop games, and rarely came to Shen Lang. Seeing that he suddenly stopped him downstairs today, Shen Lang's subconscious reaction was that there was a problem with the [Zhu Xian] project.

Li Qing quickly explained: "Boss Shen, it's not that there is something wrong with [Zhu Xian], it's because I have some private matters that I want to talk to you about."

"Oh, that's it, then come to my office and talk about it." Shen Lang secretly heaved a sigh of relief. The project of [Zhu Xian] plus the development of the 3D engine cost a total of 1.2 million, plus the follow-up development and publicity, 1.5 Billion definitely didn't run away, and the [Zhu Xian] project is a model for film and game linkage. Once there is a problem, it will disrupt his follow-up plan, and there is no room for loss.

When he came to the office, Shen Lang asked Yang Mei to pour two cups of tea, and then asked curiously.

"Manager Li, did you just say you had a private matter with me?"

Li Qing said cautiously: "Mr. Shen, it's like this. A friend of mine is making a game, but they are a small company and they don't know how to operate it, so they want to ask me, can Mountain Dew Entertainment help us represent it?" .”

"Agent?" Shen Lang asked casually: "How is the technology of your friend's company? Has there been any work?"

Yang Mei brought the tea at this time, and Shen Lang just picked it up and was drinking it when he heard Li Qing say.

"Mr. Shen, my friend's company has nothing to say about the technology. They also have very mature works, both stand-alone and online games. [Sword and Sword Sealing Demon Record] and [Sword and Sword OL] are produced by their company."

"Pfft." Shen Lang almost spat on Li Qing's face with a sip of hot tea, and asked hastily while wiping his mouth with a tissue.

"Is your friend's company called Pixel Software?"

Li Qing nodded again and again: "Mr. Shen, do you know this company?"

"So, your friend is Liu Kun?"

"Yes, it's him."

Shen Lang slowed down. When it comes to which game company in China has the most distinctive features, Pixel Software said that it is the first, and no one dares to say the second. Sword 2], and [Xunxian] with a very domestic art style, and then the mobile game [Fantasy Mountain and Sea], each game has a strong pixel software style.

"I remember Pixel Software's [Blade Sword OL] was handed over to Sohu Changyou's agent?" Shen Lang gradually calmed down and asked.

Wang Tao was intercepted by Shen Lang, Sohu Changyou naturally lost [Dragon Babu], but Zhang Chaoyang did not give up the big cake of online games. Sohu Changyou invested in pixel software as early as 03, and launched in 04 [ Sword OL] has achieved good results, and it can be considered as a second-tier position among domestic game manufacturers.

Li Qing explained: "Hey, don't mention it, Sohu didn't plan to operate [Sword OL] at all. It was okay just half a year ago, but after that, the eating looks became more and more ugly, and all kinds of krypton gold elements were added desperately. Players Complaints abounded, and Liu Kun really couldn't stand it anymore, so he handed over the source code of [Sword OL] to Sohu Changyou, exchanged the shares back, and the two parties terminated the cooperative relationship."

Shen Lang didn't find it strange. Although Sohu was listed among the top three portals, it was actually on the decline in 06, and its business performance was average. Zhang Chaoyang himself had no ambitions. A Beauty Beast mountaineering team climbed XZ Qizi Peak.

But the more Zhang Chaoyang is like this, the greater the pressure on his subordinates. Without direction, he can only do his best to do a good job in performance, so as not to be blamed when he is in trouble. This situation is not uncommon in the workplace.

"So, Sohu Changyou is behind the scenes, right?" Shen Lang laughed.

Li Qing nodded embarrassingly.

"Okay, go and reply to Liu Kun, and make an appointment for me to chat with him face to face." Shen Lang said.

Li Qing was overjoyed when he heard the words: "Well, Mr. Shen, do you have time today? Liu Kun is in Shanghai."

"Oh? Then let him come over at three o'clock in the afternoon."

"Oh, okay, Mr. Shen, I'll call him right away."

For the pixel software, Shen Lang is still very interested. The combat system of the sword series is amazing, almost comparable to another stand-alone masterpiece [Meteor Butterfly Sword]. If the pixel software can be absorbed into it, it can make up for the current situation. The game project team lacks technology in the field of action.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Liu Kun planned to bring Yang Mei to Shen Lang's office.

Shen Lang didn't put on any airs, and greeted warmly: "Mr. Liu, you have worked hard all the way, please sit down."

Liu Kun was still a little green at this time, after sitting down cautiously, he kept observing Shen Lang's face.

Shen Lang saw that the other party was a little nervous, so he didn't go straight to the topic, but started chatting with Liu Kun.

"I heard that Mr. Liu worked part-time as a chef for a while when the pixel software was about to fail?"

Liu Kun didn't feel that there was any embarrassment, but said proudly: "Yes, during our most difficult period, I cooked all the meals for everyone in the company, just to keep people here."

This is also a true portrayal of many early game companies. When online games were not yet popular, piracy of domestic stand-alone games was rampant, and there were no mature sales channels. Another classic stand-alone game.

That period was also a peak in the development of domestic stand-alone games. Although there was still a big gap in technology from those foreign stand-alone masterpieces, the gameplay was unique and flourished.

There is an interesting phenomenon in China. No matter what industry you are in, the poorer you are, the more you will achieve results. On the contrary, when you have money, you can’t do anything well. This is true for men’s football and games.

Shen Lang also chatted with Liu Kun about the time when he started his business, and Liu Kun gradually relaxed.

"Mr. Liu, I heard from Li Qing that you are currently developing a new game and are you looking for an agent?" Seeing that the conversation was almost over, Shen Lang began to bring the topic back.

Liu Kun immediately sat up straight when he heard the words, and said seriously: "Mr. Shen, we are developing a game [Xun Xian] with a traditional art style. We have already made a game demo. If it is convenient for you, I would like to demonstrate it to you." .”

It really was [Xunxian], Shen Lang did not refuse, brought Liu Kun to the conference room, and then called Wang Tao and Li Qing to the conference room, Shen Lang did not expect that Yao Yong also came.

"Hey, what kind of wind brought you here today." Shen Lang teased Yao Yong.

Both Wang Tao and Li Qing couldn't help laughing. It's no wonder that since the development of the 3D engine of "Zhu Xian", Yao Yong has been idle, and sometimes he doesn't come to the company for several days. The last time the company moved here, As a result, he didn't go to work during that time, and ran to the original place, but when he saw that the building was empty, he thought that Shen Lang had run away, and made a big joke.

"I heard that there is a new game, I'll take a look." Yao Yong didn't care, and sat beside Shen Lang carelessly.

Wang Tao and Li Qing shook their heads enviously. Yao Yong's attitude of playing with life really made them envious, but it's a pity that not everyone can learn this mentality.

Liu Kun installed the game demo on the computer, connected to the server, and started to demonstrate.

Shen Lang wasn't too surprised by the art style of "Xun Xian", but Wang Tao, Li Qing, and Yao Yong were astonished. They didn't expect that people would use such an art style to make games these days.

And what is even more admirable is that there seems to be no sense of disobedience, which is not a simple matter.

"You actually developed a 3D game engine by yourself? How many people are in your team?" Yao Yong asked in surprise.

Liu Kun stretched out three fingers: "There were fifty in the past, but now there are only thirty left."

"Add me." Liu Kun added after finishing speaking.

Both Wang Tao and Li Qing were silent. This is the true portrayal of domestic game studios. If it weren't for Shen Lang's support, maybe they would have lived a precarious life just like Liu Kun's experience over the years.

"Mr. Liu, how about this? If you quote a price, I will buy Pixel Software directly, and your team will directly join Mountain Dew Entertainment in the form of a studio. Here you can make games with peace of mind, and other problems will be handled by the company." The company will be responsible." Shen Lang made a decision directly.

Liu Kun was still a little hesitant. He was really scared of being tricked by Sohu Changyou, so he handed over the source code of [Sword OL] in order to escape. It felt like giving away his own child.

Seeing this, Li Qing tried his best to persuade him: "Old Liu, we, Mr. Shen, are different from those in Sohu. You know my character. If it's not good here, how can I stay here for so long? You can rest assured."

Yao Yong also said in a rare way: "It's not bad here, Mr. Shen can get along with him."

"Yeah, old Liu, come on, Mr. Shen always spits and nails when he speaks, and he won't treat the brothers badly."

Naturally, Wang Tao also wanted Liu Kun to join. A person like Liu Kun who concentrates on making games will not threaten his status. On the contrary, with the addition of a new team, he will have more resources in his hands.

In fact, Liu Kun also asked Li Qing about Shen Lang's personality earlier. He believed that Li Qing would not lie to him. He also had a good impression of seeing Shen Lang today, and he did not put on airs at all when they met and chatted.

"Okay, Mr. Shen, from now on, our [-] brothers will beg for food under your hands." Liu Kun gritted his teeth.

Shen Lang smiled and stretched out his hand to Liu Kun: "It's too polite to say that, and some things are said without sincerity, how about this, I will ask the legal affairs to prepare a contract later, except for some basic terms, you can write any requirements Come down, as long as it is not too much, we will sign immediately."

Liu Kun was very moved and thankful that he made the right choice.

Liu Kun didn't put forward any harsh conditions, but only added a clause to the additional terms. If there was any disagreement between the two parties, he hoped that he could leave with the original team.

Shen Lang signed the contract without hesitation.

"Hey, Lao Yao, you just happen to be fine right now. When Liu Kun and the others move over, you can help them improve the 3D engine of Xunxian." Shen Lang said and looked at Yao Yong again.

Yao Yong shrugged: "Okay, it just so happens that I'm so free during this time."

Then Li Qing proposed to take Liu Kun to visit the game development department, and Shen Lang let them go.

Along the way, Liu Kun looked enviously at the comfortable office area, and Li Qing took him to see the production team of "Zhu Xian".

Liu Kun was shocked by the huge world map displayed by "Zhu Xian".

"Lao Li, you can do it. I think if this game is made, it will be no worse than World of Warcraft."

Li Qing patted Liu Kun on the shoulder proudly, and said with a smile: "That is, to tell you the truth, our project has lasted for almost two years, and we have burned 1.2 million yuan. To put it bluntly, the current domestic game companies , really no one can compare with us.”

"Many, how much? 1.2 million?" Liu Kun was speechless when he heard it. What is the concept of 1.2 million?When producing [Sword and Sword Sealing Demons], it took a team of 11 people eight months, and the total cost was probably only a few hundred thousand, which is completely incomparable.

Along the way, Liu Kun was a little frustrated and found that "Zhu Xian" was much better than "Xun Xian" in terms of screen, characters and details of action.

What caught Liu Kun's eyes the most was the artists of the [Zhu Xian] project team. The division of labor was very meticulous. Some made scene maps, some made character clothes, some designed textures, and some specialized in monster design.

"This is a truly professional team." Liu Kun said with emotion.

In contrast, Pixel Software is like a grassroots team. Except for a few specific positions, everyone else is "generalist". Whenever there is a shortage of people, people will be transferred. For a team with such a high industrialization like [Zhu Xian], he is still the first See you once.

Li Qing smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't be greedy, these resources belong to the company, you can use them when you come, it just so happens that we [Zhu Xian] will go online in a few months, and you will come to the perfect connection afterward." .”

Hearing Li Qing's words, Liu Kun couldn't help but feel hot, wishing he could go back to the capital immediately and bring him over.

A few days later, when Liu Kun returned to the capital, Shen Lang's investment company had also completed the evaluation report on Pixel Software. Shen Lang also added 100 million to the evaluation price, making a total of 500 million to fully acquire Pixel Software.

Liu Kun soon brought his team to Mountain Mountain Dew, and the members of Pixel Software had no objection to Liu Kun's decision. After all, Mountain Dew Entertainment is also the first echelon game company in China, and it is backed by the mountain of Shenlang, with benefits They are also the best in the industry.

But if there is a way, who is willing to generate electricity for love?
With Li Qing's help, Liu Kun's team integrated into the entire game department very smoothly. With Mountain Dew's resource support, the development speed of "Xunxian" has also been greatly improved.

(End of this chapter)