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What's left for Sony?

In addition to the PS game console and entertainment industry, what else is Sony?

The only hardware left is Sony Semiconductor, but what does Sony Semiconductor do? Whether to beat Toshiba Semiconductor is still a problem. music? Sony Music sits in the world's largest music copyright database, and its ability to monetize is simply shameful. TV? Lost the panel, pressed by Samsung lg, live by the Tianchao market. game? It's still a problem whether the next generation can beat Microsoft.

Andy's interest in Sony is really not great. If Sony is willing to let him play on the PS console game console, he can agree without hesitation. Unfortunately, how can traditionally conservative footbath companies treat themselves? Baby take it out and share it with others.

So cooperation, alliance or something, Andy is really not interested at all.

Of course, the visitor was a guest, and Andy didn't refuse to be far away. He was entertained by delicious, delicious, and good chat. His main goal was still on the head of Capcom Game Production Co., Ltd. .

"What do you think?" Sitting in the car returning to the urban area of ​​Osaka, Sony CEO Nobuyuki Idei leaned his back against the seat with his waist straight up and closed his eyes, no expression of joy and sorrow, said lightly in Japanese.

Howard Stringer, the president of Sony North America next to him, looked at the sitting boss who looked awkward in his head, groaned, and finally sighed, "He is not interested in us, he is more interested in Capcom. . "

"You mean he wants to invest in Capcom?"

"Investment? No, Idei may not know him very well. This young man is the richest man in the world, but he is a greedy and hungry wolf. His favorite thing is to eat the whole prey and spit out the bones. It should be that he has entered his acquisition plan. You know, his mocking bird game company is a dark horse in the gaming industry. He is not short of money. In order to expand the scale of mocking bird game company, in the next few years, He must be merging everywhere, and Capcom should be one of them.

His entertainment media empire has taken shape, spanning many forms of entertainment, and will make good use of the resources at his disposal. Andy Smith's best place is still his business acumen. Take Marvel as an example. After his acquisition, Various hero movies can't stop one by one. It is said that he personally planned a Marvel universe and has connected the superheroes to be filmed in the next 20 years.

Thinking about it makes people feel incredible and scary. Even if there are five box office movies like Iron Man in 10, that is a very crazy thing. Just look at our Spider-Man. Marvel The abandoned gold mine began to produce a steady stream of gold in his hands, so I hope to establish a cooperative relationship with him

unfortunately

To be honest, I ’m really worried that Spider-Man ’s ip will be taken back by Marvel. We are different from Fox when we bought out the X-Men. Spider-Man left behind many holes. Marvel is also constantly entangled in Fox, giving Fox a headache, X-Men's comics are beyond recognition, there is a great way to make this series die, this kind of persecution, it is shameless and speechless!

At the hulu video concert just held, Michael was also invited to participate in the show, I am worried "

After hearing Howard ’s analysis and speculation, Dekai Nobuyuki opened his eyes slowly with his eyes closed, extended his fingers and shook, interrupting Howard to continue, and said indifferently, “He wants to acquire Capcom. It may not be a success. Last year Capcom's investor conference passed a takeover boycott. "

"Huh?" Howard hesitated and groaned, knowing that his boss didn't want to mention Michael Jackson, and could only follow his topic and said, "No one will live with the dollar, especially under the predicament of the financial crisis."

Many companies now have acquisition boycotts, as well as various other policies and strategies, in order to prevent someone from maliciously gaining control of the company through the acquisition of stocks, but also set a great obstacle for normal acquisitions. However, this kind of policy has limited usefulness in the face of its own difficulties and generous returns, after all, it is determined by shareholders' votes. With the money in place, you can change your mind and it will soon become a welcome acquisition.

"It's the same" Nobuyuki Idei didn't know what to think, and his brows frowned. Howard didn't know that Capcom had previously sought Sony to help it through the financial crisis because of the financial crisis, but Sony was holding the price down In the negotiation of the acquisition, Capcom was reconciled and eventually broke up. I heard that Capcom is now in need of paradise with the industry gold director Heaven. So it seems that if Andy Smith offers an unstoppable price, maybe Will really succeed in the acquisition.

"What weakness or preference does he have?"

Howard was not surprised to hear Nobuyuki Ide's problems. Since he has been a professional manager of the pedestal for so long, he naturally knows the routines and methods of these pedestals, but he still said: "Actress There is no secret underneath. "

"Women? Xixi-" Nobuyuki Idei's mouth rose, revealing a meaningful smile, bright light flashed in his eyes, and said lightly: "The day after tomorrow I will host a party at home, and you will be invited to come again , Then, I will prepare some gifts for him "

Howard narrowed his eyes, his eyes flickered, and he nodded slightly. He was very clear about Sony's power in the footbath entertainment industry. To put it plainly, Sony is the great devil of the footbath entertainment industry. It's simply too simple, especially the regular deals that the footbath entertainment circle is completely on the table.

"Cannot be forced"

After thinking for a while, Howard didn't want to say anything. He believed that Nobuyuki Idei was already familiar with Andy Smith's materials. However, in understanding the pediatric people, and using whatever means, Howard still had to remind him that he was true. Worrying that this group of foot basin people offended Andy Smith by shameless means, but it was really bad.

Nobuyuki Ide stared at Howard who looked at him indifferently, and said coldly, "Are you questioning me?"

Although the other party is his own boss, Howard is not jealous of the other party. After all, his appointment and removal, the other party can not count, but once offended Andy Smith, then his life in the United States will be difficult, so at this moment He not only did not hesitate to talk to each other, but also said diametrically: "To draw closer and build a cooperative friendship, I have no opinion, even raise my hands in favor, but if the president has other ideas, I still advise you to give up as soon as possible, because OK, it will die! "

Howard ’s mortal man does not refer to the real mortal man, but to offend an old political family with a long history in the United States. The reputation and credibility of the world ’s richest man is damaged, so I am afraid they will face shocking revenge. He must be the first to be responsible for US affairs, and he will never allow this to happen.

He didn't flinch, and kept his eyes out with Nobuyuki. His brows were frowned, and his face was a little ugly. He hummed twice: "No one will be stupid to build hatred with him."

Howard ’s answer to Nobuyuki Idei just nodded sternly, and the carriage was silent again. The differences between the two were not a day or two, so they were speechless all the way.

While sitting on the tatami mat and tasting the tea brewed by the little assistant, Andy took a sip of tea and sighed softly, "I'm really not used to it when she leaves."

The little assistant shook his mouth, shook his head slightly, and continued to pour tea for the devil, but sao fox left for Kyoto because of work. In order to prevent the devil from continuing to the woman, the little assistant asked: "Boss, I see According to Capcom's data, there are many well-known game brands such as "Resident Evil", "Great God", "Oni Warrior", "Devil May Cry" and so on. On the one hand, this company enjoys "Action Supreme" because it is good at action games. ", On the other hand, because of its capricious business strategy and endlessly frying cold rice, players have been nicknamed" Stuck ". Hanging out players and even own companies is its consistent purpose. .

A Capcom company that is in financial difficulties and cannot produce new works and eats only the old one. Its value has shrunk greatly. Boss, are you sure you want to buy it? "

"Oh, very sure!" Andy took a teacup and took a sip, raising the corners of his mouth and smiling.