Three days passed quickly.
The stepped conference hall on the second floor of Yunmeng Building looked completely dark. The crowds of people were lining up from under the conference podium to the door of the conference room. There were even large and small equipment placed in the corridor.
There were rows of cameras leaning against the wall of the conference hall. The cameras were all focused on the front of the conference hall. People who didn't know it thought it was a press conference of a big star.
In fact, this was indeed a press conference.
Although the person holding the press conference is not a celebrity, his influence is no less than that of a celebrity.
Programming has won the Golden Keyboard Award, music has been on the top music charts, games have produced a series of popular masterpieces such as 2048, not to mention starting a business, and this building under my feet is the best witness.
behind the scenes.
Looking at the crowded conference hall, Zhou Ruining, standing next to Hao Yun, whispered.
"Mr. Hao."
"What's wrong?"
"Would you like a drink of water?"
Turning his head and giving her a strange look, Hao Yun asked.
"No... why do you ask this?"
Zhou Ruining continued in a low voice.
"I heard drinking water can relieve tension."
It's okay to relieve tension.
Hao Yun thought this statement was quite interesting and couldn't help but say it in a joking tone.
"Do I look nervous?"
Zhou Ruining stared at him seriously for a while and shook her head.
"Not quite like..."
"That's okay."
Hao Yun smiled lightly, looked at the reporters gearing up not far away, and continued in a relaxed tone.
"Actually, it is much easier to face dozens of reporters at the same time than one reporter."
Zhou Ruining asked curiously.
"Is there still such a thing?"
"Of course. Because when facing many reporters at the same time, the initiative lies with us. I can choose who to invite and who not to invite. For example, on Game Island, I specifically asked Sun Xiaoteng and didn't even give them an invitation letter. Send it," Hao Yun adjusted his tie, smiled confidently and said, "It's time to start."
To be honest, it was impossible not to be nervous at all. After all, in his previous life, he was just a planner who stayed behind the scenes. He had never been in such a front-line position.
However, when he thought that behind those shots, there were pairs of expectant gazes belonging to the players, the little nervousness in his heart dissipated a lot.
Reaching out to straighten the microphone, Hao Yun cleared his throat and spoke.
"Today I invite all journalists and friends to come here mainly to clarify some rumors on the Internet and to announce the next stage of Yunmeng Games' plans."
"In order to make the press conference more efficient, I would like to put the question-and-answer session at the very beginning. If you come with questions, you can start asking questions now."
There were sparse sounds in the conference hall.
Soon countless hands were raised in the darkness.
Hao Yun picked a reporter standing in the front row and used body movements to indicate that he could start asking questions.
The reporter did not hesitate and handed the microphone forward.
"Hello, Mr. Hao, I am a reporter from Jiangcheng TV. Mr. Hao, I heard that Yunmeng Games plans to hold a Warcraft-related competition. Is this true?"
"Of course it's true. We've even registered the trademark, and it's called Battle Cry Cup." Hao Yun continued in a joking tone, "We even designed a patent for the shape of the trophy... and produced peripherals about the event. For example, a thermos cup with the same shape as the trophy, mouse pads and peripherals with promotional CG printed on them, etc.”
Even the trademark has been registered
There was a roar of excitement in the audience, and many fellow reporters whispered to each other.
"It seems that Yunmeng Group has a big plan this time."
"Yeah... I actually registered a trademark for this competition. I guess it won't be done casually in the end."
"But what's the point of this kind of competition? Is it just to promote the game?"
"I'm also curious, if I just sell peripherals, can I recover the cost?"
"I don't know... Just ask and we'll find out."
At this time, the reporter who had asked the question earlier ended his speech and retreated into the crowd. The reporter who had been discussing with his colleagues stood up and raised his right hand high.
Noticing the eager eyes, Hao Yun nodded towards him and said with a smile.
"Journalist friend, please ask me questions. I see that you have a lot of things you want to know."
The reporter said immediately.
"I would like to know about the Warcraft tournament, how does your company plan to achieve profitability, or do you plan to use sales to subsidize competition expenses?"
Hao Yun shook his head and said.
"As for the operation method, I admit that this is a business secret, and the specific details cannot be disclosed. I hope your questions will focus more on the game-related aspects rather than the operation of our company."
Regarding the business model, he certainly will not disclose it at the press conference.
After all, if you explain this thing in too much detail, you are simply digging a hole for yourself.
The reporter seemed to realize that his question was a bit abrupt. After expressing his apology with his eyes, he continued to ask.
"Then can I ask Mr. Hao about some recent rumors on the Internet?"
"Of course," Hao Yun smiled and nodded, "This press conference was originally held to clarify those rumors."
The reporter continued.
"That is to say... Yunmeng Games plans to give out one million as a bonus for the upcoming Warcraft competition. Is it actually just a rumor?"
Facing the pairs of eyes focused on him, Hao Yun nodded and said in a relaxed tone.
"Of course it's a rumor."
After hearing this sentence, many reporters at the scene felt exactly like this.
After all, they didn't think from the beginning that Yunmeng Games would be able to set up a bonus of one million yuan.
It can be said that giving money to those hardcore players has no meaning at all. The purpose of their existence is not only to increase the pressure on the server, but also to affect the gaming experience of new players.
You know, unlike those players who have played for hundreds of hours, those who have played for less than two hours will apply for a full refund.
However, just when all the reporters were thinking this, Hao Yun, who paused for a few seconds, continued to speak.
"I never said the bonus was one million, and Yunmeng Games has never made a similar promise in any public forum."
"In fact, we did study how much prize money should be set for the War Cry Cup, but this number is far from one million..."
"Because, it's five million."
The moment the words fell, the conference hall fell silent.
Everything around him was eerily quiet, as if the air had been frozen by some unknown force.
However, this silence did not last long.
Because soon, the boiling emotions like lava spurted out, instantly evaporating the air that was condensed like an iceberg.
"five million?!"
"Really?! Are you serious?"
“… I would like to know how your company plans to make money through the competition? Do you need to pay to sign up for the competition? Or do you need to pay to watch?”
The scene was chaotic.
Even the most sensible and polite reporters couldn't help but join in the chaotic scramble.
If what Mr. Hao said today is true, I'm afraid it will cause a sensation not only in the gaming industry. The entire Internet will be attracted by this prize worth five million.
After all, it’s hard to win the five million lottery ticket, but there is still a chance of winning the MVP by playing games.
Facing the boiling conference hall, Hao Yun couldn't help but show a satisfied smile on his face.
very good.
Just as he expected!
In a lighter tone, he continued.
“Registration and viewing are free.”
"I promise that I will not charge a penny from the contestants."
"Of course I won't ask for tickets from the audience."