A Returner’s Successful Investment Method - Chapter 631



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Episode 631 UDT (6)

CEO Owen Raffaello has been closely watching the gaming industry’s reaction since the announcement of the new rate plan.

I expected there would be a backlash, but it was much stronger than I expected.

Well, who likes raising costs?

While watching public opinion, Uditi continued to make statements.

[We are well aware of the concerns of the industry, and we will create sufficient measures before implementing the rate system reform plan. In the future, fees will be applied only to new downloads and will not be charged for reinstallation, duplicate installation, abusing, or cracking. Additionally, trial versions, demo versions, and streaming are not included in the count.]

However, there is still no clear policy on how to screen it.

Of course, there is no such way.

‘I guess I can just set it roughly.’

Indie game developers still protested and took solidarity action.

CEO Owen Raphael laughed at the sight.

“People who actually pay are keeping their mouths shut, so why are people who don’t have anything to pay making an uproar?”

This reform plan only applies after sales exceeding $200,000 or 200,000 downloads.

How many indie games exceed this cutoff?

However, it is the one that speaks loudest.

[More than 90% of games made with UDT will not have to pay additional fees due to this revision.]

In other words, if you are in the top 10%, you have to pay a fee.

Who would make a game with the thought that it would fail? Developers are protesting because they are making games with the dream of being in the top 10%… … .

‘It’s the only time those who don’t have money make a fuss. ‘You’ll get tired of it quickly after going crazy for a while.’

Fortunately, the large game companies that had to pay the most money could not easily speak out because they were worried about UDT.

however… … .

[(GameSpark) CEO Kang Seon-woo criticizes UDT’s rate plan reform plan as a bullshit policy!]

Seonwoo Kang is a star developer and the CEO of a large game company called SW Games.

No one will deny Kang Seon-woo’s influence in the current gaming industry.

When such a person came forward and strongly criticized UDT’s policy, game developers unanimously expressed their support.

-LOL They say it looks like bullshit.

-Owen Raphael is right about pooping with his mouth.

-Someone has to close the hole where shit comes out!

-All the CEOs of large game companies are keeping their mouths shut, but Kang Seon-woo is different.

-Reallyㅜㅜ The only person who understands the feelings of developers is CEO Kangㅜㅜ

-Oh oh! Kang Seonwoo!

-Bit Sunwoo!

-Let’s follow CEO Kang Seon-woo!

-From today, I am Korean!!

The impact of Kang Seon-woo’s remarks was enormous.

When even the CEO of SW Games came out to protest against the new rate plan, UDT stock price fell by about 10% during the day.

CEO Owen Raffaello was furious.

“Damn it! “Are you making a lot of money from a losing game and sabotaging other people’s business?”

Anyway, I can’t back down now that I’ve come this far.

The new fee system must be implemented somehow.

“good. “Let’s see who wins!”

* * *

“… … “You must be thinking that.”

Sunwoo nodded at my words.

“I guess so.”

If he withdraws now, I don’t know what will happen to the company, but CEO Owen Raphael’s career will definitely be over.

If you don’t want to be kicked out again after AE, you will have no choice but to push for a new rate plan.

Seonwoo smiled bitterly.

“I thought it would be easier to make a living thanks to the ESD fee cut, but people trying to extort money immediately rushed to me. “I don’t know if they’ll end up asking for royalties from all over the place.”

“uh… … .”

When I hear this story, there is one incident that comes to mind.

I organized the timeline in my head.

I think that came first in the first round, and then UDT.

However, this time, because the UDT situation erupted quickly, that did not happen yet.

If nothing happens, wouldn’t that happen as well?

Actually, it doesn’t really matter to me what happens… … If you think about it, it would be better to solve it while you’re at it, right?

I told Sunwoo.

“Do you like D&C?”

Seonwoo blinked.

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Do you like it or not? Answer me.”

“Of course I like it. D&C is both original and fundamental. “Is there any game developer who doesn’t like D&C?”

I thought so.

I patted the guy on the shoulder and said.

“I’ll go out and come back.”

“suddenly? Where are you going?”

“I’ll tell you later.”

* * *

Magicians of the Coast.

This company, called MotC for short, develops trading card games (TCG), TRPGs, and board games, and publishes rulebooks and fantasy novels.

Although it experienced several management crises, it was acquired by Charles Bro., the largest toy company in the United States. After that, it handed over retail operations, including production and sales, to Charles Bro. and focused only on development.

Brandt Swordman, who has been leading MotC for 15 years, was contacted by the chairman of the parent company, Charles Bro, while he was at work.

Chairman Nigel Crooks asked a variety of questions.

[Do you know about Continue Capital?]

“Are you talking about a Wall Street investment firm?”

As MotC is a subsidiary of Charles Bro, it has no business attracting direct investment or dealing with investors.

For this reason, little attention was paid to Wall Street.

But even he had heard about Continue Capital.

This is because it is such a notorious(?) company.

“Isn’t it famous for short selling there? “They say that none of the attacked companies are intact.”

The targets included global companies such as Facenote, Thisla, and India’s Sunir Group.

Is there even a saying that goes, ‘Not a single blade of grass remains where Continue Capital passes by’?

[The CEO of that company wants to meet you.]

“… … yes?”

For a moment, I thought I had heard wrong.

Brandt Swordman asked as if he didn’t understand.

“Me? why?”

[I’m asking because I don’t know either. Do you have any guesses?]

“Well, I don’t know.”

I wondered if they were going to propose an acquisition or investment, but… … In that case, it is normal to visit the parent company, Charles Bro.

Brant Swordman thought for a while.

“Not at all.”

[Right. Same goes for me.]

“Are you saying the CEO of Continue Capital is coming here?”

[It’s not David Lockhart, it’s said to be a co-representative.]

“Co-representative? “Is there one more representative?”

[It seems like that.]

It is not a situation that is very welcoming to anyone who comes.

[I don’t know what your intention is.]

“How about I refuse?”

Then Chairman Nigel Crooks looked very surprised and said:

[Reject the meeting request? What if they feel they have been ignored and feel a grudge against us?]

“Is that so?”

[And if you’re approaching it with a purpose, shouldn’t you meet first and talk about it? If you know what it is, you can take action or not.]

“Then do we have to meet?”

[I think that would be good.]

It certainly seemed like there was no other way for now. Brant Swordman nodded.

“All right.”

Chairman Nigel Crooks spoke as if urging.

[You should never, ever surprise or make the other person uncomfortable. If you make a mistake, even the head office may suffer damage. Keep in mind.]

“… … yes.”

After ending the call, Brandt Swordman immediately called his secretary and gave instructions.

“Immediately contact the service company and conduct a deep cleaning of the company. “Employees are also told to keep their seats clean.”

* * *

I headed to Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix is ​​the capital and most prosperous city of Arizona. Including the surrounding metropolitan area, the population is about 5 million.

This is one of the largest cities in the United States.

While I’m here, I want to at least do some sightseeing… … Since I had nothing to see and no time, I headed straight to the meeting place as soon as I got off the airport.

The place I arrived at was a small building.

This is the headquarters of Magicians of the Coast.

The person who greeted me at the entrance was a middle-aged man with a thick beard and a handsome face. His head was cool and bald.

It feels like a slightly large dwarf.

“welcome. “This is Brant Swordman from Magicians of the Coast.”

“You must be busy, but thank you for your time. “This is Han Miru from Continue Capital.”

We shook hands warmly.

For some reason, he looks very nervous.

Are you a little shy?

I followed his instructions and entered the company.

“The company is clean.”

Even if I came, they probably wouldn’t have cleaned it.

“Ah yes. “Our company always maintains cleanliness.”

“okay.”

Suddenly, I remember when I was in the military, the division commander was visiting.

I swept and cleaned the underside of the bed that I couldn’t even see, and adjusted the blankets with starch.

The employees were sitting in their seats and working hard.

President Sodman said proudly.

“At our company, all employees are faithful to their duties. This is the driving force behind the company’s continued development.”

“okay.”

In addition, he boasted about the company’s health and vision.

The fact that they say this without even asking seems like they are very proud of their company.

We sat in the meeting room.

As expected, it is clean. The table and chairs looked like they were new and had never been used.

Have you changed the fixtures recently?

We sat down and talked.

“Thank you for your hard work in coming this far.”

“It took less than two hours.”

“uh! “Aren’t you from New York?”

“yes. I came from Ice Storm headquarters in LA because of a friend. “I have to go back and look again.”

“A friend?”

“Do you know Kang Seon-woo?”

President Sodman was quite surprised by my words.

“Are you talking about the CEO of SW Games?”

“yes. you’re right. “He is a long-time friend of mine.”

“Well, I see.”

He took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead and head.

It seems like I have a sweaty constitution.

I said as if I was curious.

“I never thought I would come to Magicians of the Coast in my life. “It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit, and today my dream came true.”

“Is that so?”

MotC is not a very big company.

The market capitalization of the parent company, Charles Bro, is around $9 billion.

However, this company is famous among fantasy enthusiasts.

No, it’s safe to say that there is no one who likes fantasy but doesn’t know about this company.

because… … .

“My friend and I are big fans of D&C.”