Rebirth of America, this is my era

Chapter 200 Question Ethan, Understand Ethan, Become Ethan
[Shock! Pac-Man sold over 200,000 units in Japan! ]

[MGM will cry after watching this! Philips will be sad after watching this! The sales of Tom and Jerry are only a fraction of the sales of Destiny! ]

[The truth that stock brokers don’t want to tell! Video games are the hottest industry right now! ]

[Something all Americans should know! Japan's spending power on video games is comparable to ours! The overseas sales of the Destiny game alone have exceeded 400 million in one year! ]

When Ethan took the initiative to contact the media and informed them of his company's overseas marketing situation, the overwhelming reports were like a snowstorm at the beginning of the year, sweeping across America in an instant.

Regardless of whether it is a big newspaper or a small newspaper, regardless of whether it is a big media or a small media, as long as they make a living in the media, they will make a big fuss about this news. There is no way, who made Fortune magazine report the money-making ability of the fate game at the beginning of this year? When people learned that the fate game could make 100 million in cash a year, the terrifying speed of printing money shocked countless people!
There are even media outlets that are trying to figure out what it would be like if 100 million in cash appeared in front of them in the form of 100 US dollars.

If placed on the ground, it would weigh 2,300 pounds, which is equivalent to 230 ten-pound barrels of milk!

When connected together, it would be ninety-seven miles, half the distance from New York to Boston!

When stacked up, it is 359 feet, while the Statue of Liberty with its pedestal is only 305 feet!

When these tangible numbers appear...

Making 100 million a year is the stuff of dreams for countless Americans!

People at that time already felt that this speed of making money was wild enough.

And now, all the media in America are saying that the previous numbers were wrong?

And it’s so wrong?
What’s even more outrageous is not that they reported too much, but that they reported too little?
This! Ni! Ma! Damn!
“To be honest, if I only look at the sales data, I simply cannot believe that a company that can earn 400 million yuan overseas in a year is only established for three years!”

"Ethan Jones really showed us what the American miracle is!"

“I admit that no matter the previous games like Snake, Pac-Man, Star Wars, or the current Snake: Battle Edition and Fortune Drop, they are all rare good games. Ethan Jones has used his imagination to present us with one wonderful world after another. But at the same time, what really excites me is that he has brought his works to the world!”

"In 1971, America had its first trade deficit since 1893. From 1974 to 1976, our trade deficit was $7.1 billion. In the next few years, this figure may grow to $10 billion, $20 billion, or even $30 billion."

"The reasons for this are very complicated. Among them are the great strides made by the industrial sector of the Federal Republic of Germany and the rapid development of Japan's high-tech industry. When these countries launched an all-round global impact on us in the aircraft, automobile, telecommunications equipment and other industries, even Motorola gave up the television industry. Before, our country's color televisions accounted for 90% of global trade, but now, it is only more than 50%... In this case, how could our economy not be affected?"

"Since the 1960s, with the exception of arms, agricultural products and technology trade, our country's other civilian products have been on the defensive in the competition in overseas markets."

"We have been thinking about where our breakthrough point will be since 1970, but now, Ethan Jones and his Game of Destiny have given us a good answer!"

"Video games, a cultural product born out of industry, are our new breakthrough! Although 400 million in sales is nothing compared to the international trade market, as the entire industry continues to develop, they will definitely make their own contribution to narrowing the trade deficit!"

"Moreover, as far as I know, Destiny Game has insisted on producing its own products in our country since its establishment. This behavior is simply incredible for businessmen who like to pursue extreme profits and are currently relocating industries. More importantly, Ethan Jones and his Destiny Game are not only bringing happiness to the public, but also solving employment problems for some of the unemployed people in America! This sense of social responsibility reminds me of what he said before..."

"I succeeded because the land under my feet is called America..."

"MFxxk! He really deserves to succeed!"

When ABC's "Good Morning America" ​​spent 15 minutes announcing the results of the Destiny Game to viewers across the country...

What Tom and Jerry?
What MGM?

In the face of the iron fist of promoting employment, reducing the trade deficit, opening up new territory, and talking about responsibility...

Everything must die!!!

This publicity also had a certain impact on the arcade sales of the Destiny game.

Some merchants called again to ask whether the Pac-Man arcade machine was still for sale.

This situation of old products having new life makes Destiny Game very excited. Of course, some people also question whether the data that Destiny Game sold 200,000 electronic arcade machines in a year is true.

Because Japan's digestion ability in this regard seems to be much stronger than that of the United States!

When the sales volume of a single arcade machine in the United States is only over 50,000 units, the sales volume of this book is four times that of the United States in one year? Isn't this a bit too outrageous?

Some people even hope that the IRS can intervene and thoroughly investigate the company accounts of Destiny Game.

The overseas revenue of Destiny Game is 400 million a year, so the tax paid every year should be a lot, right?

As for this kind of thing...

"So, Mr. Minoru Arakawa, your father-in-law, Mr. Hiroshi Yamauchi, is going to settle this period's accounts with our Destiny Game based on the shipment volume of 200,000 units?" Ethan put down the report in his hand.

He crossed his legs with a smile on his face.

"Yes, Mr. Jones."

Arakawa nodded and said, "Our president said that since we have signed a guaranteed sales agreement with your company, we will have to pay the guaranteed share to your company sooner or later. Since we have to pay sooner or later, there is not much difference whether we pay it earlier or later."

"Oh—how can there be no difference?" Ethan shook his head.

He cast a playful look at Arakawa Minoru, "A later settlement would allow the company to retain more cash. Cash flow is a very important thing for all companies."

"Indeed." Arakawa agreed with Ethan's words, but the next second he said: "If early settlement involves a large amount of expenditure, then we at Nintendo will definitely choose to settle according to the actual accounts, but when the funds involved in early settlement are only tens of millions..."

"Settlement in advance can better demonstrate our sincerity, right?"

Arakawa Minoru leaned slightly.

It seemed like he was saluting Ethan.

And his words made Ethan laugh, "Yes."

"Now I have felt your sincerity."

In fact, the game "Pac-Man" did not sell 200,000 units in the notebook. The so-called sales of 200,000 units a year was just that Nintendo was willing to settle the guaranteed account in one go based on the terms of the 200,000 guaranteed sales agreed upon by both parties when signing the contract.

As for why Nintendo did this...

First of all, that might be what Arakawa Minoru said, making Ethan feel their sincerity.

After all, everyone was unhappy with the Color TV Game 6 and Color TV Game 15 last summer, and early settlement can really make Ethan feel better. Secondly, it may be that the actual sales of "Pac-Man" in the book are not much different from the agreed sales. In the report brought by Minoru Arakawa, "Pac-Man" sold units in the second half of last year, and sold nearly units in the first half of this year.

According to the 25% share agreed upon by both parties, this item alone would allow Destiny Game to earn nearly 50 million US dollars.

And it's cash.

As for the shortfall of 40,000 units settled in advance?

That means Nintendo has to give another 20 million to Ethan.

For ordinary companies, such a huge amount of cash payment in advance would definitely be a huge blow, but for Nintendo, 20 million is just a drop in the bucket.

After all, after reaching an agency agreement with Ethan, the cash they earned from selling machines alone was several times more than 20 million, not to mention that they had many arcade halls in their own books. When the cash paid by players could fall into their hands...

Then they are one of the companies with the healthiest cash flow in the country.

When Ethan knew all the facts, he would definitely not be polite if Nintendo said they would settle the payment early. As for the other party's real reason...what did it have to do with him?
It is universally recognized that people are cunning.

Since the whole world knows that they have at least 800 minds, isn't it crazy to speculate on their true intentions? As long as the money can arrive safely, that's fine!
Therefore, Ethan calmly accepted the 70 million in cash.

And spread the sales number of 200,000 units.

After getting this result, he actually called Warner and Philips to tell these friends the good news, but unfortunately... none of them answered.

What a bummer!
"The remaining 30,000 units are close to 40,000 units. It should be difficult for you to sell them, right?"

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Nintendo has been so helpful to Ethan this time, so naturally Ethan has to care about their business.

His question also made Arakawa Minoru nod his head and said, "Mr. Jones, to be honest, the remaining sales gap may be the total shipment volume in the second half of this year."

"After all, Star Wars was released in our city..."

Last year, Ethan used the agency of "Star Wars" to force Nintendo's traitor to sign a new agency agreement for "Pac-Man" with him, and negotiated a commission of up to 25% for the project. For this, Nintendo also got the agency of "Star Wars".

At the beginning, in order to ensure that both games had enough time to sell and avoid competing with each other, Nintendo required that the "Star Wars" movie must be released after the summer of this year. Ethan agreed to this and helped them get it done.

To be honest, Ethan didn't know why Fox was so easy to talk to at that time, but now, Lucas's evasive interpersonal relationships must be the reason why Fox turned a blind eye.

However, since the situation was in his favor, he let it go.

After a year of delay, the movie and game Star Wars were finally released in Japan. According to Nintendo's prediction, the 300,000 units sales guarantee agreed upon by both parties should be well met. The hot sales of Star Wars also meant that the sales of Pac-Man would definitely be squeezed, and this matter...

Both sides are mentally prepared.

And Nintendo has accepted this fact.

As for the reason?

"Mr. Jones, I brought not only the sales report of Pac-Man, but also the financial report of the chip company. In the first half of this year, the sales volume of 6502 in our country hit a new high. If nothing unexpected happens, their shipments this year should be able to exceed ..."

Arakawa Minoru took out another document from his handbag and handed it to Ethan.

The huge sales of 6502 was actually the core reason why Nintendo accepted the impact of "Star Wars" on "Pac-Man". There is no other way, watching others make money is more painful than losing money yourself.

After releasing a large number of 6502s to a number of its peers last year, in the first half of this year, many new games have appeared in the country.

Some of the games were crude imitations of the ball games in Magnova Odyssey;
Some games are slightly upgraded, copying the ideas of Atari shooting games and racing games;
Some games began to borrow the gameplay of Snake;

Some games are inspired by Pac-Man, attempting to replicate the success of Destiny.

When enemies emerge like mushrooms after rain, the notebook game market without video game patent restrictions is more lively than America!

It is not an exaggeration to say that the whole of northwest Shanxi is in chaos!
When countless businesses want to grab a piece of meat from Nintendo's mouth...

To directly zoom in on the special code is what Yamauchi Hiroshi wants to do most!
It was not until this moment that this old man in his fifties realized how satisfying it was to use the power of others to put pressure on others!
Surrounded by wolves?

Everyone is watching with eager eyes?

Ah--

He's not pretending.

In front of Star Wars, everyone is garbage!

When Arakawa Minoru smiled and expressed his gratitude to Yamauchi Hiroshi to Ethan, Ethan put down the report in his hand, waved his hand nonchalantly, and said, "You're welcome."

“When a person enters an unfamiliar field, he will always question authority. I can understand this, but as he continues to understand the field he is in, he will understand authority and become an authority, so you don’t have to care about what happened before.”

This kind of self-righteous behavior stunned Arakawa for a moment.

Then he nodded quickly and said, "Okay, okay, okay."

Although Arakawa didn't express his true thoughts, how could Ethan not see that this guy was speechless? But he didn't care about it, and said, "I've read the report, I'm very satisfied, do you have anything else to do next?"

This question made Arakawa Minoru put away his chaotic thoughts.

He raised his head and looked at Ethan.

When he clearly caught sight of Ethan's bright eyes...

The upright figure in his pupils made him feel as if he had seen his father-in-law at some moment.

And that...

It happened four days ago.

(End of this chapter)