America: My Time

Chapter 625 Unexpected results

Chapter 615 An Unexpected Outcome
"Hahaha! I never thought those Rockefeller guys would be fooled by that little fox John. They didn't even notice the hidden patent trap in the game world. Some of the patents for the D-pad aren't in the game world, but are held by that little fox John. This is a huge crisis. If John cuts off their right to use it, it will directly kill the game console sales in the game world. No wonder that little fox John was so confident when he received my call!" At this moment, Morgan was all smiles as he learned about the huge crisis hidden in the game world!

"Yes, who would have thought that before establishing Game World, John, that little fox, would put the patent for the game console under his own name instead of giving it to Game World? That guy is too cunning. The cartridge patent was probably the same. It's just that Game World and other game companies have also obtained patent licenses, which is why this misunderstanding has occurred!"

"Jimmy, do you think we should help those Rockefeller guys and help them solve this crisis in the game world? If we step in, is it possible that John, that little fox, could license the game world's patents?"

"I don't know. Perhaps only John himself knows the answer. If I'm not mistaken, this little fox is waiting to deliver a fatal blow to the game world. As soon as their game console hits the market, they'll soon face patent troubles. Does he want us to keep an eye on the game world's sales? No matter how the game world sells, he's absolutely confident he can block their sales!"

"We still need to talk to that little fox John. Although Rockefeller's misfortune is to our advantage, Morgan cannot bear everyone's wrath. The game world doesn't belong to Rockefeller alone; it's a product of those guys working together. If we're really outmaneuvered by that little fox John, they'll be furious and might even turn their anger on us!"

"Even if John doesn't accept it at all, Rockefeller and his gang are so quick to abandon their supporters. It would be a lie to say that John isn't angry. Even if we step in, it probably won't be an easy task!"

"Let's talk first. Didn't Rockefeller and the others tell us about John's communication methods in Taiwan? Let's talk to him first, listen to John's thoughts, and then make a decision. As for whether it will succeed, that's not really our concern. After all, this is a contest between them, and also their competition for the semiconductor industry."

"I always felt that Rockefeller and his ilk were too arrogant. The semiconductor industry is so profitable that they wanted to monopolize all the benefits and control its development. That's too presumptuous. Not to mention the reaction in Europe, Japan alone would not agree. And South Korea and Taiwan are accelerating their investments in semiconductors. I don't think they have any chance of success. They can't even get past John now, which shows how ridiculous their plan is!"

"You thought this was Rockefeller's own plan, with the White House's approval behind it. Otherwise, do you think that little fox John would have given up the game world and the mobile phone factory so easily? But no one expected that little fox had this trick up his sleeve, directly trapping Rockefeller and his team."

Soon, Morgan got through to John on the phone. John, who was in Taiwan, hadn't made any arrangements yet when he received Morgan's call. This didn't surprise John. If the other party hadn't responded, then there would have been a problem. He believed that Rockefeller and his buddies had already realized that the game world didn't have a patent on the D-pad, and they were now panicking.

“John, I believe you know why I’m calling you. Those old guys are panicking now and want to get the patent license for the cross key. They’re too embarrassed to come to you, so they asked me to discuss it with you. What do you think?” At this moment, Morgan cut to the chase and stated his purpose.

"The D-pad patent isn't a big deal. Actually, I'd forgotten about it myself. After all, Game World has been around for quite a while, and I'd forgotten that the rights to the D-pad weren't initially registered under Game World, but under my own name. Since I designed it, I registered it directly under my personal patent. If they're worried I'll hold them hostage, those old guys are just being petty. I'm not that kind of person; I won't betray them like they are. As long as they're sincere, everything is negotiable!"

Morgan didn't believe John's words at all. Anyone who did would be a fool. How could someone forget something like this? It was a trap set from the beginning, a way to sabotage those who wanted to acquire Game World—at least that's how Morgan saw it. "John, you know what kind of sincerity you want. It's impossible to keep Game World using Nvidia chips. Those guys are already prepared; they have their own chip supply. Just tell me what you want. As long as I can make the decision, I can agree to it. If not, I can negotiate with them!"

John smiled calmly and said, "It's nothing. I won't ask for an exorbitant price. Even if I said it was a misunderstanding, those guys wouldn't believe me. In that case, I'll just charge a small usage fee to keep them from living in fear. Let the professionals talk to them about the specifics. Is that alright?"

"John, are you serious? This is no joke. I need to discuss this with Rockefeller and the others." Morgan was somewhat surprised when he heard John's answer, but he had more doubts. When did John become so easy to talk to? Could it be that everyone guessed wrong and that John had simply forgotten about the patent?

"Of course it's true, would I lie about something like this! It's just that those old guys are too petty, always judging others by their own standards. I'm not as cunning and treacherous as them, much less adept at using the 'crossing the river and then burning the bridge' tactic. I've only been in charge of the game world for a short time, and I've already pulled this stunt. Don't worry, I just want to get some patent fees from them, I have no other intentions, and I don't want to strangle them. Their opponent isn't me, but those three Japanese companies. If they have any schemes, they should use them against those three Japanese companies, instead of keeping targeting them!"

"Alright, I believe you're not that kind of person, and I also believe you won't hold them hostage!"

"It was just a misunderstanding to begin with. And when I decided to sell Game World, I already knew those guys would renege on our promises. I never expected them to keep using Nvidia chips. Otherwise, how could they have brought Intel back to life? I don't care about that market, and I don't have high hopes for their future. I have more faith in the abilities of those guys from Japan. After all, they have absolute production experience, while Game World itself has never had that kind of experience. I don't have high hopes for their practical skills!"

"John, just because you don't believe in their hands-on skills, you think the gaming world is inferior to the three Japanese companies and you don't approve of their game consoles. Isn't that a bit crazy and overconfident?"

"No, it's not a matter of my confidence, but rather that they've consistently overlooked one crucial issue. GameWorld became the dominant force in the gaming industry because they held an absolute platform advantage. Now that GameWorld is producing its own consoles and games, will those guys in Japan accept their gaming platform? Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic—once their consoles are released, the entire gaming market will be divided, GameWorld's platform advantage will be weakened, and Japan will no longer cooperate with GameWorld, much less accept their platform! When the platform war begins, the gaming market will be split in two. You know the situation in the US; those game companies will probably jump out and cause trouble again!"

After hearing John's explanation, Morgan frowned. This was a situation he hadn't considered, and he wondered if the gaming world had even considered it, or if those old guys were prepared. If they weren't prepared at all, the platform war in the gaming market might become even more frenzied and intense, leading to new changes in the competition!

“John, as you know, Morgan also gave up his shares in the game world, so this has no impact on us. I was just asked by Rockefeller to discuss this patent issue with you. However, there's another matter. Pan Am has been making complaints about airport security lately, which has displeased many people who think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. What are your thoughts on this? The White House also has objections to this!”

"Heh, you have objections? Such a huge loophole, can't we even point it out? I support the Pan Am issue, and so does the media group. We must be responsible for our customers' safety. We can't let their carelessness put them in danger. Our demands are simple: if they don't change their security procedures and handle things properly, they must take responsibility and compensate us for our losses should an incident occur. This isn't just a problem with US airports; it involves other countries as well. After all, the current external environment is quite unfavorable, and we must be prepared for any eventuality! You know Pan Am has a lot of debt and can't withstand any fluctuations. We have to make these demands. Otherwise, if a danger occurs, Pan Am will face a crisis, even bankruptcy, which is not a result we want to see. Besides, getting insurance for this is extremely difficult. After all, this is no small matter!"

(End of this chapter)