Chapter 250: A gimmick
Here we go again, this guy is organizing this kind of event again. Why is it that his events always manage to attract attention?
Just as Tokyo TV announced that there would be a future Japan-US electronic game battle, Hayakawa Uehito received the news immediately.
Last time, Takayuki greatly increased player engagement with this event, indirectly attracting more people to become players.
However, these players all belong to GamestarElectronic Entertainment, not to them, Suirui Electronics.
Now there are quite a few small speedrun groups both online and offline.
These groups require no investment, much like simple hobby clubs.
But many cafes, arcades, and other places seem to have seized the opportunity.
What they lack the most in usual times? Of course, it's customers.
And now, gamers are the largest customer base.
If they can provide them with an opportunity to gather, then at the very least, these people will each order a cup of coffee, or perhaps spend some money playing games, right?
This money is just the usual level of consumption, but for a shop, it's quite a profit.
So since the end of the challenge, entertainment venues and cafes in some popular neighborhoods have been hosting similar events.
Some offer winners coupons or high-value rewards, while others offer honor.
And what these shops gain is more money.
The challenge suddenly became a hot topic everywhere.
But, all of this has nothing to do with Suirui Electronics.
That's frustrating.
They didn't get any benefits from it at all.
Although later they tried to host similar events a few times, their game's quality wasn't that good, and their player base wasn't large either. Most of the interested people were only attracted by the high prize money, not because they genuinely liked their games.
When the challenge ended, they would return to the embrace of Gamestar Electronic Entertainment, resulting in only a small increase in sales.
Hayakawa Uehito was a bit puzzled. Why did the methods that worked so well for Gamestar Electronic Entertainment not work for their company?
The reason he finally concluded was probably due to the first-mover advantage. Only those who first try something new can reap the greatest rewards. Those who follow suit can at best enjoy some secondary benefits.
And now, after nearly two years of silence, Gamestar Electronic Entertainment has once again launched a competition.
And just the sound of it is full of gimmicks.
Japan-US Battle.
It sounds like a showdown between Japan and the US. If they win, it's a kind of national-level glory.
It can be said that Takayuki is really skilled at controlling the conversation.
At the same time, Kubo, the deputy director of Tokyo TV, and several other people who look like big shots are gathering in a Western restaurant.
They are all dressed in suits tailored by outstanding craftsmen, obviously attaching great importance to this gathering, not just a simple meal with Kubo.
At this moment, someone walks in with an easy stride.
"Sorry, everyone, for keeping you waiting. There was some traffic earlier."
The person who entered was Takayuki.
He smiled kindly, seeming as if he never gets angry.
Given the current status of these people, they would certainly be unhappy with a young person like Takayuki being late.
They are representatives of various financial conglomerates, and they agreed to come and see what was going on only at the suggestion of Takayuki and Kubo, not just for a simple meal with someone like Kubo.
Of course, they came for another reason as well: they were interested in the proposal Takayuki made.
If it weren't for this proposal, they might not have paid attention to an invitation from a young man like Takayuki, even if he had quickly risen through the ranks with video games and was about to enter the ranks of the financial conglomerates.
Takayuki scanned the surroundings with a smile, then sat down and got straight to the point.
"Thank you all for accepting my invitation. Let's not waste any time and talk directly about the topic we discussed before."
A few middle-aged men glanced at the young Takayuki, and then one of them said, "Is it about establishing an e-sports team?"
"That's right." Takayuki nodded. "These teams are like baseball teams and can form a club."
Since Takayuki wants to develop e-sports, it's inevitable that he will need to attract some capital.
Of course, it's not about letting them invest in his company, but suggesting that they each establish an e-sports club, a more professional organization with strict discipline and regulations, just like traditional sports teams.
At the same time, he also wants to use these people to prepare in advance for certain future events.
"Takayu-san, to be honest, I really can't see the potential of this thing. So far, electronic games have only been like entertainment."
Takayuki immediately replied, "But we have successfully held similar events before, with generous cash prizes for the winners. So I believe that sometimes, electronic games are not just entertainment; they can also be seen as a sport."
"You mean your challenge? I have to admit it was interesting, but I don't think that's enough."
One middle-aged man leaned forward slightly, looking at Takayuki. "And our money is not easy to come by; it has been accumulated over many years. You've also seen that the whole market is in a downturn now, so we're very cautious about any investments involving money."
"But..." this person suddenly changed the subject, "if it's for the sake of your father's face, we're willing to spend a little money. After all, he has helped us make a lot of money in the past."
Takayuki immediately shook his head. "No, this has nothing to do with my father. It's just me trying to persuade you all to join my plan for an e-sports project."
This person's body quickly went from leaning forward to leaning back, casually leaning back in his chair. "Then you'd better think about how to persuade us. If there isn't something attractive enough to us, we won't agree easily."
Takayuki smiled. "Japan-US Battle, is that gimmicky enough?"
Everyone's body paused slightly.
"Tell us more."
"Through e-sports, let Japan defeat the United States. But as I said before, this is just a gimmick. However, relying solely on this gimmick will spawn many business opportunities, won't it?"
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