Chapter 622: One Fish, Three Ways to Eat

"If we follow the setting you gave, and want to give the audience happiness and a knowing smile, we need a bunch of animation and game Easter eggs."

"We even need most of the popular culture elements around the 1980s, which means not only games, but also many film and television works."

"In addition, considering the villains, we may have to negotiate with the largest film and television companies in Europe and the United States to obtain the authorization of some heavyweight American comic characters."

Lin Yao sorted out the context of the whole story.

Including the nodes of the story.

What kind of characters are needed during the period.

And how to interpret this part of the plot.

After reading it, Mu Wanqing began to think about what work needs to be done to complete such a plan...

As for the conclusion...

Don't say Mu Wanqing.

Even Lin Yao, who was listening next to him, felt it was difficult...

The reason why Spielberg was able to shoot "Ready Player One" is because the distributor of this movie is the famous Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. has a bunch of well-known IPs in its hands.

In addition, Spielberg is not an unknown person, but a T0-level director, which makes it relatively easy for him to obtain IP.

So.

Now let's change the world.

What does Linmu Studio have?

There is no need to worry about the popular game IPs in recent years.

Because they are basically in the hands of Linmu Studio.

However,

most of the popular culture elements, as well as some old animations and game easter eggs, are more troublesome.

After all, Linmu Studio is a game company.

Now it is at most a game company plus a technology company, and it has no advantages

at all in this regard. The only advantage is probably that it has money.

But for this kind of IP authorization with a wide coverage, sometimes having money is far less than having connections.

Of course, you can spend money.

But think about it from another angle. If there is a company now that wants to spend money to exchange for Linmu Studio's IP, will Lin Yao agree casually?

Especially when you don't know the other party's foundation or it is across fields.

The answer is definitely not.

Lin Yao will also consider it carefully.

This has been confirmed in the previous film adaptation authorization.

In addition,

each company has different restrictions on its own IP.

Some are loose, and some are very strict.

Even if you can obtain authorization.

Negotiating with each company is probably a big challenge for the business team.

Take Lin Yao's previous life, Nintendo Hell. They made a movie, but the two male protagonists were dressed like Mario and Luigi, and they wanted to buy out the movie... It was very difficult to deal with.

Yes.

Nintendo Hell still has the copyrights of two movies...

As for the other strongest legal department, it was even more outrageous. The protagonist of Kingdom Hearts landed in "Super Smash Bros.", and in the end, there was no trace of Mickey Mouse, only a pendant. It was probably obtained after a long negotiation...

Not to mention the results of their attacks everywhere...

This kind of company is extremely strict with authorization.

Not only did Lin Yao have it in her previous life, but it also exists here.

This is really not something that can be done with money. Many times, it also requires human relationships...

So let's put it this way.

It is indeed quite troublesome.

"Try hard first."

Lin Yao was a little embarrassed when facing Mu Wanqing's gaze.

After all, once she opened her mouth, it meant that a hard work had begun for the entire Linmu Studio...

"This is just an idea. If it doesn't work, we can reduce the number of Easter eggs."

Lin Yao thought about it and comforted: "For example, we can cut off the old popular elements, some movie and American comics authorizations, and then focus on the game Easter eggs. It is also feasible to make a multimedia project specifically for game players, although the effect may not be so good."

"In addition."

"The copyright negotiated can not only serve the multimedia project, but also not only serve the "Super Smash Bros." game, but also serve our mobile games... achieve the goal of killing three birds with one stone."

Lin Yao briefly talked about her ideas.

Mu Wanqing was a little confused when she heard it: "Mobile game? IP can also serve mobile games?"

She just read the multimedia project.

She also knew about the "Super Smash Bros." game project.

But she really didn't know much about mobile games.

Lin Yao smiled and explained, "Do you still remember what I said to you before the holiday? Yes, that sentence, 'Next year we may be able to work hard on linkage, and maybe we can even improve the performance of "Day of Samsara"'."

"And the so-called linkage, in addition to our own internal IP, can also be linked with external IP."

"For example, the recent popular comics, if the IP can be negotiated, can we make the popular characters in the comics into cards of "Day of Samsara", and then make it a limited card pool..."

Mu Wanqing looked at Lin Yao and slightly widened her beautiful eyes.

Lin Yao continued: "This will not only attract more players, but also cover up the subsequent multimedia planning. If our Linmu Studio negotiates copyrights on a large scale, it will definitely attract attention. This is inevitable. After all, we are too dazzling now.

By then, if someone is interested and digs deep, it will be easy to know what our Linmu Studio wants to do. Linmu Studio is now too large.

If the other two projects are leaked in advance, the surprise of the announcement will be greatly reduced, but now there is a mobile game linkage as a shield, which is enough to dispel many people's doubts.

This can keep the mystery of the other two projects to the extent that they will surprise everyone as soon as they are announced. It

can also bring benefits to subsequent negotiations. After all, having a reason is better than letting the staff of the business department run to other companies excitedly and then conduct business negotiations without boundaries.

This is a three-way meal with one fish. "

Mu Wanqing: "..."

Lin Yao didn't notice Mu Wanqing's expression. After thinking for a moment, he continued: "In addition, in addition to the current "Day of Reincarnation" mobile game, there are two more games that can also be used as shields. I don't think I told you yet?

One is our MOBA mobile game. I talked to Kang Yi, and then he and I both felt that the idea of ​​the Space-Time Hub is more interesting than simply transplanting the existing MOBA online game...

Although the setting of the time and space hub is mainly to let our own characters of Linmu Studio compete on the same stage, one or two other characters can be added after the game is released... Of course, not too many, otherwise it will be

too much of a distraction. " "As for the other one, it is "Dead by Daylight" which is currently managed by Conglong Studio. However, if this game wants to be linked, there are more restrictions. We can only find some dark characters, otherwise it is not very suitable."

Lin Yao frowned slightly and said all her words.

Mu Wanqing listened in a daze the whole time: "..."

After Lin Yao finished speaking her thoughts, her brows relaxed, and she finally noticed Mu Wanqing's expression.

She asked in a strange way: "What's wrong with you? Miss Mu?"

"So shocking..."

Mu Wanqing came back to her senses and put down the plan in her hand: "It turns out that you think so far... You are really a genius."

Lin Yao glared at her: "If you do this, I won't give you a raise. Not only will I not give you a raise, but I will have to eat your food and live yours for the next few days..."

"Pooh. "

Mu Wanqing spat softly.

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean?" Lin Yao was anxious and leaned out from behind the table.

Mu Wanqing quickly took a step back, then picked up the plan for "Ready Player One" in her hand again, and after taking a look, she said gently: "Lin Yao, everyone will work hard together to realize this dream. Believe me, everyone will put in 200% effort to achieve this goal..."

"Actually, it doesn't take 200%. "

Lin Yao supported the table with both hands, and after a pause, she chuckled: "Only 100% is enough."

Mu Wanqing smiled, said nothing, just shook her head gently.

Lin Yao no longer struggled, sat down again, and shook her pigtails: "Then next, while we have nothing to do, let's plan which IPs are needed at each stage, and what alternative IPs are there!"

"Okay."

Mu Wanqing nodded.

...

In the next few days.

WeChat's red envelope gameplay is still killing it...

After all, the Spring Festival is not over yet.

After New Year's Eve, after the spread, the popularity of the red envelope gameplay not only did not diminish, but it became higher and higher!

And other domestic third-party payment institutions, facing this situation, are really overwhelmed.

Seeing that the lethality of WeChat red envelopes has been proven again and again.

Several larger third-party payment institutions have also become fierce, and have summoned staff to work early on a larger

scale. It looks like they are determined to seize the tail of the Spring Festival to launch the red envelope gameplay... This has caused complaints from staff from various large factories.

Of course.

All of the above.

Has nothing to do with Lin Yao.

In the few days before Linmu Studio officially resumed work, Lin Yao and Mu Wanqing would go to Linmu Studio every day.

The two didn't have to do anything, mainly watching animated movies and playing games.

Then confirm the popularity of some IPs and confirm the two Which IP authorizations are needed for the main planning, and which IP authorizations are needed for the other several shield planning.

The two have made a long list in the past few days.

This is a reference list for the business department...

and in life.

The two also live together.

The main reason is that Mu Wanqing is alone, and Lin Xi has not come yet, and Lin Yao is also alone when she goes home.

Since

they live separately, it is better to live together so that there is always someone to take care of them.

This is also the unanimous conclusion reached by the two after Lin Yao subconsciously followed Mu Wanqing back on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year.

Then.

Everything became a matter of course.

To be honest.

The two are actually quite compatible. There was no friction during the few days they lived together. Instead, they were very happy.

Lin Yao did not feel uncomfortable either.

However. No matter

how slowly time passes.

The Spring Festival will always be over.

Soon.

The Lantern Festival is quietly approaching.

Lin Xi will also return to Pengcheng tomorrow.

"So, you are going home tomorrow? "

Mu Wanqing sat at the entrance, took off her high heels, and looked at Lin Yao next to her. Although she tried her best to hide it, she still couldn't hide her disappointment.

"Well, although I went back, we can still see each other every day."

Lin Yao smiled, stood up from the entrance, and then extended her hand.

Mu Wanqing placed her hand on Lin Yao's palm, used the force to stand up, took a deep breath, and suppressed her disappointment: "Well...what do you want to eat tonight? I'll make it for you."

"Anything is fine."

Lin Yao untied her ponytail and answered casually: "Don't make so much, there's no need for a sense of ceremony. The food you cooked in the past few days has never been finished."

"Okay."

Mu Wanqing responded, then turned sideways, supported Lin Yao's shoulders, and began to change out of her OL suit.

"You really don't treat me as an outsider."

Lin Yao looked at Mu Wanqing mischievously: "You changed clothes right in front of me."

"..." Mu Wanqing raised her head and rolled her eyes at her.

"You have a great figure, although I've seen it many times."

Lin Yao shook her long, smooth hair that had been untied, then looked at her and teased her again.

Mu Wanqing didn't say anything, just held her hand.

A few minutes later.

She raised her head again, looked at Lin Yao who was still fussing, and smiled gently.

Then, she showed a disappointed expression again...

Time flies so fast...

Next.

Mu Wanqing changed into yoga pants and played with the fitness ring in the living room for a while.

Lin Yao sat on the sofa, cheered her up and helped her correct her training posture.

After consuming today's calories, Mu Wanqing went to cook.

Although Lin Yao specifically said not to cook too much, the dinner was still very rich.

After dinner.

The two chatted for a while, and then snuggled on the sofa to watch an old classic movie.

It can be considered work.

It was past eleven o'clock. After

taking a shower, they changed into pajamas and prepared to go to bed.

Turn off the bedside lamp.

The room fell into darkness.

You can't see your hand in front of you.

"I'll officially go to work tomorrow."

Lin Yao turned sideways, adjusted her posture, yawned, and said.

"Yeah."

Mu Wanqing responded softly.

"Then, see you tomorrow, Miss Mu,"

It was pitch black.

Of course, Lin Yao couldn't see Mu Wanqing's expression. She yawned again, and sleepiness came over her. She couldn't hold on any longer and closed her eyes: "Good night, Miss Mu."

"Good night." Mu Wanqing replied softly.

Then.

The two stopped talking.

The room fell into silence in an instant, so quiet that they could hear each other's breathing.

Lin Yao seemed to be asleep, breathing evenly.

But Mu Wanqing was not asleep yet.

She couldn't sleep.

It was okay at first, but she couldn't sleep all the time...

Lin Yao was also affected.

Soon, a sigh came faintly.

"Miss Mu."

Mu Wanqing suddenly came back to her senses, and then apologized: "Did I wake you up?"

"What do you think? I just praised you..."

Lin Yao struggled for a while.

Mu Wanqing blushed a little.

Lin Yao breathed a sigh of relief, moved back, then opened her eyes and looked at Mu Wanqing's blurry face: "So what are you doing? Can't sleep?"

"...Yeah." Mu Wanqing nodded gently and responded softly.

Lin Yao asked, "Why?"

Mu Wanqing remained silent.

"Didn't we say we'll meet tomorrow? Ah... never mind."

Lin Yao was silent for a moment, then suddenly sat up.

Mu Wanqing looked at Lin Yao who had sat up.

"How about... another classic movie?"

Lin Yao knelt on the bed and made a suggestion.

Mu Wanqing: "..."

...

The sixteenth day of the first lunar month.

Linmu Studio resumed work.

Although Lin Yao had been at work for a long time, she still felt the atmosphere of resuming work.

Mainly.

The staff who had just arrived at Linmu Studio thought she had just arrived too, and greeted her frequently.

Lin Yao replied to everyone who greeted her as usual.

Then she returned to her office.

"Ms. Mu, are the red envelopes ready?" Lin Yao closed the door, saw Mu Wanqing, and immediately asked.

"Ready... do you want to go and distribute them together later?"

Mu Wanqing nodded and asked.

"Well... Let's go distribute the red envelopes first, and then go to have a meeting with people. We'll give them a surprise!"

Lin Yao took Mu Wanqing out to distribute the red envelopes to various departments.

Of course.

During this time, it was inevitable to exchange a few words with the staff.

Most of the staff were in good condition after more than ten days of rest.

After spending most of the day running around all the departments of Lin Mu Studio.

Lin Yao went to her office to prepare materials.

Mu Wanqing started to call people to the conference room for a meeting.

It was afternoon.

The news that Linmu Studio started work spread throughout the IT circle...

There was no way.

Linmu Studio has been so popular during this period...

"Day of Reincarnation" before the New Year emerged as a dark horse, causing unrest in the entire mobile game market at the end of the year.

Linmu Studio's colleagues were forced to work overtime at the end of the year to study this game.

If it was just that, forget it.

New Year's Eve!

On the day of TM's New Year's Eve, they threw out a red envelope gameplay.

It directly detonated the entire Spring Festival.

The relevant person in charge also revealed that the possibility of the red envelope gameplay being permanent was not ruled out.

For this reason.

Several competitors have been working overtime for nearly ten days!

They just went to work!

But no matter how resentful they are.

They have to pay attention to Linmu Studio.

Because they also want to know.

What will Linmu Studio do next.

Will WeChat announce that the red envelope gameplay will be permanent? Or will "Day of Reincarnation" announce a new event? Or will it be a new product or a new game?

These are all news that peers think are worth paying attention to.

Don't worry about whether Linmu Studio is a game company or a technology company now.

In short

, whether it is Jiaming Alliance, Tianhu, or several other leading companies, they are all watching Linmu Studio.

Paying attention to their every move.

Just waiting for them to announce what they want to do in the next stage.

This is really important!

However.

Linmu Studio disappointed them. On the first day, they did not announce anything.

Inside Linmu Studio, the first meeting of the new year did not talk about WeChat red envelopes, games, or new products.

Instead, they talked about IP...

Linmu Studio.

In the large conference room.

"Have you heard of these IPs?"

Lin Yao projected the information on the computer onto the projector, and then motioned everyone to look at the screen.

And after seeing the... exaggerated list on the screen clearly.

Whether it was Xi Qianyu from the marketing department, the head of the business department, or Zhong Xiu and Qi Jianhua who had just returned from their hometown, they all took a breath of cold air.

"This is the result of Miss Mu and I's hard work over this period of time."

Lin Yao explained: "This will also become the focus of our Linmu Studio's work this year..."

"Damn, what is this for?"

Before Lin Yao finished speaking, Zhong Xiu turned his head abruptly and said in surprise: "Games, movies, comics, songs, and a bunch of popular elements, Lin Yao, are you going to rule the world?"

"Go, I'll rule you."

Lin Yao said unhappily: "Listen to me first."

She stood up, pulled the whiteboard behind her, picked up the marker, and explained: "This is just a list. The works listed on it are all IPs that need to be authorized for the next Linmu Studio plan. I know there are a lot of them, and they are very complicated and difficult, but this is not mandatory."

Lin Yao shook the marker in her hand: "This is just for reference. Next, I will list all the works that use these IPs, and then tell you clearly how I will apply these IPs specifically.

Then we can discuss together whether the IPs listed above are really needed, how to make choices, and even if you think it is too difficult, you can cancel the entire plan. Do you understand?"

"..."

Zhong Xiu and the others looked at each other, then nodded.

Lin Yao pulled out the cap of the marker pen: "Okay, then I'll start."

She turned around and began to write two main plans and several plans that needed to be linked.

Ideas, applications, and the final effect to be achieved.

No matter how big or small.

In the conference room, Lin Yao's voice continued to ring.

Two hours later.

Lin Yao breathed a sigh of relief, put the cap of the marker pen back on, and then clapped her hands, attracting the stunned people, and said: "I'm done, what do you think?"

"..."

Everyone was silent for a long time.

Finally.

Just when Lin Yao thought they didn't understand.

Zhong Xiu took a deep breath and said: "I think... there are too few IPs!"

Lin Yao: "?"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Qi Jianhua propped himself up and echoed excitedly: "Yes! I think we can add more things! Such a cool plan!!! More than a hundred easter eggs! How can it be enough! Add another hundred! Another hundred!"

And the words of the two were like some kind of signal.

The other staff members were also excited and began to talk about their ideas.

"Yes, yes, that's so cool!!!"

"Oasis! VR! Brawl! This will definitely surprise everyone!"

"It's such a plan! I feel excited just thinking about it!"

"What are you waiting for! Ms. Xi, go and talk to me about the authorization!"

"..."

Lin Yao: "..."

No matter what.

The era of game linkage has begun.

(End of this chapter)