This post was a few hundred words long, and it caused a heated response on the internet. There was no lack of agreement below.
"Big Boss' analysis makes sense!"
"The difference between the two companies is indeed huge."
"I didn't think much of it before, but now that I think about it carefully, something is indeed wrong. Finger Games wants to earn money and have a good reputation. Do they think we're fools?!"
This time, Eric could not remain calm.
This post was a little heart-wrenching!
Eric was already in a disadvantageous position after the specific activities of the 515 Games Festival were released. He felt a little uncomfortable in terms of public opinion. That was because Tengda's 515 event was' free 'while Eric's was' preferential '. There was a fundamental difference between the two.
When it came to evaluating the two companies, the players had more or less put on a bit of colored glasses.
Even loyal IOI players complained that IOI's event rewards were not as good as Tengda's.
On the other hand, IOI mobile games were too common and not worth mentioning in normal times, especially when there were no competitive games to compare them with.
At the moment, there were too many games in the market that were not connected to each other. After spending money on client-side games, they had to spend money on mobile games again. Gamers also complained a little before continuing to spend money. Those game merchants did not get scolded much.
If IOI's mobile games were compared to these games, they would be extremely conscientious.
However, IOI's mobile games were being scolded now. What's more, it had risen to the company's motivation!
Why?
Because it was related to Tengda!
Their other games were indeed not connected to each other and earned two batches of money. However, the key was that they only kept a low profile and earned money. They never dared to touch Tengda.
They just put on an 'I just want to earn money' attitude. Gamers could scold them as they pleased. In any case, they were small and could not compare to Tengda.
What's more, the size of the game was not big. Gamers were used to the manufacturer's persona and did not have high expectations of them. Naturally, they were not in the mood to chase after them.
However, IOI was different.
The entire world knew that you and GOG were direct competitors. The new version and preferential activities this time were also aimed at seizing GOG's market.
The gamers obviously had to match GOG's standards in all aspects. Naturally, they were much stricter.
Eric had never expected that IOI's mobile game and Fitness Battle were two completely different types of games. However, gamers still managed to find a way to compare them: one played word games to deliberately mislead gamers, while the other was very rigorous. In order to prevent misleading gamers, it even gave up on the popularity of the early publicity!
More importantly, many players extended this detail and thought that it reflected a deeper problem between the two companies, such as the gap in values, attitude toward players, and sincerity.
In addition, gamers had already formed a stereotype after the 515 Games Festival. Everyone was obviously on Tengda's side and firmly boycotted IOI's mobile games!
Eric leaned back in his chair, unable to hide the exhaustion on his face.
My heart is tired!
How could he have thought of that?
Boss Pei was actually waiting for him at a place like this?
He had thought that IOI's mobile game would be foolproof against Fitness Battle.
However, from the looks of it, the Fitness Battle might have been a card that Boss Pei had planned for a long time?
He even deliberately put on a show at the news conference of the smart fitness drying rack?
It was to lure him into taking the bait!
The most ruthless part of this move was that it had completely sacrificed the early publicity of the smart fitness drying rack and Fitness Battle?
It strengthened the inherent impression in the gamers' hearts. "Tengda thinks for the gamers in everything; Finger Games and Long Yu Corporation appear to be thinking for the gamers on the surface, but they are actually trying to make money for themselves."
Once this impression was strengthened?
He might not be able to see anything in the short term?
However, it would have a subtle influence that would have a profound and far-reaching effect!
What's more, Eric could not find a way to retaliate.
What if Boss Pei decided to burn more money with a wave of his hand?
Naturally, Eric could continue to burn money.
However, Boss Pei had easily established such an impression in the players' hearts?
What's more, how much money would Eric have to spend to get rid of this impression?
What's more, Eric could not convince all the upper echelons of Finger Games.
Boss Pei had targeted his Achilles' heel the moment he made his move!
Zhao Xuming waited patiently for Eric's reply.
He knew very well that IOI's mobile game had only been released for more than an hour. There should still be a chance to salvage the situation before the matter blew up.
However, what if he kept delaying and did not respond?
Gamers' dissatisfaction would definitely accumulate. More and more gamers would compare IOI's mobile game with Fitness Battle.
At that time, it would be equivalent to bringing popularity to Fitness Battle for nothing.
Eric frowned and forced himself to calm down.
"We can't work on IOI's mobile game."
"The upper echelons decided to make the mobile game like this?
I'm unlikely to convince them. What's more, even if we change it now?
The damage to the gamers has already been done?
The lost trust can't be recovered. "
"The stereotype has already been formed?
It's very difficult to turn things around. What's more, we can't learn from Boss Pei. "
"In my opinion … we should take advantage of the situation."
"Don't fight to the death with Boss Pei in his field of expertise. We should increase our efforts and organize preferential activities."
Eric's thoughts were very clear. Tengda could play like this because Tengda's situation was special.
Boss Pei had the final say in the company, and everyone in the company listened to him. That was why Boss Pei could make such a radical move.
However, Finger Games did not belong to Eric alone. Long Yu Corporation did not belong to Zhao Xuming alone. The two of them were at most one of the upper echelons in the company. There were many things that they could not decide on.
This determined that even if they wanted to pretend to be as' conscientious' as Tengda, they would not be able to do so. That was because the other upper echelons of the company, including the boss, still wanted to earn more money.
Thus, learning from Tengda's model was equivalent to imitating others and making a fool of oneself. Not only would they lose a lot of money, but they would most likely not have any good effects.
Eric decided to create more discounts, such as giving more discounts for the skin. He would definitely be able to salvage a lot of reputation as long as he increased the intensity of the promotional activities.
Zhao Xuming gave him a thumbs up. "Smart! Your thinking is too clear. I've learned something! "
"Then … what kind of promotional activities should we do?"
Eric pondered for a moment. "The activities that are already being done are mainly based on discounts. It's not impossible to reduce the current discount, but the effect might not be too good. What's more, it might cause dissatisfaction among players who have already spent money."
Zhao Xuming nodded. That was easy to understand.
For example, players had bought this skin happily when it was 50% off previously. In the end, it had become 30% off in less than two days. How could players tolerate that?
It would be very troublesome if they were to refund the difference in price. Secondly, it would make people feel that the game company was taking things too lightly. Their words were like farts, and they changed their minds constantly.
Thus, they had to change their methods to increase the intensity of the discount.
Eric asked, "Boss Zhao, you understand the preferences of mainland players better. What kind of promotional activities do you think would be more popular?"
Zhao Xuming thought for a moment and had an idea. "What do you think … about the lucky draw?"
"The lucky draw has always been the favorite way for domestic players to spend money, especially the surprise of drawing a rare reward. It will give them great satisfaction."
"We can organize a lucky draw. The discount on the surface is slightly lower, such as a 30% discount. However, players will draw out some things that they do not need, prompting them to spend more. It will not be a loss for us. "
"In order to increase the attractiveness of players, we can take out many limited skins that are no longer sold and put them in the prize pool."
"As long as we make this lucky draw a little more conscientious, players will be very satisfied."
"Tengda's 515 Games Festival does not have a similar lucky draw. Boss Pei's' pure giving 'activity model does not support lucky draws. If we do this, we should be able to compete with Tengda. "
Eric nodded repeatedly. "Yes, that sounds good!"
"How long will it take to develop this activity?"
Zhao Xuming said, "Very soon! We can put this lucky draw on the webpage. It's not a particularly complicated function. We can definitely complete it by the weekend! "
"If we're afraid that players can't wait, we can make an announcement first and appease them."
"Give those players who have already spent money some lucky draw tickets. That should be foolproof."
Eric was elated. "Alright, let's do that!"
"Boss Zhao, you've finally thought of a good idea! If this succeeds, you'll have done a great job. "
Zhao Xuming quickly waved his hand. "Sigh, no, no, no. I'm just making a suggestion. You have to decide whether it's feasible or not."
To Zhao Xuming, he could come up with ideas, but he could not take the blame. He did not want to rush to the front line of the battle with Boss Pei and become cannon fodder.
Eric immediately decided. "That's settled then. Hurry up and develop the lucky draw function. Hurry up and make an announcement!"
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