Game development begins with destroying Girls' Frontline.

"Hmm, Spencer, you mean you want to apply for publishing licenses for hundreds of games on XGP and bring them to China?"

Spencer shook his head.

"You don't need all of them, just include the core games. We can offer a discount on the price..."

"Whether there's a discount or not, Spencer, do you know how difficult it is to get a game license in China?"

Surprisingly, Spencer nodded.

“We respect Chinese law and understand the necessity of censorship, but don’t you have that…connection?”

Suddenly, it came from a foreigner's mouth.

When I hear the word "relationship".

Lin Li couldn't help but burst into laughter.

“Spencer, I don’t know where you heard this from, but Spark doesn’t have such, well, what, relationship.”

Is there any connection between Xinghuo and the State Administration of Press and Publication?

Of course there are.

Take copyright review as an example. As a major player among Chinese companies going global, although the processes appear to be the same on the surface, Xinghuo does receive preferential treatment in terms of copyright to a certain extent.

But this preferential treatment wasn't just for Xinghuo alone.

Penguins are also there.

Otherwise, why would hymns be able to enter China?

This preferential treatment is not only for businesses.

It is also based on the current form of Chinese going global.

Just like trade, if the Chinese gaming industry couldn't be supported in the past, then it naturally needs to be protected.

We cannot allow too many overseas games to enter the market.

However, as more Chinese games go global, the State Administration of Press and Publication understands that Spark needs to exchange resources.

Therefore, the State Administration of Press and Publication has approved the publishing licenses for games like Heroes of Might and Magic III and some remastered versions of older Sony games.

Including the God of War series.

It's likely that Spencer learned these things from somewhere before he said such a thing.

~~~

“Let’s talk about something more practical, Mr. Spencer.”

Lin Li tried to change the subject.

However, Spencer clearly still wants to continue promoting XGP.

So, about ten minutes later...

The meeting reached a stalemate.

The stalemate was broken by the arrival of a visitor.

Chapter 243 The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Power

The meeting was about halfway through.

An assistant whispered in Lin Li's ear.

After listening, Lin Li apologized somewhat awkwardly to the meeting room and suggested a half-hour break, as he needed to take care of some matters.

Spencer nodded and said, "Of course, no problem."

However, Lin Li's suggestion made the people at Microsoft China feel somewhat uncomfortable.

After all, this meeting has only been going on for less than an hour.

Therefore, Yuan Ming made a suggestion.

"Mr. Lin, is this person a friend from the industry? Our meeting room is empty, why don't we invite this friend to the meeting room to have a chat?"

The real point of Yuan Ming's words wasn't actually what came after.

And in front.

You can rest if you want, but at least tell me who it is.

They were also eager to know who could have more influence than the president of Microsoft Games.

Hear the offer.

Lin Li knew exactly what these people were thinking.

I thought about it for a while.

Lin Li also felt that the current meeting was really difficult to continue.

Without external force.

Today, I estimate the final result will be that photo.

Spencer likely came with genuine sincerity.

But as the saying goes, the greater the sincerity, the greater the demand.

It's not hard to tell from the tone of Microsoft China just now.

Microsoft still views Spark from a superior perspective.

This is completely different from Sony and Spark.

During the meeting, Microsoft did not demonstrate any inequality in the status of the two parties.

But Microsoft's proposed plan.

And when Lin Li suggested changing the subject, but Spencer insisted on continuing to narrate XGP, many things became clear.

Therefore, when Yuan Ming raised this question.

Lin Li was not surprised.

"They are indeed friends in the industry,"

After saying this, Lin Li asked his assistant to invite the guest to the conference room.

Seeing Lin Li "give in"

The Microsoft China staff wore smug smiles.

Yuan Ming even leaned close to Spencer's ear and whispered something, presumably to boast about his achievement.

However, after this guest entered the meeting room...

The people at Microsoft China were collectively stunned.

"This is Xiong Rui, Director Xiong, from the Publicity Department..."

Xiong Rui entered the conference room, somewhat bewildered.

"Who are these?"

"Oh, it's Microsoft China. We were in a meeting, and here you are. They wouldn't let me leave, so we had no choice but to let you come."

As soon as Lin Li said this, Xiong Rui understood.

"Oh, well, I need to talk to Lin Li about something. I'll have to take you guys a bit longer, is that alright?"

Yuan Ming and the others almost knelt down.

what's the situation!

As someone from Microsoft China, Yuan Ming naturally knew Xiong Rui.

He was sitting calmly like a Bodhisattva just moments ago.

Now, however, he jumps up like a monkey.

"No, no, no, no, this... Director Xiong, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, we're not..."

Xiong Rui didn't listen at all.

He waved his hand and said it was alright.

He pulled Lin Li and walked outside.

Lin Li, seeing that he had the upper hand, decided to stop and followed Xiong Rui outside.

Spencer was left looking bewildered, and Yuan Ming looked embarrassed.

~~~

The two had just come out.

Xiong Rui patted Lin Li on the shoulder.

"Are you using me as a pawn, huh?"

Xiong Rui was a shrewd man. As soon as he entered the meeting room and heard Lin Li introduce him, he guessed that Lin Li was treating him like a tiger.

If an ordinary person did this, he would feel somewhat uncomfortable.

But Lin Li did it this way.

He, however, didn't care.

In addition, Lin Li chuckled and made a comment.

"Isn't this like a gun being delivered right to our doorstep?"

Xiong Rui chuckled twice as well.

"You boy."

The two chatted and laughed without trying to hide it from others.

Although Yuan Ming and the others could only see the two people's backs, they could not hear their voices.

But this did not stop Yuan Ming from breaking out in a cold sweat.

He never expected that the rumors were true.

Lin Li definitely has connections.

This is actually a matter of worldview. In Yuan Ming's view, a leader who acts this way must have connections.

But in reality, Xiong Rui and Lin Li's relationship was quite open.

Xiong Rui's purpose in coming to see Lin Li this time was quite simple.

Xiong Rui came this time.

This is because this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The State Administration of Press and Publication spearheaded a public welfare game project.

The State Administration of Press and Publication hoped to take advantage of the 70th anniversary to have Spark create a public welfare game.

Lin Li only remembered this after Xiong Rui mentioned it.

It seems like this really existed in a past life.

Tencent's "My Country Dream" and NetEase's "The Ninth Institute" were both games developed during this period to commemorate the 70th anniversary.

Because it's completely free, with no pay-to-win elements.

Both companies are quite concerned about this matter.

Moreover, precisely because there are no pay-to-win elements, these types of games actually put a real test of game development capabilities.

Ultimately, whether it's "Dream of Home and Country" or "The Ninth Institute"...

They have a good reputation.

However, in terms of gameplay, NetEase's game is still superior.

The comparison between these two games also shows that NetEase actually has the ability to make some high-quality games, but they don't do it because of the market environment.

In its previous life, the State Administration of Press and Publication (SAPPRFT) probably only contacted Tencent and NetEase.