470 Experiencing Virtual Reality (1/2)

Chapter 470: Experiencing Virtual Reality

Translator: _Min_Editor: Caron_

Inside the hallway of Tencent's headquarters, a project manager in a suit walked with brisk steps. He had a document in his hand and from the expression on his face, something good must've happened.

Du Zhuze stood in front of Ma Huateng's office. He took a deep breath, adjusted his tie, and knocked on the door.

”Come in.”

When he heard the voice inside, he eagerly pushed open the door.

”Boss, they agreed on the acquisition. Wanghai Lexiang Technology stated that with our support, their Deepon virtual reality equipment now has the ability to directly connect to laptops and the previous compatibility problem has been resolved. From the test they did yesterday, it can smoothly run virtual reality games such as Microsoft's Minecraft and Eve: Valkyrie.”

The former had quite a reputation domestically. Ever since the virtual reality trailer was released in December of 2015, it received considerable attention. And the latter's lack of publicity domestically was primarily due to the poor selection of game operators.

”Discuss publication rights with CCP. You must make them sign the contract,” Ma Huateng said with an undertone.

Without a game that people enjoyed playing, it would be extremely difficult to market virtual reality. People wouldn't purchase VR equipment just because they could log on their QQ with VR equipment.

”But EVE's partner Shiji Tiancheng is also in discussions about Valkyrie. They're already the operator for EVE; we don't have any advantage in winning the bid for Valkyrie,” Du Shuze said with a pained look.

Ma Huateng smiled mysteriously. ”We have money and an even better user group.”

He hadn't focused on EVE because it was a small market game, but now that he thought about it, what was more appealing than freely soaring in the galaxy in virtual reality?

After receiving assurance from his boss, Du Shuze felt relieved and continued.

”What about Microsoft's Minecraft?”

”That's a single-player game, right?” Ma Huateng had a slight frown.

”Primarily a single player game, but it has server functionality,” Du Shuze answered.

”Therefore, without the need for a large-scale server, it allows for a local network connection?”

”In theory, yes.” The project manager nodded.

”Then ignore it. We're only focusing on MMO. The spirit of the internet is sharing, and players will naturally tire of this type of game.” Ma Huateng waved his hand to dismiss his concerns.

The project manager suddenly understood.

”Boss you're so smart!”

[Did you even need to say it?] Ma Huateng glared at him.

But it certainly felt good to listen to flattery as Ma Huateng sunk into his chair, feeling proud. Future Technology's sudden emergence was indeed annoying, but with the solid foundation of the Tencent empire, it would be easy to break into virtual reality.

The only reason they hadn't made a move was because the mobile market was saturated. As a newly-formed company, they dared to fight for market shares with the three giants - Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba? That was wishful thinking.

But since the war began, he was more focused on the plans of the other two giants.

”Keep an eye on Alibaba and Baidu; I feel they will-”

The door was suddenly pushed open, interrupting their conversation.

The person at the door leaned on the door frame while gasping for breath. He had a piece of wrinkled paper in his hand.

Ma Huateng raised an eyebrow as this employee's rude actions displeased him. Du Shuze, by the side, glanced at the person and gloated before returning to a serious expression.

After catching his breath, the person finally stood up. Without apologizing, he hastily walked to Ma Huateng's desk and placed the document down while shaking.

”Boss, Future Technology made a new move. This is a document I copied from a net cafe that works with us.” The person finally started to breathe normally and began to articulate himself.

Ma Huateng glanced at him before gazing at the document.

”Virtual reality experience project?”

Ma Huateng flipped through the document before he started to look concerned.

For some reason, Future Technology's move made him feel uneasy.

”Little Du.”

”Mhmm?” Du Shuze straightened his back and awaited orders.