Rebirth of the Cyber ​​Hegemony

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Founded by Samsung in 2000, it is the largest video game cultural festival in the world.

The initial games are Thor's Hammer, fifa, Age of Empires, StarCraft, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament.

In 2003, Warcraft 3, Halo, and Universal Technology's dota were added.

"When does wcg start?"

"next month."

"How are we preparing?"

"At present, we have more than a dozen teams in China who are holding a WCG qualifying match. The top two represent our country and go to South Korea to participate in the WCG finals."

"Are the dozens of teams organized freely?"

"No, they are all professional teams."

Zou Tao said with some excitement: "Many companies in China are very interested in professional teams. They have invested some money and supported many teams. And judging from this situation, there will be more professional teams in the future. There is a trend of surpassing BNB and Go Kart.”

"It's a good sign."

Chen Yu also nodded.

In terms of competition, Dota is undoubtedly much better than BNB and Go Kart.

Furthermore, BNB and Go Karts also have competitions, but they are more for leisure and entertainment.

But dota has brought this competitive nature to a very high level.

I believe that with the development of Dota, his popularity will even exceed that of Warcraft in the future.

"Our 5173, the game section of the portal, reports more on these teams."

Chen Yu ordered.

But after thinking about it, he said: "In addition to these, Zou Tao, you should also organize more activities. After all, it is a professional team. If it has always been a hobby, the major companies will just invest money and have no output, and they will eventually withdraw."

Zou Tao also considered this, and said: "The biggest problem now is the lack of exposure, and website exposure alone is not enough. In addition, the profit model of professional teams has not yet been found. At present, we can only rely on fame and cooperation with some large Internet cafes , the model is somewhat single.”

"Have you considered working with a TV station?"

"I have considered it, but the TV station is very hesitant."

Although e-sports is a kind of competition, it is still a kind of game after all.

And it's a video game.

As mainstream media, major TV stations are very cautious about games.

Even the BNB competition used to be a competition method.

But if it is purely a game show, it will encounter a lot of trouble.

"It's normal to hesitate, but this time, we can invite them to report on the WCG competition. By the way, where are they competing?"

"It's at Zhanmeng Internet Cafe in Shencheng."

"Let's go, take me to have a look."

"it is good."

Zou Tao drove and took Chen Yu all the way to an Internet cafe called Zhanmeng Internet Cafe in Shencheng.

Zhanmeng Internet Cafe is the largest Internet cafe in Shencheng, with a total of more than 1000 computers.

Internet cafes not only provide customers with access to the Internet, but also provide services such as drinks, refreshments, and snacks.

They even launched a beauty companion service, where you can invite a beautiful woman to sit by your side to play games and chat with you for only 20 yuan per hour... It is said that the service is very popular.

However, the most popular thing in Zhanmeng Internet Cafe today is not playing with beauties, but Dota competitions.

After the previous few days of competition, the current Dota domestic competition will determine the top two in the country.

The winner will represent the country in the wcg finals.

"Mr. Chen, let me introduce you. This is icefrog, the Chinese name is Bingwa, one of our dota map leaders."

As soon as he arrived at the venue, Zou Tao introduced it to Chen Yu.

This icefrog was an American dota player before.

At that time, after Universal Technology released the new Dota map, icefrog put forward a lot of opinions.

Zou Tao felt that this player was very talented, so he invited icefrog to China.

So far, icefrog has become one of the main leaders of the dota map.

In this competition, icefrog, on behalf of the game department of Universal Technology, will present prizes to the winners.

"Hello, icefrog."

Chen Yu shook hands with icefrog.

Chen Yu has admired icefrog for a long time.

There are many settings in his dota map, all of which are inherited from icefrog.

Yes.

This icefrog is the wind vane of Dota in the previous life.

It can be said that without icefrog, although there would be no dota, but without icefrog, it can be said that it is absolutely impossible for dota to be as popular as it was in the previous life.

But unexpectedly, icefrog joined Universal Technology in this life.

"It looks like a lot of fun."

"Currently, Team We is competing with Team GL for the championship."

Zhanmeng Internet Cafe has a large area, and dozens of squares are specially set aside in the middle for the two teams to compete.

In addition, there are several projection screens in the entire Internet cafe.

At this time, there are countless people around.

They shouted loudly for the team they supported.

"We must win."

"GL must win."

"Li Xiaofeng, come on."

"Li Xiaofeng is the most handsome."

Listening to the voice, Chen Yu saw a hero in the e-sports circle.

Li Xiaofeng.

This e-sports No.1 in his previous life actually played Dota.

By the way, doesn't he play Warcraft?

However, this looks like a good sign.

Compared to World of Warcraft, isn't Dota more attractive?

A little change in history is acceptable.

"That Li Xiaofeng is very well-known in Dota, and the videos of his games often have tens of thousands of downloads."

Zou Tao introduced to Chen Yu: "Many netizens often imitate Li Xiaofeng's style of play, and often the heroes used by Li Xiaofeng are one of the most popular heroes at the time."

"Really great."

Staring at the big screen in front of him, Chen Yu kept nodding.

Although it hasn't been long since Dota came out, Li Xiaofeng's game talent is really amazing.

This talent is not only reflected in Li Xiaofeng's amazing hand speed, but also in Li Xiaofeng's unusual calmness.

Just like this game.

Obviously the we team represented by Li Xiaofeng was at a disadvantage, but Li Xiaofeng was still not in any hurry. He continued to develop according to his usual style, withstood the pressure of the opponent, and finally completely controlled the situation.Although the game is not over yet, it can basically be said that Team We has won.

If YY's live broadcast can be smoother now, Li Xiaofeng will definitely become an e-sports star.

However, Chen Yu was not in a hurry.

Sooner or later, the speed of the Internet will continue to improve. In a few years, game live broadcast will become another highlight of the Internet industry.

At that time, a real professional league will also be formed.

Chapter 426: Dota Professional League

"Sure enough, Team We won."

There was no suspense in the game. Under Li Xiaofeng's composure, team we won the championship of the domestic qualifying competition.

At the same time, the We team will also participate in the WCG finals as one of the domestic representatives.

"Congratulations, congratulations to Team We and Team GL."

"Li Xiaofeng is amazing."

"Li Xiaofeng, I want to give birth to a monkey for you."

The crowd kept screaming, and the entire Internet cafe became a sea of ​​joy.

On the other hand, icefrog also presented awards to two teams, we and gl, on behalf of Huanyu Technology.

"Zou Tao, go up and say something."

"what……"

Zou Tao blinked: "Mr. Chen, I didn't make any arrangements for this event."

"I know."

Chen Yu said: "You just say that next year our Universal Technology will officially launch a Dota professional league, and the champion team will get a reward of 100 million yuan."

"One million, this is too big."

Zou Tao was extremely surprised.

"What is 100 million yuan? It's just the beginning, and the bonus will increase in the future."

Chen Yu shook his head.

The influence of the future professional league will be more than 100 million.

It should be said that he has almost influenced a generation.

"Okay, then I'll go and talk."

Following Chen Yu's instructions, Zou Tao said a few words to icefrog.

Afterwards, the host walked to the center and said to everyone: "It's a great honor for Mr. Zou, the head of the game department of Universal Technology, to come to the scene. Mr. Zou has something very important to announce to everyone. Next, we invite Mr. Zou."

With everyone's expectation, Zou Tao stepped forward.

"I watched the match between the two teams just now. It was very exciting. Whether it was the WE or the GL team, the two teams showed extremely high levels of competition and teamwork. Here, on behalf of the Universal Technology Game Department, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone. In the future, We will continue to promote the development of Dota and hold more high-level competitions."

After a few polite words, Zou Tao continued: "I know that many companies in China have cultivated many professional teams, and I also know that for many companies, this is just a hobby. However, Starting today, I want to say that in the future, everyone can completely treat this hobby as a profession. We will set up a Dota professional league next year, and the winner of the championship will be rewarded by Universal Technology..."

Zou Tao stretched out a finger, and said loudly: "1 million"

"My grass..."

"100."

As soon as the number of 100 million came out, everyone became excited.

Even the companies behind those teams are a little excited.

"Professional league, tsk tsk, this is really a big deal."

"It seems that we have to increase investment in professional teams."

"Perhaps, our team can achieve unexpected results for us."

If they were just hobbies at most, or just wanted to play.But now, after hearing the introduction from the person in charge of the game department of Huanyu Technology, they found that this market will explode ten times and a hundred times in the future.

This degree is like a professional league in sports.

No, probably hotter than normal sports.