Chapter 73: Punching Magnavox! - Part 3

"Yeah~ Yeah~ Yeah~" Barbara's words made Ethan nod repeatedly.

"I know, I know suing is more advantageous for me, but I need this settlement."

'?'

Barbara didn't understand Ethan's meaning.

Isn't it insane to avoid paying less when you can?

But Ethan, with a smiling face, said, "Oh Barbara, perhaps in your view, my current behavior implies a sense of 'not reasoning in an unreasonable environment, not playing the hero when it's a sure loss,' but... sorry, you're wrong. That's not what I'm after."

'Not this?'

Barbara still didn't understand.

And the next moment, Ethan's expression changed, and he shouted loudly —

"Because I want Magnavox to die! I want those who continuously shift their responsibilities onto me to die!!!"

"I've had enough of their endless fault-finding behavior!"

"And how do I make them die?"

"Very simple!"

"Just make one person pity me!"

"As for who that person is..."

"I think you should have guessed?"

The sudden rise in tone was an outburst of inner anger.

The return to calm questioning conveyed the thoughts in his mind.

When Ethan returned to his calm self and smiled innocently at Barbara, who was startled, she also laughed, clapping her thighs, and nodding continuously —

"Yeah~"

"If you want Magnavox to die."

"Just make Professor Ralph H. Baer feel sorry for you."

"And Professor Ralph H. Baer..."

"He will definitely feel sorry for you."

"Because he is very dissatisfied with Magnavox, and you helped Chuck Peddle."

That's right!

The reason Ethan is willing to pay is that he wants to meet Professor Ralph H. Baer! Because in the future, if he wants to make television games, there's no way around the patent for television gaming and training devices that Ralph H. Baer has come up with! When Magnavox holds it, it's like holding the entire North American television gaming market!

In this case, how can Ethan make games?

No way!

But even if this patent is fantastic, there's still a way around it!

As long as Professor Ralph H. Baer is willing to make games, he can, like Chuck Peddle and the MOS 6502, have a rebirth in California!

Whether Professor Ralph H. Baer is willing to make games?

In this situation, the question doesn't actually exist.

Because Steve Jobs once told Ethan that, in order not to destroy the North American electronic gaming market, Professor Ralph H. Baer and Nolan Bushnell reached a settlement! This old man would rather suffer himself than let the budding game market be harmed!

So, when Ethan discovered that the Magnavox fools were only after money, he decided to compensate them with one million. Then he would visit Ralph H. Baer, tell him that he wants to make games, plead with the old man to come forward, get a similar patent, and let those Magnavox fools eat dirt!

Magnavox wants to make money lying down, right?

I'll just demolish your house! Smash your bed! Toss your bed boards into the air!

I'll make you lie down!

In the future, those who come to make games, I won't charge a penny for patent fees!

Let's see who beats who!

Of course, Ethan's confidence stems from Evelyn's previous wake-up call.

When he helped Chuck Peddle, those dream-chasing individuals would push him into the position of a saint.

Others may hesitate when seeking Ralph H. Baer, but Ethan believes that when he goes, the other party will only welcome him warmly.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Barbara applauded.

"Ethan—Ethan Jones—"

"You're—"

"Too crazy!"

"Oh! Fxxk! I've been in this industry for many years, but a participant as crazy as you, I've truly never seen before!"

Although Barbara used strong language, she still had to admit that Ethan's idea had no problem.

Legally bulletproof?

Sorry, I can pull the rug from under you!

After expressing her amazement, Barbara curiously asked, "Where do you plan to get the one million compensation from?"

"Isn't the one million supposed to come from me?" Ethan tilted his head slightly, smiling.

"Huh?" Barbara was momentarily stunned, then continued, "You mean—"

"Yes, you got it right."

Ethan clapped his hands, adjusted his collar, "Shouldn't Atari pay this money? Since they want to take away my 'Snake Game,' then don't blame me for smashing their patent license!"

With that, Ethan stood up with a smile.

"See you later, Professor Barbara."

...

"Okay, Mr. Jones, our client agrees to settle with you."

After the second call ended, Sidley Austin's lawyer returned to Ethan Jones, "However, our client states that they will send someone to San Francisco to discuss the specific details with you. Please make sure to be there on time."

"No problem."

Ethan Jones stood up with a smile, extending his right hand proactively.

"Wishing us to reach an agreement soon."

"We also hope that day comes soon."

The two lawyers from Sidley Austin shook hands with Ethan Jones one by one.

"Goodbye." The two lawyers nodded.

"Goodbye." Ethan Jones said with a smile.

Note: The information about Barbara knowing that Ralph H. Baer doesn't like Magnavox is factual, not a modification for the plot. In reality, when Magnavox aggressively sued gaming companies, Ralph H. Baer openly expressed his dislike for Magnavox's rights protection behavior. Later, when Magnavox ignored advice and didn't seriously focus on games, Ralph H. Baer collaborated with another company named Coleco.