Core Viewpoint - The company expresses gratitude for the support from various sectors during a challenging time and emphasizes its commitment to justice and the promotion of Chinese culture globally through the "Three-Body" IP [2][4]. Group 1: Company Background and Development - Established in 2018, the company has been dedicated to promoting the "Three-Body" series and Chinese culture worldwide, adapting to evolving user demands and technological innovations [2][5]. - The "Three-Body" IP has garnered a vast and diverse global fanbase, becoming a cultural symbol that transcends generations and regions [2]. Group 2: Recent Legal Issues - The former CEO, Xu Yao, was sentenced to death for the murder of Youzu's chairman, Lin Qi, and for the crime of endangering public safety through poisoning [4]. - The case has drawn significant public attention, particularly following the court's decision to uphold the death sentence after Xu Yao's appeal was rejected [4]. Group 3: Impact on the "Three-Body" IP - The "Three-Body" IP has undergone a complex journey from novel to screen adaptation, with significant milestones including a partnership with Tencent for a web series adaptation that began filming in 2020 [5]. - Lin Qi, a key figure in the development of the "Three-Body" IP, passed away shortly after the successful completion of the series, which later became a major hit [5].

"宇宙就是一座黑暗森林，每个文明都是带枪的猎人……如果他发现了别的生命，能做的只有一件事：开枪消灭之。" 刘慈欣在《三体》里描述的"黑暗森林法则"，构建了一个以猜疑为核心逻辑的宇宙文明关系。在竞争激烈的环境下，一旦发现潜在的威胁，最直接的选择 就是"清理"。 这种生存与危机哲学，被三体宇宙原CEO许垚发挥到了极致。五年前，他以一系列残酷的精密布局，酿成了那起轰动一时的投毒案，导致年仅39岁的游族 网络董事长林奇毒发身亡，公司高层赵骥龙全身洗血，九死一生。《经济观察报》近期深度还原了许垚投毒案的多个细节，补充了多方视角。 凤凰网《风暴眼》 凤凰网《风暴眼》此前也曾了解到，许垚不仅在日本设立商贸公司用于买卖运输有毒化学品，还专程飞往北京对竞争者投毒，甚至使用了多达160多个手机 号以规避风险。在投毒准备阶段，他通过伪造印章、租用库房等方式，冒用大学医学部及生物技术公司的身份，耗资数十万元在网络上购买了多种致命毒 素，并在自己的办公室和租用的库房里进行各种调配试验。 5年来，许垚从未认罪，一直喊冤，试图以精神疾病自我开脱，甚至通过伪造立功寻求生机。 但这些已于事无补，近日，上海市高级人民法院的二审裁定结果出炉，维持 ...

2020年9月，一则消息在科幻圈炸开了锅：游族旗下的三体宇宙公司正式与美国网飞（Netflix）达成合作，将由《权力的游戏》主创团队负责制作《三体》 的海外剧集！ "三体""网飞""权游"——这几个关键词足以让每一位科幻迷兴奋不已，唯独一个人例外：时任三体宇宙公司CEO的许垚。 尽管在接受记者采访时，许垚依旧侃侃而谈，声称自己在公司内搭建了一个"最熟悉《三体》"的团队，但只有少数高层知道：此时的许垚早已被边缘化，并 未参与与网飞的谈判。 他这种在媒体面前"抢功"的行为，惹恼了董事长林奇，后者随即下达"禁采令"，严禁公司任何人擅自接受媒体采访。 然而，许垚我行我素，仍以三体宇宙CEO自居，继续对外发声。 一个月后的一次会议上，林奇宣布：今后有关三体公司的事务，统一向公司外聘高管赵宇尧汇报。这等于变相解除了许垚的职权。 第二天下午两点，秘书像往常一样，将两颗"培菲康"和一杯咖啡送到林奇的办公桌上。林奇按习惯服下，起初并无异常。 直到下班时，他在电梯里对助理说："我的手有点麻。" 回家途中，他又表示麻痹感已蔓延至嘴唇，急忙让司机停车，并对着路边绿化带呕吐起来。 回到车上后，他催促司机赶紧送自己去医院。 可惜为时已晚 ...

以下文章来源于经济观察报 ，作者李微敖 日前，上海市高级人民法院二审裁定，驳回上诉，维持其死刑原判。 这一裁定已报请最高人民法院进行核准，至2025年11月20日12时，尚未有结果。 许垚一案，发生于2020年12月。 经济观察报 . 经济观察报是专注于财经新闻与经济分析的全国性综合财经类媒体，创办于2001年。聚焦商道、商技和 商机，以锐度、悦度、广度、深度的报道形成了权威的媒体公信力和影响力。 本文来自微信公众号： 经济观察报 ，作者：李微敖，题图来自：视觉中国 在案发被捕近5年后，44岁的许垚在等待着法律的最后裁决。 这位三体宇宙（上海）文化发展有限公司 （下称"三体公司"） 原CEO （即"首席执行官"） ，于 2024年3月被上海市第一中级人民法院，以犯故意杀人罪判处死刑，剥夺政治权利终身；以犯投放危 险物质罪判处有期徒刑六年。两罪并罚，决定对他执行死刑，并剥夺政治权利终身。 许垚不服，提起上诉。 实施投毒之前，许垚到林奇、赵骥龙、赵宇尧三人位于上海及北京的办公室多次踩点，并向林奇推荐 益生菌类药物"培菲康"，以做日后他灌入致命毒素的载体。 在对赵宇尧、赵骥龙等人进行"缓慢式投毒"后，随着事态发展， ...

实施投毒之前，许垚多次踩点位于上海及北京的办公室，并向林奇推荐益生菌类药物"培菲康"，以做日 后他灌入致命毒素的载体。许垚先对有竞争关系的同事赵宇尧、赵骥龙等人进行"缓慢式投毒"，又对已 通知他离职的老板林奇，投放见效迅猛的致死毒素，最终导致林奇死亡。 在林奇就医抢救期间，许垚向游族网络公司联合创始人建议，成立管理委员会和监督委员会，并自荐可 以牵头监督委员会。警方在接到报警后不到一日便锁定许垚为犯罪嫌疑人并抓获。 从2020年12月案发至2025年11月，在近5年的时间里，许垚从未有认罪，且一直喊冤。对于大量购买毒 药等行为，许垚辩称是自己曾试图自杀，进而发展成研究毒素上瘾。其辩护律师则提出，不排除林奇是 因脑梗而死亡的可能。 （来源：经济观察报） （原标题：三体公司CEO毒杀游族董事长林奇案始末） 三体宇宙公司原CEO许垚因涉嫌毒杀游族董事长林奇，于2024年3月被上海市第一中级人民法院判处死 刑，剥夺政治权利终身。许垚不服，提起上诉后，日前，上海市高级人民法院二审裁定，驳回上诉，维 持其死刑原判。 据经济观察报，在投毒准备阶段，许垚通过伪造印章、租用库房等方式，冒用大学医学部及生物技术公 司的身份，耗资 ...

Core Points - The case of Xu Yao, former CEO of San Ti Company, involves his conviction for intentional homicide and the use of dangerous substances, leading to a death sentence upheld by the Shanghai High Court [1][2][4] - Xu Yao's actions included multiple instances of poisoning, resulting in the death of Lin Qi, the chairman of Youzu Network, and poisoning four others [4][5][6] - The investigation revealed Xu Yao's extensive planning and execution of the poisoning, including the purchase of various toxic substances and the use of forged documents [4][41][42] - Lin Qi's death was confirmed to be caused by poisoning with pufferfish toxin and other lethal substances, leading to significant media and market reactions [66][67][69] Group 1 - Xu Yao was sentenced to death for intentional homicide and a six-year prison term for the use of dangerous substances, with the death sentence upheld by the appellate court [1][4][5] - The poisoning incident occurred in December 2020, with Xu Yao being arrested shortly after Lin Qi's hospitalization [2][55] - Xu Yao's background includes a law degree and experience in high-profile legal positions, which may have contributed to his ability to execute the crime [8][9][10] Group 2 - Lin Qi was a prominent figure in the gaming industry, having founded Youzu Network and acquired the rights to adapt the "Three-Body" series into various media [12][14][15] - The "Three-Body" IP was highly valued, and Xu Yao played a significant role in securing its rights for Youzu, which later became a point of contention between him and Lin Qi [16][18][20] - The financial performance of San Ti Company, which Xu Yao led, was reportedly poor, leading to tensions with Lin Qi and contributing to the motive for the crime [20][21][22] Group 3 - Xu Yao's relationship with Lin Qi deteriorated over time, particularly as Lin Qi sought to consolidate control over the company and its subsidiaries [22][24][30] - Evidence indicated that Xu Yao conducted extensive research on toxic substances and even rented a warehouse to facilitate his plans [25][26][41] - The investigation revealed that Xu Yao had been purchasing toxic substances online, using forged documents to bypass regulations [41][42][60]

从2020年12月至2025年11月，经济观察报记者通过近5年时 间的调查走访，试图揭开这一惊天大案里诸多鲜为人知的内 幕。 作者：李微敖 封图：本报资料室 在案发被捕近5年后，44岁的许垚在等待着法律的最后裁决。 这位三体宇宙（上海）文化发展有限公司（下称"三体公司"）原CEO（即"首席执行官"），于 2024年3月被上海市第一中级人民法院，以犯故意杀人罪判处死刑，剥夺政治权利终身；以犯投 放危险物质罪判处有期徒刑六年。两罪并罚，决定对他执行死刑，并剥夺政治权利终身。 许垚不服，提起上诉。 日前，上海市高级人民法院二审裁定，驳回上诉，维持其死刑原判。 这一裁定已报请最高人民法院进行核准，至2025年11月20日12时，尚未有结果。 许垚一案，发生于2020年12月。 从2020年12月至2025年11月，经济观察报记者通过近5年时间的调查走访，试图揭开这一惊天 大案里诸多鲜为人知的内幕。 被司法认定的投毒杀人者许垚，与中毒死亡者游族网络时任董事长兼总经理林奇、另一位受害者三体公 司候任CEO赵宇尧，此前均在位于上海市徐汇区宜山路的游族大厦上班。图：李微敖 其中包括： 司法机关认定，许垚故意多次投毒，致死亡一 ...

Core Points - The case of Xu Yao, former CEO of San Ti Company, involves his conviction for intentional homicide and the use of dangerous substances, leading to a death sentence upheld by the Shanghai High Court [2][3][86] - Xu Yao's actions included the poisoning of Lin Qi, the chairman of Youzu Network, and the attempted poisoning of several colleagues, which was motivated by internal corporate conflicts and personal ambitions [7][8][24][29] Group 1: Legal Proceedings - Xu Yao was sentenced to death for intentional homicide and received a six-year prison term for the crime of using dangerous substances, with both sentences to be served concurrently [2][3] - The case has been submitted for review by the Supreme People's Court, with a decision pending until November 20, 2025 [3] - Xu Yao has consistently denied the charges and claimed innocence throughout the legal proceedings [11][86] Group 2: Background of Xu Yao - Xu Yao, born in March 1981, has a background in law, having studied at prestigious universities in France and the United States before working at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP and later at Fosun Group [11][12] - He was known for his formal attire and strong interpersonal skills, quickly rising to a prominent position within Fosun's legal department [12][13] - Xu Yao's ambition led to internal conflicts at Fosun, ultimately resulting in his departure to Youzu Network, where he became the Chief Risk Officer [21][22] Group 3: Background of Lin Qi - Lin Qi, born in 1981, was a prominent figure in the gaming industry, founding Youzu Network and becoming its youngest chairman after a successful IPO [16][17] - He was a fan of the "Three-Body Problem" series and sought to develop related media products, including films and games [19][20] - Lin Qi's death on December 25, 2020, was attributed to poisoning, with toxic substances found in his body post-mortem [78][80] Group 4: Events Leading to the Crime - Tensions between Xu Yao and Lin Qi escalated due to poor financial performance at San Ti Company and Xu's desire for equity in the company [24][27] - Xu Yao began researching toxic substances and renting a warehouse to prepare for the poisoning, indicating premeditation [32][33][49] - The poisoning incident occurred on December 16, 2020, during a company lunch, where Lin Qi ingested a tainted product recommended by Xu Yao [57][60] Group 5: Aftermath and Impact on Youzu Network - Following Lin Qi's hospitalization and subsequent death, Youzu Network's stock price experienced significant declines, reflecting investor concerns over the incident [77][81] - The company faced scrutiny and legal challenges as investigations revealed the extent of Xu Yao's actions and the toxic substances involved [84][86] - The case has drawn attention to corporate governance and the potential for internal conflicts to escalate into criminal behavior within high-stakes business environments [7][8][24]

Core Insights - The gaming industry has emerged as a new focal point during the Double Eleven shopping festival, alongside traditional e-commerce platforms and apparel brands [1][2] - Various gaming companies, including Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo, have adopted diverse strategies for live-streaming sales, moving beyond traditional discounting to engage players more interactively [1][3] Group 1: Marketing Strategies - Live-streaming sales have become a new extension of the gaming industry's content ecosystem and business model [2] - Companies are utilizing live-streaming to create entertaining consumption scenarios and transactional content, enhancing player engagement [3][16] - Tencent's games focus on resource leverage and limited-time offers, with high DAU products like "Escape from Tarkov" achieving over 10 million DAU [3][9] Group 2: Player Engagement - Live-streaming sessions serve as platforms for player interaction, allowing them to express concerns and ask questions about game balance and updates [10][28] - The live-streaming format has transformed into a space for both sales and community engagement, fostering trust and loyalty among players [10][27] Group 3: Sales Performance - NetEase's "Nirvana in Fire" mobile game achieved significant sales during its live-streaming event, ranking first on the sales leaderboard [7][9] - The "Nirvana in Fire" game previously generated over 25 million yuan in sales during a four-hour live-stream in August [9] Group 4: Industry Trends - The rise of live-streaming sales reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry, driven by increasing advertising costs and the need for more efficient growth strategies [28][30] - The gaming live-streaming market has seen a 56% increase in consumption scale compared to early 2024, with mobile game live-streaming accounting for over 30% of total ad spending [30]

Core Insights - The gaming industry has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, and the future direction for gaming companies is increasingly focused on new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, which are expected to reshape the industry's value chain [1] - A significant number of A-share gaming companies reported a decrease in sales expenses year-on-year in the first three quarters of this year, indicating a shift in strategy away from traditional user acquisition methods [1][12] Company Performance - Youzu Interactive has seen substantial profit growth this year, with a reported revenue of 1.019 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.2%, and a net profit of 76.36 million yuan, reflecting a staggering year-on-year growth of 1374.6%, ranking first among 23 companies [2][3] - Kunlun Wanwei has adopted an aggressive AI strategy, investing 970 million yuan in 2023 and planning to increase this to 1.543 billion yuan in 2024. The company reported a revenue of 2.072 billion yuan in Q3, a 56.16% increase year-on-year, but still faced a net loss of 666 million yuan [6][7] - Century Huatong has established an AI Development and Management Committee to systematically integrate AI technology across all business areas, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and user experience [8] Strategic Shifts - The traditional "buying traffic" strategy is becoming less effective, with many companies realizing that retaining users relies more on game quality than on advertising alone. This shift is evident as over half of the gaming companies reported a decrease in sales expenses [12] - Companies like Youzu Interactive and Kunlun Wanwei are focusing on AI as a second growth engine, with Youzu launching its AI tool platform "YOOZOO.AI" to enhance operational efficiency and user experience [3][5] Market Trends - The gaming industry is witnessing a trend where companies are moving away from heavy reliance on user acquisition through advertising, as exemplified by the reduction in sales expenses by major players like Sanqi Interactive [12] - Despite the overall decline in sales expenses for many companies, some, such as Century Huatong, continue to increase their marketing expenditures significantly, indicating a divergence in strategies within the industry [12]