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PocketGamer.biz39 min
Panel: The strategics discussion
Strategic investment in the gaming industry is driven by a diverse set of corporate objectives, ranging from the acquisition of mature studios to the formation of publishing partnerships with early-stage teams.
- Equity investments are preferred over project financing because they better align long-term interests between founders and investors while avoiding the contractual friction associated with project-based funding.
- Strategic investment models vary across firms like Supercell, Wargaming, Nexon, Jagex, and FunPlus, ranging from acquiring mature studios to forming partnerships with early-stage teams based on specific operational gaps.
- Investors prioritize the retention of high-caliber leadership and creative autonomy, often favoring decentralized structures over rigid oversight models.
PocketGamer.bizFeb 2019
Article
Top 30 Chinese Mobile Games Overseas: March 2018
This analysis examines the performance of Chinese mobile games in international markets during March 2018, focusing on revenue generation and download volume across the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Tencent’s 'PUBG Mobile' topped the March 2018 overseas download chart for Chinese mobile games after only two weeks of availability, with the U.S. accounting for over 18% of its downloads.
- NetEase’s 'Knives Out' reached the number two spot in overseas revenue for March 2018, with Japanese players contributing over 95% of the game's total revenue.
- IGG’s 'Lords Mobile' maintained its position as the top-grossing Chinese mobile game in overseas markets during March 2018.
Sensor TowerApr 2018
PocketGamer.biz3 min
FunPlus CEO Andy Zhong on taking a global approach
FunPlus operates as a Beijing-based developer and publisher that prioritizes a global market strategy over domestic expansion.
- FunPlus prioritizes a global-first strategy, currently serving 6 million daily active users with significant market penetration in Europe and the Middle East.
- The company integrates international talent into its 250-person Beijing headquarters, with 40 percent of the workforce recruited from Europe and the United States to bridge cultural gaps.
- FunPlus has achieved notable success in France, where 50 percent of the population has engaged with its titles and 10 percent have installed at least one game.
PocketGamer.bizMay 2014