Dragon Quest

Aiming FY2022 Financial Results

Aiming’s financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, mark the company’s transition to consolidated financial reporting.

• Aiming reported consolidated net sales of 13,668 million yen and a net income of 601 million yen for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
• The company maintains a strong financial position with total assets of 8,600 million yen and an equity ratio of 78.3%.
• Operating profit for the period was 400 million yen, with cash and cash equivalents totaling 5,253 million yen at year-end.

Aiming Fiscal Year Ending December 2022 Financial Results and Business Plan

Aiming achieved notable revenue growth during the fiscal year ending December 2022, largely propelled by the successful market introduction of The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden.

• Aiming reported a significant financial recovery in Q1 2023, with revenue increasing 19.7% to 4,719 million yen and operating profit reaching 220 million yen.
• The 2022 fiscal year saw revenue growth driven by the launch of 'The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden', though profitability dipped due to high marketing and development expenditures.
• The company has transitioned to a divisional organizational structure to optimize its revenue model and support a pipeline of high-quality mobile and multi-platform titles.

Square Enix Annual Report 2023

Square Enix’s 2023 fiscal year, ending March 31, 2023, marks a period of significant structural transformation and strategic pivot under the leadership of new President Takashi Kiryu.

• Square Enix divested its Western studios, including Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive, to Embracer Group for a ¥9.5 billion gain to fund internal development and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
• Fiscal year 2023 financial performance saw net sales decline 6.0% to ¥343.3 billion and operating income drop 25.2% to ¥44.3 billion, primarily due to underperforming new titles and a lack of expansion packs for Final Fantasy XIV.
• The company maintains a strong balance sheet with an equity ratio of 79.1% and cash reserves of ¥190.9 billion, providing a buffer for its strategic pivot.

Aiming Q3 2022 Financial Results: Notice Regarding Differences Between Earnings Forecasts and Actual Results

Aiming’s financial performance for the first three quarters of the 2022 fiscal year significantly outperformed initial projections released in July 2022.

Aiming Q3 2022 Financial Results and Business Plan

Aiming’s financial performance for the third quarter of 2022 reflects a period of strategic investment and operational transition.

Aiming Quarterly Securities Report: Q2 Fiscal Year 2022

Aiming Inc. provides this quarterly securities report for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, covering the period from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022.

COLOPL Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022

COLOPL, Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending June 30, 2022, reflecting a challenging fiscal environment characterized by decreased net sales and operating profits compared to the same period in the previous year.

Aiming Q1 2022 Quarterly Report

This quarterly report for Aiming Inc. covers the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, spanning the period from January 1, 2022, to March 31, 2022.

• Aiming Inc. reported a 40.6% year-on-year decline in operating profit to 336 million yen for Q1 2022, alongside a 5.5% decrease in net sales to 3,342 million yen.
• The financial downturn was driven by weakening KPIs across existing game titles and increased spending on personnel, outsourcing, and marketing for projects like Dragon Quest Tact.
• Despite lower profitability, the company’s total assets grew to 7,419 million yen by March 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in cash and deposits.

COLOPL Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2022

The consolidated financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2022, reflect a period of contraction for the company compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.

• COLOPL experienced a significant downturn in the six months ending March 31, 2022, with net sales falling 18.9% year-on-year to 15,665 million yen.
• Profitability contracted sharply, as operating profit dropped 47.6% to 2,169 million yen and profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 55.0% to 1,803 million yen.
• Due to high business volatility, the company has declined to provide specific earnings forecasts for the remainder of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

The 2022 Game Developers Choice Awards (Full Video)

The 22nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards serves as a comprehensive recognition of excellence within the global interactive entertainment industry for the 2021 calendar year.

• Inscryption was named the Game of the Year at the 22nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards, which recognized excellence in the 2021 calendar year.
• Valheim achieved significant market impact by securing both the Best Debut and the Audience Award.
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart demonstrated industry-leading technical and artistic standards by winning awards for both Best Visual Art and Best Technology.

Aiming 2021 Financial Results

Aiming’s financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, reflect a period of modest revenue growth coupled with a decline in profitability.

COLOPL Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

COLOPL, Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, covering the period from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.