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2023 CESA Games White Paper

The 2023 CESA Games White Paper serves as a comprehensive annual assessment of the global and domestic home video game industry.

• The 2023 CESA Games White Paper reports the total Japanese domestic home video game market (hardware and packaged software) reached 377.4 billion yen, a slight increase from 371.9 billion yen in 2021.
• The international home video game market saw significant growth, reaching a total of 3.6772 trillion yen in 2022, up from 3.3978 trillion yen in the previous year.
• Domestic download-only game software sales were estimated at 30.1 billion yen in 2022, a decline from the 34.6 billion yen recorded in 2021.

DreamHack Dallas Will Feature Seven Esports Competitions With a Total Prize Pool of $933K USD

The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) announced that the 2023 DreamHack Dallas festival, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center from June 2–4, would feature seven distinct esports competitions with a combined prize pool of $933,000 USD.

• DreamHack Dallas will host seven esports competitions from June 2–4, 2023, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center with a combined prize pool of $933,000 USD.
• The IEM Dallas 2023 CS:GO tournament features a $250,000 prize pool, with the winner qualifying for the $1 million IEM Cologne 2023 event.
• A $250,000 Fortnite tournament will be open to BYOC ticket-holders, with top performers qualifying for the $2 million Gamers8 event in Riyadh.

Illinois High School Association Dumps NBA 2K Tournaments

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has officially excluded NBA 2K from its 2023 State Series esports competition.

• The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has removed NBA 2K from its 2023 State Series esports competition to avoid mandatory reliance on third-party tournament organizer PlayVS.
• The IHSA board maintains a standing policy against working with third-party scholastic esports programs, citing incompatible rules for titles like Mario Kart 8 and the absence of FIFA support as primary friction points with PlayVS.
• PlayVS holds the exclusive licensing rights to NBA 2K for scholastic tournaments, effectively forcing the IHSA to either partner with the company or drop the game entirely from its state-wide series.

DreamHack San Diego: Esports Schedule and Highlights

DreamHack San Diego, organized by the ESL FACEIT Group, held its inaugural gaming festival at the San Diego Convention Center from April 7–9, 2023.

• DreamHack San Diego will take place from April 7–9, 2023, at the San Diego Convention Center, marking the festival's debut in the city with Intel and Monster Energy as marquee sponsors.
• The event features the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Winter Major, which includes a $310,000 prize pool for the top 16 North American teams.
• A 'drop-in' Zero Build Fortnite tournament will offer a $250,000 prize pool, open to all attendees who hold a 'Bring Your Own Computer' (BYOC) ticket.

Esports Stadium Arlington to Host CECC Texas Finals

Collegiate Sports Management Group and ESPORTSU have announced that the OpTic Gaming-owned Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas will host the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) Texas Finals.

• Esports Stadium Arlington, owned by OpTic Gaming, will host the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) Texas Finals from May 6–7, 2023.
• The event will feature 64 collegiate teams from across the United States competing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, and Valorant.
• The tournament schedule begins with a May 5 red carpet ceremony and media day, followed by qualifying rounds on May 6 and finals on May 7.

Dr. Alan Bunney Resigns from Panda Global

Dr. Alan Bunney, founder and long-time CEO of the esports organization Panda Global, resigned from his position in December 2022.

• Dr. Alan Bunney has resigned as CEO of Panda Global following controversy surrounding the cancellation of the Smash World Tour (SWT) 2022 and 2023 events.
• The canceled Smash World Tour event was set to feature a $500,000 prize pool, which would have been the largest in the history of competitive Super Smash Bros.
• Panda Global is now operating under an interim management committee, and the company has postponed its own Panda Cup Finale citing safety concerns.

Smash World Tour Events Canceled, Panda Global Blamed

The cancellation of the Smash World Tour (SWT) in late 2022 serves as a focal point for tensions within the Super Smash Bros. competitive community regarding corporate oversight and industry consolidation.

• The Smash World Tour (SWT) canceled its 2022 Championships and all 2023 events after receiving notice from Nintendo that it would not be granted a license to operate.
• Nintendo stated that it denied the license because the Smash World Tour failed to meet internal partner guidelines and health and safety standards.
• SWT organizers claim the cancellation will result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses due to refunds, sponsor obligations, and logistical costs.

Chris ‘PapaSmithy’ Smith Joins FlyQuest

In November 2022, the North American esports organization FlyQuest announced the appointment of Chris “PapaSmithy” Smith as its new president and chief gaming officer.

• Chris 'PapaSmithy' Smith has been appointed as the president and chief gaming officer of the esports organization FlyQuest.
• Smith joins FlyQuest from 100 Thieves, where he previously served as the general manager for their League of Legends team.
• In his new role, Smith will oversee competitive play, team development, business strategy, and the identification of new fan engagement and content opportunities.

Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2019: Nintendo

The fiscal year ended March 2019 marked a period of sustained growth for Nintendo, characterized by the continued momentum of the Nintendo Switch platform across Japan, North America, and Europe.

Nintendo: Supplementary Information for Earnings Release Fiscal Year Ended March 2019

The fiscal year ended March 2019 represented a period of significant financial growth for Nintendo, characterized by a substantial increase in both net sales and operating profit.

Corporate Management Policy Briefing: 3rd Quarter Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2019

Nintendo is navigating a transitional period in the fiscal year ending March 2019, prioritizing the long-term expansion of its intellectual property and the strengthening of its digital ecosystem.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Nine-Month Period Ended December 2018

The Nintendo earnings release for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2018, provides a comprehensive financial overview of the company’s performance, highlighting significant growth in net sales and profitability driven by the Nintendo Switch platform.