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Game Publishing

Report92 pages

Integrated Report 2017

BANDAI NAMCO operates as a diversified entertainment conglomerate spanning toys, network content, home video games, arcade games, amusement facilities, and visual and music content.
The company’s core business strategy is centered on the development and global distribution of entertainment products and services.

Game Publishing Market Analysis Global+2

Bandai Namco

Report100 pages

Integrated Report 2018

The Group launched a new Mid-term Plan in April 2018 focused on the strategic initiative titled 'CHANGE for the NEXT'.
The organization's core business segments include home video games, amusement machines, and amusement facilities.
The company's operational portfolio extends beyond gaming to include entertainment-related toys, network content, and visual and music content.

Global Game Publishing Mergers & Acquisitions+3

Bandai Namco

Report125 pages

Integrated Report 2020

Bandai Namco Group operates as a diversified entertainment conglomerate spanning toys, network content, home video games, amusement machines, amusement facilities, and visual and music content.
The company’s core business model integrates multiple entertainment sectors to deliver products and services under the corporate philosophy of 'Dreams, Fun and Inspiration'.

Game Publishing Game Development Investment+1

Bandai Namco

Report32 pages

Bandai Namco Group Fact Book 2020

Bandai Namco Group operates across five diversified business segments: Toys and Hobby, Network Entertainment, Real Entertainment, Visual and Music Production, and IP Creation.
The Network Entertainment Unit serves as a primary revenue driver, encompassing the company's global home video game and mobile app publishing operations.
The Toys and Hobby Unit maintains a broad market presence across multiple physical categories, including plastic models, figures, capsule toys, card products, and candy toys.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Console+3

Bandai Namco

Report16 pages

Bandai Namco Group Fact Book 2021

Bandai Namco operates through a diversified structure encompassing four primary segments: the Entertainment Unit (Digital and Toys/Hobby), the IP Production Unit (Visual, Music, and Creation), and the Amusement Unit.
The Digital Business segment is a core pillar of the Entertainment Unit, focusing on the development and distribution of game applications and home video game software.
The company tracks its competitive positioning by analyzing its standing among top publishers within the global mobile application market.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Console+3

Bandai Namco

Report16 pages

Bandai Namco Group Fact Book 2022

The Bandai Namco Group operates through three primary pillars: the Entertainment Unit, which covers Digital Business and Toys and Hobby, and the IP Production Unit, which manages Visual and Music business.
The Digital Business segment serves as a core driver for the Entertainment Unit, focusing on the development and distribution of interactive gaming content.
The Toys and Hobby Business segment maintains a diverse portfolio including plastic models, figures, capsule toys, and card products.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Japan+3

Bandai Namco

Report16 pages

Bandai Namco Group Fact Book 2023

Bandai Namco operates across four primary business segments: Entertainment (Digital and Toys/Hobby), IP Production, and Amusement.
The Entertainment Unit's Digital Business segment focuses on both the mobile game app market and the home video game console market.
The Toys and Hobby Business segment encompasses a diverse portfolio including plastic models, figures, capsule toys, candy toys, and children’s lifestyle sundries.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Mobile+3

Bandai Namco

Report8 pages

PEGI: European Game Information

The PEGI rating system is the standardized age-classification mechanism for video games across more than 30 European countries.
Age suitability is communicated through a traffic-light color scheme: green for ages 3 and 7, amber for intermediate levels, and red for 18+ restricted titles.
The system utilizes specific content descriptors alongside age ratings to provide transparency regarding the elements that influence a game's suitability.

Game Publishing Player Demographics Marketing+1

AEVI

Report5 pages

Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025

Nexon achieved record full-year 2025 revenue of ¥475.1 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase, with operating income holding steady at ¥124.0 billion.
The new title ARC Raiders was a major growth driver, selling over 14 million units within 15 weeks and reaching a peak of 960,000 concurrent users.
The 22-year-old MapleStory franchise reached record annual revenue with 43% year-over-year growth, helping to offset a 21% decline in the Dungeon&Fighter franchise.

Market Analysis Monetization Game Publishing+3

NEXON Co.Feb 2026

Report7 pages

Vietnam's Mobile Dev Opportunity

Vietnam has emerged as a major global mobile development hub with over 35,000 game programmers and more than 300 active local publishers.
In 2024, five Vietnamese studios ranked among the world’s top 25 publishers, generating 2.4 billion downloads and $133 million in revenue.
Since 2020, the sector has experienced significant growth, marked by a 67% increase in downloads and an 82% rise in earnings.

Market Analysis Game Development Game Publishing+2

NaavikFeb 2026

Presentation53 pages

Q3 for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Results Presentation

Sega Sammy projects a 13.0 billion yen net loss for the fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by 46.3 billion yen in impairment losses from the acquisitions of Rovio and Stakelogic.
The Pachislot and Pachinko division is the company's primary financial driver, significantly exceeding expectations through high-volume sales of titles like Smart Pachislot Tokyo Revengers.
Management has shifted from aggressive M&A to a consolidation strategy, marked by the suspension of large-scale acquisitions and the initiation of a 20.0 billion yen share buyback program.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Japan

Sega Sammy HoldingsFeb 2026

Presentation20 pages

Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, Third Quarter

Marvelous Inc. reported a 40.5% year-on-year increase in net sales to 29,121 million yen and a 28.6% rise in ordinary profit to 2,129 million yen for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2026.
The Digital Contents segment saw a 69.2% revenue surge driven by the releases of 'Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma', 'STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar', and 'DAEMON X MACHINA TITANIC SCION', which helped offset initial high development costs.
The Amusement business grew revenue by 25.1%, fueled by the sustained popularity of 'Pokémon FRIENDA' and the international expansion of 'Pokémon MEZASTAR'.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Japan

MarvelousJan 2026

Presentation21 pages

Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half (Semi-annual Period)

Marvelous Inc. reported a 157.5% year-on-year revenue increase to 20,281 million yen for the first half of FY2026, though operating profit dropped 61.8% to 226 million yen due to high development costs.
The Digital Contents segment saw sales nearly double to 12,414 million yen, driven by 'Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma' and 'Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar' each surpassing 500,000 units sold.
The Amusement business remains the company's primary profit driver, achieving a 36.3% revenue increase and 41.2% profit growth, largely due to the success of 'Pokémon Frienda' and 'Pokémon Mezastar'.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Japan

MarvelousOct 2025

Report2 pages

Square Enix Special Feature: Erdrick Trilogy Reimagined

The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is scheduled for release on February 5, 2026, across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Dragon Quest franchise has reached 95 million units in total shipments and digital sales as of June 2025.
The Final Fantasy franchise has surpassed 204 million units globally as of mid-2025, driven by Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Market Analysis Global Console+3

Square EnixSept 2025

Report104 pages

Annual Report 2025

Games Workshop achieved record financial results for 2024/25 with £617.5 million in revenue and £262.8 million in profit before taxation, leading to its promotion to the FTSE 100.
Licensing operating profit nearly doubled to £49.5 million, largely driven by the commercial success of the Space Marine 2 video game.
Core sales grew by 14.2%, fueled by strong performance in the trade channel and North American markets.

Game Publishing Investment UK+1

Games Workshop GroupAug 2025

Report18 pages

The State of PC Game Distribution

Steam maintains a dominant market position, generating $10.8 billion in 2024 revenue with concurrent users increasing from 25.4 million in 2021 to 40.5 million by September 2025.
Developer reliance on Steam is extreme, with 88% of studios deriving over 75% of their revenue from the platform and 37% relying on it for more than 90%.
Despite 72% of developers labeling Steam a monopoly, diversification is underway, with 48% of studios utilizing the Epic Games Store and the Xbox PC store for distribution.

Market Analysis Game Publishing PC+2

RokkyJun 2025

Presentation19 pages

People Can Fly Q4 2024 Financial Results Presentation

People Can Fly is exiting the virtual reality market following the release of Project Bison in late 2025, citing the cessation of platform subsidies as the primary driver.
The company reported a net loss of PLN 175.3 million for fiscal year 2024, driven by significant one-off write-offs for Projects Red and Bifrost and the impairment of its Incuvo subsidiary.
Annual revenue grew to PLN 190.4 million in 2024, up from PLN 150.1 million in 2023, bolstered by work-for-hire contributions from Project Maverick and Project Echo.

Market Analysis Investment Game Publishing+1

PCF GroupApr 2025

Report10 pages

Take Rates in China: Will Quality Development Beat Out Traditional Distribution?

Major Chinese developers like miHoYo, Lilith Games, and NetEase are bypassing traditional Android app stores to achieve gross profit margins exceeding 95%, compared to the 50% margin typical of standard distribution.
The Chinese mobile gaming market is dominated by a 50% take rate imposed by smartphone manufacturers and tech firms organized under the Mobile Hardcore Alliance and the Global Developer Service Alliance.
High-profile titles are successfully leveraging direct-to-consumer models and community platforms like TapTap and Bilibili to circumvent traditional distribution fees.

Market Analysis Game Publishing Monetization+2

NikoJan 2025

Report17 pages

Taxation in the Video Game Sector: Spain

Resident video game companies in Spain are subject to a 25% corporate income tax rate, while qualifying start-ups can access a reduced 15% rate for four tax periods.
The Canary Islands offer a highly competitive 4% corporate tax rate and exemptions on property-transfer and IGIC taxes for companies meeting specific investment and employment criteria.
R&D and technological innovation expenses qualify for a 12% tax credit, capped at 25–50% of total tax liability, alongside a patent-box regime that reduces the taxable base for advanced software.

Investment Game Publishing Europe

AEVIJan 2025

Report13 pages

Interview with Kim Yoo, License Manager at Bandai Namco Korea

The Japanese character market has shifted from a niche segment to a mainstream industry driven by high-spending female consumers in their 20s and 30s.
Market demand is moving away from traditional collectible figures toward lifestyle goods, customizable plush toys, and content optimized for social media sharing.
Strategic success requires a dual-track model that balances mass-market accessibility with premium, limited-edition product offerings.

Market Analysis Player Demographics Game Publishing

KOCCA – Korea Creative Content AgencyJan 2025