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Capcom Raises Forecast As Revenue Dips
Capcom announced, for the first six months ending 9/30/22, sales were down 30% to 49,067 million yen from the previous year period. Net income was down 27% to 16,142 million yen. Despite the decline, Capcom raised its forecast for the fiscal year ending 3/31/22 from 120,000 million yen to 125,000 million yen.
Analysis
Capcom is a relatively small Japanese publisher that has a long history in the video game business. The company…..
Capcom announced, for the first six months ending 9/30/22, sales were down 30% to 49,067 million yen from the previous year period. Net income was down 27% to 16,142 million yen. Despite the decline, Capcom raised its forecast for the fiscal year ending 3/31/22 from 120,000 million yen to 125,000 million yen. Analysis Capcom is a relatively small Japanese publisher that has a long history in the video game business. The company has so…..
Capcom announced, for the first six months ending 9/30/22, sales were down 30% to 49,067 million yen from the previous year period. Net income was down 27% to 16,142 million yen. Despite the decline, Capcom raised its forecast for the fiscal year ending 3/31/22 from 120,000 million yen to 125,000 million yen. Analysis Capcom is a relatively small Japanese publisher that has a long history in the video game business. The company has so…..
Genvid Announces Massively Interactive Live Event Based on Konami’s Silent Hill
In 2023, Genvid Entertainment plans to launch Silent Hill: Ascension a massively interactive live event (MILE) based on the Konami horror franchise. The experience is being produced in conjunction with J.J. Abrams’s Bad Robot Games, Behaviour Interactive and DJ2 Entertainment……
In 2023, Genvid Entertainment plans to launch Silent Hill: Ascension a massively interactive live event (MILE) based on the Konami horror franchise. The experience is being produced in conjunction with J.J. Abrams’s Bad Robot Games, Behaviour Interactive and DJ2 Entertainment……
In 2023, Genvid Entertainment plans to launch Silent Hill: Ascension a massively interactive live event (MILE) based on the Konami horror franchise. The experience is being produced in conjunction with J.J. Abrams’s Bad Robot Games, Behaviour Interactive and DJ2 Entertainment……
Konami Announces Big Plans for Silent Hill Franchise
Silent Hill is a pioneering horror video game franchise that has been dormant for many years. Konami has announced multiple Silent Hill projects in the works to revive the franchise. All the projects are being created in conjunction with outside developers.
The original Silent Hill was a pioneer in horror video games when it launched for the first PlayStation in 1999. It was followed by numerous sequels but has been dormant since Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012.
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Silent Hill is a pioneering horror video game franchise that has been dormant for many years. Konami has announced multiple Silent Hill projects in the works to revive the franchise. All the projects are being created in conjunction with outside developers. The original Silent Hill was a pioneer in horror video games when it launched for the first PlayStation in 1999. It was followed by numerous sequels but has been dormant since Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012. …..
Silent Hill is a pioneering horror video game franchise that has been dormant for many years. Konami has announced multiple Silent Hill projects in the works to revive the franchise. All the projects are being created in conjunction with outside developers. The original Silent Hill was a pioneer in horror video games when it launched for the first PlayStation in 1999. It was followed by numerous sequels but has been dormant since Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012. …..
CD Projekt Updates Strategy
Poland-based game company CD Projekt released a long-term strategy update. The company is planning for a number of games in the Witcher and Cyberpunk universes. CD Projekt is also working on a new IP codenamed Hadar and is exploring opportunities in film and TV. The company is also opening a new North American studio in Boston and expanding its Vancouver studio.
Analysis
In December 2020, CD Projekt launched the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077……
Poland-based game company CD Projekt released a long-term strategy update. The company is planning for a number of games in the Witcher and Cyberpunk universes. CD Projekt is also working on a new IP codenamed Hadar and is exploring opportunities in film and TV. The company is also opening a new North American studio in Boston and expanding its Vancouver studio. Analysis In December 2020, CD Projekt launched the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077……
Poland-based game company CD Projekt released a long-term strategy update. The company is planning for a number of games in the Witcher and Cyberpunk universes. CD Projekt is also working on a new IP codenamed Hadar and is exploring opportunities in film and TV. The company is also opening a new North American studio in Boston and expanding its Vancouver studio. Analysis In December 2020, CD Projekt launched the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077……
Ubisoft has Big Plans for Assassin’s Creed Franchise
On September 10, 2022 Ubisoft had a major reveal about the Assassin’s Creed franchise. This included the launch of five new upcoming games led by Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Other products include open-world RPG Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, a multiplayer hub going by Assassin’s Creed Codename Infinity, and…..
On September 10, 2022 Ubisoft had a major reveal about the Assassin’s Creed franchise. This included the launch of five new upcoming games led by Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Other products include open-world RPG Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, a multiplayer hub going by Assassin’s Creed Codename Infinity, and…..
On September 10, 2022 Ubisoft had a major reveal about the Assassin’s Creed franchise. This included the launch of five new upcoming games led by Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Other products include open-world RPG Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, a multiplayer hub going by Assassin’s Creed Codename Infinity, and…..
Embracer Group Completes Acquisition of Eidos and Crystal Dynamics
The Embracer Group (EMBRAC-B.ST) acquisition of assets from Square Enix has been approved. The transfer was announced on May 2, 2022, and includes Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montreal. It includes IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thi…..
The Embracer Group (EMBRAC-B.ST) acquisition of assets from Square Enix has been approved. The transfer was announced on May 2, 2022, and includes Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montreal. It includes IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thi…..
The Embracer Group (EMBRAC-B.ST) acquisition of assets from Square Enix has been approved. The transfer was announced on May 2, 2022, and includes Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montreal. It includes IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thi…..
Electronic Arts FIFA License to End
Starting in 2023, Electronic Arts’ soccer games will no longer use the FIFA license. The deal was originally started in 1993. In 2013, the license was extended until the end of 2022. Starting with the July 2023 release, new soccer (football) games will be called EA SPORTS FC.
Analysis
This news comes as no surprise. Last October …..
Starting in 2023, Electronic Arts’ soccer games will no longer use the FIFA license. The deal was originally started in 1993. In 2013, the license was extended until the end of 2022. Starting with the July 2023 release, new soccer (football) games will be called EA SPORTS FC. Analysis This news comes as no surprise. Last October …..
Starting in 2023, Electronic Arts’ soccer games will no longer use the FIFA license. The deal was originally started in 1993. In 2013, the license was extended until the end of 2022. Starting with the July 2023 release, new soccer (football) games will be called EA SPORTS FC. Analysis This news comes as no surprise. Last October …..
Square Enix Sells Eidos to Embracer Group
Square Enix (9684.T-JP: Tokyo) has entered into an agreement to sell several overseas studios to the Embracer Group. These holdings include Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive. This includes IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain. The transfer price was listed as $300 million.
Analysis
Square Enix selling its Wester…..
Square Enix (9684.T-JP: Tokyo) has entered into an agreement to sell several overseas studios to the Embracer Group. These holdings include Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive. This includes IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain. The transfer price was listed as $300 million. Analysis Square Enix selling its Wester…..
Square Enix (9684.T-JP: Tokyo) has entered into an agreement to sell several overseas studios to the Embracer Group. These holdings include Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive. This includes IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain. The transfer price was listed as $300 million. Analysis Square Enix selling its Wester…..
Articles of Interest
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