The last few months have witnessed a remarkable growth of the global mobile games industry, with millions of people spending more time indoors and online amid coronavirus lockdown. Mobile games markets across the world are set to witness record revenues this year, as the number of downloads continues to rise.
As the leading mobile games industry in the world, China is expected to generate 40% of the global mobile games revenue this year, reaching more than $21bn in value, according to data gathered by GoldenCasinoNews.
Chinese Mobile Games Industry Increased 50% Since 2017
Recent years have witnessed a surge in the Chinese mobile games revenue. In 2017, the market hit $14.9bn value, revealed Statista data. During the next two years, the mobile games industry revenue continued rising and reached $18bn figure. Statistics show the market value is expected to jump over $21bn in 2020, growing 16.5% year-on-year. Since 2017, the profit in the Chinese mobile games segment has jumped by 50%.
The Rakuten Insight survey conducted in March revealed that 82% of Chinese gamers use mobile phones for playing online games, making it the most popular device for gaming in the country. PC is the second most-popular device, with 59% of respondents using it for gaming. Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles follow, with 9% and 4%, respectively.
The same survey revealed that one-third of Chinese gamers play online games daily. Another 33% of those asked play online games between three to six days per week. Another 18% of Chinese gamers played online games once or twice a week.
Number of Mobile Gamers in China to Jump Over 500 Million This Year
The rapid growth of the entire Chinese mobile gaming market has been followed by the surge in the number of people playing mobile games. In 2017, China had nearly 381 million mobile gamers. In the next two years, this number increased to 450.7 million.
Statista data revealed the number of users in the Chinese mobile games segment is set to jump over 517 million in 2020, growing 14.8% year-on-year.
Millennials (people between 25 and 35) and Gen X (between 35 and 44) represent the major user groups, with 40.5% and 22.7% share, respectively. By 2023, the total number of people playing mobile games in China is expected to jump over 586 million.
Blast Away Swarms of Enemies in this Side-Scrolling R-Type-Inspired Space Action Adventure
May 26th, 2020 — Award-winning Indie games publisher, Headup is delighted to announce that Rigid Force Redux, a horizontal shoot ‘em up with modern 3D-Graphics, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One very soon.
Developed by com8com1, a studio led by Marcel Rebenstorf, who previously worked at Ubisoft Blue Byte on titles such as the ANNO series and Might and Magic Heroes Online, Rigid Force Redux breathes new life into the classic side-scrolling shooter genre with its lovingly hand-crafted 3D models, stunning environments, detailed effects, and an electrifying Synthwave soundtrack.
Rigid Force Redux is the vastly improved console version of Rigid Force Alpha, self-published by com8com1 on Steam in August 2018. Completely redeveloped in the Unity engine, Rigid Force Redux combines the acclaimed original gameplay with numerous improvements such as ultra-smooth 60 FPS for fluid gameplay, vastly improved difficulty balancing and overhauled visuals, effects and user interfaces.
Get on board the spacecraft, Rigid Force Alpha, and navigate through various atmospheric levels and face an onslaught of enemies, from low-level cannon fodder to sprawling bosses. Collect numerous weapons including an upgradeable missile system and ‘Force Shards’, adjustable supplemental units that let the players shoot in multiple directions and block incoming enemy fire. Capture Energy Orbs dropped by foes to boost Rigid Force Alpha’s power supply and unleash devastating blasts to wipe out enemies at critical times.
For more information, tune into Guerrilla Collective’s online session with Headup at https://www.guerrillacollective.com/ and follow them on Twitter for more details.
About Rigid Force Redux Battle it out against huge swarms of enemies, heavy gunships, laser wielding mechs and giant alien creatures. Every enemy has its own unique and challenging strategy, from the tiniest creature up to the largest boss. Arm your fighter with numerous upgradeable weapon systems and supplemental Force Shards! Collect Energy Orbs to fill up your energy supply and eventually unleash an extremely powerful blast against your foes! Just in case the extensive, action-packed Main Mission is not enough, try the challenging Arcade and Boss Rush Modes, defend your ranking in the global leaderboards and grab all 40 achievements.
Features: ● Classic side-scrolling shoot’em up action with modern 3D graphics ● Smooth 60 FPS for fluid gameplay ● Unique weapons and power-up systems inspired by the genre classics ● A wide variety of enemies, challenging mid-bosses and enormous end bosses ● An exciting story mode with animated cutscenes ● Six different action-packed 3D stages ● Additional Arcade and Boss Rush game modes for extended high score runs ● Adjustable difficulty levels — for beginners to shmup masters ● Improved UI and visuals, including a brand new character design by Manga Artist Damurushi ● Leaderboards and 40 unlockable achievements with brand-new full-screen illustrations ● Original synthwave soundtrack by DREAMTIME featuring Michael Chait
About Headup Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com, Twitter and Discord.
About com8com1 com8com1 is an independent game developer based in the Metropolitan Region of Hanover, Germany, and founded by industry veteran Marcel Rebenstorf, who previously worked at Ubisoft Blue Byte on AAA brands ANNO and Might and Magic Heroes Online. They closely collaborate with artists and industry experts, known and praised for their contributions to hits like Golden Sun, Time Splitters 3, Burnout 3, Heart & Slash and Elliot Quest. As a passionate indie studio, they aim to establish themselves as experts in creating rich and engaging games that you will love playing. More information can be found here: http://www.com8com1.com and twitter.com/com8com1.
Koch Media extends Partnership with Paradox Interactive – Stellaris; Console Edition coming to retail
Koch Media and Paradox Interactive extend their long term agreement covering physical publishing services to bring Stellaris: Console Edition to selected retail stores across Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand.
Stellaris: Console Edition will be available June 9th 2020 for PlayStation®4 and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X in across selected stores.
An adaption of Stellaris, the popular sci-fi grand strategy game, Stellaris: Console Edition features a sleek redesigned user interface created to provide an authentic grand strategy experience on consoles for the first time.
The Stellaris: Console Edition retail version will include the following bonus content:
Featuring the same deep strategic gameplay as Paradox’s original Stellaris, with rich and diverse alien races and emergent storytelling, Stellaris: Console Edition puts the complexity of the galaxy at your thumbsticks. Whether you’re exploring the unknown, discovering the mysteries of the universe, or conquering it for the glory of your empire, console players have more inter-galactic strategy awaiting them than ever before.
Stellaris: Console Edition lets players:
Behold the enormity of space with procedurally generated galaxies and an untold number of planets to explore.
Encounter a myriad of wild, quirky, and dangerous alien races who may prove to be crucial trade partners or conquering forces hellbent on enslaving your civilization.
Take on strategic space warfare and resource management to ensure the survival and advancement of your empire.
Explore scientific anomalies and uncover technological wonders throughout the galaxy to utilize them toward your own gains.
Govern your own fledgling empire and secure your power and agenda through manipulating internal policies, factions, traditions and more.
Adapted for console with a streamlined control scheme and UI for a true grand strategy experience.
Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world
The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox is the owner of the World of Darkness IPs and is publishing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Today, over four million people play a Paradox game each month, and the number of registered Paradox users is over twelve million.
Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden, in Delft, The Netherlands, in Seattle, Washington, and in Berkeley, California. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.
About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (games, films and software). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland, and the United States.
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Sydney, AUSTRALIA — May 26, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft® announced the program of the upcoming reveal of the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Esports Asia-Pacific League, scheduled tomorrow May 27.
Tune in on Twitch and YouTube starting at 1pm AEST to:
Discover live the details of the new format of the new Rainbow Six Esports Asia-Pacific program
Celebrate Rainbow Six Pro League history with an unprecedented initiative: Rainbow Six Classics
Rainbow Six Classics is a series of matches recreating memorable matches or rivalries from Rainbow Six Pro League history. To sunset 4 years of highly competitive Rainbow Six Pro League and celebrate the entry of the Asia-Pacific region into a new era of Rainbow Six Esports, iconic pro teams from the region will rise to the challenge, once more, to face off against former rivals. Pro players will compete online with some of the historical settings of the game, such as playing with the historically accurate list of Operators available at the time of the original matches.
A 1st match will see “FNATIC Classics” face off against “Nora-Rengo Classics”, 2 iconic teams from the Asia-Pacific region, in a re-match of the intense quarter-finals of both the Six Invitational 2019 and the Pro League Finals Season IX that concluded with 1 victory for each team.
A 2nd match with “Aerowolf Classics” vs “Wildcard Gaming Classics”, will remake the impressive APAC Finals Grand Finale from Pro League Season X.
Viewers will be able to donate to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders throughout the stream.
For fans tuning in on Twitch, random Twitch Drops will be activated during the streams. The Siege Pro League charm will be included in the Twitch Drops and delivered the day following the drop.
For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six esports, please visit http://www.rainbow6.com
About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 55 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Nine new models, featuring Meridian high-resolution sound and an immersive experience with Dolby Atmos® on top tier models and DTS:X
Sound optimisation through the power of AI Sound Pro
Seamless connectivity and smart functionality with Google Assistant™
Award winning* audio innovation and sleek designs to match the 2020 TV range
SYDNEY, 26 May 2020 – LG Electronics Australia (LG) today unveiled the company’s 2020 sound bar range consisting of nine models that deliver premium quality audio, seamless connectivity and smart functionality. At the top end of the line-up are the SN11RG, SN10YG and SN9YG models. The new range complements the company’s line-up of premium TVs, including the 2020 LG OLED, NanoCell and UHD TVs, through sleek designs matched with powerful output.
Strategic partnerships that help deliver larger than life sound
LG partners with the experts and when it comes to audio, LG has continued its long-standing relationship with Meridian, the UK-based pioneers of high-fidelity audio. The company’s premium, Meridian Audio technology is integrated in more models this year. The line-up also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, technology that has been making an impact on Hollywood content for decades, for dynamic and immersive experiences.
Bringing high-fidelity audio into Australian homes, Meridian’s audio enhancements deliver high-performance, high-fidelity audio, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and psychoacoustics. LG 2020 models SN11RG, SN10YG, SN9YG, SN8YG, SN7Y, SN7CY are equipped with this high-level performance technology.
Meridian contribution is the Bass and Space technology, which boosts low-frequency reproduction and widens the soundstage, allowing the listener to hear warm and immersive sound, no matter where they are seated. On top of this, Image Elevation technology ensures a more lifelike listening experience by elevating the perceived height of lead instruments and vocals, which will make users feel like they are part of a crowd at a concert.
In addition, Dolby Atmos® produces rich, atmospheric sound and creates textured layers of details and depth. When playing content mastered with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, users will enjoy realistic surround sound-like with audio that appears to originate from multiple directions. For example, users will feel like a rainstorm is above and around them.
Tailoring sound for any room with AI Room Calibration
The premium models (SL11RG, SN10YG, SN9YG, SN8YG) in the 2020 LG Sound Bar range are enhanced with AI Room Calibration for the first time. After Wi-Fi setup using Google Home, the LG Wi-Fi Speaker app enables customers to use their smartphone microphone to listen to specialised test tones produced by the Sound Bar. LG Sound Bars will adjust the equaliser according to the room acoustics (such as reducing undesirable standing waves generated by room corners). This advanced feature enables the sound bar equaliser to self-calibrate and allows users to experience optimum sound from the TV by using the Google Home and LG Wi-Fi Speaker apps to calculate the ideal sound based on the characteristics of the room.1
Tony Brown, Marketing Manager for Home Entertainment at LG Electronics Australia commented on the 2020 range of Sound Bars:
“At LG Australia, we are passionate about providing Australians with the very best home entertainment experience possible. Our successful partnership with Meridian Audio has allowed us to bring high-fidelity sound into even more Australian homes this year.
“It has never been a better time to pair great visuals with superior audio. Our 2020 Sound Bars are the ultimate home entertainment package when paired with one of our premium TVs. We’re excited to give Australians access to advanced audio technologies and create memorable moments with family and friends at home – whether it be watching movies, sport or gaming.”
LG SN11RG Sound Bar – the perfect companion for a 2020 LG OLED TV with an outstanding audio experience that must be heard to be believed
Transforming the home entertainment experience, the LG SN11RG Sound Bar, which sits at the top of the 2020 range, delivers 770W of power and supports a 7.1.4-channel system including Meridian Audio and Dolby Atmos®. This powerhouse sound bar comes complete with two rear wireless up firing speakers that produce multi-dimensional sound for a heightened soundstage. Delivering a cinematic sound experience from the comfort of the home, the LG SN11RG Sound Bar enables unique sound objects to be placed anywhere in a three-dimensional space for a multi-dimensional sound experience. Enhancing the realism of what is on screen, this innovative feature puts the viewer at the centre of the action.
In addition, this model boasts 4K Pass-Through allowing a smooth transfer of 4K content from the screen through to the sound bar. Furthermore, with Google Assistant built-in, users can enjoy voice-controlled access to control compatible smart home devices, get answers, play content and make everyday tasks easier.
LG has taken connectivity a step further in 2020, with the addition of enhanced audio return channel (eARC) on selected models, allowing users to connect external devices directly into eARC compatible TVs. The result? Enjoy multi-dimensional sound of high-resolution audio formats, such as Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio.2
SN10YG and SN9YG – high-fidelity sound that is accessible
Sitting second and third at the top-end of the LG 2020 Sound Bar range, the LG SN10YG and SN9YG deliver life-like and multi-dimensional sound thanks to Meridian Audio, while Dolby Atmos® produces rich, atmospheric sound quality to deliver textured layers of detail and depth for an immersive experience.
The SN10YG and SN9YG Sound Bars feature 570W and 520W of powerful output respectively and with 5.1.2 channel support, the result is a life-like surround sound experience that makes what consumers love about their TV sound better. To beef up sound even further, users can add rear speakers for an extra two channels and 140W.3 Furthermore, both models feature AI Calibration, 4K Pass-Through, enhanced audio return (eARC) and the convenience of Google Assistant through the comfort and ease of conversational voice commands.4
Winning two CES Innovation Awards in 2020 for enhanced sound quality and usability (models the SN11RG and SN9YG) and a Red Dot Design Award 2020 (model SN11RG)5 , the 2020 LG Sound Bar range exudes a sophisticated and minimalist design that perfectly matches the 2020 LG 55- and 65-inch TVs. LG has again delivered a range of stylish Sound Bars in 2020 that creates seamless visual harmonies and fits with modern home décor.
The full 2020 LG sound bar range includes:
Model Code
Key Features
RRP^
In-store date
SN11RG
Wireless rear up-firing speakers Meridian Audio Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X Google Assistant Built-in 770W & 7.1.4 Channels
$1899
May
SN10YG
Meridian Audio Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X Google Assistant Built-in AI Room Calibration 570W & 5.1.2 Channels
$1599
June
SN9YG
Meridian Audio Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X Google Assistant Built-in AI Room Calibration 520W & 5.1.2 Channels
$1399
May
SN8YG
Meridian Audio Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X Google Assistant Built-in AI Room Calibration 440W & 3.1.2 Channels
$1049
May
SN7Y
Meridian Audio Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X High Resolution Audio 4K Pass Through 380W & 3.1.2 Channels
$899
May
SN7CY
Meridian Audio Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X High Resolution Audio 4K Pass Through 160W & 3.0.2 Channels
$749
June
SN6Y
DTS Virtual:X™ High Resolution Audio AI Sound Pro Rear Speaker Compatible 420W & 3.1 Channels
$649
May
SN5Y
DTS Virtual:X™ High Resolution Audio AI Sound Pro Rear Speaker Compatible 400W & 2.1 Channels
$549
April
SN4
DTS Virtual:X™ AI Sound Pro HDMI In/Out, Optical &USB 300W & 2.1 Channels
$399
April
For more details on the 2020 range of sound bar products please visit http://www.lg.com/au.
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Disclaimers:
1 AI room calibration requires Google Home, LG Wi-Fi speakers apps and compatible smart phone.
2 Available with models SN11RG, SN10YG, SN9YG, and SN8YG
3 Compatible LG Rear Speaker Kit SPK8-S sold separately
4 Google Assistant is not available when watching TV. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. *Wi-Fi network and Google Account required. Use of Google Assistant requires consent to Google Terms of Use and/or Privacy Policies. Controlling devices and features require compatible smart devices. Internet usage charges and conditions may apply. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content. Features and services may not always deliver or respond to the requested command. To learn more visit www.lg.com.au
5 SN11RG Red Dot Design Awards – http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2020/03/lg-oled-tv-again-takes-top-honor-at-prestigious-red-dot-design-awards/
^Any reference to RRP in this communication is a recommended retail price only and there is no obligation on resellers to comply with the recommendation provided.
About Meridian Audio
Since 1977, Meridian Audio has been crafting innovative, elegant, high performance audio solutions. From its compact DSP loudspeakers with integrated amplification, to its user-friendly music management platform, Sooloos, Meridian delivers easy to install, high resolution audio systems for home cinemas and whole home solutions. The Meridian Audio experience is now available in the latest models from Jaguar Land Rover, thanks to a collaborative partnership between these two leaders of British innovation and engineering. Meridian’s renowned audio quality has extended to new markets including consumer electronics, in partnership with LG Electronics (LGE), marine and airline, ultimately transforming the way people experience sound, wherever they are. Learn more at www.meridian-audio.com.
Follow Meridian on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and You Tube @MeridianAudio.
About LG Electronics Australia
LG Electronics Australia is based in Sydney and is a subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc, a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In Australia, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. For more information, please visit
www.lg.com.au or facebook.com/LGaustralia
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics Inc. is a global innovator in technology and manufacturing with operations in 140 locations and a workforce of over 70,000 around the world. With 2018 global sales of USD 54.4 billion, LG is composed of five companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Component Solutions and Business Solutions. LG is a world-leading producer of TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines and mobile devices, including premium LG SIGNATURE and LG ThinQ™ AI products featuring artificial intelligence. For the latest LG news, go to www.LGnewsroom.com.
About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Home Entertainment Company is an industry leader in televisions, audio video systems, monitors, projectors and portable computers. The company is a recognized innovator in the industry for its leadership in OLED TVs which is revolutionizing the premium TV category. LG is committed to improving customers’ lives with innovative home entertainment products led by category-leading OLED TVs and award-winning NanoCell TVs featuring artificial intelligence capabilities. For more information, visit www.LG.com.
NETMARBLE ISSUES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS AND FISCAL RESULTS FOR 2020
Seoul, South Korea – May 25, 2020 –Netmarble Corp., a global mobile game company focusing on creating entertaining gaming experiences for players of all ages, reported their financial results for 2020’s first quarter.
“With the highly successful global launch of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and the ongoing enthusiasm for Netmarble’s overall lineup, we take pride in our ability to consistently provide engaging entertainment and truly appreciate Netmarble’s worldwide community of players,” said Seungwon Lee, Co-CEO of Netmarble.
“We are anticipating significant growth in sales and profitability in our second quarter due to improvement of marketing efficiency and ongoing sales from our new game releases, notably the global launch of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the launch of Blade & Soul Revolution in Asia, and the debut of A3: STILL ALIVE in Korea.”
Selected highlights from Netmarble’s first quarter include:
$446.7 million in total sales, $17.1 million in operating profit, and a net profit of $48.2 million from January through March.
Total sales increased by 11.6% year-over-year and decreased by 4% quarter-on-quarter. Operating profit went down 39.8% year-over-year and 60.1% quarter-on-quarter due to an increase in marketing expenses for new game launches in Q1.
Net profit went up 35.9% year-over-year and 1,123.4% quarter-on-quarter due to increases in dividend income and profits of an equity-method investment from its subsidiaries including Kabam, Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross which was launched worldwide in early March consistently ranked on the top-grossing charts in the Apple’s App Store and Google Play store, in the U.S. and European countries.
Top-performing games include Kabam’s MARVEL Contest of Champions (14% of revenue generated), The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (12% of revenue generated), Lineage 2: Revolution (11% of revenue generated), Blade & Soul Revolution in Korea (8% of revenue generated), and Jam City’s Cookie Jam (5% of revenue generated), among others.
Netmarble’s Western expansion led to overseas sales accounting for 71% of the company’s total sales, with North America earning 33% of the global revenue generated. Korea’s Q1 revenue share is 29% of the total revenue generated, while Japan, Europe, Southeast Asia, and other territories also contributed to the company’s overall earnings.
A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:
1/1/20-3/31/20 actuals
YoY Changes
QoQ Changes
Total Sales
$446.7 million
+11.6%
-4.0%
Operating Profit
$17.1 million
-39.8%
-60.1%
Net Profit
$48.2 million
+35.9%
+1,123.4%
For additional details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance, and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page to learn more.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution, and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and BigHit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
With so many video game events cancelled this year the industry has banded together to create some new events and one of these happens to be taking place in a little under a month as New Game+ Expo will be occurring on June 23rd where it will be aired through Twitch starting at 8 AM PT. This presentation will feature dozens of games including new titles, live gameplay demos, first looks, Q&A sessions, and more though it will be uploaded later if potential fans cannot catch the stream.
As seen in the image above, New Game+ Expo will feature games and developed and published by the likes of Sega, Atlus, Natsume, Idea Factory International, Spike Chunsoft, Koei Tecmo, Gunho America, Acttil, Arc System Works, Playism, Inti Creates, Aksys Games, NIS America, Grasshopper Manufacture, SNK, and Wayforward.
Half a year since its Steam Early Access launch, the sci-fi survival horror game Chernobylite is now 50% richer in content and getting ready to launch its full PC version within the next months, with an updated project roadmap.
Fans of exploring the Zone can finally enjoy a long-awaited part of the game – Pripyat’s most iconic sites. Come and visit the famous amusement park and its huge Ferris wheel. Next, check out Lenin Square and several nearby buildings. Remember, however, that places like the Palace of Culture Energetik or the Polissya Hotel are not the same as they used to be. Expecting abandoned buildings, you’ll find a mysterious, scientific military facility instead – one that can be infiltrated. The only question is: are you brave enough to walk into the darkness and reveal its dangerous secrets?
On top of the newly added Pripyat area, gamers will also find the following content updates:
The second part of the Tatyana investigation
A new fractal world that exposes some past events and gives answers to a few questions. A conclusion to a new investigation on the board. A very mysterious and important mission for both Igor and the player.
New character – Olga
A tough Ukrainian teenage girl. She’s one of the inhabitants of “The Village” – a settlement deep in the dreary Red Forest. She fears no one and hates NAR with a passion after witnessing their cruelty. Her goal is simple but difficult to achieve – she wants all of NAR out of Chernobyl, or dead (and not exactly in that order). Olga can be recruited to the base and sent on missions. The player can also learn new skills from her.
New story missions
The developers from The Farm 51 have added four new quests related to Georgiy, Sashko, and Olga. The player will meet some new characters but say goodbye to others. Or vice versa. It is all the player’s choice. The Red Forest has also been filled with several new events. Who (or what) will be found when exploring this part of the Zone?
Technical improvements
Chernobylite now supports DirectX 12. Players owning compatible graphics cards (especially AMD) can test it and check its influence on the visual performance of the game.
Cooperation with AMD
Thanks to cooperation with AMD, FidelityFX features have also been added to the game. Activating CAS should allow gamers to play at a lower resolution, or lower “resolution scale,” while maintaining very high image quality. Players can also improve the quality of the game, with virtually no effect on performance. FidelityFX works on all graphics cards, regardless of manufacturer.
Localization improvements
Finally, A TON of things related to localization and UX have been improved, from the UI to dialogs. Not everything is working perfectly yet, but progress is clearly visible. A system that replaces all missing voice-overs with appropriately processed and customized voice synthesis has been added, and dialogs are now consistently indicated. This should also be an optimal solution for players who do not speak Russian but are using Russian voice-overs for greater immersion. This system can be turned on or off in the Options menu.
ABOUT CHERNOBYLITE:
Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror experience from the team behind the critically-acclaimed Get Even. The game mixes free exploration of its disturbing world with challenging combat, crafting, and non-linear storytelling. It utilizes Unreal Engine 4 and is based on Reality 51’s scanning technology, which has been in development by The Farm 51 for over five years.
CHERNOBYLITE – MAIN FEATURES:
Explore a beautiful and horrifyingly accurate 3D-scanned recreation of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
Collaborate or compete with other stalkers in the Zone. But whatever you do, never fully trust them. Remember, everybody has a hidden agenda.
Face and survive natural and supernatural threats.
Immerse yourself in a thrilling, non-linear science-fiction horror story.
Make good use of your chemistry and physics knowledge to craft equipment and manage supplies.
Fight against savage creatures pouring out of an alternate reality.
Investigate and collect data with a set of sophisticated environmental and substance-analyzing tools.
Chernobylite is available now on Steam Early Access and Games in Development on GOG.com.
More information about the title can be found on the official website (http://www.chernobylgame.com/), Steam, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Discord.
About The Farm 51 The company was established in 2005 by three game dev veterans: Kamil Bilczyński, Robert Siejka, and Wojtek Pazdur. Since then, The Farm has expanded significantly, and today it has over 100 employees. Since 2012, the company has been listed on the NewConnect Stock Exchange, which has allowed it to develop even further. The Farm 51 has completed many projects so far, with over ten games and VR applications under their belt. They are also a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony, and Apple iOS. The Farm 51’s newest projects are Get Even, World War3, Chernobyl VR Project, and Chernobylite. http://www.thefarm51.com
Hinwil, 25 May 2020 – The unforgiving streets of Monaco were the backdrop to another exciting weekend of online racing, with Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN producing a good display and coming away with some strong results. Daniel Bereznay was just one step off the podium with a brilliant P4 in the Pro Exhibition Race, followed by Bardia Boroumand in P8, while Thibaut Courtois and Juan Manuel Correa finished in P4 and P5 respectively in Saturday’s “Not the GP” Series. Unfortunately, there was heartbreak for Antonio Giovinazzi as his race come to an end immediately after the start of the Virtual Grand Prix due to another technical issue with his game.
One of the strongest pairings in the Esports landscape, Bereznay and Boroumand navigated the narrow, twisty streets of the Principality in the Pro Exhibition race. The Hungarian controlled his race and, on a track where overtaking is nigh-impossible, he converted his fourth place on the grid into the same result at the chequered flag. Boroumand, hit by a penalty in qualifying that relegated him to P7, was unable to gain ground and finished in P8, no doubt a frustrating conclusion for the quick Iranian.
On Saturday, the Courtois/Correa pairing fared well in the “Not the GP” Monaco event. Finishing in P8 and P12 respectively in the first race, the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN drivers came back strongly in the second race, the Belgian goalkeeper crossing the line in P4, just ahead of his team-mate in P5.
In the weekend’s flagship event, the Virtual Grand Prix, Antonio Giovinazzi was once again hampered by a technical issue, his race ending as soon as it started. A game freeze meant an early exit for the Italian, whose P7 starting position would have promised much for the remainder of the evening. The sister car, in the hands of Courtois, was a creditable P13 at the end of the race.
Antonio Giovinazzi (DNF, Virtual GP): “It’s been another frustrating evening of esports for me. Qualifying in P7 in Monaco was going to give me a good shot at a great result, but we never had the chance to show what we could do. My game froze just 500m into the first lap and that was it. It’s so disappointing, especially after all the time spent practicing for what should have been a great event.”
Juan Manuel Correa (P12/P5, Not the GP): “This weekend’s races were a lot of fun. Driving in Monaco is always a lot of fun, it’s a track I really enjoy in real life as well. It’s great to have a team-mate like Thibaut, we have been good friends since we did our first Virtual GP back in China and we spent the whole race talking, discussing strategy and working together. I am glad about the end result, we were both competitive.”
Daniel Bereznay (P4, Pro Exhibition race): “Monaco is not a track I enjoy driving in the game. The real thing must be an incredible show, but in the game it hardly ever makes for great racing, and that is exactly what happened this time. I started in P4 and finished in P4 without anything crazy happening. I would have been happy with a podium, of course, but with such a competitive field I prefer scoring good results consistently. Finishing on the podium or close by every time is better than being the guy going from zero to hero and back to zero again each week.”
Bardia Boroumand (P8, Pro Exhibition race): “I am pretty happy with my pace and I feel I was on my way to a strong result until the final lap in qualifying. Not only I got blocked by traffic while on a lap that would have been good for pole, I somehow got a penalty that cost me five places on the grid. Starting from the back at Monaco is really bad, and there was a lot of contact all over the race. In the end, I am not happy with P8 but there wasn’t really anything I could do.”
About Sauber Group of Companies: The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of three operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team; Sauber Engineering AG, which focuses on prototype development and additive manufacturing; and Sauber Aerodynamik AG, which conducts full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and creates ground-breaking innovations in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 500 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects. Since its founding in 1970, the passion for racing has been at the heart of Sauber.
For the last 50 years, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. After 25 years of competition in Formula One, the company launched a long-term partnership with Alfa Romeo in 2018 and enters the 2020 championship under the new team name Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN.
Kozankyo, Kozan –May 22, 2020– For lovers of NES-like retro-pixel graphics and fans of the danmaku genre, independent game development studio Drillimation Systems release Chuhou Joutai on Steam and itch.io today.
Chuhou Joutai is a colorful retro-pixel, entry-level bullet hell shoot’em up containing eight treacherous stages in which you will have to weave through complex patterns. The game is fully localized in English and Japanese.
Synopsis
The country of Kozan has entered a period of civil war against a left-wing extremist group called SPASDOT. Taking the role as The Real Driller or Princess Kagami, your mission is to find and defeat SPASDOT’s leader in order to shut them down for good.
Gameplay Each stage is filled with opponents that will throw colorful attack patterns which you’ll need lightning-fast reflexes to get through. You can focus your attacks to get through tight spaces and if you’re in a tight pinch, you can throw a bomb to clear the screen! Hair-pin curves and dare-devil turns – you’re gonna need to make these to survive.
Features
Danmaku: bullet hell shoot’em up.
Colorful NES-like retro-pixel visuals.
8 treacherous stages.
Fully localized in English and Japanese.
Additional Information
Steam Store
Official Website
Twitter
Instagram
About Drillimation Systems Drillimation Systems is an entertainment conglomerate with a main focus on video games and animation. Their products are intended for newcomers to video games and veteran fans of games alike. Drillimation originally began in mid-2014 as a fan project where the Prophet wanted to make GoAnimate videos featuring characters from Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Mr. Driller franchise. The Drillimation domain was formally registered in 2019 shortly after the Chuhou Joutai demo released.
