Pokemon Scarlett Performance

Nintendo Releases Patch for Pokemon

On December 1, 2022, Nintendo released a software update for the newly launched Pokemon Scarlett and Pokemon Violet titles.  With the release of the update, Nintendo acknowledged performance issues with the games and issued an apology. Analysis The new Pokemon games have sold well but had well-documented performance issues with graphical glitches and frame rate .....
CD Projekt Stock

CD Projekt Has Solid Profit

For the first nine months of fiscal 2022 ending 9/30/22, CD Projekt (OTC: OTGLY) reported that net sales were flat at €133 million.  However, the company showed a net before-tax profit of €57 million (up from €29 million in the first nine months of 2021). Analysis CD Projekt is recovering from its disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020.  Cyberpunk is actually enjoying.....
Nvidia Quarterly revenue

Nvidia Data Center Revenue Soars Past Gaming

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) revenue for the third quarter ending 10/31/22 was $5.93 billion, down 17% from the previous year quarter.  Data center revenue was up 31% to $3.83 billion while gaming revenue was down 51% from the previous year to $1.57 billion. Analysis Nvidia has had a rough year in its game segment.  Shortages led to high prices and it was hard to find graphic cards in the first part of the year.  Going into the second half of 2.....
Embracer group Revenue

Embracer Group Revenue Grows Via Acquisition

For the first six months of fiscal 2023 ending 9/30/22, Embracer Group (EMBRAC-B.ST) saw net sales grow 148% from the first six months of FY 22 to SEK 16,687.  In the second quarter ending 9/30 revenue grew 190% to SEK 9,569. PC/Console games accounted for 38% of revenue, mobile games were 18%, tabletop games were 35% and entertainment services were 9%. Analysis Sweden-based Embracer Group has been on an acquisition spree the past few years.....
Netease investor

NetEase has Solid Q3 Revenue Growth

For the third quarter of fiscal 2022 that ended 9/30/22 NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) revenue increased 10% to RMB 24.4 billion ($3.4 billion) with games up 9.1% to RMB 18.7 billion ($2.6 billion) over Q3 2021.  For the first nine months of 2022, revenue was up 13% to RMD 71.1 billion ($9.9 billion). Analysis Games and their related services accounted for 77% of NetEase’s revenue in the third quarter.  Mobile games accounted for 69% of game revenue wi.....
Nintendo Live Service Game

Could New Nintendo System Leapfrog PlayStation 5?

The Nintendo Switch is arguably the most successful video game system ever. At least for Nintendo, if not for major third-party publishers. Of course, nothing lasts forever and inevitably Nintendo will need to release a new system. Given current market conditions, a major question is will a new Nintendo console with a strong online component for live service games make the PlayStation 5 obsolete? Switch In Downcycle Switch sales hit records in both 202.....
Nintendo Revenue

Nintendo Switch Sales Forecast Lowered

For the first half of fiscal 2023 that ended 9/30/22, Nintendo reported Switch hardware sales down from 8.3 million units in the previous year period to 6.7 million.  In addition, forecasts for the year were lowered from 21 million Switch units to 19 million units. Analysis Despite the decline in hardware unit sales, Nintendo reported an increase in revenue.  This was largely due to favorable exchange rates with a strong U.S. dollar compared to the J.....

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