Dossier - DFC Intelligence

The DFC Dossier was launched in 2007 to provide analysis and insights into the video game industry. The goal was to highlight the nuances behind DFC Intelligence forecasts. Originally the Dossier was delivered as a PDF file with news, company and product profiles, interviews, and forecasts. The Dossier is now online with core articles available on the main Dossier page. DFC analysis of the latest news can be found on the News page. Detailed forecasts for individual companies and stocks can be found on the DFC Intelligence Video Game Stock Index which launched in 2023, as well as the Market Leaders section which has profiles and the latest stock quotes for companies in the video game space.

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Guide to DFC Analysis

DFC Dossier: Articles and analysis of current trends
News Analysis: Commentary on the latest industry news
DFC Intelligence Video Game Stock Index: real-time quotes on companies in the DFC index and stock portfolio
Company Analysis: Current stock quotes and links to individual company profiles and quotes
Software Game Industry Market Leaders: Links to analysis of video game software and services companies
Hardware Game Industry Market Leaders: Links to analysis of hardware manufacturers active in the video game industry
Conglomerates: Links to analysis of large diversified companies active in the video game industry

Autodesk

Posted on July 22, 2008

JULY 22, 2008 • Autodesk has been a leading software tools provider since it was founded back in 1982. Over the years, Autodesk has expanded its game tool software portfolio through a series of acquisitions. In February of this year, Autodesk announced it was purchasing Kynogon SA, a Paris-based provider of artificial intelligence middleware for the video game industry. The acquisition was finalized in May and Kynogon was folded into the newly created Game…..

WALL*E Set For Arabic Markets

Posted on July 4, 2008

JULY 4, 2008 • WALL*E is the first Xbox 360, PS3 or PSP title to be localized for the Arabic market. Based on the Disney Pixar film, the THQ UK title is being distributed in the Middle East by Pluto Games. The accessibility of the content made the game a good bet for distribution in Middle East territori…..

Take-Two In Talks With Ubisoft

Posted on June 10, 2008

JUNE 10, 2008 • While Take-Two Interactive’s board of directors holds out for a better cash offer from Electronic Arts, Forbes magazine speculated that the former is negotiating with another takeover suitor: Ubisoft. During a June 5 financial conference call, Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick admitted he had held discussions with other interested parties. Ubisoft declined to comment. Impact: Ubisoft has a better reputation for working with acqu…..

Queensland Games

Posted on April 5, 2008

APRIL 5, 2008 • Game development has become a true global business and hit games come from all around the world. However, there are a few hot spots where developers tend to congregate. In many cases this is because regional governments provide support mechanisms to help incubate a local technology commu…..

Dawn of War II Sells

Posted on March 7, 2008

MARCH 7, 2008 • THQ got some much needed good news with reports of brisk sales of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. The PC title raced ahead to the top of computer game charts. With estimates of selling 300,000 units at retail in the U.S., in the U.K., th…..

The Magical Kingdom 2.0

Posted on November 5, 2007

NOV. 5, 2007 • While the game industry always prides itself on being at the forefront of technological development, nowadays some old-line media companies are just as capable of driving innovation. Corporations such as The Walt Disney Co., have weathered several technological c…..