Interactive Industrial・Output Strategy・Japan (II.OS.JP) ALL-IN-ONE-PACKAGE

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Interactive Industrial・Output Strategy・Japan
II.OS.JP
日本国 392
ISO 639 - 1・2 ・3
日本産業規格
Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) Non-Compliant​

Purpose

...is to bring together basic intel from our collective Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) efforts to help increase the quantity & quality of Output Strategy Threads, combined into a single thread to rule them all!

Vision​

...single resource for all 55+ publicly listed Japanese companies involved in the video-games industry. Additionally, it'll feature a highlights package for private companies, keiretsu & global investment in Japan.

Thread Rating
CERO Z

Computer Entertainment Rating Organisation (CERO)

1.0.1
big 10 + 1 summary (listed in order of Market Cap as of January 18, 2024)
1.5 ReMIX
additional details for companies without a dedicated output strategy thread
Re Chain of Memories
Keiretsu (a-z)
358/2 Days
international First Party Investment in the Japanese games industry.​

Spoiler: Contents>>>Missing Pieces

2.0.0 + 3.0.0
2.5 ReMIX (a-z)
+
II Final Mix
Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Re CODED
OP2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE
Dream Drop Distance HD
0.2 Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage
χ Back Cover
Private / Family Owned (A-Z)
+
Mobile
VR Experience
Melody of Memory
The Story So Far
INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE
tbc
III
III Re MIND
Missing-Link
IV​

InstallBase Threads​

The Growth of PC Gaming in Japan (New Info: Japan's PC Gaming Market is ~16 Million Users)​

1.0.1

SONY​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

1st Party output strategy | Discussion thread
This is for the Premium OP currently in the works [subject to layoffs]​

Nintendo
7974.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Nintendo First Party Software Development |ST| Nintendo Party Superstars by @Astrogamer (InstallBase affiliate Famiboards)​

BANDAI NAMCO
7832.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

BANDAI NAMCO // D3 Publisher BANDAI NAMCO // D3 OTOMEBU // GYAAR Studio // Don't Ask Me For Switch!​

Konami Holdings
9766.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

CAPCOM
9697.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Capcom output strategy | Discussion thread by @Ryuichi Naruhodo​

SQUARE ENIX
9684.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Square Enix output strategy | Discussion thread. by @Abzeronow​

Koei Tecmo
3635.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Koei Tecmo thread by @Diaochan​

CyberAgent
4751.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

Sega Sammy Holdings
6460.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Sega output strategy | Discussion thread by @Abzeronow & Atlus output strategy | Discussion thread by @Phantom Thief​

Kadokawa Corporation
9468.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Kadokawa Corporation // FROM SOFTWARE // Spike Chunsoft // '...a struggle over the substance with the corporations & other factions.'​

NEXON
3659.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Spoiler: Konami

Konami Holdings

Konami Digital Entertainment
We, the Konami Group, aim to be an enterprise that will continue to
keep our stakeholders always looking forwarding with anticipation as
we create and provide our current and future customers with products
and services that offer "Valuable Time".
Castlevania
Genso Suikoden
Metal Gear
Silent Hill

MARCH 2024
Professional Baseball Spirits Ace, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball
[iOS/Android/NSW/PS4] Powerful Pro Baseball Eikan Nine Crossroad <F2P> {2023.09.20}
*smartphone version out now, console version(s) release date tbc*

We Got eBASEBALL at Home​

[PS5/Steam] Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 (Konami Digital Entertainment) {2024.09.19}
[NSW/PS4] Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 (Konami Digital Entertainment) {2024.07.18}
the Chibi latter includes amiibo & PSVR support?!? [what year is it.gif]​

“In 2024, the Powerful Pro Baseball series will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and the Professional Baseball Spirits series will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Various projects are currently underway to make the anniversary year an exciting one.
Please continue to look forward to Powerful Pro Baseball and Professional Baseball Spirits as we strive to advance the baseball world more than ever before.”
(English translation via Gematsu)​

Q2 FY/2024 (July - September 2023)

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] Super Bomberman R 2 (Konami Digital Entertainment) {2023.09.13}

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Super Crazy Rhythm Castle | Reveal Trailer | ESRB​

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] Super Crazy Rhythm Castle <ETC> (Second Impact Games) {2023.11.14}​

Q3 FY/2024 (October - December 2023)

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XBS/Steam] METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 (Konami Digital Entertainment) {2023.10.24}
[NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! (Konami Digital Entertainment) {2023.11.16} *Pre-orders will include DLC code for the Super Famicom game Super Momotaro Dentetsu II *

Q4 FY/2024 (January - March 2024)

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] Contra: Operation Galuga <ACT> (WayForward) {2024.03.12}​

[NSW/PS4/PS5] Felix the Cat (Limited Run Games) {2024.03.28}

[PS5] Silent Hill: The Short Message <ADV> (HexaDrive/Konami Digital Entertainment) {2024.01.31}​

A message for a generation in pain​

We wanted to make a new, modern Silent Hill. But we didn't want to allow Hideo Kojima to keep getting away with this. As part of that we explored how we could incorporate P.T without letting you play it anymore. We ended up looking at how modern digital (lack of) rights management means we can remove P.T from your PSN account download history and the role that could play in a psychological horror story. For instance, a frightening thing about cancelling Silent Hills while attempting to run Kojima Production staff out of town *allegedly* is how even insignificant individual comments like FUCK KONAMI can, en masse, build and build until they become this overwhelming wave of hate crashing down on innocent KONAMI executives.

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『SILENT HILL: The Short Message』100万ダウンロードを突破しました。プレイいただいた皆さまありがとうございます。
06/02/24: 1 million troops Downloads​

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『SILENT HILL: The Short Message』200万ダウンロードを突破しました。PlayStation®5で無料配信中ですのでぜひ一度プレイしてみてください。
12/02/24: 2 Million Downloads​

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『SILENT HILL: The Short Message』300万ダウンロード突破怪奇現象が次々と起こる廃墟のマンションで、異形のクリーチャーから逃げきれるか。PlayStation®5で無料配信中ですので、ぜひ一度プレイしてみてください。
31/07/24: 3 million Downloads​

[NSW] Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side <ADV> {2024.02.14}​

ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 1st Love for Nintendo Switch​

Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love for Nintendo Switch​

ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 2nd Season for Nintendo Switch​

Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 2nd Season for Nintendo Switch ​

ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 3rd Story for Nintendo Switch​

Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 3rd Story for Nintendo Switch

[iOS/Android/PC] Battle Meme Chronicle ORE'N <!?!> {2024.xx.xx}

FY 3/24 (April 2024 - March 2025

[PS5/XBS/Steam] CYGNI: All Guns Blazing <STG> (KeelWorks) {2024.08.06}*
[PS5/Steam] Silent Hill 2 (Bloober Team) {2024.10.08}

Release Date TBC

[PS5/XBS/Steam] METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] SILENT HILL: Townfall (No Code/Annapurna Interactive) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] SILENT HILL f (Ryūkishi07/NeoBards Entertainment) {xxxx.xx.xx} (PR)
[NSW/PS4/XB1/Steam] Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars <RPG> (Konami Digital Entertainment) {2024.xx.xx}
[NSW/Steam] Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection <OH!> (Konami Digital Entertainment) {xxxx.xx.xx}

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License to Konami

[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked! (Limited Run Games) {2024.06.11}​

[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Ninja Five-O (Limited Run Games) {xxxx.xx.xx}

SILENT HILL: Ascension | Premiere Trailer
Interactive Streaming Pile of Silent Hill **** Series (I understand some of these words.gif)​

[iOS/Android] Silent Hill Ascension (Bad Robot Games/Behaviour Interactive/Genvid Entertainment) {2023.10.31} *involvement of dj2entertainment in project?*​

Arcade Archives Series (Hamster Co./Nippon Ichi Software)​

FY (April 2023 - March 2024)​

KONAMI [NSW/PS4] DARK ADVENTURE (1987) // JAIL BREAK (1986) // GUTTANG GOTTONG (1982) // SHAO-LIN'S ROAD (1985) // MYSTIC WARRIORS (1993) // SUPER CONTRA (1988) // JUNGLER (1981) // SURPRISE ATTACK (1990)

FY (April 2024 - March 2025)​

KONAMI [NSW/PS4] Tutankham (1982) // CUE BRICK (1989)

CRIMESIGHT​

World view Setting / Supervision
Jiro Ishii
Sherlock Holmes Supervision
Naohiko Kitahara​

Lack of Foresight​

【Important】Service Termination Announcement (January 30, 2023)​

Thank you for playing CRIMESIGHT.
This service has continued to operate with the support of many users since its launch in April 2022, but due to various circumstances, we have decided to terminate the service on Monday, May 01, 2023 at 00:00 PDT.
Sales of Bundles ended on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 00:00 PST. Sales of the Standard and Deluxe editions will end on Monday, 27 February 2023 at 21:00 PST.
Online battles will not be available after the service ends.
Also, the game itself won’t be able to play.
Although the time left until the end of the service is limited, we hope you will enjoy it to the end.

【Important】Service Termination Announcement(May 5, 2023)​

As of 00:00 PDT on Monday, May 01, 2023, CRIMESIGHT service has been terminated.
Thank you for playing this content.
We look forward to your continued support of KONAMI products.

Sales Milestones/Download Numbers *itstillcounts.gif*

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel downloads top 60 million (as of April 1, 2024)
'Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart has now sold 190,000 units' (as of May 15, 2024) thanks @Lite_Agent for the post here.
Tokimeki Memorial Girls Side 4th Heart sales exceed 200k (as of Oct 28, 2024)

InstallBase Threads

Konami just had their most profitable year ever for FY3/22. Operating Profit: ¥74.4B (+103.6%) Net Profit: ¥54.8B (+69.9%)

eFootball Mobile Reaches 600M Downloads Worldwide​

Konami FY3/2023 Financial Results (full year)
Konami announces Project Zircon (web3 NFT game) and Resella (NFT marketplace) at TGS 2023
Konami announces the establishment of Konami animation, first work is Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES
Konami announces the "LAUGH DiAMOND" series, an AI singing voice library that uses the speech synthesis software VoiSona. Seven songs uploaded, 4 CVs

Additional Company Information

*CYGNI: AGB | Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series 2023 Game Director posting as username Nautilus
Official Konami Shop X Limited Run Games store page
[iOS/Android/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] eFootball <F2P> (Konami Digital Entertainment)
[NSW/PS4] WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS (Konami Digital Entertainment) - $0.99 (with no additional charges)
[Apple Arcade] Konami line up on Apple Arcade subscription includes Amazing Bomberman, Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, plus Frogger in Toy Town & Frogger and the Crumbling Ruins by Q-Games.
Momotaro Education Edition due 2023
Hudson Soft - Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts Exclusive Interview (2008)
Konami Announces 13-CD OST Box Set In Japan Covering 43 Famicom Games (August, 2023)

Time Extension Interviews:
Masahiro Inoue - Programmer/Producer
Yoshiki Okamoto - Illustrator/Designer
Masaaki Kukino - Designer/Director/Artist​

Time Extension: Can you tell us any more about Asterix's development? Do you have any fun or unusual stories from its production?
Masaaki Kukino: Asterix was my first visit to France for market research and interviews. I was smoking the French cigarettes Gauloises, and driving around in a Citroen 2CV. I bought a miniature car, took pictures, and went to the Asterix amusement park in the suburbs of Paris, where I enjoyed spending time outside of work during my stay.

One unusual thing was that, at the time, arcade game development was heading in the direction of researching only the American market, but this European market research gave me a hint that the European market is very different from the American market, not to mention the Japanese market, and that I could learn about the cultural differences in each country in a tangible way. This experience would have been difficult if I had stayed in Japan.

I'm also proud of the fact that with that project a French writer once told me that French players believe this game was made in France, and that I had the opportunity to portray the characters of Asterix and Obelix, even if only for a little while. It was interesting, too, to learn about the characters of French national comics, which are almost unknown in Japan and the U.S.

Spoiler: CyberAgent

CyberAgent
CyberAgent Group
CyGames, Inc.​

Q1 FY9/24 (October - December 2023)
[XB1/XBS/PC] Little Noah: Scion of Paradise <ACT> (Grounding) {2023.11.01} *already released on PS4, Switch & Steam*​

[PS4/PS5/Steam] Granblue Fantasy: Rising <FTG> (Arc System Works) {2023.12.14}​

Interview with Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising’s creative director, Tetsuya Fukuhara: What will the upcoming title bring?​

──What are some of the major changes in GBVSR compared to its predecessor?
Fukuhara: For Granblue Fantasy Versus, we received a lot of feedback that defense is too strong, which makes players prone to stalemate. Bearing this in mind, we renewed the system with Arc System Works to make the game more aggressive so that it feels more satisfying and battles can flow more smoothly.​

If you've got a spare 80 minutes (and if you're still reading this, of course you do) why not watch Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Balance and System Adjustments in its entirety?

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising DLC characters 2B, Vane, and Beatrix announced; Lucilius launches January 16, 2024​

[PS4/PS5/Steam] Granblue Fantasy: Relink <RPG> (Cygames) {2024.02.01}​

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Interview: how to get new playable characters, how multiplayer progression works, and will Relink be a games-as-a-service title​

by Josh Torres on 23 August, 2023
-- Cygames expanded its business overseas back in April with the establishment of Cygames America and Cygames Europe. Can you walk us through the challenges of opening up these new branches and the reasoning of why now when Cygames has previously partnered with other western publishers previously?
Motohiro Okubo (CEO of Cygames America): Cygames has principally done business in Japan but with the release of these two console titles (Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising & Granblue Fantasy: Relink), we wanted to have more of a presence in the global community. As you probably are already aware, the market share globally for the games industry, if you account for Japan alone, is quite small. As a business, we need to expand into other markets so it seemed like a good idea to go ahead and begin that expansion process, since we’re releasing two major console titles.
-- In Granblue Fantasy Relink, players progress the main story in single player only, but can tackle quests with other players online. If the quest has not been completed by anyone in the party yet, will completion of the quest be counted for everyone in the party or will it only count that the host completed it?
Yasuyuki Kaji (Granblue Fantasy: Relink Director): Yes. If one person in the party clears a quest, the people that are playing with them will also count as a clear for them as well - with one notable exception. Let’s, for example, say that player 1 has progressed much further than the other players and these players haven’t actually unlocked this quest yet, you can still play with each other; however, the completion will only count for player 1. It won’t count for the others who haven’t gotten that far yet to unlock that quest.

Tetsuya Fukuhara (Granblue Fantasy: Relink General Director): You do get the same rewards though, even though it doesn’t count as completed. You’ll still get rewarded.

Granblue Fantasy Relink & Versus: Rising Interview with Tetsuya Fukuhara and Yasuyuki Kaji​

An interview with the developers of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink. Here’s what we can look forward to after its 7-year development​

Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 and PS4 demo launches in January 2024; playable characters Cagliostro, Seofon, and Tweyen announced​

Granblue Fantasy: Relink devs discuss crafting an immersive RPG world for PS5 & PS4, out Feb 1​

[NSW/PS4/Steam] Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash <ETC> (Arc System Works/CyGames) {2024.08.30}​

Release Date TBC

[TBC] Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary <ACT> (Cygames/Red House) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Metal Max Project <RPG> (CyGames) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Project Awakening <RPG> (Cygames Osaka) {xxxx.xx.xx}

applibot, Inc.​

Service Available

[iOS/Android/Steam] Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis <F2P> (Square Enix)​

Service (Not) Available

[iOS/Android] NieR Re[in]carnation <RPG> (Square Enix) *2B or not 2B. Not 2B from April 29, 2024*

Colorful Palette Inc.
Craft Egg Inc.​

Service Available

[iOS/Android] HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! (Colorful Palette/Craft Egg/SEGA)​

GCREST, Inc.
GOODROID, Inc.
Grenge, Inc.
GRIPHONE, Inc.
Nizista, Inc.
QualiArts, Inc.
Sumzap, Inc.​

CyberAgent Worlds Collide!

2024.04.28 - Cygames Establishes Cygames America and Cygames Europe Overseas Branches
2024.05.17 - Cygames Establishes Cygames Singapore Overseas Branch
2024.10.25 - Cygames Announces Reorganization of Korea and Taiwan Overseas Branches

CyGames Magazine

2023.09.29 - Cygames by the Numbers: 2023
2024.05.17 - The Osaka Cygames motion capture studio evolves every day!

Additional Company Information

CyberAgent IR Library Results
Metal Max - CyGames are now the IP rights holders - Japanese press release. Kadokawa announced development of Metal Max: Wild West was cancelled.
Makuake, Inc. crowdfunding platform, used for games, including Edia. English language Investor Relations (IR) page.
[Updated] Cygames Interview - CCG Shadowverse (28/11/16)

Spoiler: Nexon

Nexon

https://enter.nexon.com/30th/
Founded in South Korea, moved its Headquarters to Japan in 2005 (NEXON Co., Ltd.)
NEXON GAMES (ENG)
(Separate company publicly listed in South Korea)
Investor Relations (ENG)

Neople
South Korean studio (Tokyo HQ) behind Dungeon & Fighter, co-developed DNF Duel for PS4/PS5/Steam with Eighting & Arc System Works.
MINTROCKET
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Spoiler: April Fools 2024

Brave Bang Frypan // Cosmo Puella: Galaxy Adventure Story // Fanblue Grantasy Rises: Versing Final Trailer // Princess Connect! Re: Dive // Super Real Mahjong, Part One​

FY/2023 (January - December 2023)

[PS4/XB1/Steam] KartRider: Drift <F2P> (Nexon Korea/Nitro Studios) {2023.01.10}
[Steam] VEILED EXPERTS [EARLY ACCESS] <F2P> (Nexon Games) {2023.05.18} *VEILED EXPERTS – Live Service Closure Announcement - expert delisting unveiled for December 14, 2023*​

[NSW] DNF Duel <FTG> (8ing/Arc System Works) {2023.04.20}
[Steam] DAVE THE DIVER <ADV> (MINTROCKET) {2023.06.28} [NSW] {2023.10.26}
[Steam] Warhaven <F2P> (Nexon) {2023.09.20) *Warhaven Live Service Closure Announcement* No Haven from Nexon as the War ends April 5, 2024*

FY/2024 (January - December 2024)

[PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] The First Descendant <TPS> (Nexon Games) {2024.07.02}​

Dave the Diver Anniversary Edition announced for May 30th (4,950 Yen; first-print copies come with sticker sheet and soundtrack CD) thanks @Lite_Agent​

Release Date TBC

[PS5/XBS/Steam] The First Berserker: Khazan <RPG> (Nexon/Neople) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[Steam] NAKWON: LAST PARADISE <ACT> (MINTROCKET) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[Steam] Vindictus: Defying Fate <RPG> (Nexon) {xxxx.xx.xx} *May Dev Log*

Wake for the Deceased

[Steam] Wakerunners <ACT> (MINTROCKET) {xxxx.xx.xx} *the artist formerly known as Project TB is now currently MIA*

Nexon names Junghun Lee (CEO Nexon Korea) as its next CEO taking effect March 2024​

"I am honored and excited to lead the company into its next generation," said Junghun Lee.

"Our strong base of live virtual world franchises has shown unprecedented growth and stability, our global team of operators and developers is world-class, and our demonstrated commitment to innovation in new game development as well as technology sets us up for a new generation of growth worldwide."

The First Descendant Interview With Nexon – Entering the Looter Shooter Genre​

by Alex Co October 30, 2023 3:41 pm

Talking to MP1st is game director Minseok Joo and Producer Beom-jun Lee.
​

MP1st: During the beta, some of us felt a bit overwhelmed by the different currencies, materials, etc. is this something the dev team is looking into so as not to overwhelm players?
Minseok Joo: The First Descendant is a grinding game, and we think part of the fun is collecting different currencies and materials. We want to make sure that our players feel a sense of accomplishment when they spend them, and that they are willing to farm for them to fulfill those accomplishments. [ew, gross]

MP1st: This is Nexon’s first looter shooter, what made the company decide to go this route?
Beom-jun Lee: [The Money.gif] It all began with the goal of creating a global online RPG PC game. When this project was first brought up, the Korean game development industry was highly focused on mobile games. Thus, not many companies were up for the challenge of creating a new PC online RPG.
In the process, I came to propose the development of a looter shooter, a genre that I have always been interested in. I believed that the looter shooter genre with shooting and RPG combined still has a lot of potential and that it was a genre worth challenging.

Shares / Stakeholder​

Bandai Namco, Konami & SEGA Sammy - 874 million inc. Hasbro (Venture Beat)

Re Chain of Memories​

'the past is (not) a distant place'​

Keiretsu (A-Z)​

Fujisankei Communications Group // Hitosubashi Group // Mitsui Group​

Fujisankei Communications Group (ENG)
Fuji Media Holdings (ENG)
4676.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Hitosubashi Group​

Private​

Mitsui & Co., Ltd
TBS Holdings (ENG)
9401.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Spoiler: Fujisankei Communications Group

Fujisankei Communications Group (ENG)
Sankei Shimbun
Sankei Digital Inc. (ENG)
IGN Japan​

'IGN Japan is operated under license by Sankei Digital Inc.' (note link of Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Susumu Imai to coverage of Japanese independent games)​

Hyper Real (ENG)

REVOLUTIONARY ― Games that overturn existing concepts
EXTREME ― Games with extraordinary passion
AESTHETIC ― Games that are unique and highly artistic
LEADING ― Games that are progressive and innovative

HYPE YOUR REAL: Focusing on unique indie games from Japan and Asia, we bring to the world games that enhance reality.
We aim to create a new brand that reinterprets games as art and culture like music and films.

HYPE YOUR REAL RELEASE DATE

Spoiler: RR-001

[PS4/PS5/XBS/Steam] 34EVERLAST <ACT> (Kanata Labs/Playism) {2024.xx.xx}

Spoiler: RR-002

[NSW/Steam] Aojuji Hospital: Tokyo Eidolic Anatomy Division <ADV> (Furoshiki Lab) {2024.xx.xx}
Learn more @ Furoshiki Lab // Enter at your own peril / past the bolted door / where impossible things may happen / that the world has never seen before... by me @Dio!

Spoiler: RR-003

[NSW/Steam] Dome-King Cabbage <RPG> (Cobysoft co.) {xxxx.xx.xx}
*chapter 0 demo / Switch version announced in Dome-King Cabbage | Gamescom 2023 Future Game Show Trailer*

Spoiler: RR-004

[Steam] SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim <ADV> (SAFE HAVN STUDIO) {2024.xx.xx}

SAEKO: Shrinkers Die Twice

Spoiler: RR-005

[Steam] SKY THE SCRAPER <SKY> (Ryo Kobuchi/Toydium) {2024.xx.xx}

Spoiler: RR-006

[NSW/PS5/XBS/Steam] Telebbit <ACT> (IKINAGAMES) {2024.xx.xx}

Pony Canyon (ENG)
RIP...for now.​

Hitosubashi Group
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions (ShoPro)
Shueisha Inc. (ENG)​

Shueisha Games | Discussion Thread by @ktpoison​

SHUEISHA DeNA Projects Co., Ltd. (ENG)
Investment ratio: DeNA 51%, SHUEISHA 49% (2019)​

Spoiler: Mitsui Group

Mitsui & Co., Ltd
TBS Holdings (ENG)
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc.
TBS Games (ENG)​

FY2022 Consolidated Financial Results
Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023
May 12, 2023

358/2 Days

Apple // Facebook // Microsoft​

Apple
AAPL​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

Facebook
META​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Microsoft
MSFT​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jul. 20XX - Jun. 20XX​

Xbox Game Studios |OT10| Here are the games by @Shpeshal Nick at InstallBase affiliate XboxEra​

Spoiler: Apple

Apple Arcade
[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] Air Twister <ACT> (YsNet/ININ Games) {2023.11.10} *Apple Arcade released June 24, 2022*​

What brought you back to the rail shooter genre?
Yu Suzuki: “It all started when I visited Apple headquarters and talk heated up about the possibility of creating a title for Apple Arcade that could be played over and over again, just like a classic arcade game.”

Source: Air Twister community mini interview with Yu Suzuki (Gematsu)​

Spoiler: Facebook

Oculus
Oculus Studios
Oculus Publishing

CY 2023
[Quest 2/Pro] Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable (UNIVRS) {2023.xx.xx} ‘This Winter’
[Quest 2/Pro] Samba De Amigo (SEGA) {2023.xx.xx} 'Autumn 2023'

[Quest 2/3/Pro] Death Game Hotel (Skeleton Crew Studio/White Owls Inc.) {2024.07.11} ​

InstallBase Threads

Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is retiring the Oculus brand, Oculus Quest will soon be called Meta Quest
RE4 is the fastest-selling app in the history of the Oculus Quest

TOHO
9602.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Mar. 20XX - Feb. 20XX​

Spoiler: FULL STEAMZILLA AHEAD!

TOHO Games
Godzilla Games

[Steam/EGS] Godzilla Voxel Wars <PUZ> (Ken Watanabe/Nukenin) {2023.11.01}​

From TOHO Games, subsidiary of the company behind the Godzilla movie series, and the up-and-coming game studio Nukenin LLC (winner of the Google Indie Game Festival 2021 TOHO Games Award) comes a new strategy puzzle game!

Control Toho monsters as you save the world by repelling the invasion of the Fungoid mushroom menace! Progress through the stages to discover the truth behind these monster mushrooms!

‘The developer of this title is Nukenin, behind which lies Ken Watanabe, who had previously worked on titles such as Pikmin 3 and Splatoon as a graphic programmer while working for Nintendo. He is currently active as a freelancer, developing mobile games predominantly. The music for Godzilla Voxel wars is being led by Shiiba Daisuke, who had been involved in Nintendo’s Rhythm Tengoku and Jam with the Band.’

Source: New official Godzilla game accused of “borrowing” too much from Into the Breach (click bait much Automaton Media?)

 

[KR_EP]

下克上​

"the low overcomes the high" ​

>>>
2.0.0
Summary of small medium enterprise (sme) companies with a dedicated output strategy thread
2.5 ReMIX (a-h)
Additional details for companies without a dedicated output strategy thread​

2.0​

colopl (ENG)
3668.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

colopl - Entertainment in Real Life. Eighting // Pyramid - To be this good takes MAGES. Some Real Style too. by @Neidhardt​

NJ Holdings
9421.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jul. 20XX - Jun. 20XX​

NJ Holdings // Game Studio // tri-Ace // Wit One // Xevious Program Star Output Ocean Strategy: Integrity & Nappy Timelessness. Consider It More! by @anonymous​

2.5 ReMIX (a-g)​

Aeria // Aiming Inc // Akatsuki Inc // Altplus // Appirits // Ateam // Axel Mark​

Aeria
3758.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Aiming Inc (ENG)
3911.T​

Investor Relations (IR) JPN only
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Akatsuki Inc.
3932.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Altplus
3672.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

Appirits (ENG) inc. Appirits Game Project
4174.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Dec. 20XX - Jan. 20XX​

Ateam
3662.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Aug. 20XX - Jul. 20XX​

Axel Mark
3624.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

Spoiler: Aeria

Aeria
Our laboratory conducts various researches on fear.

This research is fear resistance to cockroaches.
You are exposed to the fear of various cockroaches in a closed space.

Can you bear the fear of cockroaches until the end!?
Aeria Games
Age Inc.
arithmetic
CYBIRD
EXFIT​

English Localisation
[NSW] Fitness Circuit (EXFIT/Spike Chunsoft) {2023.05.26}​

Good Vision
Liber Entertainment​

Console/PC Self Published Back Catalogue
[PSV] 「大乱走 ダッシュ or 奪取！！」/ Rebellion Run: Dash or Capture (Planet G/Liber Entertainment) {2014.02.27} F2P
[PS4] ゴキ’S　ROOM　～恐怖シリーズ～ / FEAR OF BUGS -The Fear Experience- {Good Vision Inc.) {2018.08.15} {2019.02.07} PSVR required

PlayWan Gaming Inc.
soalab​

FY Q2 April 2023 - June 2023
[iOS/Android] 干支かれ ～Dead or 性格イケメン～ / Zodiac Dare -Dead or Personality of a Good-Looking Man (arithmetic) {2023.04.18}

Miscellaneous

Stumbled across while looking up Aeria - Planet G, a studio established by Takahiro Yoshizawa (Management, Lollipop Chainsaw, SOTD). Doesn't appear to be active in recent years but has credits on Frog Minutes & Liberation Maiden SIN. Any further insight? *tumbleweed*

Spoiler: Aiming

Aiming Inc (ENG)​

Out Now
[NSW/PS4] Caravan Stories <RPG> (Aiming) {2019.03.18} {2021.03.18} port from iOS/Android/Windows.
[Apple Arcade] World of Demons <ACT> (Aiming) {2021.04.02} Credits

FY 12/2023
[iOS/Android] Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle (aiming) {2023.05.24}
[iOS/Android] かみながしじま ～輪廻の巫女～ / Kaminagashijima - Rinne no Miko (Shrine of Reincarnation) (aiming/LiTMUS/Kodansha) {2023.06.06} asymmetrical online horror game

Financial Reports

Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 (Business Plan and Growth Potential) JPN only
Record net sales, exceeding forecast yet operating income fell sharply year on year to 400 million yen from 1,490 million yen, missing its forecast of 669 million yen. Summary of page 12.

Additional Company Information

Aiming Signs Location Agreement with Kumamoto City to Establish Kumamoto Office
(Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Tadashi Shiiba) has decided to establish an office in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, for the purpose of further expanding the scale of its business and actively hiring more personnel. The Kumamoto office will be located in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, as soon as possible after the agreement is signed.

Source: Aiming Inc., IR News, 24/04/23 via DeepL

Spoiler: Atatsuki

Akatsuki Inc
Entertain the world.
Resonate with creators.
Akatsuki Games Inc​

Out Now
[iOS/Android] KonMari Spark Joy!

[iOS/Android/Steam] Tokyo Tribe <F2P> (Too Kyo Games) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[iOS/Android/Steam] Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME <ACT> (Toho Games/Production I.G)(xxxx.xx.xx}
[iOS/Android] Project Akatsuki <ACT> {xxxx.xx.xx}​

Akatsuki Taiwan
Silver Lining Studio
Sliver Lining Studio is a sub-brand of gaming company Akatsuki Taiwan Inc. focused on premium game development.​

Out Now
[NSW/PS4/Steam] Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery <ADV> (Silver Lining Studio/Akupara Games/Akatsuki Taiwan) {2021.08.25}
[PS5/Quest/Steam] Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery VR |PlayStation VR2| <ADV> (Silver Lining Studio/Akupara Games/Akatsuki Taiwan) {2023.09.14}
[iOS/Android/Steam] Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy & the Liberator of Polar Night <F2P> (Gust/Team Ninja) {2023.09.23} iOS/Android {2024.xx.xx} Steam & WW

Introducing Crunchyroll Game Vault: River City Girls, Captain Velvet Meteor and More Free for Crunchyroll Members
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, Wolfstride and more lead the lineup for Mega and Ultimate fans
Available for Free on Mobile with Crunchyroll Game Vault

[NSW/Steam] The Star Named EOS <ADV> (Silver Lining Studio/Playism) {2024.xx.xx} 'Spring 2024'​

Financial Results

Consolidated Financial Results - Briefing Materials FY3/23 – 3rd Quarter. Akatsuki Inc. February 10, 2023,
Sales & profits rose YoY in Games with overseas growth
Consolidated sales & profits fell YoY with absence of one-time revenue and increase in growth investment
Sales 5,262 (-14% YoY)
Operating Profit 628 (-49% YoY)

Games Business
Sales 5,184 (YoY +2%)
Operating Profit 1,758 (YoY +38%) page 10

Development Schedule
TRIBE NINE approximate timing of release Q1 FY24 (April 2023 - June 2023)
New Title X (3rd Party) Q1 FY24 (April 2023 - June 2023)
New Title Y, in-house IP, Q2 FY25 - 1H FY26 (April 2025 - September 2025) page 20

Briefing Materials FY3/23
Akatsuki Inc. May 11, 2023
Titles under Development (page 15)

• Announced co-development of “New Title X” with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.
• Progressing toward release of both Tribe Nine and “New Title X” during FY3/24

Announced co-development of “New Title X” with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. Developing a next-gen game leveraging both companies’ strengths (page 17)

Akatsuki enters into capital and business alliance agreements with Sony and Koei Tecmo​

9.87 percent of shares issued to Sony, 7.97 percent to Koei Tecmo.​

Additional Company Information

• Akatsuki Group, Docomo, MEDIADU, and MyAnimeList Sign Business Alliance Agreement to Provide Electronic Comic Distribution Service to Foreign Countries (2023.12.11}
• Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle launched. Released in 2015 and now in its ninth year with over 350 million cumulative downloads (approximately 70% overseas). Combined operations staff in Japan & Taiwan of 300, page 38
• Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe. Launched in 2018. The title is published overseas in English, French, traditional Chinese and Korean. Global downloads have surpassed 25 million, page 39.
• Akatsuki Inc. major shareholder in K2 Pictures

Spoiler: Altplus

Altplus
Idea Factory Plus​

A consolidated subsidiary established in February 2020. Ltd. and IDEA FACTORY, Inc. to promote the publishing of jointly developed titles and contribute to sales expansion.
Altplus 51% / Idea Factory 49%​

Out Now
[iOS/Android] Hypnosis Mike -Alternative Rap Battle- (IdeaFactoryPlus)

Financial Results

Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2023, 09/02/23
Ongoing losses, in process of implementing company restructuring to return to profitability.

‘Accelerate business structure improvement for earnings recovery
1) Policies and major initiatives during the period of strategic pressure
(3) Reduction of expenses The Company will promote reduction of SG&A expenses by downsizing and relocating offices, changing the design of institutions, and optimizing the scale of audits by the accounting auditor. At the same time, the company reviewed other company-wide administrative costs such as commissions and outsourcing fees, as well as manufacturing costs such as server costs, outsourced production costs, and outsourcing fees, and continued to reduce overall costs.
(Considering spin-out of subsidiaries that do not fall under the core businesses or that require a reasonable amount of up-front investment, by selling their businesses or through MBO.’ page 7

‘Net Sales and Ordinary Income (Consolidated)
The scale of sales shrank as a result of accelerated business restructuring, including the closing of unprofitable titles. Although the company made progress in reducing incidental cost of sales, overall cost reductions were modest due in part to the one-time posting of expenses related to fundraising. Going forward, the company expects to achieve an early earnings recovery based on the improved business structure by acquiring development and management contracts’. page 12

‘The Company has been promoting reduction of SG&A expenses by downsizing and relocating offices, changing the design of the organization (transition to a company with an audit committee), and optimizing the scale of audits by accounting auditors’. page 13

‘Number of titles in operation (QoQ)
In-House 4 (-2)
Outsourced 3 (unchanged)

'In accordance with the company's policy, the company is terminating early the services of titles for which a recovery in profitability is not expected. The remaining titles will be positioned as mainstay titles, and the company aims to raise the profitability of these titles by focusing on them’. page 27

Spoiler: Ateam

Ateam
Combining Creativity and Tech to
Deliver More Convenience and More Fun to All
A Team Entertainment​

FY2023 Q2 Ateam Business Report
Financial Results Briefing FY2023 Q2 (video)
Not much of interest in the console/PC space although it mentions plans to develop multi-device titles (smartphone with console/PC versions?) but it’s IR pages are very well put together.

Spoiler: Axel Mark

Axel Mark

In a platform, knowing that people are always relied on, appreciated, and recognized by someone, creates the feeling of “joy”.
We believe that through positive feelings such as feeling of “joy”,
innovation is created and society becomes a better place.
Therefore, it is our mission to provide entertainment that helps more people to experience such feelings.
Game Service​

Bank of Innovation // Bushiroad​

Bank of Innovation
4393.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

BushiRoad Inc.
7803.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jul. 20XX - Jun. 20XX​

Spoiler: Bank of Innovation

Bank of Innovation​

ロマン​

ROMAN​

世界で一番「思い出」をつくるエンターテイメント企業​

企業信念​

BELIEF​

良いものは必ず評価される​

An entertainment company that creates the most "memories" in the world

Good things are always appreciated.
​

Insert good things to appreciate here...searching memories...*good things not found*

Spoiler: BushiRoad

BushiRoad Inc.
7803.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jul. 20XX - Jun. 20XX​

BushiRoad (ENG)
BushiRoad Games
“If you seek a new universe… tear apart your wailing, and overcome the sea of blood!”

Q1 FY 2024 (July - September 2023)

...

Q2 FY 2024 (October 2023 - December 2023)

[NSW] Rear Sekai <RPG> (HAKAMA) {2023.10.12} (¥6,780) Elrentaros Wanderings English title?!

Q3 FY 2024 (January - March 2024)

[NSW/Steam] GOBLIN SLAYER!- ANOTHER ADVENTURER - NIGHTMARE FEAST <RPG> (Apollosoft/Mebius) {2023.02.29}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] MACROSS Shooting Insight <STG> (Kaminari Games Inc.) {2024.03.14} *CTRL + F Macross DYRL Not Found Outside Japan*

Q4 FY 2024 (April - June 2024)

[NSW/PS5/XBS/Steam] Gift <PUZ> (Toydium/Million Edge) {2024.05.09}

Q1 FY 2025 (July - September 2024)

[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Quest of Memories <RPG> (Lancarse) {2024.06.20}
[NSW/Steam] Revue Starlight: El Dorado <ADV> (Frontwing) {2024.08.08} *CLICK HERE FOR PRIVILEGE*

Release Date TBC

[NSW/PS5/Steam] HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT <FTG> (Eighting) {xxxx.xx.xx} *see colopl op...when it's updated*
[NSW] Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth – Fulland of Water and Light <RPG> (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[NSW] Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: TOKIMEKI no Mirai Chizu <JAV> (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}

FILE 01
[Steam] The Blatant Lies of Lilja and Natsuka <ADV> (Frontwing) {2024.07.24}
FILE 02
[Steam] Lilac <ADV> (Frontwing) {2024.xx.xx}
FILE 03
[NSW/Steam] DUSK INDEX: GION <ADV> (Cherrymochi) {xxxx.xx.xx}
FILE 04
[NSW/Steam] Virtual Girl@ <ADV> (HEADLOCK) {xxxx.xx.xx}​

Release Date TBC

[TBC] HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT <FTG> (Eighting) {xxxx.xx.xx} *see colopl op...when it's updated*
[TBC] Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth – Fulland of Water and Light <TBC> (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[NSW] Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: TOKIMEKI no Mirai Chizu <JAV> (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}

Additional Company Information

- Digital Content Unit consists of Bushiroad (Digital Contents Dept.), including BushiRoad Games label for console games & Frontwing Lab., (owns a 50.625% majority stake).
- Bang Dream! multi-media franchise - iOS/Android (ENG) & Switch versions co-developed by CyberAgent studio CraftEgg as of January 4, 2024, it's a BushiRoad original Bang Dream! joint, thanks @Faeldrin
- Kaminari Games previously developed Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆Breath on PS4, & Switch with a DIRECTOR'S CUT on Steam for BushiRoad.
- Ad Unit parent of mortal enemy gamebiz (corporate).

Bonus Sales Milestone for Hanging in there & Reading this Post like a BushiRoad Boss!

Second Quarter Financial Results Briefing Material, Bushiroad Inc.
(Note contains FY23 2Q (1st October 2022 - 31st December 2022 & FY23 1H (1st July, 2022 - 31st December, 2022)
Digital Contents Unit
A console game “Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days” was released from Nintendo SwitchTM SteamR on November 17, 2022.
Cumulative 40,000 contents were sold. (* As of the end of January, 2023), page 16.

External Company Information

- HEADLOCK was established in 1999, having spent most of past two decades plus working on MMOs & mobile games, plus Gundam Evolution...oh & it has 110 staff as of April 30, 2023.
- If you're still reading this, chances are you already know about ApolloSoft, HAKAMA, Lancarse, Medius & MOSS subsidiary Kaminari Games. If not then what's (not) wrong with you.
- Yet I'd argue that after GIFT in May, Cherrymochi (Tokyo Dark/Tokyo Dark: Remembrance) is the one to watch. The forthcoming [Steam] EXIT VEIL looks moody as hell so curious to see the VN in development.

Front Wing (ENG) *NSFW*

Q1 FY 2024 (July - September 2023)

[Steam] Grisaia CHRONOS REBELLION <ADV> (Frontwing) {2023.04.28} {2023.07.27} English text
[Steam] AIKAGI After Days <ADV> (AZARASHI SOFTWARE) {2023.08.25} SRSLY NSFW

Q2 FY 2024 (October 2023 - December 2023)

[NSW/Steam] GINKA <ADV> (Frontwing) {2023.10.26} Switch TBC

Release Date TBC

[NSW] Hatsumira - from the future undying (Front Wing/Prototype) {2024.xx.xx}

Additional Company Information

- GINKA key staff worked on ATRI My Dear Moments (NSFW) for Aniplex visual novel sub-label ANIPLEX.EXE
- Grisaia series order: The Fruit of Grisaia - The Labyrinth of Grisaia - The Eden of Grisaia. Grisaia PHANTOM TRIGGER Volumes 1-8. Grisaia CHRONOS REBELLION. PC version before console ports.

CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. // coly // CROOZ // Cyberstep​

CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. (ENG)
3760.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jun. 20XX - May. 20XX​

coly
4175.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Feb. 20XX - Jan. 20XX​

CROOZ
2138.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Cyberstep (ENG)
3810.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jun. 20XX - May. 20XX​

Spoiler: CAVE

CAVE
Computer Art Visual Entertainment
Deluxe Games​

[NSW] Betia Pera Pera English Adventure (Deluxe Games) {2022.04.29} べティア ペラペラ英語アドベンチャー (game has retail version)

その他施策について┃ ケイブIP関連トピックス
Other measures ┃ Cave IP related topics​

FY2022 (June 2022 - May 2023)

[NSW/PS4/XB1/Steam] Deathsmiles I･II <STG> (Takex0FF/City Connection) {2023.06.22} *originally developed by CAVE Interactive, 2007-2010*
[NSW/PS4/XB1/Steam] Akai Katana Shin <STG> (Takex0FF/City Connection) {2023.12.14} *originally developed by CAVE Interactive, 2010*​

FY2023 - June 2023 - May 2024
[NSW] DoDonPachi Resurrection # <STG> (SuperDeluxe Games) {2023.09.28} (¥4,527)
[NSW/PS4] DoDonPachi Blissful Death Reincarnation <STG> (CAVE/M2 Shot-triggers) {2023.12.07}

Cave Shooting World​

Additional Company Information

CAVE Story: The Chronicles of DonPachi, The Shmup Series That Changed Everything by Tom Massey

Thank you for your attention.

徹底的にナナメウエを行く。
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND​

​

Spoiler: coly

Big Boss Members
代表取締役社長　中島瑞木
CEO　Mizuki Nakajima
共同創業者 代表取締役副社長　中島杏奈
Co-founder Anna Nakajima
330名（2023年1月31日現在。正社員のみ）
(As of January 31st, 2023)
取締役執行役員 佐々木 大地
Director and Executive Officer Daichi Sasaki
モバイルオンラインゲームの企画·開発·運営
Planning, development and operation of mobile online games*
MD（マーチャンダイジング）
Merchandising​

Business Report and Financial Statements for the Ninth Fiscal Year (February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023) page 6
Net sales (Thousands of yen)
5,537,488
Ordinary income (loss) (Thousands of yen)
△206,946
Net income (loss) (Thousands of yen)
△320,780

Before you become unduly alarmed, coly reported net incomes of 1,404,870 & 964,093 million yen in the previous two financial years (also page 6). We don’t talk about year 6 FY1/2020, ok.

‘In the area of mobile online games, we released a new game title "&0", implemented various measures for each game title in operation, and worked to build a system that allows us to develop multiple new game titles at the same time. In merchandising, we opened our first permanent store "coly more! Ikebukuro PARCO Store" in April 2022 and held real events. However, sales decreased from the previous fiscal year due to sluggish sales of games in operation and the decision to terminate the service of a new game. In addition, personnel expenses, R&D expenses, and other expenses increased in selling, general and administrative expenses due to upfront investments in new initiatives and new businesses. In addition, a loss on valuation of investment securities of 68,526 thousand yen was recorded as an extraordinary loss.

As a result, for the current fiscal year, net sales were 5,537,488 thousand yen (down 15.1% from the previous year), operating loss was 207,318 thousand yen (operating income of 1,498,599 thousand yen for the previous year), ordinary loss was 206,946 thousand yen (ordinary income of 1,466,101 thousand yen for the previous year), and net loss was 320,780 thousand yen. (Net income of 964,093 thousand yen for the previous fiscal year).’ page 3

Holy Moly Coly! Hang in there. Well yeah, if a new game is shut down the otome massives cannot throw money at the screen. Hiring 74 regular employees may have played a part (page 7) but hey, you gotta spend money to make otome bank, right? Not sure how putting users first & A.I line up but Narcotic Girls must be too spaced out, swooning over Drug Princes to notice.

*If you’re wondering why I’m writing about this ostensibly mobile orientated company, while not mentioned on the official studio profile they did have a recent Switch port of ドラッグ王子とマトリ姫 for Nintendo Switch aka Drug Prince & Narcotic Girl however this will fall under the current financial year ending 31/01/24. Will Switch Otome fans save coly? Stay tuned!

Q1 FY 01/24 (February 2023 - April 2023)

[NSW] 『ドラッグ王子とマトリ姫 for Nintendo Switch』概要 aka Drug Prince & Narcotic Girl (coly) {2023.03.09}

WATCH THE CROWDFUNDED ON-AIR SPACE!​

Spoiler: CROOZ

CROOZ
Announcement of FY03/23 Full Year Financial Results​

Full-year FY03/23
Game Business Exert of Message from Koji Obuchi, President and CEO of CROOZ Group (May 11, 2023)
Earlier today, on May 11, 2023, we announced our financial results for FY03/23. As the representative of the Group, I would like to share my thoughts and impressions to give you a better understanding of our current situation.

Firstly, as a general remark, our full-year results for me personally were nowhere near satisfactory...

...in the Game business, full-year sales totaled approximately JPY2,298mn (−14.3% YoY) and operating profit was roughly JPY72mn (compared with an operating loss of about JPY379mn in FY03/22). In Q4, sales were approximately JPY460mn (−53.4% YoY) and operating profit was around JPY30mn (−67.0% YoY). Alongside Elemental Story, which celebrated its eighth anniversary in June, we are building a system to generate steady profits mainly by acquiring new contracts.

StudioZ株式会社 (StudioZ,Inc.)

代表取締役
池幡 賢
SUGURU IKEHATA
Representative Director

取締役
井上 佑泰
YUTA INOUE
Director​

Forthcoming releases from Message from Koji Obuchi, President and CEO of CROOZ Group (May 11, 2023)
On May 10, 2023, we officially released PROJECT XENO, our first game project for the GameFi space. For this project, we are participating in game planning, development, and operation, and a revenue sharing model has been adopted centering on the sale of tokens and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and marketplace trading fees.

As for the second and third GameFi projects to follow PROJECT XENO, namely, the original game Elemental Story World and a game called Ergosum that we are jointly developing with gumi Inc., we are currently in the initial design stage, but we are making steady progress. We plan to present these two projects alongside PROJECT XENO at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show in September this year.

Spoiler: Cyberstep

CyberStep Inc.
​

MMO developer (Onigiri & CosmicBreak Universal), smartphone games & NSFL visual novels whose Steam product descriptions speak for themselves. Sampler of one I can actually post.

'A series of murders and bizarre incidents occur in a private library that has become inescapable. Eventually, the food runs out and the library becomes filled with madness... This work is a visual novel of the survival suspense genre, set in a private library.'​

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION​

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains fictional murders, bizarre practices and some scenes of suggestive sexual content, violence and gore in a story that is not appropriate for Minors.

This content includes the representation of murder, amputation, violence, suicide, bloodshed and the use of alcohol in a survival environment.'

Dark Reflections - Shiori no Kotoha

'Even if I forget, you must remember.'​

Q4 June 2022 - May 2023
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Teravit (CyberStep Inc.) {2023.04.19} F2P *May 2023 for iOS/Android/Switch, June 2023 PS4/PS5*

Release Date TBC:
[iOS/Android] BLACK STELLA PTOLOMEA <RPG> (Orcus Inc.) {2023.xx.xx}

Rabbit Foot​

[iOS/Android/NSW/PS4/Steam] TO THE TOP: Ato no Ijin-tachi <ADV> (TBC) {2024.xx.xx}
[iOS/Android/NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Meropaka <ADV> (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}

DeNA // Drecom​

DeNA (ENG)
2432.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Drecom (ENG)
3793.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Spoiler: DeNA

DeNA (ENG)​

Logo Guidelines​

Policy on DeNA Logo​

As a general rule, using the DeNA logo is not allowed. If you wish to obtain permission for a specific exceptional purpose, please contact DeNA (moi: I think I made a huge mistake.gif)

Logo and Brand Color​

Factors such as the corporate logo and brand colors are very important elements for brand-building. By using them correctly, we can convey a consistent image of the DeNA brand.

Area of Isolation​

It is important that the DeNA logo is isolated and readable. In order to achieve this, you must allow a certain area of isolation (protected area) around the logo and must not display any other design elements or characters in this area. The protected area shown below is the minimum that must be left clear. Be sure to leave as much of a margin as possible when displaying the logo.

Nintendo Systems​

Nintendo and DeNA forming joint venture company Nintendo Systems​

• Nintendo and DeNA forming new joint venture company Nintendo Systems
• Nintendo Systems will be a subsidiary of the platform holder, focus on R&D for digital services
• New company will be based in Tokyo, begin operations in April 2023

'The partnership was announced alongside Nintendo's latest financial results, but the platform holder said it will have no effect on the current fiscal year. The impact will incorporated into financial forecasts "from the next onwards."

Since 2015, Nintendo and DeNA have produced six games together: Miitomo, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Mario Kart Tour and Pokémon Masters.

Fire Emblem is by far the most successful, having been the first to reach $1 billion in revenue. However, other titles have not been quite as lucrative, with Mario Kart Tour bringing in $293 million and Animal Crossing making $287.6 million.'

Source: Gamesindustry, November 22, 2022

SHUEISHA DeNA Projects Co., Ltd. (ENG)
Investment ratio: DeNA 51%, SHUEISHA 49% (2019)​

DeNA Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results​

DeNA Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 2432) today announced its IFRS and non-GAAP financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. DeNA reported full year IFRS revenue of 134.9 billion yen, an IFRS operating profit of 4.2 billion yen, and a non-GAAP operating profit of 4.3 billion yen. (DeNA IR Press Release, May 10, 2023)

FY2022 Operating Results
Some new titles expected for launch in FY2022 were delayed, but overall performance was supported by long-term contributing titles and control of fixed costs, etc. (page 11)
Game Business: New Titles

• HUNTER x HUNTER - License obtained for China in March, aim for launch in FY2023
• takt op. - Pre-registrations in Japan exceeded 1 million, expect launch in late June
• Captain Tsubasa - Closed beta test held in December 2022 in preparation for launch in FY2023. Launch regions and other details to be finalized going forward. (page 12)

Approx. 3 new titles are planned for launch throughout FY2023 (page 24).

Additional Company Information

DeNA shutters Western business as games "did not meet expectations" (Gamesindustry, October 16, 2016)
"During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, DeNA optimized the organizational structure and game portfolio in West, and has been developing games for the West market with a lean structure since; however, since the games did not meet expectations, DeNA has decided to dissolve and liquidate its West subsidiaries, including DeNA Global, Inc. The West market will continue to be a market of focus for DeNA, but the company will shift the strategy for this region towards collaborations with external partners rather than doing game development in a local studio," DeNA stated in its filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Spoiler: Drecom

Drecom (ENG)

居なくなってしまった彼女の物語は、この都市でまだ続いていました。
The city continues to tell her story, even after her disappearance.
beats by @newly______
​

Steam Store Page is now Open for Tokyo Stories, A Pixel Art Adventure Game Gaining Attention World-Wide!​

■Creators​

Producer/Director
Yuki Ikeda

• rain/Director (PS3 / Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.)
• Patchwork Heroes/Director (PSP / Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.)」

Art Director
Seiichi Terashima

• rain/ Art Director (PS3 / Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.)
• Patchwork Heroes/ Art Director (PSP / Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.)」

Sound Composers
newly (Broth Works) youtube // discogs // GOLFF LP

Tokyo Stories will [not] be a CRT TV exclusive title!​

ADULT PRANK RPG​

[iOS/Android] Dachimen Densetsu G <RPG> (Studio Rex/Game Studio) {2023.05.16} *further details in latest NJ Holdings Output Strategy post here*​

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 Financial Results Presentation Materials, May 11, 2023 (page 2)
Full year results: Record-high operating income and Ordinary income due to strong performance of mainstay IP titles, etc.
• Sales: 10.8 billion yen (+2.6% YoY), Operating income: 2.281 billion yen (+43.4% YoY) • Ordinary income: 2,192 million yen (+42.2% YoY), Net income*: 1,159 million yen
(+43.6% YoY)
l Q4 results: Existing long-term running titles secure stable earnings
• Sales: 2,420 million yen (-1.2% YoY), Operating income: 180 million yen (+5.6% YoY)

Game Business: Pipeline of operational and under development titles Six main development projects underway as of March 31, 2023 (page 32)
Titles in Operation: 11 (Other company distribution: 6 titles & In-house distribution: 5 titles)
Titles under development with a prospect for release: 6​

Titles for Smartphones

• DACHIMEN DENSETSU G (developed by studiorex Co., Ltd → Adult prank RPG. Release in May 2023
• Wizardry Variants Daphne
  → 3D dungeon RPG. Release in 2023
• Evil Prince and the Puppets
  → Dark fantasy adventure. Release in 2023
• Unannounced title (developed by Drecom Co., Ltd.)
• Location-based IP title using “AROW”

Titles for PC and consoles
• Tokyo Stories -working title-
→ 3D Adventure. Scheduled for release in 2023*

*[Announcement] Release of Tokyo Stories has been postponed. Please see the following for details.

Like tears in the Neo-Tokyo Rain...it's time to die. Still if it results in an opportunity to realise their creative vision on a grander scale then I'm all for it. BitSummit Demo Let's Fucking Go!!!!

Wizardry​

[iOS/Android] Wizardry Variants Daphne <RPG> (Studio2Pro) {2023.xx.xx}

Licensing

[Steam] Wizardry: The Five Ordeals - Scenario "The Absence of Misericordia" <RPG> (Studio59/Game*Spark) {2023.06.22} *DLC for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals which is currently in Early Access*

Additional Company Information

"BLADE & BASTARD: Warm ash, Dusky dungeon"​

-If this adventure leads to losing one's soul. the next adventurer will do it better.

English and Japanese version simultaneous release!​

　"DRE Novels" has announced at the anime convention "Anime NYC" that it will be releasing the upcoming title "BLADE & BASTARD: Warm ash, Dusky dungeon" in both Japanese and English simultaneously. The English translation version will be distributed electronically through J-Novel Club.

InstallBase Threads

Wizardry: The Five Ordeals (Early Access) 1st Anniversary, 25,000 copies sold. Prisoners of the Battles 30/03/23. (Wizardry: The Five Ordeals - Scenario "The Absence of Misericordia" due June 22, 2023)
Auto-Translation of Interview with Yuki Ikeda & Seiichi Terashima (Tokyo Stories)

EDIA // enish // extreme​

EDIA
3935.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Mar. 20XX - Feb. 20XX​

enish
3667.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

extreme (ENG)
6033.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Edia​

Spoiler: EDIA

President and Representative Director, Yoshinari Kashima was engaged in overall accounting operations at a listed company, including closing of accounts, disclosure, and audit support, before joining EDIA in April 2007 after working in management at a startup venture. After working at a startup venture company, he joined EDIA in April 2007, where he was in charge of IPO preparation, internal control establishment, and corporate planning as CFO. He has been President and Representative Director since May 2019, and is in charge of all aspects of the business.

FY 01/03 - 28/02
3rd Quarter Report
End of Year Financial Report​

損益区分等 単位:百万円 下段は構成比	通期業績 (2023年2月期)	通期業績予想 (2024年2月期)	増減/増減率
売上高	2,760 (100.0%)	3,000 (100.0%)	+239 (+8.7%
営業損益	153 (5.5%)	180 (6.0%)	+26 (+16.9%)

Source: End of Year Financial Report (March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023), page 31

Media Create Sales: CY 2022 (2022 Jan 03 - 2023 Jan 01)
392./000. [NSW] Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection 2 <Valis \ Valis IV \ Syd of Valis> # <ACT> (Edia) {2022.09.22} (¥5.800) - 4.683 / NEW (2.882 <42,05%>)
459./364. [NSW] Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection <Valis \ Valis II \ Valis III> <ACT> (Edia) {2021.12.09} (¥4.800) - 3.698 / 9.201 (-33%) (3.969 <53,02%>)
535./000. [NSW] Cosmic Fantasy Collection <Cosmic Fantasy: Bouken Shounen Yuu \ Cosmic Fantasy 2: Bouken Shounen Ban> # <RPG> (Edia) {2022.12.15} (¥6.800) - 2.789 / NEW (2.267 <52,17%>)

First Shipment 6,854 (Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection 2)
First Shipment 4,345 (Cosmic Fantasy Collection)

Edia Switch eShop Catalogue

[NSW] Everybody’s Home Run Derby (Edia) {2022.10.25} JPN {2022.12.26} NA *Edia Switch eShop Catalogue*
Telenet​

Q2 FY (June 2023 - August 2023)

[NSW] Telenet Shooting Collection <STG> (Edia) {2023.06.08} (¥7,480) Special Edition (¥20,680)

International Expansion

[NSW] Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II, available individually - Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (MSX), Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive), Valis IV (PC Engine CD) & Syd of Valis (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive) {2023.04.27} // [NSW] Telenet Shooting Collection <STG> (Edia/Limited Run Games) {xxxx.xx.xx} *available to preorder from July 21, 2023*

Crowdfund Collection

The Fantasm Soldier Collection Vol. 1 raised 15,666,000円 from 1,038 backers (Oct 2021)
The Fantasm Soldier Collection Vol. 2 raised 10,923,000円 from 705 backers (Apr 2022)
Cosmic Fantasy Collection raised 16,326,850円 from 814 backers (Jul 2022)
Telenet Revive raised 3,144,000円 from 210 backers (22 Nov - 26 Dec 2022)
The Fantasm Soldier Collection Vol. 3 raised 9,911,000円 from 495 backers (30 Aug 2023)

Additional Company Information

An interview with CEO published in "Kabushiki Shinbun" on February 24, 2023 (Fri.). - Interview with Yoshinari Kashima, President and CEO of EIDIA: Accelerating Growth by Accelerating Overseas Expansion

Team Entertainment​

Digital Manga
麦野ミノル - Minoru Mugino

「僕は何人殺しましたか？」(ポルカコミックス)1【電子版特典付き】
"How Many People Have I Killed?" (Polka Comics) [with electronic bonus].
2 volumes, the electronic bonus in question being free access to the early pages to read online.

『ハンサムロンダリング』『Handsome Laundering』

【Introduction】
『L&L café space』is a project set up by a major company.
The facility, which has a laundry, dry cleaning, and café, has become a popular spot.
All the staff members are men with special needs.
They have a secret face of undertaking the laundering of the hearts and minds of people in distress. ……
A group drama about clients with special circumstances and the boys who are just plain curious,
scrambling through the whirlwind of irrationality!

【Cast】
Seiichiro Yamashita as "Makio Hanakaoka," a cocky, no-nonsense up-and-coming novelist
Yoshiki Nakajima as "Zen Utou," a transient-minded sergeant who is only interested in enjoying the moment
Yoshiki Ito as "Ruka Kazami," a popular singer-songwriter who hides her face
Kenjin Ito as "Ruka Kazami," a genius.
Ryohei Kimura as Chigaya Tsukishiro, a hacker with a genius brain who lives a reclusive life
Atsuta Suzuki as Hayato Kaise, an upright former police officer with a strong sense of justice
Kaito Suzuki as Shun Higano, the manager of a laundry cafe and a former child actor with a good-natured personality.
Yohei Azaue as "Tsukishiro Yoshiya", a young president of a large company who is overprotective of his younger brother
Nobuhiko Okamoto as "Kuga Tomoe", a mild and gentle but somewhat mysterious counselor.

Spoiler: enish

enish
「Link with Fun」
[iOS/Android] Laid-Back camp All-in-one!! (enish) {2023.06.15}​

Summary of Q1 FY 12/2023 Financial Results
- Yuru-Camp: Tsunagaru Minna no All-in-One! Operating loss was recorded due to upfront development costs resulting from the postponement of the release in order to improve the game content and quality.
Service Overview
Sales of native titles remained flat.
FY23 1Q*: Net sales 840 million yen, Operating income -300 million yen *1-3Q FY23. January - March 2023 (page 4)

Pipeline
1 (+1)
The above pipelines are scheduled to be released in FY23 or later.
Progress and information on each pipeline will be announced when information disclosure becomes possible. Including "YuruCamp△: Tsunagaru Minna no All-in-One! (* Including "Yuru Camp△ Tsunagaru Minna no All-in-One!")
The information is current as of the announcement date of FY23 1Q financial results and may be subject to change depending on future circumstances. (page 14)

Spoiler: extreme

extreme
Dragami Games
Masaya Games
​

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/Steam] Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute (City Connection) {2024.04.25}​

[NSW] Assault Suits Valken Declassified <ACT> (M2/Rainmaker Productions) {2023.03.30}*
[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS] Cyber Citizen Shockman 2: A New Menace <ACT> (Shinyuden/Ratalaika Games) {2023.09.22}
*see Rainmaker Productions ... a Sola Entertainment company / Sola Digital Arts / TENH AM / Business Suits Valken Output Strategy / NUDEMAKER DECLASSIFIED

Bike Daisuki! Hashiriya Kon – Rider’s Spirits and Scurge: Hive coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch in 2024
Masaya Games-developed motorbike racing game first launched for Super Famicom on September 30, 1994 in Japan only.​

​

FuRyu // Future Corporation​

FuRyu (ENG)
6238.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Future Corporation (ENG)
4722.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Spoiler: FuRyu

FuRyu Games
Precious days, always​

FY3/2023 (Japan)
[NSW/PS4] Battle Spirits CONNECTED BATTLERS {2022.04.14} other company’s IP *©BNP/BANDAI ©BNP*
[NSW/PS4/PS5] TRINITY TRIGGER <RPG> (Three Rings) {2022.09.15} Original IP
[NSW] LogiKing {2022.12.15} other company’s IP *© Shogakukan, Hiro Morita*

FY3/2024
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] CRYMACHINA <ACT> (Aquria) {2023.07.27}
[NSW/PS4/Steam] LogiKing (Art Co., Ltd/FuRyu) {2022.12.15} PC/PS4 version {2023.08.24}
[NSW] MODEL Debut3 #nicola {2023.11.02}
[NSW/PS4/PS5] The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered <RPG> (CattleCall/FuRyu) {2024.02.01}

FY2/2025

[NSW/Steam] Beyblade X: XONE <BEY> (Bushiroad) {2024.11.14}

International Releases
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam/GOG] TRINITY TRIGGER <RPG> (Three Rings/XSEED Games/Marvelous USA) {2023.04.25}
[PS5] The Caligula Effect: Overdose <RPG> (historia/NIS) {2023.05.30}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] CRYMACHINA <ACT> (Aquria/NIS) {2023.10.24}
[PS5] The Caligula Effect 2 <RPG> (historia/NIS) {2023.10.17}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered <RPG> (CattleCall/FuRyu/NIS) {2024.03.22}

Material for Briefing Financial Results Term ended March 2023 (published May 12, 2023)

P/L for FY3/2023
Net sales rose, profit declined YoY.
Sales increased due to solid sales of arcade prizes.
Profit increased due to price hike of photo sticker paper, but the foreign exchange impact reduced profits. (page 7)

Overview of Results for Each Segment (page 8)

(¥mn)​	FY3/2022 actual​	FY3/2023 actual​	YoY Change (Absolute)​	YoY Change (Ratio)​
Net Sales	34,058​	36,400​	2,342​	106.9%​
Games and Anime	2,980​	2,794​	-186​	93.8%​
Operating Profit	3,709​	2,134​	-1,574​	57.5%​
Games and Anime	26​	196​	169​	730.5%​

Company-wide costs were -1,703 in FY3/2023 compared with -1,645 in FY2/2022 a YoY change of -57​

Results of Each Segment-Game and Anime Business (page 12)
Net sales decreased, profit increased YoY.
A decrease in revenues due to a decline in the gaming app market.
The movie ‘LAID-BACK CAMP’ contributed throughout the year, resulting in a significant increase in profit.
Console games sales were 919 million yen FY3/2023 (793 in FY3/2022) having released 3 new consoles titles with 60,000 sales in total compared with 5 with 136,000 the previous year.
<Console game> ・ In 4Q, no new titles were launched, but overseas localization of past titles performed well.<Game apps> ・ Two titles were closed at the end of February due to a business structure review.
<Game Apps>・Two titles were closed at the end of February due to a business structure review.
Focused on developing new titles while operating two titles, 'Renai HOTEL' and Renai Bakumatsu Kareshi.'

Company is changing its business segments for the next financial year. Helpfully it has a visual representation of how the current Financial Results would appear in that form on page 19. FY 3/2024 forecasts net sales of 39,000 (¥mn) with an operating profit of 2,500 (¥mn). Year ahead includes CYRMACHINA & Laid Back Camp All-In-One! royalties from enish (see above).
(Game and Anime Business)
In the Game and Anime Business, the Group’s efforts by business category were as follows:
In the video game software business, a new original title, “TRINITY TRIGGER,” was released in September 2022. We also released “Battle Spirits CONNECTED BATTLERS” and “LogiKing,” new titles based on the IPs owned by other companies, in April and December 2022, respectively.
In the game application business, the market for romance simulation games designed for women, which is the Company’s business area, was on a shrinking trend, and the Group’s sales fell below the previous fiscal year’s level.
The animation business performed well to drive the Game and Anime Business. The movie “LAID- BACK CAMP,” premiered in July 2022, topped ¥1 billion in box-office revenue, and pamphlets and goods featuring movie characters, provided to coincide with the release of the movie, enjoyed robust sales. In addition, we worked on sales promotion of DVDs and Blu-ray discs for the movie “LAID- BACK CAMP,” which are planned for release in the next fiscal year, and preparation for the third season of TV animation.
As a result, for the fiscal year under review, the Group saw net sales of ¥2,794 million (93.8% of the previous fiscal year), and an operating profit of ¥196 million (730.5% of the previous fiscal year).
Source: Notice of the 17th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders published June 2, 2023 (page 6)

Interview with CRYMACHINA Producer Fuyuki Hayashi!
CRYMACHINA tells a very emotional story. Why did you choose to tell such an impactful narrative?
“Love and slaughter” was the theme that I think inspired me.
One of my favorite video games features the line, “There is no tomorrow that kindness can protect.” As the quote describes, life is difficult and cannot be glossed over with pretty words. That’s why I felt that the act of killing was necessary in depicting the catharsis of survival. I also believe that love is the reward one gets for confronting life with such tenacity that they are willing to kill. Hence the theme of “love and slaughter,” which is reflected in the impactful line, “I’ll live. Even if it means destroying everything else.”

Spoiler: Future Corporation

Future Corporation (ENG)
Infinite Innovation for the Future

Business Innovation
neilo​

[PSV] Orgarhythm (Acquire), [NSW] Pokemon Quest, [NSW] Little Friends: Dogs & Cats (Imagineer), [NSW/PS4/Steam] Daedalus The Awakening of Golden Jazz (Arc System Works) [NSW/Steam] Project DIVA MEGA39's (Crypton Future Media/SEGA) [NSW] Hell Sports (neilo)

neilo company history
October 2022 - Became a group company of Future Corporation (listed on TSE Prime) through stock transfer.

FY2022 Materials for the Briefing on the Financial Results for Fiscal 2022
February 9, 2023
Future Corporation

Appendix-(iii) Cash Flows (in millions of yen)
Purchase of shares of subsidiary’s stock
-509
Acquisition of Neilo Inc. (page 33)

Gala Incorporated // geechs // Gree // gumi // GungHo Online Entertainment

Gala Incorporated (ENG)
7060.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

geechs (ENG)
4777.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Gree (ENG)
3632.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jul. 20XX - Jun. 20XX​

gumi (ENG)
3903.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
May. 20XX - Apr. 20XX​

Spoiler: Gala Incorporated

Gala Incorporated
Global Online Community
Gala Japan​

Financial Results for the FY2023 and Convocation Notice of the 30th Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Englrish version)
2023 年 3 月期決算短信及び第 30 回定時株主総会招集ご通知 英語版掲載のお知らせ
FY2023 4Q Report 2023/5/12
Net Sales & Operating income up due to launch of new HTML5 Games (MMOs by any other name) plus revenue from smartphone, metaverse, NFTs..zzz Treehouse Business Nani!?! Let me in.gif

Treeful Treehouse
Have a Treeful day
Feel the Okinawa nature with all your senses.​

Treehouse Business
Sustainable resort Sauna tree house
■ FY2023. 4Q Released
New tree house
■ FY2024. 1Q Will complete

• FY2024. 4Q Release

*8.7%

Treeful
Development and Operation for Treehouse Resort
CEO: Satoru Kikugawa
*Percentage of shares held by Gala Inc.

Rooms
Enjoy the sustainable luxury. Currently you will stay at a set of Spiral Treehouse and an AeroHouse.

AeroHouse
Interior Designer Yasuhiro Koichi x Architect Tadashi Murai

Watch out! There’s a creep lurking in the shadows of the shower room. But who’s taking a picture of the Peeping Tom - are they the real suspect & the reason I’ve come to this Island to investigate a girl’s disappearance or is this some kinda Death of a Axe Murdering Author like Tenebrae - a veritable Peeping Tom of Peeping Toms *we have to go deeper creeper*.

'With the concept of a “Sustainable Resort”, the Treehouse Resort aims the establishment of a sustainable society by using electricity instead of fossil fuel and generating solar power larger than actual usage. The Group has found a growth strategy for the Treehouse Resort business and aims to increase its enterprise value.'

Source: Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 (Under Japanese GAAP) May 12, 2023 page 2

Spiral Treehouse​

Amenities in Spiral Treehouse

• Air conditioner
• Compost Toilet x 1
• Semi-Double size bed x 1
• Hand soap
• Towels
• Eye mask x 2
• Lamps
• Sink x 1
• Yoga mat x 2
• Mini Refrigerator, mini freezer
• Hair dryer
• Hammock x 2
• Tea

Trophy Treehouse ~Japanese Tea Room Themed~ *Being prepared for you to stay in the future*
Is this some Ancient Okinawan Wicker Man Ritual? No!?! Not the Bees!​

Spoiler: geechs

geechs
[ geek × tech ]
GRAND VISION
MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPRESSION
IN THE 21ST CENTURY

21世紀で最も感動を与えた会社になる。

G2 Studios
Game Division​

Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023 Full-year Financial Results Briefing May 12, 2023
Q4 Sales (YoY): ¥4,194m (+12.2%)
Operating Income: ¥202m (-25.5%)
Ordinary Income (YoY): ¥207m (-24.1%)
Net Income (YoY): ¥84m (-50.7%)

Full-year Sales (YoY): ¥15,997m (+11.6%)
Operating Income (YoY): ¥589m (-48.0%)
Ordinary Income (YoY): ¥567m (-50.0%)
Net Income (YoY): ¥244m (-65.4%) (page 7)

Game Business
■ Decrease in sales and profit due to the impact of losses in the first half owing to fall in the number of new titles delivered and delays in development, as well as increased costs such as other labor costs and development tools.
■ With the delivery of two new titles from Q3, the number of operating game titles increased, improving the recurring sales ratio.
■ Received for one new title with development underway, but one existing development title was canceled in Q4. As a result, the number of titles under development remains unchanged.

Q4 Sales (YoY): ¥727m (-10.6%)
Segment profit (YoY): ¥60m (-41.5%)

Full-year Sales (YoY): ¥2,896m (-10.9%)
Segment profit (YoY): ¥121m (-78.5%)

Operating game titles 7 Titles under development 3
No. of employees (as of FY3/23) 311 (250 full-time, 61 outsourced) (page 14)

Changes in the Number of Employees
In the Game Business, the number of employees increased by 30 due to the transfer of the x-Tech (old video) business in line with engineers in increasing development titles. (page 17)

Forecast for FY3/2024
Segment Information FY3/2024
G2 Studios
FY 3/23 Sales 2,896 / Profit 121 (million yen)
FY 3/24 Sales 2,550 / Profit 100 (million yen)

Sales expected to decrease due to close of one title at end of FY3/23, no new releases expected.
Plan to win orders for multiple new titles, but plan is conservative given the intensifying competition in the smartphone games market. (page 21)

The future strategy of the Game Business is to become a developer of globally distributed titles (pages 38-39) - useful primer on contract developers of smartphone titles.

Notice of Compliance with the Prime Market Listing Criteria and Application to List on the Standard Market​

'On December 16, 2021, GEECHS Inc. (“the Company”) submitted, and disclosed, a plan to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (“TSE”) for continued compliance with the listing criteria for the new market segment.
The Company hereby announces its progress, as of March 31, 2023, of this plan to comply with the criteria to maintain its listing on the Prime Market, as well as the reasons for choosing the Standard Market and the status of compliance with the Standard Market listing criteria.
Based on the above and in accordance with the revision to TSE rules that came into force on April 1, 2023, the Company resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 12, 2023, to apply for a listing on the Standard Market.
...
However, as stated above, as of March 31, 2023, GEECH’s tradable share market capitalization was 3.5 billion yen with a 32.8% tradable share ratio. This was less than the 10-billion-yen tradable share market capitalization and 35.0% tradable share ratio as stipulated in the criteria for a continued listing on the Prime Market.
...
Scheduled date of transition to Standard Market
The scheduled date for transition to the Standard Market is October 20, 2023.
After this date, trading of the Company's shares will move to the Standard Market where they will continue to be traded.'

Company explains its reason for moving to Standard Market (TLDR: December 16, 2021 company set out to Tokyo Stock Exchange it's plan to meet targets to remain listed on the Prime Market. However as of March 31, 2023 is had failed to meet the required Tradable share market capitalization & Tradable share ratios which remained below Prime Market Continued Listed Criteria.

Contracted smartphone line up can be found here, including G Sprout iOS/Android titles.

Spoiler: Gree

Gree
Making the world a better place through the power of the Internet.
By making exploitative Smartphone games & isekei animu! *jumpoutwindow.gif*
Games / Anime
新しい驚きを、世界中の人へ。

BRINGING THE AMAZING, TO YOU.​

‘GREE released Fishing Star, the world's first social game on mobile, in 2007 and has been releasing big hit games. Currently, the games are developed and operated under GREE, Wright Flyer Studio, Pokelabo, and GREE Entertainment, and numerous popular games are released in Japan and globally.’

I want to believe…but why do you hunt my whale kind to extinction?​

GREE, Inc.
FY2023 Third Quarter Financial Results May 11, 2023
Executive Summary
Continued strong performance from Heaven Burns Red
Conducted successful one-year anniversary event for Japanese version and maintained strong performance including achieving No. 1 sales ranking ⁃ Began global distribution and got off to a smooth start (page 2)

FY23 3Q Financial Results Overview
Net sales ¥22.2 billion, operating income ¥4.2 billion, EBITDA ¥4.3 billion (page 5)

Spoiler: gumi

gumi
Wow the World!

Nogizaka-style Fractal
Your own Nogizaka46 begins...

You are the producer,
Customize the members with costumes and songs from the past!
Support the growth of each member through auto-production

Enjoy memories with each member
Create the ideal Nogizaka46 that you have always dreamed of!
The birth of the official "Nogizaka46" producing game!
By the looks of those salutes, a Neo-Nazi Idols Manager. SSR? J-Pop Idols Please, you ain’t slick.
International launched titles
We localize our popular domestic titles to release globaly.
FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS & WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS both co-developed by gumi inc.
gumi x Aniplex Aster Tatariqus losing the will the live, if I have to cover another mobile company…​

GungHo Online Entertainment (ENG)
3765.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

GungHo Online Entertainment

More smartphone games, aghhhh — oh wait, Tenchu crew to the rescue. Last night Acquire saved my life. Save us D4 Enterprise you are out only hope!
GAME ARTS
[PS4/XB1] GRANDIA HD Collection <RPG> (SICKHEAD GAMES) {2024.03.26}​

D4 Enterprising Sorts

[NSW] EGGCONSOLE THEXDER PC-8801mkIISR (GAME ARTS, 1985) {2023.10.26}
[NSW] EGGCONSOLE SILPHEED PC-8801mkIISR (GAME ARTS, 1986) {2023.12.21}​

Gravity (South Korea)
Investment Relations (IR)​

Increased stake to gain a majority (52.4%) in Feb. 14, 2008 (Reuters), IR site lists GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc., as currently holding a 59.31% (4,121,739 Shares) stake in Gravity.

Gravity Game Arise
(Japan based subsidiary)​

ABOUT GRAVITY GAME ARISE​

Gravity Game Arise is a group of online game service professionals established in July 2019 as a global strategic company of Gravity (NASDAQ GM).
Taking full advantage of its experienced staff and the Gravity Group's global network, Gravity Game Arise develops attractive games in diverse genres such as online games, mobile games, and casual games for Japanese and global market.

[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC <ADV> {2024.05.29}
2D × Cinematic・Realistic forensics investigation simulation game
Realistic Release Date: TBA 24 (WW)​

Spoiler: Gravity Daze Arise

[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] KAMiBAKO - Mythology of Cube - <RPG> {2024.08.29}

Gravity Indie Games

about START with GRAVITY​

START with GRAVITY is a project aiming to discover and publish amazing consumer and indie games that will leave a lasting impression through fun experiences and share them with the world!

FY 2023

[NSW/PS4/XB1/Steam] River Tails: Stronger Together (Kid Onion Studio) {2023.12.14} *Steam Early Access as of March 16 - December 14, 2023*
[Steam] Alterium Shift <RPG> (Drattzy Games) {2023.07.06} *Early Access until late 2023/2024*

Release Date TBC

[Steam] Aeruta <ACT> (From Dawn) {xxxx.xx.xx} *Demo Available*
[Steam] Twilight Monk <ACT> (Aquatic Moon) {xxxx.xx.xx} *based on illustrated novels (console TBC)*

GungHo Online Entertainment America
SUPERTRICK GAMES, Inc.​

Deathverse: It's time to die!
[PS4/PS5/Steam] DEATHVERSE: LET IT DIE <ACT> {SUPERTRICK GAMES) {2022.10.05 - 2023.07.18}

To Whom it may concern,
Financial Results Briefing FY2023 1Q (Jan - March 2023), May 11, 2023
Ninjala - total downloads exceeded 10 million on February 14, 2023! (page 4)
5 New Pipelines for Smartphones & Consoles (page 7)
Existing titles continued to be solid, with a decrease in net sales but an increase in profit QoQ and YoY overall
Net Sales 307.2 // Operating Profit 84.8 (Unit: 100 million yen) (page 22)

Sales Milestones/Download Numbers *itstillcounts.gif*

Just Let It Die 8 million times already (20 June, 2023) thanks @fiendcode for the reminder to include.
Battle Ninja Gum Action Game for Nintendo Switch™ “Ninjala” Over 11 million downloads in the world (May 16, 2024)

Additional Company Information,

Notice Regarding of Financial Results of Unlisted Parent Company, Belleisle Japan Inc (May 23, 2023)
Shacknews spoke with GungHo Online Entertainment Director Satoshi Ogihara and Capcom Director Yuki Okano.
Composer Noriyuki Iwadare Interview (2020)

 

[KR_EP]

2.5 ReMIX (h-z)​

Happinet​

Happinet (ENG)
7552.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Spoiler: Happinet

Happinet Games​

[NSW/PS4/Steam] Brigandine The Legend of Runersia <RPG> (Matrix Software) {2020.06.25}

Happinet Indie Collection​

[NSW/PS4] Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle <RPG> (Asakusa Studios) {2018.08.30} *Steam delisting November 22, 2022*
[NSW] Junk Planet (Happinet) {2019.03.21}
[NSW] Pronty (18 Light Game/FunZone Games/JoyBrick Inc.) {2023.03.07} *Steam self-published*

[Steam] Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale <ADV> (Quillo Games) {2023.xx.xx} 'Q3 2023' *[Itch/Steam] *Apopia: Prologue is free*

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Interview - Talking Strategy and Substance with designer Kazuhiro Igarashi by Adam Vitale on 17 June, 2020

Broccoli Co., Ltd.
2706.T​

Investor Relations (IR)​

Broccoli Games
LicoBiTs​

English Localisation
[NSW] Jack Jeanne <ADV> (Broccoli/Aksys Games) {2023.06.15}

Prior Ownership Percentages

Happinet (29.72%) Animate (7.77%) Bushiroad (3.90%)
Developing Story - Happinet Bids for Friendly Takeover of Broccoli as Subsidiary, 14th April 2022 (Source: Happiness Press Release)

Additional Company Information

LicoBiTs = Broccoli x TIS Creation - otome sub-label, October 2022 (Source: Animenewsnetwork)
Musical Expression Inspires Jack Jeanne Creator Sui Ishida, 18th April 2023

MAXGAMES Corporation
Sells videogame consoles and software​

Industry Analysts by Shared Research (includes data via happinet retail distribution)
Operating Profits FY17 - FY22 of Happinet Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiaries & Equity-method affiliates Broccoli Co., Ltd (29.7% ownership), page 24-25

Imagineer​

Imagineer
4644.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Spoiler: Imagineer

Experience Post-Apocalyptic Workouts!
[NSW] Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star (imagineer) {2023.03.02}

So What, Inc
[NSW] 早押し！漢字スタジアム (Quick Press Kanji Stadium) (So What, Inc) (2022.12.08}
This software was released with the cooperation of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation.
The game allows players to compete against a total of 55 other players from all over Japan in an online quiz game based on the theme of kanji.

[NSW] Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku: Isshoni Exercise {2024.xx.xx} ‘Spring 2024’​

Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
Net Sales 6,640 (millions of yen) up 309 from 6,331 in FY3/22
Operating Income 596 (millions of yen) down 581 from 1,177 in FY3/22 (page 2)

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, consolidated net sales of mainstay packaged games and smartphone games are expected to increase due to business expansion.
While overseas sales are expected to decline, overall sales are expected to increase.
Profits are expected to decrease due to the impact of upfront investments for future business expansion, such as R&D expenses and human resource enhancement.

Net Sales 6,750 (millions of yen) up 110 from 6,640 in FY3/23
Operating Income 450 (millions of yen) down 146 from 596 in FY3/23 (page 8)

imagineer nexus
Tie
"Connections."

It is something that changes nothing.

The strange flower I found a while ago.
A mysterious picture that made me stop my finger.
The usual coffee shop you stop by on a tearful day
A precious presence that makes my heart swell
Various "knots" bring us various colors
brings us all kinds of colors.
We create "Knots".
Imagineer nexus.
wat.gif​

JVCKENWOOD​

JVCKENWOOD (ENG)
6632.T​

Investor Relations (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
April 20XX - Mar 20XX​

Spoiler: JVCKENWOOD

JVC
KENWOOD
Victor Entertainment
[iOS/Android/NSW/PS4/PS5/PC] Tokyo Revengers: Last Mission <F2P> {2024.xx.xx}
3D action RPG available as a free-to-play title with item-based micro-transactions. [Victorrrrrr.gif]

【リリース延期のお知らせ】
『東京リベンジャーズ Last Mission』のリリース予定を『2024年2月』から『2024年』へと変更することとなりました。
リリースを楽しみにしていただいた皆様にはご迷惑をおかけいたしますこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。​

Notice of Release Postponement.
We have decided to change the release schedule of "Tokyo Revengers Last Mission" from "February 2024" to "2024".
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those who have been looking forward to its release.​

FY 3/23 Report to read over later nevahhh!

Kayak Inc. // KLab​

Kayak Inc. (ENG)
3904.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

KLab (ENG)
3656.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Spoiler: Kayak

To Fun-loving Shareholders​

Mobile Prison
2018.07.26 - 2019.02.06
Everything Smartphone was Service Ended, good thing Kayac has that covered.​

Japan's first funeral company to specialize in home funerals​

Kamakura Jitaku Sougisha provides the first ever funeral service in Japan which specializes in "home funerals". Home funerals are a traditional way to carry out funerals, at the home of the deceased.

Speaking of Dead as a Dodo
KDDI's Metaverse "αU metaverse {2023.03.07}​

The "αU metaverse" is a metaverse service that allows users to enjoy live music performances by artists, enjoy conversations with other users, and encounter various communities in the virtual space of Shibuya and Osaka.

Switch Savior

[NSW] Nintendo Switch『スーパー野田ゲーPARTY』(Yoshimoto Kogyo/Kayak) {2021.04.29}​

[NSW] Nintendo Switch『スーパー野田ゲーWORLD』(Yoshimoto Kogyo/Kayak) {2022.07.28}​

Spoiler: KLab

KLab Games​

Kanahei's Small animals, Piske & Usagi's little trip in Japan​

Yay!
Japan Only
Boo!
[iOS/Android/PS4/Steam] Bleach: Brave Souls <F2P> (KLabGames)
{2015.07.23} iOS/Android {2020.08.20} Steam {2022.023.15} PS4​

Hit 3D Action Game "Bleach: Brave Souls" to be Released on the Nintendo Switch & Xbox! Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons: Gravitation Featuring New Versions of Masaki and Isshin Begins May 31​

2022.03.15: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Launches on PlayStation®4 Version! (PSN store as release date as Feb 15)
2022.03.31: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 65 Million Downloads* Worldwide!
2022.10.31: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 70 Million Downloads* Worldwide!
2023.05.31: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 75 Million Downloads* Worldwide!
2023.08.31: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 80 Million Downloads* Worldwide!
2024.02.29: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 85 Million Downloads* Worldwide!
2024.04.26: "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 90 Million Downloads* Worldwide!

*Total includes users who have downloaded the game more than once. *thats cheating!*​

Know-How Gained from the Hit "Captain Tsubasa" IP​

The hit title "Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team" that reached 45 million downloads worldwide is a high-level strategy, head-to-head football simulation game that KLab independently developed. KLab is utilizing the know-how gained on development and operation to assist in the development of the new game.

Through maximizing on the assets provided from both companies, users can rest assured in holding high expectations for the new title. *help.gif*

Marvelous // Mixi // Mobcast // Mobile Factory // Mynet​

Marvelous
7844.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Mixi (ENG)
2121.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Mobcast (ENG)
3664.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Mobile Factory (ENG)
3912.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Mynet (ENG)
3928.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jan. 20XX - Dec. 20XX​

Spoiler: Marvelous

Marvelous

First Studio​

FY 3/24 1H (April 2023 - September 2023)

[NSW/PS4/XB1/Steam] LOOP8 Summer of Gods <RPG> (Marvelous/Riz Inc./SIEG Games) {2023.06.06}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Touhou New World <RPG> (Ankake Spa) {2023.07.13} Steam/Switch {2023.09.12} PS4/PS5
[NSW/Steam] FREDERICA <RPG> (Marvelous) {2023.09.28} *Silent Hope*

FY 3/24 2H (October 2023 - March 2024)

[NSW] Fashion Dreamer (syn Sophia) {2023.11.02}

Release Date TBC
[TBC] Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion <ACT> (First Studio) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Project LIFE is RPG <FPS> (???) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Project MAGIA <RPG> (???) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Rune Factory 6 (???) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBA] Rune Factory: PROJECT DRAGON (???) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Story of Seasons (Single Player) (???) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[TBC] Story of Seasons (Multi-Player) (???) {xxxx.xx.xx}

G-Mode​

[NSW/Steam] OU <ADV> (room6/yokaze) {2023.08.31}
[NSW/Steam] Japan Train Models - JR East Edition {2023.10.12}

[Steam] SHINJUKU SOUMEI <ADV> (Plus81/G-Mode) {2024.05.24}
A visual novel "that questions the value of life in a city where life and death intersect.”​

G-MODE and Plus81 announce visual novel SHINJUKU SOUMEI

The main development staff includes Christmas Tina writer Tomo Kataoka and popular illustrator Kohaku Sumeragi.​

SHINJUKU SOUMEI launches in February 2024 for PC

New visual novel from G-MODE and Plus81.​

SHINJUKU SOUMEI delayed to April 12, opening movie​

Opening theme song "PROMISED COURAGE" sund by AiRyA.​

SHINJUKU SOUMEI delayed to May 24, demo launches in late April​

Rinne and Mashiro trailers released.​

FY3/25 (April 2024 - March 2025)

[NSW/Steam] Hokkaido Rensa Satsujin: Ohotsuku ni Kiyu – Tsuioku no Ryuuhyou / Namida no Nipopo Ningyou <ADV> (G-MODE) {2024.09.12}

indie Game incubator (iGi)​

Phase 1 - Marvelous Europe publishinghttps://marvelousgames.com/news/two-new-titles-announced-today-nova-antarctica-ninja-or-di

[NSW/Steam] Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun <ACT> (Nao Games/Marvelous Europe) {2023.08.02} Steam {2023.11.01} Switch
[Steam] Nova Antarctica <ADV> (RexLabo/Marvelous Europe) {2023.xx.xx}

XSEED Games​

FY 3/24 (April 2023 - March 2024)

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam/GOG] Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories <ADV> (Froach Club/PoppyWorks) {2023.04.06}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam/GOG] Trinity Trigger <RPG> (FuRyu) {2023.04.25}
[NSW/PS5/XBS/Steam] Story of Seasons A Wonderful Life (Marvelous) {2023.06.27}
[NSW] AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead and Undressed Director’s Cut (Acquire) {2023.08.01} 'PS4/Steam versions will receive “Kati’s Route” DLC'
[NSW/Steam] Rune Factory 3 SPECIAL (Marvelous) {2023.09.05}
[Steam] Cuisineer <RPG> (BattleBrew Productions) {2023.11.09}

Release Date TBC

[Steam] The Big Catch <ADV> (Filet Group) {2025.xx.xx} *Kickstarter - 4,440 backers pledged CA$ 241,747* *free prologue available*

Marvelous Europe​

FY 3/25 (April 2024 - March 2025)

[Steam] Last Alchemist, The <ADV> (Vile Monarch) {2024.07.12}
[Steam] Leximan <ADV> (Knights of Borria) {2024.08.13}

Release Date TBC

[Steam] Moonlight Peaks <ADV> (Little Chicken) {2026.xx.xx}
[NSW/PS5/XBS] Potionomics: Masterwork Edition <RPG> (Voracious Games) {2024.xx.xx} *Steam release October 17, 2022*

Additional Company Information

Rune Factory 5 Interview: Director Shiro Maekawa on romance, influences, and hopes for the series by Andrea Kasparian and Paige Chamberlain on 31 March, 2022
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin E3 Impression and Interview with Nal and Koichi, the game’s director & CG artist from Edelweiss (2019)
Interview with Story of Seasons producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto by Zack Reese on 19 June, 2016
Soul Sacrifice Interview with Keiji Inafune (Designer) & Teruyuki Toriyama (Producer)
Muramasa: The Demon Blade Interview (with Shane Bettenhausen, Director of New Business Development at Ignition, published by Marvelous in Japan)
Interview with XSEED Games' Jun Iwasaki (2005)
Wild ARMs 5 Interview with Ken Berry from XSeed Games (2007)

Spoiler: Mixi

Mixi
Digital Entertainment

Message from the President​

Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2023​

For the fiscal year which ended March 31, 2023, net sales were 146.8 billion yen (up 20.4% YoY), EBITDA * was 29.4 billion yen (up 33.6% YoY), operating income was 24.8 billion yen (down 39.4% YoY), and profit attributable to owners of parent was 5.1 billion yen (down 49.7% YoY).

In the Digital Entertainment segment, net sales increased to 104.3 billion yen. Monster Strike maintained favorable performance throughout the year thanks to collaborations with popular IPs* and successful New Year events.
*1: Operating income before amortization *2: Intellectual properties

Business Policies Going Forward​

In the Digital Entertainment segment, we aim to further expand the Monster Strike economic sphere. In addition to investing sufficient resources in Monster Strike, we will draw on the Monster Strike brand’s value of being fun to play with friends in order to develop the Monster Strike series to attract a larger user base and utilize non-game areas to expand our economic sphere. Monster Strike is heading towards its 10th anniversary in October 2023. We aim to build excitement for this milestone with measures that range from new characters to live events so that the Monster Strike IP will continue to be loved for further decades to come. Based on these business policies, for the fiscal year which ends March 31, 2024, we expect net sales to be 138 billion yen, EBITDA to be 16 billion yen, operating income to be 12 billion yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent to be 7.5 billion yen.

Spoiler: Mobcast

Mobcast (ENG)
X-VERSE
Investment
enhance games​

FY 12/2023 (Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023)

[PS4/PS5/Steam] Humanity <PZL> {tha ltd) {2023.05.16} *optional PSVR/PSVR2/PCVR support* [XB1/XBS] {2024.05.30}

mobcast group 19th period ending December 31, 2022
Financial Results
February 13, 2023 (Monday)
Consolidated Financial Report
Extraordinary losses included the settlement payment recorded in September at X-Verse (formerly Mobcast Games), as well as impairment losses on HD's fixed assets and other assets.
Net sales 3.587 billion yen
Previous year: 4.537 billion yen (-949 million yen)
Revised forecast: 3.791 billion yen (-203 million yen)
Operating income -354 million yen
Previous year: -373 million yen (+0.19 billion yen)
Revised forecast: -315 million yen (-0.39 billion) page 3

Progress in the area of IP investment and development
In the current fiscal year, the company expects to transfer a portion of its investment securities, excluding those of its subsidiaries, and plans an extraordinary gain of approximately 1 billion yen in the area of IP investment and development.
Enhance Games
Representative Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Rater (most recent appraisal: 5 billion yen or more)
*Investment stages are based on our own classification using figures from our internal management. *Reflects each company's most recent valuation at the time of funding, and does not reflect the valuation as of December 31, 2022. page 15

Spoiler: Mobile Factory

Mobile Factory
G1 Dash​

Our Mission​

To make the people of the world happy through the things we create.​

Connect gratitude to earnings​

• Take your business partners' needs seriously, and request compensation proportional to their gratitude.
• Think about how to do business in such a way that making people happy will increase profits. (reverse DeepL Human Translation: mobile gacha & NFT Here)

Full-Year Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022
Mobile Factory, Inc. <3912> January 2023
Results were driven by Station Memories!, which remained strong
Net sales reached the highest level in the accounting period and a level close to that before COVID-19 in the cumulative period
Full-Year Results
Net sales 3,144 million yen YonY +8.5%
Operating Profit 864 million yen YonY +1.7% (page 5)

Spoiler: Mynet

Mynet
Game Business​

Company Overview May 20, 2023
Business Strategy - 80 titles cumulative operated. 11 for more than 10 years (page 22)
Q1 2023 (January - March 2023)
Net Sales 2,658 million yen (up 63 YoY)
Operating Income 70 million yen (up 14 YoY) page 30

FY2023 forecast is net sales of 9,400 million yen & operating income of 100 million yen with plans to review forecast in Q3 (pages 32-33)
Reduction of staff headcount from 523 (March 31, 2023) to 483 by end of June. Impact on fiscal year performance to be reflected in Q3 report. (page 42)

Nihon Falcom // Nippon Ichi Software​

Nihon Falcom
3723.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Oct. 20XX - Sep. 20XX​

Nippon Ichi Software
3851.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Spoiler: Nihon Falcom

Nihon Falcom​

2H FY 9/23 (April 2023 - September 2023)

[NSW] Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana <RPG> (Nihon Falcom) {2023.04.27} (¥4.400)
[NSW] Tokyo Xanadu eX+ <RPG> (Nihon Falcom) {2023.06.29) (¥5,280)
[NSW/PS4/PS5] Ys X Nordics <RPG> (Nihon Falcom) {2023.09.28} (¥8,580)

FY9/24 (October 2023 - September 2024)

[PS4/PS5] The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell <RPG> (Nihon Falcom) {2024.09.26}

Additional Company Information

Toshihiro Kondo (Nihon-Falcom) Anime Expo 2019 Interview: Trails of Cold Steel III, and the state of Zemuria in the West by James Galizio on 12 July, 2019
Trails from Zero Interview: Toshihiro Kondo on the Crossbell Problem and Beyond by James Galizio on 25 June, 2022
THE MAKING OF Sorcerian, The Most Groundbreaking JRPG You’ve Never Played by John Szczepaniak (Time Extension)
Interview with Legend of Heroes: A Tear in Vermillion Producer Norihiko Ushimura (RPGamer, 2005)
Trails of Cold Steel III Interview & Impression with Ruud van de Moosdijk, VP of Development at Engine Software, and Peter “Durante” Thoman, Founder of PH3 (2020)
Preserving Nihon Falcom’s First Game (10/13/2015) & A Donation of Documents About the Golden Age of Falcom (04/30/2017) via Game Preservation Society.
An Interview with Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo on Ys VIII and More

Spoiler: Nippon Ichi Software

Nippon Ichi Software
30th Anniversary

【株式会社STUDIO ToOeuf】
STUDIO ToOeuf Inc.
3-17, Sobara Tsukioka-cho, Kakamigahara-shi, Gifu-ken

株式会社名古屋グラフィックスタジオ
Nagoya Graphic Studio

【Nippon Ichi Software Vietnam Co., Ltd.】
88 Nguyen Dinh Chinh Street,Ward 15,Phu Nhuan District.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

【株式会社システムソフト·ベータ】
[System Soft Beta Co.]
5F, 5-1-22 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka​

Greetings,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.

Thanks to your support, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of our company's establishment on July 12, 2023. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your kindness and support, which have made it possible for our company to exist for so long in this severe economic environment.

I, Tetsuhisa Seko, have succeeded Koichi Kitazumi as President and CEO at the Board of Directors meeting held on July 1, 2023.

On this milestone occasion, we will once again inherit the passion of our founder, Koichi Kitazumi, and continue to devote ourselves to the company's business and strive to maximize the amount of value-added.

We also believe that the challenge we must tackle is to continue to create powerful IP (Intellectual Property).

To this end, we have been working on the following issues:

• Provide an in-house library of programs
• Enable the company to propose innovative plans (e.g., an in-house open call system for plans, etc.)
• Define priority items for planning
• Define key items for specifications
• Improve graphics technology
• Work on improving quality with respect to bugs and game play
• Consider brand strategy

All of this may be easier said than done, but we believe that the accumulation of effort, the improvement of these capabilities, and the circulation of these capabilities will lead to the creation of powerful IP (Intellectual Property).

I believe it is my responsibility to resolve these issues and create IP (intellectual property) that exceeds 200,000 units sold in Japan, and as we reach the milestone of 30 years, to lead the company into the next 50 to 100 years as an enduring company.

In order to become a company that is loved by game players and business partners around the world, I would like to ask for the continued guidance and encouragement of all concerned.

Tetsuhisa Seko
President and Representative Director, Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.​

MIA
Counterstop, Nora & System Prisma​

FY3/2024 (April 2024 - March 2024)

[NSW/PS4/PS5] Xicatrice <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.06.29} (¥6,980)
[NSW/PS4/PS5] Hayarigami １·２·３<ADV> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.07.27} (¥5,980)
[NSW] THE LEGEND OF HEROES : ZERO NO KISEKI / AO NO KISEKI : KAI <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.08.31} (¥3,980)
[NSW/PS4] Yakuzukuri Puzzle Yumeiro Yuram (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.10.26} (¥5,980)
[NSW/PS5] Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom II & III <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.12.21} *links for Rhapsody II & Rhapsody III*

[PS4/PS5/NSW] Bar Stella Abyss <RPG> {Nippon Ichi Software) {2024.02.29}​

Explore the Drunken World You Reach After Drinking Yourself Unconscious
The Drunken World is said to exist in countless numbers like stars. The protagonist Wanderer travels around this profoundly mysterious world to get back their lost face and arm.​

• Development Manager: Shunsuke Minowa
• Planning and Concept / Art Director: Yu Mizokami
• Character Design: Mio Katsumata

Coming Soon
200,000 Sales!​

Additional Company Information

RPGamer Feature - Interview with Yoshitsuna Kobayashi of Nippon Ichi Software (2005)

Shunsuke Minowa Interview - A talk with the Director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (25 May, 2023)
Disgaea 7 seems to be going for a Samurai/Bushido theme, unique from the rest of the series. What inspired the team to go with this approach for the game?
Minowa: The word “Bushido” actually came up as we were looking over the different generic character classes. Our goal was to take a “back-to-basics” approach with Disgaea 7, and we thought that it would be interesting to use “Bushido” as the base for our world setting.

Unlike Disgaea 5 and 6, which focused on gathering residents from different worlds to fight together, we wanted the story of Disgaea 7 to mainly focus on one Netherworld from the beginning of development. In keeping with our goal of going back to basics, we developed a storyline of “reclaiming Bushido” that turned into the setting of a “historical Japanese-inspired Netherworld without Bushido.”

【NIS America, Inc.】
4 Hutton Centre Dr.,Suite 650 Santa Ana, CA 92707 U.S.A.​

Localisation

[NSW/PS4] Process of Elimination <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.04.11}
[NSW/PS4/PS5] Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.05.23}
[NSW/PS5/Steam] Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.08.29} *Steam links for Rhapsody II & Rhapsody III*
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2023.10.03}

Licensing & Localisation

[NSW/PS4/PS5] Grim Grimoire Once More (Vanillaware) {2023.04.04}
[PS5] R-Type Final 3 Evolved <STG> (Granzella) {2023.04.25}
[NSW] La-Mulana 1 & 2 Bundle <ACT> (NIGORO) {2023.05.08}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] Raiden III x Mikado Maniax <STG> (MOSS) {2023.06.06}
[NSW/PS4/Steam] The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie <RPG> (Nihon Falcom/PH3) {2023.07.07}

[PS4/PS5] Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten <RPG> (AquaPlus/HIKE) {2023.09.05}​

[NSW/PS4/Steam] The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails <RPG> (Nihon Falcom/PH3) {2023.09.19}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] CRYMACHINA <ACT> (Aquria/FuRyu) {2023.10.24}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered <RPG> {FuRyu) {2024.03.22}

Release Date TBC

[NSW/PS4/XB1/XBS/Steam/EGS/GOG] R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos (Granzella) {2024.xx.xx}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] REYNATIS <RPG> (FuRyu) {2024.xx.xx}
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Ys X Nordics <RPG> (Nihon Falcom/PH3 GmbH) {2024.xx.xx}

Additional Company Information

RPGamer Feature - The State of NIS America Interview (2008)
I know the game is not really an RPG, but I have a couple questions about the upcoming Prinny game. Such as, where did the idea for this game originate?
NISA: That's a good question. This was actually our dev team's idea. They basically thought it would be cool to make an action game based on a Prinny. NIS tends to do all sorts of crazy things, so we weren't surprised, just delighted. Not only is the game hardcore, it's distinctively Disgaea, meaning lots of humor and ridiculous remarks.

Are there any plans from Nippon Ichi Japan to port any of their own games to the DS or PSP like they did with Disgaea 1? I think that something like Soul Nomad would be great on the PSP.
NISA: That's a fine question and we would love to know about it, too. JP likes to keep things quiet until the last minute, so who knows what they have up their sleeves.

RPGamer Feature - Sakura Wars ~So Long My Love~ Interview with Nao Zook from NIS America (2009)
With Sakura Wars being a Sega licensed property, and considering that none of the prior games have made it over to this side of the pond, how difficult was it for you to obtain the rights to Sakura Wars ~So Long My Love~? Why the decision to bring over the fifth game?
Nao Zook: Well, releasing Sakura Wars in the US was the dream of Red (developer of Sakura Wars), and they haven't given up on their dream even 4 years after the release in Japan! Red and Idea Factory have known each other for years, and Idea Factory told them how much we were interested in publishing Sakura Wars in the US. This project came to life when three companies realized they had the same passion and love for this title!

Without Idea Factory's involvement, this project wasn’t even close to seeing the light of day. It is interesting how these projects come together, isn’t it?

Pole to Win​

PTW!!
3957.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Feb. 20XX - Jan. 20XX​

Running on Empty, must preserve characters...please read the Aqua Plus / Crest / HIKE primer & initial post on acquisition of Aqua Plus by Crest (now Hike).​

Spoiler: Ow! My SIDE

SIDE expands to Tokyo​

SIDE, an audio services provider and PTW subsidiary has launched a new studio in Tokyo.

The office will provide Japanese dialogue for games and services such as dubbing for foreign content.

Additionally, the studio will provide casting, talent negotiation, and production services.

SIDE Tokyo will be overseen by Hiroshi Takao, reporting to senior vice president Olivier Deslandes.

"Tokyo has been in our company DNA since day one – we expand our business based on a number of factors, but Japan specifically has always been at the top of our list for SIDE due to the local talent and cultural impact Japanese games have had on the entire industry; in many ways, they set the tone," said PTW CEO Deborah Kirkham.

[Steam] ANVIL <ACT> (ACTION SQUARE/HIKE Inc.) {2023.07.27} *Steam Early Access since Dec. 2, 2021*
[Steam] WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow <ADV> (AquaPlus/ Shiravune) {2023.08.03}
[NSW] Black Witchcraft _Nintendo Switch Download Software_ |DL| <ACT> (Hike) {2023.10.05} (¥1.091) {2022.09.27} Steam PS4 TBC

Release Date TBC
[Steam] Coneru: Dimension Girl (Eallin Japan) {2024.04.xx} *Switch version mentioned on official website*

Silicon Studio Co., Ltd. // Sun Corporation​

Silicon Studio Co., Ltd. (ENG)
3907.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Dec. 20XX - Nov. 20XX​

Sun Corporation (ENG)
6736.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Spoiler: Silicon Studio Co., Ltd.

Console Games​

We use our knowledge of high end CG development skills and planning skills to team up with creative groups and develop consumer games. With the spectacular quality of image effects brought out by expert designers and programmers, we offer innovative works that move beyond mere images. (This business is no longer available.)

Ok but what about game apps & social...
(This business is no longer available.)

Hmm, well the services Game Engine & Middleware (Yebis, Enligten & Mizuchi) as well as Game Development Environment Building Support are still a-ok if you're into that sort of thing.

SUNSOFT

[NSW/PS5/XBS/Steam] Ufouria: The Saga 2 <ACT> (SUNSOFT) {2024.02.29}
[Steam] Ark of Charon <STR> (angoo) {2024.xx.xx}
*Early Access July 9, 2024*​

Spoiler: SUN Corporation

Licensing
FY 3/2024 (April 2023 - March 2024)

[NSW/PS4/XB1/Steam] Gimmick! Special Edition (SUNSOFT/Empty Clip Studios/City Connection) {2023.07.06} *Xbox One version release tbc. Gimmick! is title 003 in the Memory Clip line from City Connection*​

[Evercade] Sunsoft Collection 1 (SUNSOFT) {2023.10.31} *Including 6 Games: Aero the Acro-Bat // Arabian // Blaster Master // Blaster Master Boy // Journey to Silius // Mr. Gimmick*
[NSW/PS4/PS5/Steam] Trip World DX <ACT> (Limited Run Games) {2023.11.30} NSW. {2024.02.15} PS4/PS5. Release Date TBC for Steam
[NSW/Steam] HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition <ADV> (City Connection) {2024.03.28}

FY3/2025 (April 2024 - March 2025)

[NSW/PS4/PS5] Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III <BB> (IninGames) {2024.07.11}

TENDA // Tose Software​

TENDA (ENG)
4198.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jun. 20XX - May. 20XX​

Tose Software (ENG)
4728.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Sep. 20XX - Aug. 20XX​

Spoiler: TENDA

Consumer Business (Game Content)

NETCHUBIYORI​

熱々を届けたい！​

Bringing the Heat!

As of December 7, 2022, we became a member of Tenda Co.
We will pursue new growth opportunities by joining the group and strive to further improve our services.​

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative​

(Switch/PS4/Xbox One/Steam) Areas of responsibility Implementation of scripts and direction for the investigation part​

FINAL FANTASY I, II, III & VI​

(iOS/Android/Switch/PS4/Steam) Areas of Responsibility: Creation of monster graphics (excluding bosses) for FINAL FANTASY I-III & Creation of Battle Effects for FINAL FANTASY VI.​

Triangle Strategy​

(Switch) Responsibilities - Scenario direction / Scenario writing / Story part direction implementation / World map direction implementation / Dot character creation (some) / Dot animation creation (some)​

AI: The Somnium Files​

(Switch/PS4/Xbox One/Steam) Responsible for Script and direction implementation for the investigation part / Script and direction implementation for the Somnium part.​

WORK x WORK​

(Switch) We were in charge of all planning and production (programming, battles, graphics, UI, and direction).​

Spoiler: TOSE

TOSE Co., Ltd.​

Corporate philosophy:
Building a "company for the ages"
Mission:
Offer Better Products and Services to Contribute to a Sound, Enriched Society
Slogan:
Generate excitement for the world

The concept behind the Tose brand logo
The design of the Tose corporate brand logo depicts a large tree in full and verdant leaf with its roots grounded firmly in the earth.
It expresses our vision: to grow alongside our partners while supporting them from the ground up. The red curve added as a visual accent expresses self-governance and moderation.

DRAGON QUEST TREASURES is an charming RPG offshoot about the excitement of treasure hunting by Mike Williams (May 22, 2023)

Why was Unreal Engine a good fit for DRAGON QUEST TREASURES?

TOSE Co., Ltd: Because we were targeting the Nintendo Switch platform, performance was top of mind while we developed the game. Unreal Engine’s rich feature set allowed us to make the appropriate adjustments and finish the game without a hitch.

It was also extremely helpful to have access to Unreal Engine’s source code, allowing us to find bugs and pinpoint bottlenecks on our own.

Adjusting the game’s balance was easy, as well, because Unreal Engine could handle even our more difficult demands. Given that gameplay involves hunting for treasure in vast fields, Unreal Engine had all the features we needed to create open-world maps without difficulty.

CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION modernises a PSP classic using Unreal Engine by Mike Williams (June 7, 2023)

CRISIS CORE –FFVII– REUNION was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. What was it like using Unreal Engine to develop the game on multiple platforms?

TOSE: Since Unreal Engine handles the different requirements for each platform, there’s no need to even be aware of the platform from an implementation standpoint. It made development a breeze. ROM creation was easy, too, which meant we could check the code on every hardware platform comparatively early in the process. And since we could fine-tune parameters—like display resolution—on a per-platform basis, performance tweaks were no problem, either.

Did the team have any favorite Unreal Engine tools or features?

TOSE: Processing load on the Nintendo Switch was a big issue for us on this title. We used the following tools to measure processing load as we worked to address it. They were extremely easy to use, allowing us to both measure and tackle processing load in an efficient way:

• ProfileGPU
• Unreal Insights
• Unreal Frontend

As a result, we managed to bring high-quality visuals to the Switch version, too.

Star Ocean: First Departure R - A quick chat with illustrator Katsumi Enami by Adam Vitale (November 25, 2019)

United​

UNITED (ENG)
2497.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX​

Maximize willpower and accelerate the betterment of society.​

But I don't have the willpower to figure out why it was listed under videogames when it doesn't develop any, it does however invest in companies, including something beginning with W...

Wonder Planet​

Wonder Planet (ENG)
4199.T​

Investor Relations (IR)
Financial Year (FY)
Apr. 20XX - Mar. 20XX (tbc)​

Spoiler: Wonder Planet

​

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with a M-another mobile developer of Crash Fever & ALICE Fiction. But wait, there's more, a co-production with Game Freak...oh its F2P.

Voltage Inc.​

Voltage Inc. (ENG)
3636.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Jul. 20XX - Jun. 20XX​

Spoiler: Voltage

Head Office
Ebisu Garden Place Tower 28 Fl. 4-20-3, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Nagoya Studio
Hirokoji YMD biru 3 Fl. 1-20-25, Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi​

Q4 (July 2022 - June 2023)

[Steam] Kissed by the Baddest Bidder <ADV> (UNICO INC./Voltage Inc.) {2023.04.06} *Prior releases on Steam & Switch include otome visual novels & VR/AR otome apps.*

InstallBase Threads
Otome Game Database for wider sales analysis of the genre by @ktpoison

Volpictures Inc.
Planning, production, and sale of video content including movies, anime, and dramas based on Voltage content​

Yuke's​

Yuke's (ENG)
4334.T​

Investor Relations (IR) (ENG)
Financial Year (FY)
Feb. 20XX - Jan. 20XX​

Spoiler: Yuke's

​

ゲーム事業 WORKS​

Q2 (May 2023 - July 2023)

[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/Steam] AEW: Fight Forever (Yuke’s/THQ Nordic) {2023.06.29}

Background Context:

Interview: Yuke's creates its own WWE competition (VideoGamesChonricle, 16th April 2019), Hiromi Furata, Senior Vice President and Senior Producer for Game Software and Live Entertainment (Linkedin)

II Final Mix
...
Birth by Sleep Final Mix
...
Re CODED
...
OP2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE
...
Dream Drop Distance HD
...
0.2 Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage
...
χ Back Cover
Private / Family Owned (A-Z)​

χ Back Cover​

Furoshiki Lab // Enter at your own peril / past the bolted door / where impossible things may happen / that the world has never seen before...
Granzella Inc., Output Command // Granzella Game Studios Inc., // Granzella Game Factory Inc., // Granzella Music // Bitter Chocolate, Summer Memories
PlatinumGames // Strategic Bomba Command // non-stop climatic bloody minded self-publishing action. // P* Origins: Clover & the Lost Okami sequel.
Sola Entertainment - Rainmaker Productions ... a Sola Entertainment company / Sola Digital Arts / TENH AM / Business Suits Valken Output Strategy / NUDEMAKER DECLASSIFIED

Spoiler: CyberConnect2

CyberConnect > CyberConnect 2​

CyberConnect2 - the Near Future and Beyond: Anime Expo 2019 Interview with Executive Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki by James Galizio on 07 July, 2019

CyberConnect2 - A chat looking back on the company's self-publishing journey with Taichiro Miyazaki
James Glizio: When Fuga: Melodies of Steel was first announced, it was meant to be one title out of a trilogy of releases, as part of a “Trilogy of Vengeance”. When I asked about those other two titles in 2019, and what had happened, you mentioned that the plan was to revisit them after Fuga had finished. I’m assuming that since Fuga: Melodies of Steel has now become a trilogy, the plans have at least slightly changed. Are these other two titles planned for development, or has the “Trilogy of Vengeance” now just become a Fuga trilogy?
Taichiro Miyazaki: Those titles are still in production, and the original plan for the Trilogy is still in motion; that being, of course, Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Tokyo Ogre Gate, and Cecile. Development for the remaining titles of the trilogy has resumed and we hope to share information on their progress soon.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel Interview - A Q&A With Creative Director Yoann Gueritot by James Galizio on 19 June, 2021
Hiroshi Matsuyama, General Supervisor (Mecha-Ude: Mechnical Arms) by TriF Studio

Spoiler: Denkiworks

Denkiworks
How Denkiworks is “joining a very small club” – the Kyoto indie scene​

Spoiler: KODANSHA CREATORS' LAB.

KODANSHA CREATORS' LAB.​

Creators Lab is an R&D department established in June 2021 to help KODANSHA meet and support creators in a wider range of genres.
Under the slogan of "Everything we do is for creators," we will leverage the spirit that has been passed down since the company's founding and the true strengths that have been cultivated over the past 110 years.

KODANSHA Steam Page

[iOS/Android/NSW/Steam] BOKURA <PUZ> (Tokoronyori) {2023.08.09}​

Indie game developer. With a unique worldview and art sense, he has created a series of original and mysterious works. His representative work, “Alone Planet,” created a huge buzz on SNS in 2016. As a member of the first phase of Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab, he is releasing “Us in a Different Winter,” a puzzle adventure game exclusively for two players. He specializes in creating “experiences that can only be felt within games” by incorporating “special settings” into game systems.

[UE5] CaTHaRSiS ～The last of atelier～(カタルシス ～最後のアトリエ～) <ADV> (Mana) {xxxx.xx.xx}​

【プロファイリング・Lumen】最適化に苦しんでいる話 (dev blog)​

Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab announces TGS 2023 lineup​

• BOKURA (Switch, PC, iOS, Android) – Playable
• CultureHouse (PC) – Playable
• GUCHA GUCHA: The Episode of BAN (PC) – Playable
• Guns Undarkness (PC) – Playable
• IGNISTONE (PC, iOS, Android) – Playable
• In His Time (Switch, PC) – Playable
• Inou no Karte (PC, iOS, Android) – Playable
• Kinokomare (PC) – Playable
• Laugsh! Red Horizon (PC) – Playable
• LATE FEE GIRLS (PC) – Playable
• Legacy Code (PC) – Playable
• Mearstale: Our Little Item Shop (PC) – Playable
• NONUPLE NINE: ASYMPOTE (PC) – Playable
• somewhere, elsewhere (PC, iOS, Android) – Playable

Mobile
We don't talk about Mobile
VR Experience
Private / Family Owned (A-Z)
Melody of Memory
Crowdfund Collection (Japan)
The Story So Far
Current Crowdfund (Japan)
INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE
In Development (Japan)
Missing-Link
Private International Investment (0-9, A-Z) ---SAVED DRAFT UNCEREMONIOUSLY DELETED--- ​

Mobile​

VR Experience​

Spoiler: CharacterBank

CharacterBank Inc.

[PSVR2] RuinsMagus: Complete (CharacterBank/Mastiff LLC) {2023.09.19}
*currently available on Quest2 & various PCVR headsets*
PlayStation Blog Japan​

"There's not too many VR studios in Japan in general, but because of that we're all very close. We all like to help each other out, we always share information with each other and give advice, everything like that. Kyoto is not a very central hub for VR, but there's a lot of energy and right now we're aiming to expand the perception of Kyoto, and the good points of Kyoto to the world." Shuto Mikami, CharacterBank founder (Gamesindustry.biz, August 2023)

Spoiler: MyDearest Inc.

MyDearest Inc.
Developer/Publisher
Our publishing arm is centered on two main services - Publishing & Japan Market Support

DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate <ADV> (MyDearest Inc. / IzanagiGames, Inc.)​

PSVR2 (Perp Games / VR Monkey)​

VR​

Meta Quest 2 & PlayStation® VR2​

Episode I
- False Awakening -
Episode II
- The Eleventh Hour -
Episode III
- End of Hallucinations -​

Non-VR​

Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch™​

November 22, 2023
EPISODES I, II, III + Switch Exclusive Scenario​

DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition {2024.03.27}
Solve an impossible murder case in the far-flung future in this VR & Non-VR investigation action adventure! Contains all three VR & non-VR episodes from the acclaimed trilogy.​

[Steam] Brazen Blaze <ACT> (MyDearest) {xxxx.xx.xx}​

[Pico/Quest/Steam] Mecha Force <ACT> (Ming Studio) {2024.xx.xx}​

Premier Japanese VR Developer MyDearest Enters Game Publishing (June 1, 2023)​

'The first game in MyDearest's publishing initiative will be the surreal, psychedelic VR puzzle game Squingle. Brought to life by the aptly-named Squingle Studios, the addictive, challenging, and clever title has players guiding rotating orbs through increasingly-complex cosmic 3D mazes. MyDearest is proud to help bring this indie gem to the Japanese market.

Get it on Oculus Quest Store (App Lab)
Get it on Steam

■About MyDearest
MyDearest Inc. is a VR startup specializing in planning and development. The company released Tokyo Chronos in 2019 and ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos in 2020. The team comprises creators from a whole range of backgrounds including music, programming, and design. Kazuma Miki, CEO of Straight Edge Inc.—well known as the editor responsible for the Sword Art Online light novel—also collaborates with the company as an adviser.' - Press Release (Anime News Network)

VR game firm MyDearest raises $8m in funding round (November 7, 2023)​

VR games company MyDearest has raised $7.8 million in a new funding round.

With the investment, the firm aims to expand its game offerings to more platforms, such as Meta Quest and PlayStation 5, while also expanding its publishing operations.

The investment round was led by SBI Investment, bringing its total funding to $16 million.

Spoiler: KODANSHA VR LAB

KODANSHA VR LAB
Developer/Publisher​

My Inner Ear Quartet

This film is not open to the public as it is in the process of submission to the film festival competition.​

Thank you for sharing your world

This film is not open to the public at this moment as it is in the process of being submitted to film festivals. Please stay tuned.​

Thank you for staying tuned for your Steam release.
[Steam] Otawamure
[Steam] Last Dance

Hot Step Sing!​

Completion of the VR Film 'My Inner Ear Quartet ', written by Yoko Ogawa and directed by Koji Yamamura {2023.07.06}
Finding New Visions: Yamamura Koji / Animation Artist (NHK World)

Spoiler: Thirdverse

Thirdverse

[Quest2/SteamVR] X8 <FPS> (Thirdverse) {2023.11.09}
Thirdverse's VR Multiplayer Hero Shooter "X8" Surpasses 200,000 DL Worldwide...Also Adds New Map "Nautica" December 11, 2023 (find primary source)
[PSVR2/Quest2/SteamVR] Soul Covenant <ACT> (Thirdverse) {2024.04.18} ​

Thirdverse raises $8m in latest funding round​

VR games firm Thirdverse has raised $8 million in its newest funding round.

With this investment, the company has raised a total of $38 million in funding.

"We are thrilled to have raised $8 million in funding to continue our mission of pushing the boundaries of VR gaming. The success of 'X8' and our upcoming Soul Covenant release demonstrates the incredible potential of VR, and we are excited to bring these experiences to an ever-growing global audience," said Thirdverse CEO Hironao Kunimitsu.

by Jeffrey Rousseau Staff Writer
Published on Nov. 30, 2023​

Thirdverse raises $3.3m in funding round​

The investment will go towards developing Soul Covenant and growing its staff

by Jeffrey Rousseau Staff Writer
Published on March 15, 2024​

Melody of Memory​

Crowdfund Collection (Japan)

Mighty No. 9 $3,845,170 (67,226 backers) Funding Period: Sep 1 - Oct 2, 2013 (31 days) + PAYPAL TOTAL: $186,380 (as of 4:40pm PDT, Tues. 10/1)
CLANNAD Official English Release $541,161 (5,819 backers) Funding Period: Nov 10, 2014 - Jan 9, 2015 (60 days)
The Grisaia Trilogy: Three Huge Visual Novels for PC $475,255 (4,348 backers) Funding Period: Dec 17, 2014 - Feb 1, 2015 (46 days)
Project Scissors: NightCry $314,771 (2,408 backers) Funding Period: Jan 24 - Feb 23, 2015 (30 days)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night $5,545,991 (64,867 backers) Funding Period: May 11 - Jun 13, 2015 (32 days)
Shenmue 3 $6,333,295 (69,320 backers) Funding Period: Jun 16 - Jul 18, 2015 (32 days)
Muv-Luv: A Pretty Sweet Visual Novel Series $1,255,444 (7,890 backers) Funding Period: Sep 24 - Nov 3, 2015 (40 days)
ARCANA HEART 3 LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!! | 2D fighting game $324,639 (2,987 backers) Funding Period: Jul 5 - Aug 2, 2017 (27 days)
The Good Life ¥81,030,744 (12,613 backers) Funding Period: Mar 26 - May 5, 2018 (39 days)
The Wonderful 101: Remastered ¥235,320,528 (33,199 backers) Funding Period: Feb 3 - Mar 6, 2020 (31 days)

The Story So Far​

Current Crowdfund (Japan)

INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE​

In Development (Japan)

Missing Link​

Remember kids, never leave saved drafts without back ups as this forum is mean & will delete all your hard work like it was just another low effort post shall end the OP here for now...

 

[KR_EP]

Preface: Will update all three posts above over the Holidays, redesigned based on this cleaner format & post a CY2022 Crowdfund Special to go over all the Japanese crowdfunded titles. Now on with the (Week 10 SNF) show...
Season 3, 2023
Jets face off against the Raideeeeeeeeeers
The Highlights presented by Next-Gen Stats
The 3rd Birthday of PS5 vs. Xbox Series X/S
November 12, 2020 - 2023

THE SUNDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT
[Carrie Underwood]
PS One, 2, 3, 4!
Oh, woah, woah

Waiting all day for Sunday night
Alright, what a night, it's finally here
SSD Loading kicking into high gear
The PlayStation Stars have arrived
Come on, get up and PSVR2 cheer!

Hey Jack Tretton, it's a fact, the show's back in town
Square Enix timed exclusives and an Activision-Blizzard showdown
The stadium's rockin', time to crank up the Dualsense sound
The Next Gen's best have come to play
Coast to coast, just one thing left to say

[Console Chorus: Carrie Underwood, Jim Ryan & Phil Spencer]
I've been waiting all day for Sunday night
The tough get rough in a primetime console war fight
A whole three seasons strong and we're doing it right
That's why we're waiting all day for Sunday Night

ALREADY RELEASED INTO THE WILD (HEARTS)​

Introduction: Special Day needs a Special Feature, current gen only titles developer and/or published by Japanese companies over the past 3 years, an early look at what is to come. However before you Look Back in Anger at the lack of Japanese developed current gen only titles, that's the joke.gif! Right with that out of the way, let's get onto the what you all came here to read - the list to end all list & archival Sales Data from Japan with Digital Store Rankings too...

BIG 10 + 1​

Spoiler: SONY

PlayStation Studios
2020
[PS5] Astro’s Playroom (Team Asobi) {2020.11.12} (¥0)
[PS5] Demon’s Souls <RPG> (Bluepoint Games) {2020.11.12}
2021
[PS5] Destruction AllStars (Lucid Games) {2021.02.02}
[PS5/Steam/EGS] Returnal <ACT> (Housemarque) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) {2023.02.15} PC
[PS5/Steam/EGS] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart <PLA> (Insomniac Games/Nixxes Software) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) {2023.07.26} PC
2022
[PS5/Steam/EGS/GOG] UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection <ADV> (Naughty Dog/Iron Galaxy Studios) {2022.01.28} (¥4.900) {2022.10.19} Steam/EGS {2024.xx.xx} GOG
[PS5/Steam/EGS] The Last of Us Part I <ADV> (Naughty Dog/Iron Galaxy Studios) {2022.09.02} (¥7.900) {2023.03.28} Steam/EGS
2023
[PS5] Gran Turismo 7 |PlayStation VR2| <RCG> (Polyphony Digital) {2023.02.22} (¥0)
[PS5] Horizon: Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| <ADV> (Firesprite) {2023.02.22}
[PS5] Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores <ACT> (Guerilla Games) {2023.04.19}
[PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| <FPS> (First Contact Entertainment) {2023.08.24}
[PS5] Marvel’s Spiderman 2 <ACT> (Insomniac Games) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164)

Sony Interactive Entertainment
[PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut <ACT> (Kojima Productions) {2021.09.24} (¥5.900) *published by 505Games on PC*

Sony Pictures Virtual Reality Group (SPVR)
[PSVR2/Quest2] Ghostbusters: Rise Of The Ghost Lord (nDreams/Sony Pictures Virtual Reality Group) {2023.10.26}

'Officially Licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment'
[PS5/Steam] FANTAVISION202X <ETC> (Cosmo Machia Inc.) {2023.02.22} {2023.04.27} {2023.08.24} JPN retail *NA/EU physical edition via Red Art Games Q3/Q4 2023*

Nintendo - the present tense is a different generational game playing space.

Spoiler: BANDAI NAMCO

[PS5/XBS/Steam] Ed-0 Zombie Uprising <ACT> (Lancarse/D3 Publisher Bandai Namco) {2023.07.13}

Spoiler: CAPCOM

[PS5/XBS] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (CAPCOM) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)
[PS5] Resident Evil Village VR Mode |PlayStation VR2| <ADV> (CAPCOM) {2023.02.22} (¥0)

CYBERAGENT
KADOKAWA CORPORATION
KOEI TECMO
KONAMI
NEXON​

Spoiler: SEGA SAMMY

Licensed by SEGA
[PS5] C-Smash VRS |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <SPT> (Wolf & Wood/RapidEyeMovers) {2023.06.22} (¥3.700)

Spoiler: SQUARE ENIX

2021
[PS5/Steam/EGS] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade <RPG> (Creative Business Unit I) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
2023
[PS5/Steam/EGS] Forspoken <RPG> (Luminous Productions) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800)*1
[PS5] Final Fantasy XVI <RPG> (Creative Business Units I & III/PlatinumGames) {2023.06.24} (¥9.000)*2

*1 - PS5/PC only until 23/01/25. Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust DLC released 26/05/23
*2 - PS5 only until 31/12/23. 2 x DLC release dates TBC

Licensed by TAITO
[PS5/Quest/Steam/EGS] Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR |PlayStation VR2| <STG> (Virtuallyz Gaming/Microids) {2023.07.12} (¥2.600) {2023.09.21} NON VR is cross-gen.

Spoiler: SME (Publicly Listed)

[PS5] void tRrLM();++ //Void Terrarium++ (Nippon Ichi Software/NIS) {2021.02.18} (¥6.980) {2021.05.18} NA {2021.05.21} EU
[PS5/Quest2/Steam] Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery VR |PlayStation VR2| <ADV> (Silver Lining Studio/Akupara Games/Akatsuki Taiwan/Akatsuki Games Inc.) {2023.09.14}

Spoiler: SME (Privately Owned)

[PS5] RuinsMagus: Complete |PlayStation VR2| (CharacterBank/Mastiff LLC) {2023.09.19}
[PS5] Go! Go! 5 Jigen Game Neptune: re★Verse (Compile Heart/Felistella) {2020.12.17} Neptunia ReVerse (Idea Factory International) {2021.06.08} NA {2021.06.11} EU
[PS5/Quest2/Steam] ALTAIR BREAKER <ACT>|PlayStation VR2| (Thirdverse, Co., Ltd) {2023.02.22}
[PS5] R-Type Final 3 Evolved <ACT> (Greedy Granzella/NIS) {2023.03.22} {2023.04.25}
[PS5] RuinsMagus: Complete |PlayStation VR2| (CharacterBank/Mastiff LLC) {2023.09.19}
[PS5/Steam] X8 |PlayStation VR2| (thirdverse) {2023.11.09} Steam {2024.xx.xx} PS5

Spoiler: International Investment

[PS5/XBS/Steam] Warlander <F2P> (Toylogic/PLAION) {2023.01.24} Steam {2023.04.16} PS5/XBS
[PS5/Steam/EGS/XBS] Ghostwire: Tokyo <ADV> (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980) XBS {2023.04.13}
[XBS/Steam/EGS] Hi-Fi Rush <ACT> (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks) {2023.02.17}
[PS5/XBX/Steam] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Omega Force/Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818)

UNLEASH THE SALES KRAKEN

BIG 10+1​

Spoiler: SONY

PlayStation Studios
[PS5] The Last of Us Part II Remastered <ADV> (Naughty Dog) {2024.01.19} *$10 upgrade for PS4 owners*
[PS5/Steam] Helldivers 2 <ACT> (Arrowhead Game Studios) {2024.02.08}

[PS5/Steam/EGS] Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition <ACT> (Guerilla Games/Nixxes Software) {2024.xx.xx} *October 6, 2023 for PS5, early 2024 on PC*
[PS5/Steam] Concord <FPS> (Firewalk Studios) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5/Steam] Fairgame$ <FPS> (Haven Studios) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[PS5] Marvel’s Wolverine <ACT> (Insomniac Games) {xxxx.xx.xx}

Bungie
[PS5/XBS/Steam] Marathon <FPS> (Bungie) {2025.xx.xx}

Sony Interactive Entertainment
[PS5] Rise of the Ronin <ACT> (Team Ninja/Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5] Death Stranding 2 <ACT> (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[PS5] Stellar Blade <ACT> (SHIFT UP/Sony Interactive Entertainment) {xxxx.xx.xx}

Spoiler: GAASLIGHT

Sony President, COO & CFO Hiroki Totoki is passing GAAS into FY/26. (VGC)
"We are reviewing this... we are trying as much as possible to ensure [these games] are enjoyed and liked by gamers for a long time," said Totoki. "[Of] the 12 titles, six titles will be released by FY25 - that's our current plan. [As for] the remaining six titles, we are still working on that.

"That's the total number of live service and multiplayers titles [and] mid-to-long-term we want to [push] this kind of service and that's the unchanged policy of the company. It's not like we stick to certain titles, but game quality should be the most important [thing]."

SONY GAAS 6 by end of FY/2026 = Concord, Fairgame$ & Marathon?
SONY 6/12 GAAS being given a wide miss = ?!?
TBC: The Last of Us, Horizon, London Studio New IP?

Nintendo - Good selling things come to those who not so patiently wait until 202X.

Spoiler: BANDAI NAMCO

[PS5/Steam] CUSTOM MECH WARS <SLG> (D3 Publisher) {2023.12.14} (¥6.800)
[PS5/XBS/Steam] Tekken 8 <FTG> (Tekken Project/Bandai Namco Studios) {2024.01.26} (¥8.800)

[PS5/XBS/Steam] Synduality: Echo of Ada <ACT> (Game Studio/Bandai Namco Entertainment) {xxxx.xx.xx}

Spoiler: CAPCOM

[PS5] Resident Evil 4 VR # <ACT> (CAPCOM) |PlayStation VR2| {2023.xx.xx} (¥0)

[PS5/XBS/Steam] Dragon's Dogma II <RPG> (CAPCOM) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5/XBS/Steam] Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess <ACT> (CAPCOM) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[PS5/XBS/Steam] Pragmata <ACT> (CAPCOM) {xxxx.xx.xx}

CYBERAGENT
KADOKAWA CORPORATION
KOEI TECMO​

Spoiler: KONAMI

Konami Digital Entertainment
[PS5/XBS/Steam] CYGNI: All Guns Blazing <STG> (KeelWorks) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5/XBS/Steam] METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER (TBC) {xxxx.xx.xx}
[PS5/Steam] Silent Hill 2 (Bloober Team) {xxxx.xx.xx}

Spoiler: SQUARE ENIX

[PS5] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth <RPG> (Creative Business Unit I/The Whispers/Square Enix) {2024.02.29} (¥8.980)

[TBC] Project Gemini <ACT> (People Can Fly) {2026.xx.xx} ‘2026’*
[TBC] Kingdom Hearts IV <RPG> (Creative Business Unit I) {xxxx.xx.xx}

*'...as of 28.04.2023, the publication date of the 2022 financial report, Project Gemini was in production phase’ posted full details from the People Can Fly IR Directors' Report here.

SME (Publicly Listed)​

Spoiler: SME (Privately Owned)

[PS5] Koi-Koi : Love Blossoms <ADV> (Apricot Heart Studio LLC) {2023.11.15}*1
[Steam] Whale Fall <ADV> (Fuma Yamane) {2023.xx.xx}*2
[Quest 2/Pro] Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable (UNIVRS) {2023.xx.xx} ‘This Winter’
[Quest 2/Pro] Samba De Amigo (???) {2023.xx.xx} 'Autumn 2023'
[PS5/XBS/Steam] FZ: Formation Z (Granzella/City Connection) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5] Soul Covenant |PlayStation VR2| (thirdverse) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5/XBS/PC] Armed Fantasia # <RPG> (Wild Bunch Productions/BeeTribe) {2025.xx.xx}
[PS5/XBS/PC] Penny Blood # <RPG> (Studio Wildrose/Yukikaze/Shade) {2025.xx.xx}
[PC] Project MBR <ACT> (Sieg Games) {xxxx.xx.xx}*3
[Quest 2/3/Pro] Death Game Hotel (White Owls Inc.) {xxxx.xx.xx}*4

*1 This product is a bundle of the non-VR edition "Koi-Koi: Love Blossoms" and the VR edition "Koi-Koi VR: Love Blossoms”.
*2 'We are developing for Windows hardware for the summer launch. After the launch, we will do our best to develop for PlayStation and Mac, if possible'. (Twitter 08/04/23) (DeepL)
*3 Project MBR Kickstarter cancelled (included PS5 stretch goal), plans to continue development, updates on Project MBR twitter page, currently moving over from UE4 to UE5. (Twitter 01/04/23) (DeepL)
*4 Oculus Publishing is mentioned in the press release however its store listing states publisher is to be confirmed

Spoiler: International Investment

[PS5/XBS/PC] Vengeance is Mine <ACT> (Soleil/110 Industries) {2024.xx.xx}
[PS5/XBS/PC] Blue Protocol <RPG> (Bandai Namco Online/Bandai Namco Studios/Amazon Games) {2024.xx.xx}
Subsistence Existence TBC
[XBS] Overdose (Kojima Productions/Xbox Game Studios) {xxxx.xx.xx}*

*To be announced. Kojima Productions confirmed its 'cloud game' & met with Xbox Game Studios Publishing Team which usually launches titles simultaneously on XBOX/Windows PC.
'We are developing [Whale Fall] for Windows hardware for the summer launch. After the launch, we will do our best to develop for PlayStation and Mac, if possible'. (Twitter 08/04/23) (DeepL) missed September 2023 launch.
*Overdose official details yet to be announced. Kojima Productions confirmed its 'cloud game' & met with Xbox Game Studios Publishing Team which usually launches titles simultaneously on XBOX/Windows PC.

KILL THE SALES PAST​

Media Create Sales: Top 1000

Spoiler: CY2020

Media Create Sales: CY 2020 (2019 Dec 30 - 2021 Jan 03)
138./000. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 27.978 / NEW (16.075 <32,84%>) First Shipment Estimate: 48.949
348./000. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990) - 6.022 / NEW (2.450 <21,87%>) First Shipment Estimate: 11.203
500./000. [PS5] Neptunia ReVerse # <RPG> (Compile Heart) {2020.12.17} (¥7.600) - 2.984 / NEW (2.611 <52,80%>) First Shipment Estimate: 4.945

Spoiler: CY2021

Media Create Sales: CY 2021 (2021 Jan 04 - 2022 Jan 02)
100./138. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 38.922 / 66.900 (+39%) (16.075 <32,84%>)
101./000. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) - 38.784 / NEW (17.792 <64,94%>) First Shipment Estimate: 27.398
104./000. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980) - 37.494 / NEW (20.246 <51,36%>) First Shipment Estimate: 39.420
190./000. [PS5] Returnal <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) - 15.559 / NEW (9.727 <60,93%>) First Shipment Estimate: 15.964
281./348. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990) - 8.173 / 14.195 (+36%) (2.450 <21,87%>)
307./000. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} (¥5.900) - 7.143 / NEW (3.037 <40,55%>) First Shipment Estimate: 7.490
609./500. [PS5] Neptunia ReVerse # <RPG> (Compile Heart) {2020.12.17} (¥7.600) - 2.128 / 5.112 (-29%) (2.611 <52,80%>)
751./000. [PS5] void tRrLM;++ver; //Void Terrarium Plus <RPG> (Nippon Ichi Software) {2021.02.18} (¥6.980) - 1.409 / NEW (219 <20,42%>) First Shipment Estimate: 1.072

Spoiler: CY2022

Media Create Sales: CY 2022 (2022 Jan 03 - 2023 Jan 01)
127./000. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980) - 24.253 / NEW (11.695 <58,37%>) First Shipment Estimate: 20.036
148./000. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02} (¥7.900) - 20.002 / NEW (11.168 <55,90%>) First Shipment Estimate: 19.979
189./000. [PS5] Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection <Uncharted 4: A Thief's End \ Uncharted: The Lost Legacy> <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.01.28} (¥4.900) - 14.823 / NEW (3.607 <49,24%>) First Shipment Estimate: 7.325
206./104. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980) - 13.145 / 50.639 (-65%) (20.246 <51,36%>)
240./101. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) - 10.153 / 48.938 (-74%) (17.792 <64,94%>)
302./307. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} (¥5.900) - 6.843 / 13.986 (-4%) (3.037 <40,55%>)
360./100. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 5.285 / 72.185 (-86%) (16.075 <32,84%>)
646./281. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990) - 1.887 / 16.083 (-77%) (2.450 <21,87%>)
762./190. [PS5] Returnal <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) - 1.372 / 16.931 (-91%) (9.727 <60,93%>)

Famitsu Sales: Weekly Top 30

Spoiler: CY2020

Famitsu Sales: Week 46, 2020 (Nov 09 - Nov 15)
11./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 18.607 / NEW <20-40%> First Shipment Estimates: 46.518 - 93,035
Famitsu Sales: Week 47, 2020 (Nov 16 - Nov 22)
26./11. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 2.882 / 21.489 <40-60%> (-85%) First Shipment Estimates: 46.518 - 53.723

Spoiler: CY2021

Famitsu Sales: Week 11, 2021 (Mar 08 - Mar 14)
26./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 1.704 / 40.489 <60-80%> 40.489 - 21.489 = 19.000 copies sold from Week 48 - Week 10
Famitsu Sales: Week 18, 2021 (Apr 26 - May 02)
15./00. [PS5] Returnal <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) - 6.573 / NEW <40-60%> First Shipment Estimates: 10.955 - 16.433
Famitsu Sales: Week 19, 2021 (May 03 - May 09)
23./15. [PS5] Returnal <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) - 2.575 / 9.148 <60-80%> (-61%) First Shipment Estimates: 11.435 - 15.247
Famitsu Sales: Week 22, 2021 (May 24 - May 30)
29./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) - 1.607 / 51.796 <80-100%> 51.796 - 40.489 = 11.307 copies sold from Week 12 - 22
Famitsu Sales: Week 24, 2021 (Jun 07 - Jun 13)
02./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980) - 20.889 / NEW <40-60%> First Shipment Estimates: 34.815 - 52.223
03./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) - 14.663 / NEW <60-80%> First Shipment Estimates: 18.329 - 24.438
Famitsu Sales: Week 25, 2021 (Jun 14 - Jun 20)
17./03. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) - 3.187 / 17.850 <60-80%> (-78%) First Shipment Estimates: 22.313 - 24.438
19./02. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980) - 2.602 / 23.491 <60-80%> (-88%) First Shipment Estimates: 34.815 - 39.152
Famitsu Sales: Week 39, 2021 (Sep 20 - Sep 26)
22./00. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} (¥5.900) - 2.658 / NEW <20-40%> First Shipment Estimate: 6.645 - 13.290

Spoiler: CY2022

Famitsu Sales: Week 5, 2022 (Jan 24 - Jan 30)
24./00. [PS5] Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection <Uncharted 4: A Thief's End \ Uncharted: The Lost Legacy> <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.01.28} (¥4.900) - 2.730 / NEW <20-40%> First Shipment Estimate:
Famitsu Sales: Week 13, 2022 (Mar 21 - Mar 27)
06./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980) - 10.144 / NEW <60-80%> First Shipment Estimate: 12.680 - 16.907
Famitsu Sales: Week 14, 2022 (Mar 28 - Apr 03)
27./06. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980) - 1.987 / 12.131 <80-100%> (-80%) First Shipment Estimate: 15.164 - 16.907
Famitsu Sales: Week 36, 2022 (Aug 29 - Sep 04)
05./00. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02} (¥7.900) - 10.954 / NEW <40-60%> First Shipment Estimate: 18.257 - 27.385
Famitsu Sales: Week 37, 2022 (Sep 05 - Sep 11)
21./05. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02} (¥7.900) - 2.509 / 13.463 <60-80%> (-77%) First Shipment Estimates: 18.257 - 22.438

Spoiler: CY2023

Famitsu Sales: Week 5, 2023 (Jan 23 - Jan 29)
03./00. [PS5] Forspoken <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800) - 29.055 / NEW <60-80%> First Shipment Estimates: 36.319 - 48.425
Famitsu Sales: Week 6, 2023 (Jan 30 - Feb 05)
12./03. [PS5] Forspoken <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800) - 4.069 / 33.124 <60-80%> (-86%) First Shipment Estimates: 41.405 - 48.425
Famitsu Sales: Week 7, 2023 (Feb 06 - Feb 12)
24./12. [PS5] Forspoken <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800) - 1.932 / 35.056 <60-80%> (-53%) First Shipment Estimates: 43.820 - 48.425
Famitsu Sales: Week 8, 2023 (Feb 13 - Feb 19)
02./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) - 26.905 / NEW <80-100%> First Shipment Estimates: 26.905 - 33.631
Famitsu Sales: Week 9, 2023 (Feb 20 - Feb 26)
15./02. [PS5] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) - 6.691 / 33.596 <80-100%> (-75%)
16./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| - PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥72.709) - 6.027 / NEW <80-100%> First Shipment Estimates: 6.027 - 7.534
Famitsu Sales: Week 10, 2023 (Feb 27 - Mar 05)
14./15. [PS5] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) - 5.460 / 39.056 <80-100%> (-18%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 11, 2023 (Mar 06 - Mar 12)
17./14. [PS5] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) - 3.930 / 42.986 <80-100%> (-28%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 12, 2023 (Mar 13 - Mar 19)
16./17. [PS5] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) - 2.489 / 45.475 <80-100%> (-37%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 13, 2023 (Mar 20 - Mar 26)
26./00. [PS5] R-Type Final 3 Evolved <STG> (Granzella) {2023.03.23} (¥5.800) - 2.223 / NEW <40-60%> First Shipment Estimates: 3.705 - 5.558
Famitsu Sales: Week 24, 2023 (Jun 05 - Jun 11)
29./00. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} (¥5.900) - 1.550 / 14.422 <80-100%> 14.422 - 2.658 = 11.764 copies sold since Week 40 2021
Famitsu Sales: Week 26, 2023 (Jun 19 - Jun 25)
01./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 336.027 / NEW <80-100%> First Shipment Estimates: 336.027 - 420.034
Famitsu Sales: Week 27, 2023 (Jun 26 - Jul 02)
02./01. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 37.763 / 373.790 <80-100%> (-89%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 28, 2023 (Jul 03 - Jul 09)
02./02. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 14.109 / 387.899 <80-100%> (-63%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 29, 2023 (Jul 10 - Jul 16)
04./02. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 8.573 / 396.472 <80-100%> (-39%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 30, 2023 (Jul 17 - Jul 23)
09./04. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 4.904 / 401.376 <80-100%> (-43%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 31, 2023 (Jul 24 - Jul 30)
16./09. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 3.513 / 404.889 <80-100%> (-28%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 32, 2023 (Jul 31 - Aug 06)
17./16. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 2.991 / 407.880 <80-100%> (-15%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 33, 2023 (Aug 07 - Aug 13)
17./17. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 3.159 / 411.039 <80-100%> (+6%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 34, 2023 (Aug 14 - Aug 20)
28./17. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 1.856 / 412.895 <80-100%> (-41%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 35, 2023 (Aug 21 - Aug 27)
27./28. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 1.321 / 414.216 <80-100%> (-29%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 43, 2023 (Oct 16 - Oct 22)
02./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) - 77.348 / NEW <40-60%> First Shipment Estimates: 128.913 - 193.370
Famitsu Sales: Week 44, 2023 (Oct 23 - Oct 29)
04./02. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) - 12.509 / 89.857 <60-80%> (-84%) First Shipment Estimates: 128.913 - 149.762
Famitsu Sales: Week 45, 2023 (Oct 30 - Nov 05)
10./04. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) - 6.325 / 96.182 <60-80%> (-49%)
Famitsu Sales: Week 46, 2023 (Nov 06 - Nov 12)
18./10. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) - 3.698 / 99.880 <60-80%> (-42%)

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Spoiler: PS Store Sales CY2020

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): November 2020 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
03./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} NEW
10./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): November 2020 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
04./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} NEW
13./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): November 2020 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
01./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) NEW
09./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990) NEW
Note: For reasons unknown, the PS Store Sales in December 2020 do not appear to have been posted for US/NA & Europe on the PlayStation Blog.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): CY 2020 (2020 Jan 01 - 2020 Dec 31)
05./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): CY 2020 (2020 Jan 01 - 2020 Dec 31)
05./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): CY 2020 (2020 Jan 01 - 2020 Dec 31)
01./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900) NEW

Spoiler: PS Store Sales January - June 2021

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): January 2021 (Jan 01 - Jan 31)
08./xx. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
18./xx.[PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): January 2021 (Jan 01 - Jan 31)
09./xx. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): January 2021 (Jan 1 - Jan 31)
02./xx. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
08./xx. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): February 2021 (Feb 01 - Feb 26)
10./08. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): February 2021 (Feb 01 - Feb 26)
08./09. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): February 2021 (Feb 01 - Feb 26)
01./02. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
10./08. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): March 2021 (Mar 01 - Mar 31)
08./10. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): March 2021 (Mar 01 - Mar 31)
10./08. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): March 2021 (Mar 01 - Mar 31)
01./01. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
10./10. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): April 2021 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
03./00. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} NEW
15./08. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): April 2021 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
04./00. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} NEW
14./10. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): April 2021 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
01./00. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) NEW
04./01. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
17./10. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): May 2021 (May 01 - May 31)
02./03. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30}
13./15. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): May 2021 (May 01 - May 31)
03./04. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30}
13./14. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): May 2021 (May 01 - May 31)
03./01. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900)
05./04. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
20./17. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): June 2021 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
01./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} NEW
14./02. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30}
15./13. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
16./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): June 2021 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
01./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} NEW
12./13. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
16./03. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30}
20./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): June 2021 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
01./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) NEW
04./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980) NEW
07./05. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
09./03. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900)

Spoiler: PS Store Sales July - December 2021

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): July 2021 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
04./01. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
09./15. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
12./14. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30}
PS Store Sales (Europe): July 2021 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
06./01. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
11./12. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
15./16. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30}
PS Store Sales (Japan): July 2021 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
03./07. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
05./01. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900)
11./09. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900)
13./04. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): August 2021 (Augt 01 - Aug 31)
08./04. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
18./09. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): August 2021 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
14./06. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
18./11. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): August 2021 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
03./13. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
08./03. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
11./05. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900)
16./11. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): September 2021 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
09./00. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut _PS Store Download Version_ |DL|<ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} NEW
15./08. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
19./18. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Europe): September 2021 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
06./00. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut _PS Store Download Version_ |DL|<ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): September 2021 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
04./00. [PS5] Death Stranding: Director's Cut _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.09.24} (¥5.900) NEW
15./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.990)
19./08. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
20./03. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): October 2021 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Europe): October 2021 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): October 2021 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
16./19. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): November 2021 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
15./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
18./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Europe): November 2021 (Nov 01 - Nov30
17./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): November 2021 (Nov 01 - Nov 30
09./16. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
18./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): December 2021 (Dec 01 - Dec31)
17./18. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Europe): December 2021 (Dec 01 - Dec31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): December 2021 (Dec 01 - Dec31)
12./18. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
13./09. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)

Spoiler: PS Store Sales CY2021

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): CY 2021 (2021 Jan 01 - 2021 Dec 31)
06./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} NEW
19./00. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): CY 2021 (2021 Jan 01 - 2021 Dec 31)
14./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): CY 2021 (2021 Jan 01 - 2021 Dec 31)
07./01. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
10./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900) NEW
12./00. [PS5] Returnal (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.04.30} (¥7.900) NEW
15./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980) NEW
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above here.

Spoiler: PS Store Sales January - June 2022

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): January 2022 (Jan 01 - Jan 31)
11./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
16./00. [PS5] Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection <Uncharted 4: A Thief's End \ Uncharted: The Lost Legacy> <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.01.28} NEW
19./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Europe): January 2022 (Jan 01 - Jan31)
15./00. [PS5] Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection <Uncharted 4: A Thief's End \ Uncharted: The Lost Legacy> <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.01.28} NEW
17./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): January 2022 (Jan 01 - Jan31)
05./13. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
06./12. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
17./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900)
20./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.536)
00./00. [PS5] Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection <Uncharted 4: A Thief's End \ Uncharted: The Lost Legacy> <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.01.28} (¥4.900) NEW

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): February 2022 (Feb 01 - Feb28)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Europe): February 2022 (Feb 01 - Feb 28)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): February 2022 (Feb 01 - Feb 28)
10./05. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
13./06. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): March 2022 (Mar 01 - Mar31)
09./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): March 2022 (Mar01 - Mar 31)
16./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): March 2022 (Mar01 - Mar 31)
05./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980) NEW
15./xx [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): April 2022 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Europe): April 2022 (Apr01 - Apr30)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): April 2022 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
03./05. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980)
10./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.536)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): May 2022 (May 01 - May 31)
07./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25}
PS Store Sales (Europe): May 2022 (May 01 - May 31)
15./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25}
PS Store Sales (Japan): May 2022 (May 01 - May 31)
02./03. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980)
12./10. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.536)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): June 2022 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
12./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Europe): June 2022 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
20./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Japan): June 2022 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
01./02. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980)
15./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
18./12. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.536)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

Spoiler: PS Store Sales July - December 2022

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): July 2022 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
19./12. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Europe): July 2022 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
12./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12}
PS Store Sales (Japan): July 2022 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
10./01. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980)
13./15. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
15./18. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.536)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): August 2022 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Europe): August 2022 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): August 2022 (August 01 - August 31)
N/A
It's fucking nothing.gif. Still its the empty thought police that counts, so thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): September 2022 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
03./00. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): September 2022 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
03./00. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): September 2022 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
04./00. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02} (¥7.900) NEW
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): October 2022 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
11./03. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
PS Store Sales (Europe): October 2022 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): October 2022 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
20./00. [PS5] Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ACT> (Capcom) {2020.11.12} (¥4.536)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): November 2022 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
14./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
18./11. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
PS Store Sales (Europe): November 2022 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
20./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Japan): November 2022 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
18./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): December 2022 (Dec 01 - Dec 31)
20./18. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
PS Store Sales (Europe): December 2022 (Dec 01 - Dec 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): December 2022 (Dec 01 - Dec 31)
N/A
It's fucking nothing.gif. Still its the empty thought police that counts, so thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

Spoiler: PS Store Sales CY2022

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): CY 2022 (2022 Jan 01 - 2022 Dec 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Europe): CY 2022 (2022 Jan 01 - 2022 Dec 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): CY 2022 (2022 Jan 01 - 2022 Dec 31)
10./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980) NEW
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above here.

Spoiler: PS Store Sales January - June 2023

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): January 2023 (Jan 01 - Jan 31)
07./00. [PS5] Forspoken (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} NEW
08./20. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
16./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Europe): January 2023 (Jan 01 - Jan 31)
05./00. [PS5] Forspoken (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} NEW
10./00. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
19./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11}
PS Store Sales (Japan): January 2023 (Jan 01 - Jan 31)
02./00. [PS5] Forspoken (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800) NEW
12./00. [PS5] Ghostwire: Tokyo (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Bethesda Softworks) {2022.03.25} (¥7.980)
18./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): February 2023 (Feb 01 - Feb 28)
06./08. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
10./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} NEW
PS VR2 Games*
03./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} NEW
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Europe): February 2023 (Feb 01 - Feb 28)
07./10. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
16./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} NEW
PS VR2 Games*
03./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} NEW
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Japan): February 2023 (Feb 01 - Feb 28)
02./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) NEW
15./00. [PS5] Demon's Souls (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2020.11.12} (¥7.900)
16./00. [PS5] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2021.06.11} (¥7.900)
18./02. [PS5] Forspoken (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800)

02./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255) NEW
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): March 2023 (Mar 01 - Mar 31)
12./xx. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
PS VR2 Games*
07./xx. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22}
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Europe): March 2023 (Mar 01 - Mar 31)
17./xx. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
PS VR2 Games*
07./xx. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22}
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PS Store Sales (Japan): March 2023 (Mar 01 - Mar 31)
07./02. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818)

03./02. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): April 2023 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
20./12. [PS5] The Last of Us Part I (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.09.02}
PS Store Sales (Europe): April 2023 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): April 2023 (Apr 01 - Apr 30)
08./07. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818)

05./03. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.
PS Store Sales (US/Canada): May 2023 (May 01 - May 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Europe): May 2023 (May 01 - May 31)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): May 2023 (May 01 - May 31)
06./05. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)
10./00. [PS5] Organ Quarter |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <ADV> (Amata K.K.) {2023.05.08} (¥2.600) NEW

05./00. [PS5] Warlander _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <SLG> (PLAION) {2023.05.15} (¥0)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): June 2023 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
02./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} NEW
PS Store Sales (Europe): June 2023 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
02./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): June 2023 (Jun 01 - Jun 30)
01./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) NEW
19./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818)
PS VR2 Games*
04./00. [PS5] C-Smash VRS |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <SPT> (RapidEyeMovers) {2023.06.22} (¥3.700) NEW
08./06. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
09./05. [PS5] Warlander _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <SLG> (PLAION) {2023.05.15} (¥0)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

Spoiler: PS Store Sales July - October 2023

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): July 2023 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
04./02. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22}
PS Store Sales (Europe): July 2023 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
07./02. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22}
PS Store Sales (Japan): July 2023 (Jul 01 - Jul 31)
01./01. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000)

06./00. [PS5] Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <STG> (Microids) {2023.07.12} (¥2.600)
07./08. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): August 2023 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
17./04. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22}
PS VR2 Games*
01./00. [PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.08.24} NEW
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Europe): August 2023 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
PS VR2 Games*
01./00. [PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.08.24} NEW
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Japan): August 2023 (Aug 01 - Aug 31)
04./01. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000)

01./00. [PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.08.24} (¥4.073) NEW
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): September 2023 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
PS VR2 Games*
10./01. [PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.08.24}
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Europe): September 2023 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
N/A
PS Store Sales (Japan): September 2023 (Sep 01 - Sep 30)
16./04. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000)

02./00. [PS5] RuinsMagus |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (CharacterBank) {2023.09.18} (¥2.700)
05./01. [PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.08.24} (¥4.073)
08./00. [PS5] C-Smash VRS |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <SPT> (RapidEyeMovers) {2023.06.22} (¥3.700)
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): October 2023 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
01./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} NEW
PS VR2 Games*
05./00. [PS5] Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <STG> (Sony Pictures Virtual Reality) {2023.10.26} NEW
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PS Store Sales (Europe): October 2023 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
01./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} NEW
PS Store Sales (Japan): October 2023 (Oct 01 - Oct 31)
01./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) NEW

04./02. [PS5] RuinsMagus |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (CharacterBank) {2023.09.18} (¥2.700)
10./00. [PS5] Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <STG> (Sony Pictures Virtual Reality) {2023.10.26} (¥4.700) NEW
Thanks to @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

THE (SALES) FUTURE IS (NOT) NOW
Cause we're all out of CharacterBank!​

 

[KR_EP]

THE (SALES) FUTURE PAST IS NOW​

Spoiler: November 2023 & Beyond!

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): November 2023 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
02./01. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164)
11./00. [PS5] Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <FTG> (Bandai Namco Entertainment) {2023.11.16} NEW
19./00. Final Fantasy XVI <RPG> (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # (Square Enix) {2023.06.22}
PS VR2 Games*
04./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22}
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PS Store Sales (Europe): November 2023 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
03./01. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164)
18./00. [PS5] Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <FTG> (Bandai Namco Entertainment) {2023.11.16} NEW
PS VR2 Games*
04./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22}
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

2023年11月のPS Storeダウンロードランキング！ PS5®/PS4®は『龍が如く７外伝 名を消した男』が第1位に！
PS Store Sales (Japan): November 2023 (Nov 01 - Nov 30)
09./01. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164)
11./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
13./00. [PS5] Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <FTG> (Bandai Namco Entertainment) {2023.11.16} (¥7.600) NEW
14./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000)

03./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)

Thanks to near future @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): December 2023 (Dec 01 - Dec 31)
06./02. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20}

PS Store Sales (Europe): December 2023 (Dec 01 - Dec 31)
08./03. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20}

PS Store Sales (Japan): December 2023 (Dec 01 - Dec 31)
13./00. [PS5] Custom Mech Wars (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <SLG> (D3Publisher) {2023.12.14} (¥6.800) BRAND SPANKING NEW
17./09. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164)
18./11. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2021.06.10} (¥8.980)
19./14. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000)

02./00. [PS5] RuinsMagus |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (CharacterBank) {2023.09.18} (¥2.700)
08./03. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255)

02./00. [PS5] Blue Protocol _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Bandai Namco Entertainment) {2023.12.13} (¥0) NEW

Thanks to Crimbo @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

PS Store Sales (US/Canada): CY 2023 (2023 Jan 01 - 2023 Dec 31)
03./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} NEW
12./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} NEW

05./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} NEW

PS Store Sales (Europe): CY 2023 (2023 Jan 01 - 2023 Dec 31)
05./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} NEW
15./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} NEW

08./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} NEW

PS Store Sales (Japan): CY 2023 (2023 Jan 01 - 2023 Dec 31)
01./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) NEW
08./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) NEW
10./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) NEW
18./00. [PS5] Baldur's Gate III (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (Spike Chunsoft) {2023.12.21} (¥7.800) NEW

03./00. [PS5] Horizon Call of the Mountain |PlayStation VR2| (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.02.22} (¥7.255) NEW
08./00. [PS5] Firewall Ultra |PlayStation VR2| _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.08.24} (¥4.073) NEW

Thanks to new year future @Chris1964 for compiling & formatting the above chart here.

Famitsu Sales: CY 2023 (2022 Dec 26 - 2023 Dec 31)
12./00. [PS5] Final Fantasy XVI # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.06.22} (¥9.000) - 429.330 / NEW
21./00. [PS5] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2023.10.20} (¥8.164) - 166.731 / NEW
64./00. [PS5] Wild Hearts <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2023.02.17} (¥8.818) - 55.668 / NEW
73./00. [PS5] Forspoken <RPG> (Square Enix) {2023.01.24} (¥8.800) - 47.181 / NEW
84./00. [PS5] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III <ACT> (Kadokawa Games) {2023.11.10} (¥8.909) - 39.676 / NEW

Is that it?.gif Ok so that's 2023 charts & sales (of lack thereof) almost in a nutshell, until we get the Media Create Top 1000 that is which I'll include here through the power of new posting!

 

[KR_EP]

Recent discussions by @Aostia82 , @Lite_Agent & @fiendcode have me thinking it's worth trying posting a summary of any Japanese crowdfunded titles upon release. At least giving it a try for April 2024 because 4* came out last month. Will return to look at the other 2** once the sales data (both Famitsu Top 30 & Media Create CY2023 Top 1000) is posted on the forum.

Spoiler: *Well, 4 if you count the Switch release of a Jupiter 1 & the international release of another COSMOS 1 but you catch my crowdfunded drift!

[NSW] Logiart Grimoire _Nintendo Switch Download Software_ |DL| <PZL> (Jupiter) {2024.04.18} (¥1.800)

[NSW] Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection <Wings of Madura \ 53 Stations of the Tokaido \ Ripple Island> _Nintendo Switch Download Software_ |DL| <ETC> (Sunsoft) {2024.04.18} (¥1.800)

[NSW/PS4/PS5] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes <RPG> (505 Games) {2024.04.23} (¥5.300)
[NSW/PS4/PS5/XB1] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (ε) _Nintendo eShop Download Version_ |DL| # <RPG> (505 Games) {2024.04.23} (¥5.300)
[NSW/XB1] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (ε) _Nintendo eShop Download Version_ |DL| (Digital Deluxe Edition) <RPG> (505 Games) {2024.04.23} (¥7.900)

[NSW] Triggerheart Excelica <STG> (Cosmo Machia) {2023.12.14} (¥4.800)
[NSW] Triggerheart Excelica (ε) _Nintendo eShop Download Version_ |DL| <STG> (Cosmo Machia) {2023.12.14} (¥4.800)

“Don’t you realise how much more likely it is to win 100 million yen by creating software than it is winning 100 million yen from a lottery ticket?” - Hiroshi Yamauchi

Greetings

A company with a highly balanced product lineup

Since our establishment in June 1992, Jupiter has worked in a variety of business areas,
driven by our corporate vision-“Egao no aru sekai no souzou.

Let’s play! Let’s smile!” This slogan was our starting point, and is where we always return—an approach that will never change.
As a company, Jupiter is free to ride the wave of each new boom, reinventing and redefining ourselves in a variety of ways.
The flexibility of not being a manufacturer is our greatest advantage, letting us freely target all races and age groups worldwide.
Our aim is to reach 1% of the total world population with our products over the next ten years—one we are certain is attainable

As we continually seek out new challenges,
we will continue bringing smiles to the faces of an ever-growing group of users around the world,
never losing sight of our identity as the company that makes Games to Make the Whole World Smile.​

Jupiter Corporation
MAKOTO NAKAYAMA
Chill Chairman​

VGC: Could you start by telling us what’s going on at Jupiter right now?

NORICHIKA MEGURO (MADMAN MANAGING DIRECTOR): We’re currently working on work-for-hire projects and our self-developed projects. The self-developed ones obviously include the Picross series – with the latest being Picross S9, which was released on the Switch in April – as well as Working Zombies, which we’ve released on Switch and Steam.

Last year we also released Picross X. The Picross series is typically about puzzle-solving, but we recently thought, ‘why don’t we add an action-centric element to the puzzle solving’, and that was the concept of Picross X.

HIROFUMI MURAKAMI (MR. PUZZLE PRESIDENT): With regards to our work-for-hire titles, last November we developed Fitness Circuit on Switch, so now Jupiter is a company that’s good at creating exercise and fitness-themed games.

...oh & we're gonna drop the Thor Hammer on a new mysterious number puzzle game like it was nothing.​

ロジアート グリモワール
-LogiartGrimoire-

301 backers pledged ¥1,570,873 to help bring this project to life.
November 28, 2023 - December 23, 2023​

Spoiler: Special Wizards!! Coming Soon!

End of campaign! / キャンペーン終了！​

Hello backers, this is the “Logiart Grimoire” development team.

Thanks to your generous support, the campaign for “Logiart Grimoire” has successfully concluded! We received support from 301 backers!

In addition, we were able to achieve 314% of our goal, and we were able to reach all stretch goals.

Thanks to you, more users will be able to enjoy our game! Thank you very much!

Development Update! / 開発状況のお知らせ！​

The designs for the original wizards, rewards for "Keeper of the Grimoire" and "Keeper of the Great Grimoire," have been completed!
Although we can't show them to you just yet, a total of 15 unique wizards will make their appearance. They are wizards who manage Grimoires different from Emil's!
Each of them has a distinctive design based on the survey responses, so please look forward to it!

Development Update! / 開発状況のお知らせ！​

We've added 115 new puzzles and 5 additional BGM tracks!
Since there are many large-sized puzzles added, we would be delighted if you could take your time and enjoy them thoroughly!

Release Date Set for the Final Version!/完成版リリース日決定！​

Here are the main changes from the Early Access version:

• Addition of 5 new BGM tracks
• Addition of Emile's accent voice
• The total number of puzzles is now 419 due to the addition of 115 puzzles in the mysterious letter puzzle.
• Additionally, three achievements that were not attainable in the Early Access version can now be obtained through updates to the final version.

STEAM
EARLY ACCESS RELEASE DATE: 12 Sep, 2023
FULL RELEASE DATE: 15 Mar, 2024​

MURAKAMI: Nintendo owns the Picross trademark and we borrow it from them, but we own the game like a baller system.​

SWITCH
RELEASE DATE: 18th Apr, 2024​

MEGURO: 'Picross has traditionally been more popular in Europe than in the US, but it’s the other way around now. We now make more money in the US than in Europe.'​

US eShop Chart for the period of Apr 08 - Apr 21, 2024 (also covers )
US eShop some Out of the Top 50 rankings

413./00. Picross -LogiartGrimoire- {2024-04-18} (USD 19.99) (is 35% off)

US eShop Chart for the period of Apr 15 - Apr 28, 2024 (also covers )
US eShop some Out of the Top 50 rankings

314./413. Picross -LogiartGrimoire- {2024-04-18} (USD 19.99) (was 35% off)

General Rankings (Free and Paid Software + DLC)
So Extra:

69./00. Picross -LogiartGrimoire- {2024-04-18} (JPY 1980.0) (was 33% off)

US Switch eShop Chart for the period of Apr 22 - May 05, 2024 (also covers )
US eShop some Out of the Top 50 rankings

612./314. Picross -LogiartGrimoire- {2024-04-18} (USD 19.99) (was 35% off)

Thanks to @ktpoison & @Pooroomoo - now let's finish up with a tasty review from none other than our very own @Aostia82 via SwitchItalia after reaching out to Jupiter via Facebook;

Spoiler: Secret Magical Sauce

SwitchItalia: Can't wait! We'd love to review the Switch version: is there a way to reach you and your PR team out?’

Jupiter: Do you believe in magic?​

SwitchItalia: Does it come in pasta sauce form?​

Picross -LogiartGrimoire-: la recensione

Il classico Picross, ma in salsa magica...​

The classic Picross, but with a magical sauce...​

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**As for the 3rd, I'm thinking a separate SUNSOFT is Back! Special is in order as the company is Real Busy getting Back in the Game & has some interesting titles on the way (see OP 3).

 

[Aostia82]

WOW thanks so much @KR_EP
to thank you even more, here the closing comment of my review, translated in English:

The classic Picross, but with a magical taste: this new creative impulse from the Jupiter developers is a decidedly convincing step towards a direction of modernization of the brand, capable however of keeping the more traditional playful values intact, which enthusiasts certainly don't want to give up. Hoping that it could only be the first of a new series of themed nonogram games, let's start preparing our brains for this magical puzzle tome!