DApp Online Entertainment Business Utilizing Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology
First written in FY2018-Q2. 15 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Dropped".
- FY2024DroppedAnnual reportThe business description and segment discussion for the current fiscal year contain no direct reference to the development of blockchain games, DApps or NFT games, or the application of the technology to fields outside gaming. The description of the other businesses has shifted to the IoT healthcare field.
- FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「Because blockchain games have low profitability and their future outlook is uncertain, the Company has begun taking steps toward transferring the distribution rights for game titles and ending the services. At the same time, management has determined that blockchain technology has potential and will explore business opportunities involving the application of the expertise it has developed to fields outside gaming.」
The Company is shifting its focus from distributing and expanding blockchain games toward transferring distribution rights for game titles and ending services while exploring the application of the technology to fields outside gaming. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to the NFT conversion function, the game’s key feature, we will expand the Free to Play and Earn experience through a substantial renewal of the offer function.」
For the J.League officially licensed NFT game, the Company substantially revamped the offer function following the NFT conversion function and indicated its policy of expanding the gameplay experience. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the blockchain game business, the full version of “J.League Trading Soccer (abbreviated as “TRESACA J.LEAGUE”),” the first domestic J.League officially licensed game to use NFTs, was released on 26 January 2023. Under the concept of Free to Play and Earn (starting for free, enjoying the game and earning while playing), the NFT conversion function, the game’s key feature, was also implemented on 15 February 2023.」
The J.League officially licensed NFT game implemented an NFT conversion function on 15 February, following the official version’s release on 26 January 2023. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the blockchain game business, the Company released an open beta version for general users of J.League Trading Soccer (abbreviation: Toresaca J.League), Japan’s first officially J.League-licensed game using NFTs, which it is planning and developing with OneSports, a subsidiary of AltPlusInc. Under the concept of Free to Play and Earn (starting for free, enjoying the game and earning), the Company was making improvements toward the official release. The official version was released on 26 January 2023.」
The J.League NFT game jointly developed with OneSports was released as an open beta version for general users, followed by the release of the official version on 26 January 2023. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Following completion of the closed beta test, the Company plans to release an open beta version for general users within this year.」
For the J.League officially licensed NFT game, the Company is making improvements based on focus group testing and has specified its plan to release an open beta version within the year after the closed beta test. - FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「The game is scheduled to be offered as a Free to Play and Earn blockchain game, and preparations for its release are continuing.」
For the J.League NFT game jointly developed with OneSports, the previously stated release timing of “this summer” has been removed, and the wording now states that preparations for release are continuing. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the blockchain game business, we are jointly planning and developing with OneSports Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of AltPlusInc., “J.LEAGUE Trading Soccer (abbreviated as “TRESACA J.LEAGUE”),” the first domestic J.League officially licensed game to use NFTs. We are proceeding with planning and development toward its release this summer as a Free to Play and Earn blockchain game.」
The Company is planning and developing an NFT game officially licensed by the J.League, jointly developed with OneSports, in a Free to Play and Earn format for release this summer. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the blockchain game business, the title of the blockchain game for a professional sports league being planned and developed with OneSports, a subsidiary of AltPlusInc., has been decided as J.League Trading Soccer (abbreviation: Toresaca J.League), and planning and development are continuing.」
The title of the blockchain game for a professional sports league being jointly planned and developed with OneSports has been decided as J.League Trading Soccer. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「The Company’s basic policy in its blockchain-related business is to undertake joint projects with other companies as a blockchain game publisher that continues to leverage the characteristics of NFTs. It aims to expand the business by collaborating with various IP holders and partner companies to increase the number of service titles.」
The Company is shifting its focus from developing DApps and blockchain games primarily in-house to increasing the number of titles through joint projects with IP holders and partners as an NFT-based game publisher. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In its other businesses, in addition to distributing blockchain games, the Company undertakes system development for other companies, drawing on its track record of developing and operating a range of services.」
The Company has explained that it continues to distribute blockchain games in its other businesses even after transferring the game business. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the blockchain game business, the Company is promoting the planning and development of a blockchain game for a professional sports league with OneSports, a subsidiary of AltPlusInc.」
In the blockchain game-related business, the Company is promoting the planning and development of a game for a professional sports league with OneSports, a subsidiary of AltPlusInc. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Contract Servant-CARD GAME- marked its first anniversary since release, and the Company held an in-game campaign.」
The blockchain game Contract Servant-CARD GAME- marked its first anniversary since release, and the Company held an in-game campaign. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「The blockchain gaming-related business, which had involved excessive investment, will shift to a collaborative structure, and the Company will limit investment.」
The Company shifted its focus from expanding blockchain games through investment-led development in-house to promoting the business through collaboration and restraining investment. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company is discussing the establishment of a collaborative structure with AltPlusInc. for blockchain games, including joint publishing and operations.」
In the blockchain game business, the Company is establishing a collaborative structure with AltPlusInc. and discussing joint publishing and operations. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Contract Servant -card game- held its first crowdsale since the official service launch, selling cards known as Servants. The Company announced an update plan and implemented updates to increase the venues and opportunities for users to use the Servants they had purchased.」
After the official service launch, the Company held its first crowdsale, sold cards and proceeded with updates to increase opportunities for users to use them. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Contract Servant-card game-, which was being developed as one of the Company’s priority services in the blockchain game field, was prereleased and held a presale in December 2019. Favorable reception brought the total transaction value to approximately 3,480 ETH, the highest amount ever recorded for a presale of a blockchain game in Japan, and the title has begun contributing to revenue.」
Contract Servant was prereleased and held a presale in December 2019, recording a total transaction value of approximately 3,480 ETH, the highest amount ever recorded for a presale of a blockchain game in Japan, and began contributing to revenue. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The blockchain game Contract Servant-CARD GAME-, which is under development, conducted an open beta test for general users in August this year. In response to the test results and the large number of requests for early smartphone support, the Company determined that smartphone compatibility needed to be brought forward, reconsidered the schedule and expanded its development structure as it continues development.」
Contract Servant conducted an open beta test for general users. In response to requests to bring forward smartphone compatibility, the Company is reconsidering the schedule and expanding its development structure. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The blockchain game Contract Servant-CARD GAME-, which is under development, held a playtest on 28 June as one step toward its release. While participants gave high marks to the gameplay, the playtest also clarified areas requiring improvement, and the Company is accelerating development toward the official release.」
The Company held a playtest for its first blockchain game on 28 June and, after confirming the positive feedback and areas requiring improvement, is accelerating development toward the official release. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Contract Servant-CARD GAME- has strengthened its development structure toward the launch of the service, resulting in higher development costs and other expenses.」
The Company has moved to the stage of strengthening its development structure toward the launch of its first blockchain game. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the titles under development, including the blockchain game, are being developed toward the launch of their services.」
The Company continues to develop titles under development, including the blockchain game, toward the launch of their services. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「The Company announced that the launch of Contract Servant-CARD GAME-, a blockchain game, would be postponed in order to make improvements in light of market trends.」
While the blockchain game business is proceeding with specific development, the Company has postponed the service launch in light of market trends. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company also announced the game specifications and other details of Contract Servant-CARD GAME-, which is being developed as its first blockchain game.」
For the DApp online entertainment business, the Company announced the specifications and other details of its first blockchain game and is proceeding with specific development. - FY2018-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in addition to its existing businesses, the Company decided to launch a new online entertainment business using decentralized applications (DApps), as a new initiative beginning in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The business will draw on the Company’s expertise in entertainment services such as games and use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, which expanded rapidly from the end of 2017 and is expected to achieve significant growth going forward.」
The Company decided to launch a DApp online entertainment business using its expertise in entertainment services such as games and cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. In its game business, it has also begun planning and developing multiple blockchain games.