Dependence on Major Platforms such as the App Store and Google Play
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 7 of 32 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Dropped".
- FY2021DroppedAnnual reportThe risk disclosures for the fiscal year do not directly mention dependence on major mobile platforms such as the App Store and Google Play.
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If the operators of these platforms change their business policies, or if the Group is no longer able to continue providing its content on these platforms because, for example, its content fails to sufficiently meet the operators’ requirements, this may affect the Group’s business and results.」
The Group continues to disclose the risk of dependence on major platforms such as the App Store and Google Play. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If the operators of these platforms change their business policies, or if the Group is no longer able to continue providing its content on these platforms because, for example, its content fails to sufficiently meet the operators’ requirements, this may affect the Group’s business and results.」
The Group identifies as risks changes in the policies of the platforms on which it depends for game announcements, sales promotion and item sales, as well as the suspension of content provision.