A two-pronged approach: operating existing services and developing new services

「This time, we bring you a hands-on report on the games available to play at the booth of indie game studio “DRECOM CREATORS STUDIO,” operated by DRECOM.」

「Although some titles in operation performed below the previous fiscal year, revenue increased from the previous fiscal year as Wizardry Variants Daphne, released in October 2024, performed well as it reached its 1st anniversary, among other factors.」

「In this segment, the company's core business, we will continue working to maintain and maximize stable earnings from titles in operation while considering the pipeline of new titles. We will also seek to acquire business expertise through the development of new titles for PC and console platforms and to own proprietary IP.」

「Going forward, in the games business, the company will work to secure long-term, stable earnings and build a stronger business base through additional investment in titles in operation and organizational enhancements. It will also seek revenue growth and diversification and accumulation of revenue sources through the release of new titles. In addition, to acquire and develop IP within the games business, the company will develop original titles for PC and console platforms.」

「In the games business, existing titles in operation continued to perform well in the third quarter, exceeding expectations. The segment aims to build a cumulative stream of earnings through releases of new titles in addition to titles in operation. However, because released new titles performed below expectations, the company reviewed its operating and development portfolio and decided to close 2 new titles released at the end of the previous fiscal year and in the first quarter, and discontinue development of 1 title under development that had not yet been announced and was at the prototype stage.」

「The company aims to build a cumulative stream of earnings through releases of new titles in addition to titles in operation. However, as released new titles were performing below expectations, it reviewed its operating and development portfolio and decided during the second quarter to close 1 title in operation that had been released at the end of the previous fiscal year and discontinue development of 1 unreleased title under development at the prototype stage.」

「In this segment, the company's core business, we will continue working to maintain stable earnings from titles in operation. However, because the new mobile game title is performing in more challenging conditions than expected, we will broadly review the strategy for mobile game titles under development and reduce costs, among other measures, to improve earnings at an early stage, while seeking to increase revenue and profit through the contribution of new titles to be released in the latter part of the second half.」

「Revenue increased from the previous fiscal year as the key IP title maintained its strong performance and a title released in the second half of the previous fiscal year contributed for the full year, among other factors.」

「In this segment, the company's core business, we will continue working to maintain stable earnings from titles in operation, while seeking to increase revenue and profit through successful performance by multiple new titles under development.」

「In the games business, an IP game title, one of the company's key titles, performed well globally as it reached its 8th anniversary, benefiting from increased momentum for the IP, and contributed to earnings. Revenue increased year on year due to the strong global performance of the company's key IP title and the release of new titles in the previous fiscal year. Profit also increased year on year, reflecting higher revenue from the key title and the closure of some unprofitable titles.」

「In this segment, the company's core business, we will continue working to maintain stable earnings from titles in operation, while seeking to increase revenue and profit through successful performance by multiple new titles under development.」

「During the period, a third-party IP game title, one of the company's key titles, performed well throughout the year as it reached its 7th anniversary and contributed to earnings. In addition to releasing 3 new titles, the company worked to close unprofitable titles and improve operating cost efficiency to enhance profitability.」

「Although many other titles continued to perform steadily, revenue declined year on year due to a decrease in the number of titles in operation following the closure of several titles and the effects of the time elapsed since their release.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, titles in operation, mainly IP game titles, continued to perform well. For the original title Boku to Dragon, acquired at the end of the previous fiscal year, the transition to the operating team progressed smoothly, and initiatives to improve operating efficiency across the Group also proved effective, resulting in a continued stable contribution to earnings. At the same time, the company steadily addressed unprofitable titles, bringing nearly all titles to a position where they consistently generated profits, further improving the profitability of its core games business and increasing business stability.」

「During the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, titles in operation, mainly IP game titles, continued to perform well during anniversary and major year-end/New Year events. The original title acquired at the end of the previous fiscal year also continued to contribute steadily to earnings, as initiatives to improve operating efficiency across the Group proved effective. The company also steadily addressed unprofitable titles, further improving the profitability of its core games business and increasing business stability.」

「Titles in operation, mainly IP game titles, continued to perform well. For the original title acquired at the end of the previous fiscal year, the transition to the new operating team progressed smoothly, and initiatives to improve operating efficiency across the Group also proved effective, resulting in a continued stable contribution to earnings. At the same time, the company steadily addressed unprofitable titles, further improving the profitability of its core games business and increasing business stability.」

「In addition to this strong performance, the number of titles in operation increased through new releases and acquisitions during the previous fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue year on year.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, IP game titles that remained in operation continued to perform well, and new titles were released in August 2019 and November 2019. In particular, the title in whose development and operation the company has been involved since November 2019 got off to a rapid start and contributed more than expected.」

「Going forward, the company will continue to work on business expansion by expanding enza, ensuring the long-term stable operation of key titles in the existing games business, and prioritizing the allocation of management resources to new games targeted for release during the fiscal years ending March 2020 to March 2021.」

「In the social games business, the company's core business, we are working to expand the business through the development and operation of new IP-based games under a strategy focused on IP games. In August, we also released a new IP title, which got off to a strong start. Our original game, meanwhile, maintained its revenue level and performed steadily as we implemented events focused on maintaining and improving existing-user satisfaction eight years after its launch.」

「Going forward, the company will work to expand the new browser game service enza, ensure stable operations over the medium to long term through promotional initiatives aimed at strengthening existing-user support for its key game apps, and expand the business by prioritizing the allocation of management resources to new games targeted for release during the fiscal year ending March 2020.」

「The Group will continue to focus on business expansion by responding to rapid market changes, developing apps and services that address diversifying user needs, promoting coordination across business areas in both the operation of existing services and the development of new businesses, and enhancing synergies by combining their respective strengths.」

「In its core social games business, the Group is pursuing business expansion through the development and operation of new IP-based games under a strategy focused on IP-based games. In addition, the new browser game service enza, provided by a joint venture with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., began service in April 2018, and the Group is pursuing business development aimed at developing a new games market.」

「In its core social games business, the Group is pursuing business expansion through the development and operation of new IP-based games under a strategy focused on IP-based games, and currently operates 8 IP-based game apps. In addition, the new browser game service enza, provided by a joint venture with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., began service in April, and initiatives to develop a new games market have also gained momentum.」

「In its core social games business, the Group is pursuing business expansion through the development and operation of new IP-based games under a strategy focused on IP-based games, and currently operates 8 IP-based game apps. In addition, the new browser game service enza, provided by a joint venture with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., began service in April, and initiatives to develop a new games market have also gained momentum.」

「In its core social games business, the Group is pursuing business expansion through the development and operation of new IP-based games under a strategy focused on IP-based games. In December 2017, it released 3 new IP-based games.」

「In its core social games business, the Group is pursuing business expansion through the development and operation of new IP-based games under a strategy focused on IP-based games. In July 2017, it released 2 new IP-based games.」

「In response to rapid changes in the market, the Group is working to develop apps and services that address increasingly diverse user needs. In both existing service operations and new business development, it is promoting collaboration among its business areas and combining their respective strengths to increase synergies, while continuing to focus on expanding the business.」

「In its core social games business, the Group is pursuing business expansion by operating existing games and, under a strategy focused on IP-based games, concentrating management resources on developing new IP-based social games. In November 2016, it released Derby Stallion Masters, the first new title under the new strategy.」

「In its core social games business, in addition to operating existing games, the Group has designated IP-based games as a strategic focus, concentrated management resources on developing new IP-native games and is working to expand the business.」

「In its core social games business, in addition to operating existing games, the Group has designated IP-based games as a strategic focus, concentrated management resources on developing new IP-based games and is working to expand the business.」

「While working to develop apps and services that address increasingly diverse user needs, the Group is promoting collaboration among its business areas in both existing service operations and new business development. By combining their respective strengths, it aims to increase synergies and remains focused on expanding the business.」