Changes to Licensing and Contracts with a Home Video Game Console Manufacturer
First written in FY2016. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
No other company in this theme has enough history to compare yet.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The development and sale of home video game software and online games require review and approval for each supported device and platform. If game software or an online game fails to obtain approval from the relevant platform, the game cannot be developed or sold, which may materially affect our group's business performance.」
The risks relating to platform approval, contractual and regulatory changes, and trends in game console adoption and equipment malfunctions continue to be disclosed. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「If game software fails to obtain approval from the relevant manufacturers, the game cannot be developed or sold, which may materially affect our group's business performance. In addition, changes to contracts, the introduction of new regulations, trends in the adoption and sales of home video game consoles, and malfunctions in such equipment may affect future development and sales plans and our group's business performance.」
The risks relating to approval by home video game console manufacturers, contractual changes, the introduction of regulations, trends in equipment adoption and equipment malfunctions continue to be disclosed. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「If game software fails to obtain approval from the relevant manufacturers, the game cannot be developed or sold, which may materially affect our group's business performance. In addition, changes to contracts or new contractual terms may affect future development and sales plans and our group's business performance. Furthermore, trends in the adoption and sales of home video game consoles, as well as malfunctions in such equipment, may affect future development and sales plans and our group's business performance.」
In addition to licensing and contractual changes, trends in the adoption of home video game consoles and equipment malfunctions are expressly identified as risks, expanding the scope covered. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If a game software title planned by our group fails to obtain approval from the relevant manufacturers, the game cannot be developed or sold, which may materially affect our group's business performance.」
The business structure, which depends on review and approval by Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and others, is identified as a risk.