Launch of a Game Business Utilizing the Company's Own IP
First written in FY2016. 6 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2024.
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- FY2024AchievedAnnual report
「The former affiliate 株式会社アルファゲームス completed its liquidation on 27 March 2024.」
Liquidation of the affiliate that had been responsible for the game business using the company’s own IP was completed, ending the former operating structure through an affiliate. - FY2023Impairment of Shares in AffiliatesAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, an impairment loss of ¥9.419 million was recognized on shares of an affiliate.」
In connection with the dissolution and liquidation of the affiliate that had been responsible for the game business, an impairment loss of ¥9.419 million was recognized on shares of an affiliate. - FY2023-Q2DroppedAnnual report
「Our affiliate 株式会社アルファゲームス resolved to dissolve at its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held in September 2022 and is currently undergoing liquidation proceedings.」
The affiliate that had been responsible for the game business using the company’s own IP resolved to dissolve and entered liquidation proceedings. The operating structure for the game business through the former affiliate is moving toward termination. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「株式会社アルファゲームス, an affiliate in which we hold a 34% stake, operates a business developing and operating original games.」
The structure under which the affiliate, in which we hold a 34% stake, is responsible for the game business using the company’s own IP continues. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「株式会社アルファゲームス, an affiliate in which we hold a 34% stake, operates a business developing and operating original games.」
The game business using the company’s own IP continues under a structure in which the affiliate, in which we hold a 34% stake, develops and operates the games. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In January 2018, we decided to transfer our game business to 株式会社アルファゲームス, an affiliate in which we hold a 34% stake, and the transfer to that company was completed in January of the same year.」
Confirming the operating structure for the game business using the company’s own IP after completion of the transfer to the affiliate. - FY2018-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「On 21 January 2018, we transferred the game business to 株式会社アルファゲームス, an affiliate in which we hold a 34% stake.」
The entity responsible for the game business, which we had launched and operated in-house, changed from the company to an affiliate in which we hold a 34% stake. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For One More Free Life Online, revenue gradually improved as the first-anniversary event held in April 2017 brought users back to the game, and as we expanded the number of providers of our channeling service, which enables users to play the game on other companies’ game platforms.」
Encouraged users to return through an anniversary event for an existing game and improved revenue by expanding the number of providers of the channeling service. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Vietnamese-language version of the app was released on 28 June of the same year.」
For Re:Monster, we released the Vietnamese-language version of the app on 28 June and continued developing the game business. In addition, the May event generated the highest-ever monthly revenue. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The smartphone app Re:Monster performed well in its first-anniversary campaign held in February 2017, generating its highest-ever monthly revenue in that month. In addition, distribution on AndApp, a platform operated by DeNA Co.,Ltd. that enables users to play smartphone apps on a PC, began in January 2017 as part of our efforts to expand distribution channels.」
Achieved the highest-ever monthly revenue for an existing game through its first-anniversary campaign and continued expanding distribution channels by beginning distribution on AndApp. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The smartphone app Re:Monster, released in February 2016, achieved steady results through the staging of a major event connected with the year-end shopping season. We also pursued initiatives to expand distribution channels, including the decision to distribute the app on AndApp, a platform operated by DeNA Co.,Ltd. that enables users to play smartphone apps on a PC.」
Held a major event for an existing game and further expanded distribution channels by deciding to distribute it on AndApp. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The smartphone app Re:Monster, released in February 2016, has grown steadily as we introduced a number of initiatives for users to enjoy, including a summer-themed swimsuit gacha, a book-linked event held to coincide with the publication of Volume 8 of the original novel, and the release of a revamped version of the large-scale battle event “The Great War” between mercenary groups. For the PC browser game One More Free Life Online, which officially launched in April 2016, we have developed the game into one that users can continue to enjoy without losing interest by implementing plans tied to seasonal events, when users are expected to remain engaged, while adding new features such as PvP.」
Implemented specific operating initiatives for existing games, including seasonal events, book-linked events, refreshed battle events and the addition of PvP functionality. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2016, the business got fully underway with the launch of official service for the company’s first PC browser game, 『ワンモア・フリーライフ・オンライン』. Accordingly, we added the Game Business as a reportable segment during the first quarter accounting period.」
The game business got fully underway with the launch of official service for the company’s first PC browser game and was also established as a separate reportable segment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year, the first year of operations, we released 5 native smartphone apps and 1 PC browser game.」
The company launched its game business using publishing IP during the fiscal year and released 5 smartphone titles and 1 PC browser title. It also stated that 『Re:Monster』 had surpassed 300,000 cumulative downloads.