Delayed response to innovation in game-related technology
First written in FY2017. 4 of 9 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
Capcom moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2027-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「We actively pursued growth investment aimed at strengthening development capabilities by using AI, conducting research and development into cutting-edge technologies such as internally developed engines, and building a development environment.」
As part of its response to technological innovation, research and development into AI and cutting-edge technologies such as internally developed engines, as well as the development of a development environment, are under way. - FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「We continue to make growth investments in building the development environment and using generative AI to improve the efficiency and productivity of game development processes.」
As part of its response to technological innovation, the Company is using generative AI, in addition to internally developed engines and other technologies, to improve development efficiency and productivity. - 2026-03-09AdvancedOther Disclosures
「We will offer content for a broad range of ages, from children to adults, including the VR-X area, where visitors can experience the latest original VR content.」
The company presented plans to establish a VR-X area offering the latest original VR experiences, giving concrete form to facility-based content incorporating VR. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「By leveraging a state-of-the-art development environment and talented development personnel, we focus continuously on development using new technologies.」
As a response to technological innovation, the use of a state-of-the-art development environment and development personnel was continued. High-quality ports for iPhone 15 Pro, iPad and Mac were also completed. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「As countermeasures, we focus continuously on development using new technologies by leveraging a state-of-the-art development environment and talented development personnel.」
In response to the risk of delayed adaptation to technological innovation, a state-of-the-art development environment and the use of development personnel were presented as countermeasures. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「With the launch of commercial 5G services in Japan this year, the industry is expected to see a diversification of options, including the emergence of cloud gaming that enables high-definition gameplay with many users playing simultaneously on smartphones, thanks to high-speed, high-capacity and low-latency communications. In addition, full-scale entry into the market by companies from other industries is anticipated, and a wave of structural change has begun to sweep across the industry in pursuit of new business opportunities.」
The entry of 5G, cloud gaming and companies from other industries made structural changes in game-related technology and the competitive environment even more concrete. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, the industry entered a new phase as major IT companies began entering the market one after another. Against the backdrop of advances in communications infrastructure, Apple's launch of its subscription service Apple Arcade in the United States was followed by Google's launch of a game distribution service via the cloud.」
The entry of major technology companies into cloud gaming and related markets, in addition to the structural changes in technological innovation and the competitive environment identified in the previous quarter, made the risks associated with responding to game-related technology and competition even more concrete. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Ahead of the full-scale arrival of the 5G era, major IT company Google announced its entry into cloud gaming, which does not require a dedicated game console, while Microsoft also planned a similar streaming service. A wave of structural change is therefore sweeping through the industry amid the search for new business opportunities.」
Against the backdrop of the arrival of 5G, major technology companies were reported to have entered or planned to enter the cloud gaming market, which does not require a dedicated game console, making structural changes in technological innovation and the competitive environment more concrete. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Technology related to game systems, including console systems, is advancing rapidly. Failure to keep pace could result in lost sales opportunities and adversely affect the Group's operating performance and financial condition.」
The loss of sales opportunities if the Company cannot keep pace with rapid technological innovation in game console-related products was disclosed separately from technological risks in the mobile market.