3 6 Ke·2025-05-07 12:18Core Insights - The gaming industry is witnessing a significant focus on SLG (Simulation and Strategy Games) products, with companies like Shenzhou Taiyue and IGG reporting synchronized growth in revenue and profits from their flagship titles [2][6][10] - Mini-games are emerging as a popular segment, contributing significantly to revenue for companies such as Zhongqingbao and Zhangqu Technology, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [2][24][30] Revenue and Performance - In 2024, 12 games reported annual revenues exceeding 500 million yuan, with 10 games showing year-on-year growth, including titles like "Age of Origins" and "Doomsday: Last Survivors" [6][7] - Shenzhou Taiyue's "Age of Origins" generated 352,915 million yuan in revenue, marking a 7% increase, while "War and Order" also maintained strong performance with over 100 million yuan in revenue [7][8] - IGG's "Kingdom Age" remains a top revenue generator, although its income has declined from 30 billion HKD to nearly 26 billion HKD [11] Marketing and Promotion - Ten games had promotional expenses exceeding 10 million yuan, with "Age of Origins" leading at 66,080 million yuan, representing 19% of its revenue [18][19] - Companies are increasingly focusing on reducing promotional expenditures to enhance profitability, as seen with "Super World" and "War and Order" [20][21] Mini-Game Market - The mini-game market is experiencing rapid growth, with a reported revenue of 39.836 billion yuan in 2024, a 99.18% increase year-on-year [24] - Companies like Xinghui Entertainment and Zhongqingbao are actively investing in mini-games, with titles like "Anti-Japanese Heroes 2" generating significant revenue [30][32] Future Developments - Shenzhou Taiyue is planning to test new SLG titles in the overseas market, indicating a strategic expansion [10] - IGG is also set to launch new SLG projects, aiming for diversified growth in the coming years [12]