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Core Viewpoint - DarkIris Inc., a mobile game developer based in Hong Kong, has filed an F-1 registration statement with the SEC to go public on NASDAQ, aiming to leverage its strong revenue generation capabilities despite a small workforce [1][2]. Company Overview - DarkIris Inc. was established in May 2024 in the Cayman Islands and primarily engages in mobile digital game development, publishing, and operations [2][3]. - The company operates through two Hong Kong subsidiaries, Quantum and Stellar, with Quantum being the main revenue source [2][3]. - DarkIris is closely related to Xiqi Network, which previously listed on the New Third Board and underwent a restructuring to separate its gaming business [1][5]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, DarkIris reported revenues of approximately $7.92 million (about 57 million RMB), a significant increase from $3.95 million (about 28 million RMB) in the previous fiscal year [10][11]. - The company achieved a net profit of approximately $1.1 million (about 7.86 million RMB) for the same period, marking a turnaround from a loss of $1.26 million in the previous year [13][11]. - DarkIris has a small workforce of 24 employees, resulting in an impressive average net profit contribution of about 330,000 RMB per employee [13][9]. Revenue Sources - The majority of DarkIris's revenue comes from a few key games, with self-developed and agency-published titles contributing significantly to total income [14]. - The game "Nine Heavens Spirit Snake Record" generated $209,000 in revenue in 2023 and $188,000 in 2024, but its user base has sharply declined from 140,000-190,000 to just over 4,000 in the first half of 2025 [14][15]. - Other successful titles include "The Story of Wei, Shu, and Wu" and "Floating Myth," which have shown stable performance and significant revenue contributions in 2024 [15]. Legal Issues - Shortly after announcing its IPO plans, DarkIris faced a legal challenge from Shanghai DarkIris Technology Co., which claimed that DarkIris's branding and actions could lead to confusion and brand infringement [8].