Zheng Quan Ri Bao Zhi Sheng·2025-08-28 16:37Industry Overview - The gaming industry in China showed an overall growth trend in the first half of 2025, with actual sales revenue reaching 168 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.08% [1] - The number of gaming users in China approached 679 million, reflecting a slight growth of 0.72% year-on-year [1] - The mobile gaming market generated 125.31 billion yuan in revenue, up 16.55% year-on-year, while the client game market saw revenue of 35.40 billion yuan, increasing by 4.86% [1] Company Performance - Among the 17 listed gaming companies that disclosed their semi-annual reports, 7 reported profit growth, 1 turned a profit, and 2 reduced losses [1] - Hubei Sheng Tian Network Technology Co., Ltd. reported a net profit of 52.30 million yuan, a staggering increase of 1186.02% year-on-year [2] - Youzu Interactive Co., Ltd. achieved a net profit of 50.16 million yuan, up 989.31% year-on-year, while Zhejiang Publishing Culture Group Co., Ltd. reported a net profit of 377 million yuan, a growth of 156.26% [2] Regulatory Environment - The National Press and Publication Administration issued 757 domestic game licenses in the first half of 2025, marking an increase compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - June 2025 saw a record issuance of 147 game licenses, the highest monthly figure since 2022 [2] Technological Advancements - Companies are increasingly leveraging AI technology in their operations, with significant developments reported in AI applications for game development and marketing [3][4] - Sheng Tian Network is expanding its overseas market presence, with notable revenue growth from its game "Star Wings," launched in South Korea and Southeast Asia [3] - Youzu Interactive has established an AI empowerment system that covers the entire game development and distribution process, enhancing player engagement [4] - Perfect World is collaborating with NVIDIA to integrate advanced AI technologies into game development, enhancing content creation and gameplay optimization [5] Future Outlook - The gaming industry is expected to continue evolving with the integration of AI and cloud computing technologies, potentially leading to new game types and business models [5] - The ongoing advancements in AI are anticipated to reshape the gaming landscape, creating opportunities for companies to achieve both cultural and commercial value in domestic and international markets [5]