SINGAPORE, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCL Global Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: GCL) (“GCL” or the “Company”), a leading provider of games and entertainment, today announced that its publishing subsidiary, 4Divinity Pte. Ltd. (“4Divinity”), has received a $3.0 million strategic investment from ADATA Technology Co. Ltd. (“ADATA”), a global leader in memory and storage solutions listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEX), for approximately 1.2% equity interests of 4Divinity. Founded in 2001, ADATA is the world’s seco ...

作者：Jagger "全国玩家，一半是《王者荣耀》的，一半是棋牌游戏的。" 中国东南部的一个小镇上，逃离农村的青年小方（化名）借助互联网，重新回到了自己的家乡，他给家乡的人们带来 了微商产品，也带来的棋牌游戏。在以往，小方们的唯一出路是走出山里，哪怕成为城市底层的一员。而现在他们最 好的出路是回到家乡，变成棋牌游戏公司和家乡人的桥梁。小方说，棋牌游戏将是自己未来一段时间内最主要的收入 来源。 小方的钱途是由地方性棋牌游戏的崛起而铺就的。在中国有661个城市，其中绝大部分都是二线城市以下的欠发达地 区，这些欠发达城市正在成为棋牌游戏厂商的重要战场。 一、地方性棋牌游戏到底有多暴利？ 很多人在关心或猜测地方性棋牌游戏能赚到多少钱，但是处于地方性棋牌各个链条之中的公司或个人，都极少向外界 吐露他们的真实收入。但大家都有一种感觉，就是地方性棋牌很赚钱，那到底有多赚钱呢？ 1.一个县级市可轻松做到50万以上的月流水，利润可达40% 泉哥(化名)在棋牌游戏公司呆了两年多的时间，这两年正好赶上了地方性棋牌发展最好的时候。 "现在的地方性棋牌游戏已经没有以往（去年）那么好赚钱了，但还是传统的手游公司拍马都赶不上的暴利。现在在 ...

近日，网易似乎不忍了，带头抵制安卓税。 其具体的表现是，网易的多款游戏APP，已经无法手机厂商的应用商店搜到了，而网易官方也承认这一点，表示部分游戏在手机厂商渠道停服了。 并不是手机游戏这一块网易不搞了，而是换了个渠道，不再通过手机厂商的渠道而分发这款游戏了，通过短视频渠道、社交媒体渠道分发，不再给手机厂商 们，交这个50%的安卓税了。 关于苹果税，大家都是清楚的，针对上架AppStore的APP，其在APP上销售的应用内购买，主要就是数字商品，比游戏道具之类的，苹果一律收取30%，对 小企业则减半，只收15%。 对于这个苹果税，大家吐槽已久，认为30%实在是太高了，游戏厂商负担不起。 但大家可能不知道的是，如果论游戏，安卓收取的佣金比苹果还要高，国内一半是50%，这个也被游戏厂商们，称之为"安卓税"。 当时手机厂商的渠道话语权非常强，所以游戏厂商，不得不交这50%给对方，因为你不交，上架不了对方的应用商店，就算通过第三方商店安装上了游戏 APP，手机厂商们也办法让你不那么顺利的运营，比如弹出风险提示，限制安装等等。 所以游戏厂商就算心里不爽，也得乖乖给钱，否则上不了架，自己一个子儿都赚不到，那时候给手机厂商 ...

Core Insights - The 二次元 (2D) gaming industry is experiencing a significant downturn, with a noticeable gap emerging in 2025 as the market matures and competition intensifies [1][4][36] - Despite the overall growth of the gaming industry, the 二次元 mobile market saw a decline in actual sales revenue by 8% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [4] - The success of past titles like 《阴阳师》 and 《原神》 has led to an influx of developers, but many new projects struggle to sustain operations, with a third of 二次元 games ceasing operations last year [3][4] Market Trends - The 二次元 gaming market is characterized by a lack of new standout products, with players primarily discussing established titles that have maintained long-term operations [6][36] - The emotional connection between players and characters is crucial, as seen in marketing strategies that emphasize character-driven experiences [9][12] - The rise of related cultural events, such as conventions, indicates a growing interest in the 二次元 culture, which supports the gaming market [12][14] Challenges and Opportunities - The market is becoming increasingly difficult for new entrants, as players are less willing to pay for games that do not meet high creative and quality standards [36][38] - Successful products often require a strong creative vision and a commitment to quality, as exemplified by titles like 《明日方舟：终末地》 and 《Varsapura》 [25][30] - Developers must innovate in gameplay and aesthetics to stand out in a saturated market, as traditional models of success are no longer effective [36][39] Future Outlook - The 二次元 gaming sector is expected to remain a focal point in 2026, with anticipation surrounding new products that could potentially revitalize the market [45][47] - The industry's idealistic nature continues to drive developers to pursue high-quality, emotionally resonant games, despite the challenges [20][45]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The Macau gaming industry shows strong GGR growth in 11M25, with the full - year 2025 GGR expected to exceed the government's budget. The 2026 government target seems conservative. MPELs, STCITYs are top picks, and WYNMAC'27 and '29 are yield - pick - up plays, while neutral on MGMCHIs, SANLTDs, and SJMHOLs [7][9][12] - In the fixed - income market, various bonds have different price and spread movements, influenced by factors such as company performance, market flows, and macroeconomic conditions [2][3] Summary by Related Catalogs Trading Desk Comments - Yesterday, there were active flows among AMs/PBs on JP financials and corps, but spreads were generally unchanged. Asian AMs and prop desks bought Yankee AT1s. Korean IGs tightened, while Chinese TMTs/POEs widened. NWDEVL complex mostly rose, CWAHK decreased, EHICAR was stable to up, FAEACO recovered, Macau gaming bonds had small price changes, and Chinese property bonds had mixed performance. In SE Asia, BBLTB senior tightened, and SMCGL Perps had small price movements [2] - This morning, new AGRBK 28, ANZ 28s/30s FRN, and HYUELEs tightened, while China TMTs/HAOHUA/PINGIN widened. JP insurance hybrids and AT1s were lower. SMCGL Perps were unchanged [3] Last Trading Day's Top Movers - Top performers include CHIOLI, NWDEVL, FAEACO, etc., with significant price increases. Top underperformers include CFAMCI, LNGFOR, TENCNT, etc., with price decreases [5] Macro News Recap - On Monday, S&P, Dow, and Nasdaq were lower. US Nov'25 S&P Global Manufacturing PMI was higher than expected, while ISM Manufacturing PMI/Prices were lower. UST yield was higher, with 2/5/10/30 - year yields at 3.54%/3.67%/4.09%/4.74% [6] Desk Analyst Comments - Macau Gaming - Cumulative GGR growth accelerated in 11M25. In Nov'25, GGR increased 14.4% yoy to MOP21.1bn. The 11M25 GGR reached MOP226.5bn, 84.0% of the 2019 level, and yoy growth widened to 8.6%. Full - year 2025 GGR is expected to reach cMOP245bn, exceeding the government budget. The 2026 government target of MOP236bn seems conservative [7][9][10] Offshore Asia New Issues - New issues include Agricultural Bank of China Limited Tokyo Branch (300mn USD, 3 - year, SOFR + 42) and ANZ (750mn USD 3 - year/500mn USD 5 - year, SOFR + 59/SOFR + 68) [15] - There is no new issue pipeline today [16] News and Market Color - 64 credit bonds were issued onshore yesterday with an amount of RMB63bn. Media reported China asked real - estate data providers to withhold Nov'25 home - sales data. Asahi Mutual Life acquired MVI Life for cUSD170mn, and Fosun International issued a 2 - year JPY4.2bn bond at 3% [17] Company - Specific News - Fitch downgraded Greenko Energy to BB - from BB. Kaisa started consent solicitation on six USD bonds. NWD accepted tenders for multiple bonds. Petron Malaysia will halt operations due to a storm. S&P revised Vedanta Resources' outlook to positive. China Vanke seeks grace to repay a bond. West China Cement accepted a tender offer. ENN Energy extended the privatization document dispatch [22]

Core Insights - WEMADE has partnered with Razer to launch a 60-day global campaign for the MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, featuring exclusive co-branded items and bonuses [1][2] - The campaign utilizes Razer's extensive ecosystem, including over 68,000 digital channels and 200 global payment partners, to enhance engagement and global presence for the game [2] Campaign Details - The campaign includes limited-edition bundles available for purchase through the Razer Gold Webshop, featuring exclusive in-game items designed in collaboration with Razer [3][4] - Players purchasing with Razer Gold will receive a +10% bonus on all purchases, applicable to four tiers of YMIR Point products [3][6] Game Overview - Legend of YMIR combines MMORPG gameplay with blockchain technology, allowing players to engage in a reward ecosystem that connects in-game achievements with real-world digital asset value [5][7] - WEMADE is recognized for its successful integration of gameplay, tokenomics, and blockchain infrastructure, positioning itself as a leader in the gaming industry [6][7] Company Background - WEMADE has over two decades of experience in AAA game development and operates a blockchain ecosystem built on its proprietary Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0 [6][7] - Razer is a leading lifestyle brand in the gaming industry, known for its extensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and payment services, including Razer Gold [8][9]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The China internet sector has shown strong performance in 2025, with a year-to-date return of +36.5%, outperforming Southeast Asia (+18.3%), India (+17.6%), Japan (+16.8%), the US (+16.2%), and Korea (+12.8%) [1][16] - Geopolitical tensions and AI supply-chain issues are expected to keep China's internet companies trading at discounts compared to global peers [1][2] Core Themes and Insights - **AI Competition and Productivity Gains**: The competition among AI players in China is anticipated to intensify in 2026, focusing on AI cloud infrastructure, chatbots, and applications [1][2] - **Monetization Lag**: Monetization of AI technologies is expected to lag behind user traffic growth, particularly when compared to global peers [1][2] - **Top Picks for 1H26**: Recommended stocks include Tencent and Alibaba as core AI plays, Trip.com and NetEase for stable earnings growth, and Century Huatong among A shares [1][2] AI Market Dynamics - **AI Chatbot Penetration**: ChatGPT leads globally with 800 million monthly active users (MAUs), while Bytedance's Dola and Doubao combined rank third with approximately 250 million MAUs [3] - **User Traffic Competition**: Major internet players are competing for user traffic through AI chatbots, which is crucial for future ecosystem monetization [2] Consumer Behavior and Spending - **Leisure and Entertainment Spending**: The adoption of AI tools is expected to enhance consumer productivity, leading to increased spending on leisure and entertainment, particularly in travel and online gaming [4] - **Stable Earnings Growth**: Online travel agencies (OTAs) and gaming companies are projected to benefit from resilient consumer spending [4] Investment Risks - **Geopolitical and Economic Risks**: Risks include geopolitical tensions, AI supply-chain constraints, muted consumer sentiment without stimulus policies, and intensified competition in AI applications [5] - **Profitability Concerns**: The potential for profit lock-in through membership investments and a slowdown in capital returns are highlighted as significant risks [5] Financial Performance Insights - **3Q25 Results**: Among 44 internet companies, 18 reported revenue beats, and 27 reported earnings beats. The guidance for 4Q25 showed mixed results, with some companies exceeding expectations while others fell short [6][10] - **Year-to-Date Share Price Performance**: Alibaba leads with an 86% return, followed by Tencent at 47%. Meituan has underperformed with a -32% return [16][28] Conclusion - The China internet sector is poised for growth driven by AI advancements, but faces challenges from geopolitical risks and competitive pressures. Companies like Tencent and Alibaba are positioned as key players in this evolving landscape, while consumer spending trends indicate resilience in leisure and entertainment sectors.

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market opened lower on December 2, with all three major indices declining, indicating a mixed market sentiment and sector performance [1] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index opened down by 0.14%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 0.13%, and the ChiNext Index by 0.04% [1] - Sectors such as lithium battery electrolyte, superhard materials, 6G, commercial aerospace, and CPO concepts showed weakness, while themes related to cross-strait integration and AI applications gained strength [1] Gaming Sector Insights - The gaming sector exhibited a fluctuating performance in the morning session, with a slight decline observed [1] - The gaming ETF (159869) has seen significant inflows, accumulating a total of 371 million yuan over the past two trading days, reflecting strong investor interest [1] - As of December, the product scale of the gaming ETF reached 11.451 billion yuan, facilitating investors in strategically positioning themselves in A-share gaming leaders [1] Regulatory Developments - The National Press and Publication Administration released approval information for domestic online games in November 2025, issuing a total of 184 licenses, with 178 being for domestic games, marking a monthly high for the year [1] - By November, a total of 1,624 game licenses had been issued in 2025, significantly surpassing the total for the entire year of 2024 [1] - Key products approved include titles from Bilibili, Perfect World, Xishanju, and Thunder Game, covering various genres and indicating a diversified supply structure [1] Related ETFs - The gaming ETF (159869) focuses on leading companies in the A-share IP gaming industry [1] - The Cultural and Entertainment Media ETF (516190) provides a balanced investment across marketing, film, tourism, and IP toy sectors [1]

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Core Viewpoint - The game "护核纪元" (Huhuo Era) is set to release a major free update titled "虚空与伏特" (Void and Volt), introducing new gameplay elements and features for existing players [2][4]. Group 1: Update Features - The new version will introduce a new biome called "断路器秘境" (Breaker’s Secret Realm) for exploration, along with various new enemy types and a giant mechanical boss named "萨哈巴尔" (Sahabal) [4]. - Players will experience enhanced action gameplay with automated-themed equipment and destructive new weapons [4]. - New tools will be available through an advanced automation workstation, allowing players to manage their underground life more efficiently [6]. Group 2: Automation and Gameplay Enhancements - Players can upgrade their farms using a robotic arm and seed extractor, enabling automatic loot collection with new devices like item collectors, conveyor sorters, crushers, incinerators, and biological catchers [8]. - The introduction of a new flamethrower and powerful mini-cannon will enhance combat capabilities in the void battlefield [6]. Group 3: Player Engagement - "护核纪元" is a multi-award-winning multiplayer sandbox adventure game that supports 1 to 8 players, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences [9]. - The game has attracted over 4 million players, indicating a strong community and engagement within its world [9].