Group 1 - The gaming sector experienced a slight decline in the early trading session on October 16, with the gaming ETF (159869) showing a minor drop. However, it has attracted significant capital inflow of 2.394 billion yuan over the past 10 trading days, bringing its total scale to 10.815 billion yuan, indicating strong investor interest in A-share gaming leaders [1] - In September 2025, the National Press and Publication Administration released a total of 156 game licenses, including 145 domestic and 11 imported games. Notable titles include Tencent's "Guihuan," NetEase's "Xinghui Youqing Tian," and others [1] - From January to September 2025, the National Press and Publication Administration issued 1,195 domestic game licenses, a year-on-year increase of 24.61%, compared to 959 licenses in the same period of 2024. This reflects a supportive regulatory environment for the gaming industry [2] Group 2 - The gaming sector is undergoing multiple catalysts, including advancements in AI, content, and commercialization models. The gaming ETF (159869) tracks the CSI Animation and Gaming Index, reflecting the overall performance of A-share listed companies in the animation and gaming industry, highlighting investment opportunities [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [1] Core Insights - The gaming sector continues to attract attention, with a recommendation to buy [3] - The normalization of game license issuance reflects ongoing regulatory support for the gaming industry, with 1,195 domestic game licenses issued from January to September 2025, a year-on-year increase of 24.61% [3] - The domestic gaming market revenue in August 2025 was 29.263 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.01%, primarily due to a high base effect from the previous year [4][5] - The overseas sales revenue of self-developed games in August 2025 was 1.68 billion USD, a year-on-year decrease of 10.66% [5] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The relative performance over the last 12 months shows a 30.22% increase, while absolute performance indicates a 48.4% increase [2] - The gaming market experienced a revenue decline in August 2025, attributed to the lack of new blockbuster products and the fading popularity of last year's hit [4][5] Regulatory Environment - The National Press and Publication Administration issued 156 game licenses in September 2025, including 145 domestic and 11 imported games [3] - The issuance of game licenses has been consistent, with 79 imported game licenses issued in 2025 compared to 75 in the same period of 2024 [3] Investment Recommendations - The gaming sector is viewed positively due to strong cash flow, ongoing policy support, and deepening AI game development [7] - Key companies to focus on include Kyeing Network, Giant Network, G-bits, Tencent Holdings, and Xindong Company [7]

Group 1 - The game ETF (159869) has seen a narrowing decline of 0.25% as of September 30, with a net inflow of funds amounting to 1.298 billion yuan over the past five trading days, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The product scale of the game ETF has reached a new high of 10.574 billion yuan since its inception, facilitating investors in easily accessing leading A-share gaming companies [1] - In September 2025, a total of 145 domestic game licenses and 11 imported game licenses were issued, with several major companies receiving approvals for their games [1] Group 2 - The gaming sector is experiencing multiple catalysts including AI, content, and commercialization model transformations, making the game ETF (159869) an attractive investment opportunity [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the media industry [1] Core Insights - The gaming sector is expected to experience a high prosperity cycle driven by stable game license approvals and upcoming holiday promotions, with a recommendation to increase allocations in gaming stocks [4] - AI applications are gaining momentum with significant investments in infrastructure, suggesting a strong growth trajectory for AI-related companies [5] Summary by Sections Industry Data Overview - "Plants vs. Zombies 3" ranks first in the iOS free game chart, while "Honor of Kings" leads the iOS revenue chart as of September 27, 2025 [11][15] - The domestic client game market revenue in August saw a year-on-year increase of 17% [29] Industry News Overview - Nvidia's investment of $100 billion in OpenAI aims to enhance AI infrastructure, indicating a robust future for AI applications [30] - In September, 156 game licenses were issued, with major companies like Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo receiving approvals [33] Company Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Xindong Company, Kaiying Network, Shenzhou Taiyue, Giant Network, and Tencent Holdings for potential investment opportunities in the gaming sector [4] - For AI applications, companies like Huizhong Technology, Kuaishou, and NetEase Cloud Music are highlighted as key players to watch [5]

Core Viewpoint - The gaming industry is expected to perform well in the third quarter due to the release of quality content, with a positive long-term outlook for the sector [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The media index increased by 0.63%, ranking 5th among 31 industries, underperforming compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index (up 1.07%) and the ChiNext index (up 1.96%) [2]. - The total number of domestic game licenses issued this year has reached 1,195, significantly surpassing the 959 licenses issued during the same period last year [2]. Group 2: Game License Distribution - In September, 145 domestic game licenses were issued, including titles from major companies such as Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo [2]. - Additionally, 11 imported game licenses were granted, featuring notable titles like "Super Hole" and "MapleStory: New Chapter" [2]. Group 3: Market Size and Trends - In August, the domestic gaming market size was 29.263 billion yuan, showing a month-on-month growth of 0.61% but a year-on-year decline of 13.01% due to high base effects from the previous year [3]. - Mobile game revenue was 21.521 billion yuan, with a month-on-month increase of 0.85% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.25%, while client game revenue was 6.563 billion yuan, showing a month-on-month decline of 1.11% but a year-on-year increase of 17.59% [3].

Core Insights - The article highlights the stable approval process for domestic game licenses in China, with a significant increase in the number of licenses issued in 2025 compared to the previous year [1][3] - The gaming market in August 2025 showed stable performance, with notable revenue contributions from high-quality products, indicating a positive outlook for game development companies [2][3] Group 1: License Approval and Supply - On September 24, 2025, the National Press and Publication Administration approved 145 domestic games and 11 imported games, indicating a robust supply of game licenses [1] - The total number of domestic game licenses issued in 2025 has reached 1,195, significantly higher than the 959 licenses issued in the same period last year, with an average monthly issuance of 132.8 licenses [1] Group 2: Market Performance - In August 2025, the domestic gaming market generated revenue of 29.263 billion yuan, reflecting a month-on-month growth of 0.61% but a year-on-year decline of 13.01% due to a high base from the previous year [2] - Mobile game revenue was 21.521 billion yuan, with a month-on-month increase of 0.85% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.25%, while client game revenue was 6.563 billion yuan, showing a month-on-month decline of 1.11% but a year-on-year increase of 17.59% [2] Group 3: Investment Outlook - The stable approval rhythm for game licenses and the rich supply of game products lead to a favorable investment outlook for companies with strong content reserves and solid fundamentals [3]

Core Viewpoint - The gaming sector in A-shares has seen significant gains following the approval of multiple domestic and imported game licenses, indicating a positive trend for the industry [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - On September 25, several gaming stocks surged over 5%, including Kunlun Wanwei (300418.SZ), Icefire Network (300533.SZ), and Gigabit (603444.SH) [1]. - The gaming sector's valuation recovery is attributed to various factors, including the continuous issuance of game licenses, with 145 domestic games and 11 imported games approved recently [1][3]. - As of September 25, 2025, the A-share gaming sector comprises 24 listed companies, with some stocks achieving remarkable performance this year [7][8]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The National Press and Publication Administration has approved a total of 1,275 games in 2025, significantly higher than the 959 games approved in the same period last year, with an average monthly issuance increasing from 88.8 in 2023 to 132.8 in 2025 [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - The domestic gaming market's actual sales revenue reached 168 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 14.08% year-on-year increase, setting a historical record [5]. - The A-share gaming sector reported a 22.8% year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2025, indicating a strong industry fundamental [5]. Group 4: Company Highlights - ST Huatuo's stock price has increased over 300% this year, making it the highest market cap company in the A-share media sector, with a total market value exceeding 160 billion yuan [9]. - Gigabit's stock rose by 5.67%, with a market value of approximately 47.69 billion yuan, and the company reported a 28.49% year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2025 [10][11].

Market Overview - The A-share market showed mixed performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.01%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.67% and the ChiNext Index increased by 1.58% [1] - The total trading volume in A-shares reached 2.39 trillion yuan, compared to 2.35 trillion yuan the previous day [1] Game Sector Performance - The game sector has rebounded significantly since September 24 of last year, driven by valuation recovery and a new growth cycle [1] - The game ETF (159869) has seen a year-to-date increase of over 67% and a 108% increase over the past year [9][10] Growth Drivers in the Game Sector - The game sector is experiencing a threefold growth impetus, including new game approvals, advancements in AI, MR (Mixed Reality), cloud gaming, and international expansion [10][15] - From January to August this year, the number of game approvals increased by 21% year-on-year, with a total of 1,119 licenses issued [12] - AI applications in gaming are becoming widespread, enhancing user engagement and monetization potential [13] - The cloud gaming infrastructure is improving, making it more accessible and changing distribution channels [13] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the game sector achieved revenue of 54.45 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.17%, with net profit rising by 74.95% to 8.05 billion yuan [18] - The leading companies in the A-share game sector have rolling P/E ratios mostly between 20-35 times, indicating a significant recovery from previous years [21] Investment Opportunities - The game ETF (159869) tracks the China Animation and Game Index, including major players like Giant Network, Keai Network, and others, and has seen significant capital inflow, reaching nearly 10.62 billion yuan in the last 10 days [23][26] - The ETF provides a convenient way for investors to participate in the game sector without needing extensive knowledge of individual companies [22][26] Conclusion - The game industry is evolving into a growth-oriented sector, driven by technological advancements and global market expansion, requiring investors to adopt a forward-looking perspective to identify quality companies [28]

Group 1 - The A-share gaming stocks have shown strong performance, with companies like Iceberg Network rising nearly 10%, and others such as Electric Soul Network, Perfect World, and 37 Interactive Entertainment also experiencing gains. The gaming ETF (159869) has surged over 3.5% [1] - In the past 10 trading days, the gaming ETF (159869) has seen a net inflow of funds amounting to 1.062 billion yuan, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The National Press and Publication Administration announced the approval of 156 games in September, including 145 domestic games and 11 imported games, marking the third month this year with over 150 game approvals [1] Group 2 - Among the newly approved games, notable titles include Tencent's "Return to the Ring," NetEase's "Starry Friends," and Mihayou's "Honkai: Inheritance Spirits," which has over 4.07 million pre-registrations [2] - The total number of game approvals this year has reached 1,275, maintaining a stable monthly issuance frequency and high approval numbers [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strong performance of the ChiNext index, which has reached a three-year high, driven by significant movements in specific stocks and sectors, particularly in the gaming, AI applications, and solid-state battery industries. Group 1: Company Highlights - The stock of Upwind New Materials surged by 20%, reaching 132.1 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 53.3 billion CNY, marking it as the top performer in the A-share market this year with an astonishing annual increase of 1892% [3][6]. - Upwind New Materials underwent a significant ownership change, with Zhiyuan Robotics acquiring a 29.99% stake, making it the new controlling shareholder, and plans to further acquire 37% of the shares at a price of 7.78 CNY per share, requiring up to 1.16 billion CNY [6][7][8]. - The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to integrate the supply chain, focusing on the application of composite materials in lightweight robotic structures, rather than a shell listing [9]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The solid-state battery sector is gaining momentum, with companies like Ningde Times reaching a market cap of 1.79 trillion CNY, driven by advancements in solid-state battery technology and a recent conference discussing its future [10][13]. - The copper industry saw a rise in stock prices due to a fatal landslide at Freeport McMoRan's Grasberg mine, which accounts for about 3% of global copper supply, leading to concerns over supply disruptions and supporting copper prices [15][18]. - The gaming sector is experiencing a resurgence, with several stocks hitting new highs following the approval of 145 domestic games and 11 imported games by the National Press and Publication Administration, reflecting a 25% year-on-year increase in game approvals [19][22].