Core Insights - The A-share market saw collective gains on Thursday, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.37%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 1.43%, and the ChiNext Index up by 1.75%. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 15,391.16 billion yuan [2][6] - In terms of industry performance, sectors such as defense, telecommunications, and electronics led the gains, while banking, transportation, and environmental protection lagged behind. Notable concept sectors included military equipment restructuring and optical packaging, which performed well, while housing inspection and gold concepts faced declines [2][6] - The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell by 0.08%, while the Hang Seng Technology Index rose by 0.56%. Internationally, all three major U.S. indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up by 0.52%, the S&P 500 up by 0.54%, and the Nasdaq up by 0.75% [2][6] Important News - The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced a change in the consumption tax policy for ultra-luxury cars, lowering the tax threshold to 900,000 yuan starting July 20, 2025. New energy vehicles will also be included in this tax category [3][7] - The U.S. House of Representatives passed significant legislation regarding cryptocurrency regulation, including the "Guidance and Establishment of a National Stablecoin Innovation Act" and the broader "Clarity Act," aimed at creating a favorable regulatory framework for digital assets [3][7] Industry Analysis - In June 2025, six key mobile games were launched, with "Silver and Crimson" and "Dragon Soul Traveler" standing out in performance. The overall retail sales of consumer goods in June increased by 4.8% year-on-year, with a notable decline in the growth rate compared to the previous month [8][12] - The gaming industry is expected to maintain a stable issuance of game licenses in 2025, with a continuous release of product reserves and a stable market environment, suggesting promising performance for new games [11][12] - The retail sales data indicates a mixed performance across different categories, with home appliances, cultural office supplies, and furniture showing significant growth, while categories like beverages and cosmetics faced declines [13][15]

Game Releases - Eagle Horn Network's "Pom Pom" launched on June 2, featuring a buyout multiplayer cooperative adventure gameplay with over 15,000 concurrent players on its first day and received "Very Positive" ratings on Steam [1] - NetEase's "Frostpunk: The Last Haven" launched on June 5, adapting the core survival and moral choice experience of the original PC game for mobile, introducing new modes [3] - Purple Dragon's idle card game "Dragon Soul Traveler" launched on June 6, featuring a unique comedic harem theme and a semi-real-time strategy combat system [4] - Night Street Games announced "Last Flag," a 5v5 team shooting game set to release in 2026 on Windows PC, focusing on fast-paced gameplay and key moments [5] Game Shutdowns - Ubisoft announced the shutdown of the free-to-play shooter "Hyper Scape" on June 3, after only 9 months of operation, highlighting a negative case in long-term game management [6] - Tencent's classic mobile game "Chinese Paladin Online" officially closed its servers on June 2, ending nearly 8 years of operation, with compensation available for players [7] Awards and Recognition - "Infinite Warmth," developed by Paper Games, won the "Visual Design" award at the 2025 Apple Design Awards, recognized for its unique open-world gameplay focused on collecting clothing [8] Industry Collaborations - Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra became the first Chinese automotive brand to join the "Gran Turismo" series, collaborating with Polyphony Digital to create "Vision Gran Turismo" [9] Console Launch - Nintendo's Switch 2 officially launched on June 5, with over 400,000 pre-orders on JD.com, priced around 4,000 yuan, and eligible for national subsidies [11] Events - The 2025 Summer Game Fest kicked off in Los Angeles on June 7, featuring over 60 exhibitors and live streaming to global audiences, with major announcements from Nintendo and Xbox [12] Corporate Developments - Hero Sports invested in a new cyber-robotics company, expanding its presence in the esports industry, which is a leading operator of major esports events [13]