https://gameworldobserver.com/2025/01/27/biggest-gaming-deals-2024-investgame-report InvestGame has released its annual gaming deals report. Here are the biggest transactions that took place in the industry last year, as well as key trends reflecting the current market environment. Key takeaways - According to InvestGame’s 2024 report, there were 665 closed deals in the games industry last year, up 14% from 2023. - Private equity was the largest sector in 2024, with 466 deals closed (+12.2% year-over-year). The number of M&A deals increased 18.5% to 147, excluding announced but not yet closed transactions. There were also 52 public offerings, up 18.1% year-over-year. - All 2024 deals had the total value of $23.2 billion, down 72.5% from 2023. However, there was a 46.8% increase when ex

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌Biggest video game deals of 2024, plus more takeaways from InvestGame’s annual report https://gameworldobserver.com/2025/01/27/biggest-gaming-deals-2024-investgame-report InvestGame has released its annual gaming deals report. Here are the biggest transactions that took place in the industry last year, as well as key trends reflecting the current market environment. Key takeaways - According to InvestGame’s 2024 report, there were 665 closed deals in the games industry last year, up 14% from 2023. - Private equity was the largest sector in 2024, with 466 deals closed (+12.2% year-over-year). The number of M&A deals increased 18.5% to 147, excluding announced but not yet closed transactions. There were also 52 publi

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌SAC Capital: Winking Studios - Riding the Wave of Global Gaming Winking Studios Limited. Winking Studios is the third largest art outsourcing studio in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, The company provides a range of services including 2D and 3D modeling, game development, and animation, servicing renowned game developers such as Ubisoft, Tencent, and NetEase. With operations across Asia and a growing global footprint, Winking ‘s focus on high-quality digital art assets and development services positions it to benefit from the increasing demand for outsourced game art services. Financial performance. In 1H2024, Winking reported revenue of US$15.2m, reflecting a 7.1% yoy growth. This was primarily driven by str

Winking Studios Limited. Winking Studios is the third largest art outsourcing studio in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, The company provides a range of services including 2D and 3D modeling, game development, and animation, servicing renowned game developers such as Ubisoft, Tencent, and NetEase. With operations across Asia and a growing global footprint, Winking ‘s focus on high-quality digital art assets and development services positions it to benefit from the increasing demand for outsourced game art services. Financial performance. In 1H2024, Winking reported revenue of US$15.2m, reflecting a 7.1% yoy growth. This was primarily driven by strong contributions from the Art Outsourcing and Game Development segments, with new contracts in Japan and South Korea. Gross profit decr

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/01/07/the-most-expensive-video-game-on-record-is-this-call-of-duty-says-report/ While the reality of ballooning video game budgets has led to talk of AAA unsustainability in the industry, rarely do we get a look behind the curtain to see just how wild things have gotten for certain major franchises. Thanks to the incredibly sharp eye of GameFile’s Stephen Totilo, he managed to dig out the Activision-stated costs of three major Call of Duty games from 2015 to 2020, and among them is the most expensive video game ever made. At least one that’s confirmed its exact budget. The three games are brought up in the court filing, which was part of a lawsuit about the Uvalde Texas elementary school shooting that was filed against Activision. Here they are:

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌The Most Expensive Video Game On Record Is This ‘Call Of Duty,’ Says Report https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/01/07/the-most-expensive-video-game-on-record-is-this-call-of-duty-says-report/ While the reality of ballooning video game budgets has led to talk of AAA unsustainability in the industry, rarely do we get a look behind the curtain to see just how wild things have gotten for certain major franchises. Thanks to the incredibly sharp eye of GameFile’s Stephen Totilo, he managed to dig out the Activision-stated costs of three major Call of Duty games from 2015 to 2020, and among them is the most expensive video game ever made. At least one that’s confirmed its exact budget. The three games are brought up i

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success https://www.ft.com/content/24d330fe-6f82-4571-85ec-8e1d429d6da1 As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appeal China’s video game industry is scaling up to release more blockbusters in 2025 after the breakout global success of “triple-A” title Black Myth: Wukong. In August, little-known Chinese developer Game Science achieved one of the fastest-selling debuts in gaming history with 10mn copies sold in three days of a title inspired by a classical Chinese novel about an anthropomorphic monkey with supernatural powers. The action role-playing game has since earned $1.1bn, with nea

https://www.ft.com/content/24d330fe-6f82-4571-85ec-8e1d429d6da1 As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appeal China’s video game industry is scaling up to release more blockbusters in 2025 after the breakout global success of “triple-A” title Black Myth: Wukong. In August, little-known Chinese developer Game Science achieved one of the fastest-selling debuts in gaming history with 10mn copies sold in three days of a title inspired by a classical Chinese novel about an anthropomorphic monkey with supernatural powers. The action role-playing game has since earned $1.1bn, with nearly 25mn copies sold, according to estimates from gaming consultancy Niko Partners. About 70 per cent of sales came in China. The game’s appeal both at

Johnny Jan, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Founder) of Winking Studios Limited, said: “The AI Project Supplementary Agreement with Acer Inc. represents a pivotal moment in our journey to revolutionise 3D animation. GenMotion.AI is not just a tool; it is a testament to our commitment to empower animators by integrating advanced AI capabilities into their workflows. This collaboration combines Acer Inc.’s technological leadership with Winking Studio Limited’s expertise in art production, paving the way for groundbreaking innovations in animation and digital content creation. By focusing on enhancing productivity and creativity while ensuring data integrity and copyright compliance, we are setting a new benchmark for AI applications in the gaming and animation industries. We

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  Further Phase of Joint AI Development Project Johnny Jan, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Founder) of Winking Studios Limited, said: “The AI Project Supplementary Agreement with Acer Inc. represents a pivotal moment in our journey to revolutionise 3D animation. GenMotion.AI is not just a tool; it is a testament to our commitment to empower animators by integrating advanced AI capabilities into their workflows. This collaboration combines Acer Inc.’s technological leadership with Winking Studio Limited’s expertise in art production, paving the way for groundbreaking innovations in animation and digital content creation. By focusing on enhancing productivity and creativity while ensuring data integrit

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Video game company Winking Studios has its sights set on a profit boom. Midas Verdict: Winking may be based in Asia, but Jan decided to list on Aim because he wants to expand into Western markets. The UK is also home to some of the most talented people in the sector, making London a natural choice for this fast-growing company.  At 18p, the stock is a buy. https://whatsnew2day.com/midas-share-tips-video-game-company-winking-studios-has-its-sights-set-on-a-profit-boom/

Midas Verdict: Winking may be based in Asia, but Jan decided to list on Aim because he wants to expand into Western markets. The UK is also home to some of the most talented people in the sector, making London a natural choice for this fast-growing company.  At 18p, the stock is a buy. https://whatsnew2day.com/midas-share-tips-video-game-company-winking-studios-has-its-sights-set-on-a-profit-boom/

https://www.marketing-beat.co.uk/2024/10/22/dentsu-gaming-data-new/#:~:text=Data%3A%20Dentsu%20findings%20reveal%20gaming,than%20music%20and%20film%20combined&text=A%20new%20report%20from%20Dentsu,(33.9bn)%20in%20scale. A new report from Dentsu reveals that the value of the gaming industry has reached £141.7bn ($184bn), surpassing the combined values of both the music ($28.6bn) and film industries (33.9bn) in scale. These findings are revealed in the holding company’s newest “State of Gaming” report, created with global consumer research company GWI. Some 2.4 billion people around the world use a device to play games, and this is increasingly spanning a wider range of generations. The average age of a gamer has gone up from 33 years of age in 2015 to 37 in 2024. Over half (51%) feel fa

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌Data: Dentsu findings reveal gaming industry worth more than music and film combined https://www.marketing-beat.co.uk/2024/10/22/dentsu-gaming-data-new/#:~:text=Data%3A%20Dentsu%20findings%20reveal%20gaming,than%20music%20and%20film%20combined&text=A%20new%20report%20from%20Dentsu,(33.9bn)%20in%20scale. A new report from Dentsu reveals that the value of the gaming industry has reached £141.7bn ($184bn), surpassing the combined values of both the music ($28.6bn) and film industries (33.9bn) in scale. These findings are revealed in the holding company’s newest “State of Gaming” report, created with global consumer research company GWI. Some 2.4 billion people around the world use a device to play games, and this is i

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌Video of Winking Studios’ AIM Listing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9U2QrYcloU The London Stock Exchange welcomes Winking Studios Limited, the AAA Art Outsourcing and Game Development business listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, as it celebrates the company’s admission to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company has successfully raised £7.9 million, giving the company a market capitalisation on admission of approximately £66 million. It intends to use the proceeds raised to support expansion into Western markets and enhance the Group’s current operational capabilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Singapore with nine offices across Asia, Winking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9U2QrYcloU The London Stock Exchange welcomes Winking Studios Limited, the AAA Art Outsourcing and Game Development business listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, as it celebrates the company’s admission to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company has successfully raised £7.9 million, giving the company a market capitalisation on admission of approximately £66 million. It intends to use the proceeds raised to support expansion into Western markets and enhance the Group’s current operational capabilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Singapore with nine offices across Asia, Winking Studios is led by its founder Johnny Jan and is ranked third in Asia and fourth in the world in terms of globa

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$ ‌ Video gaming sales, traditionally Tencent’s strongest revenue driver, grew 14% in the domestic market Tencent Holdings, operator of China’s biggest social media app and the world’s largest video gaming business by revenue, beat analyst estimates with a 47 per cent profit jump in the third quarter, helped by renewed growth in the video gaming segment. Profit reached 53.2 billion yuan (US$7.4 billion) in the three months ended September, up from 36.2 billion yuan in the same period a year ago. That exceeded the consensus estimates of 45.3 billion yuan from analysts polled by Bloomberg. Revenue for the Shenzhen-based firm reached 167.2 billion yuan, up 8 per cent year on year from 154.6 billion. It was in line with analyst estimates of 167.9 billion yuan. “During

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌Tencent beats estimates with 47% profit jump, driven by video gaming Video gaming sales, traditionally Tencent’s strongest revenue driver, grew 14% in the domestic market Tencent Holdings, operator of China’s biggest social media app and the world’s largest video gaming business by revenue, beat analyst estimates with a 47 per cent profit jump in the third quarter, helped by renewed growth in the video gaming segment. Profit reached 53.2 billion yuan (US$7.4 billion) in the three months ended September, up from 36.2 billion yuan in the same period a year ago. That exceeded the consensus estimates of 45.3 billion yuan from analysts polled by Bloomberg. Revenue for the Shenzhen-based firm reached 167.2 billion yuan, up 8

‌$WinkingStudios(WKS)$  ‌Gaming Services Group, Winking Studios, rises on AIM dual-listing debut in London on 14 November 2024 Winking Studios Ltd saw its share price rise on Thursday, as it started trading on London's junior market. The Singapore-based video-game services firm backed by Taiwan's Acer Inc announced the admission of its shares to AIM two weeks after revealing its plans for an initial public offering. Its shares were trading up 12% at 16.75 pence from its IPO price of 15p on Thursday morning in London. Winking already was listed in Singapore, where it closed flat at SDG0.29, or 17.00p, on Thursday. This follows a share placing on Monday that raised GBP7.9 million at 15p per share, giving Winking a GBP66.1 million opening market

Winking Studios Ltd saw its share price rise on Thursday, as it started trading on London's junior market. The Singapore-based video-game services firm backed by Taiwan's Acer Inc announced the admission of its shares to AIM two weeks after revealing its plans for an initial public offering. Its shares were trading up 12% at 16.75 pence from its IPO price of 15p on Thursday morning in London. Winking already was listed in Singapore, where it closed flat at SDG0.29, or 17.00p, on Thursday. This follows a share placing on Monday that raised GBP7.9 million at 15p per share, giving Winking a GBP66.1 million opening market capitalisation. Winking issued 52.7 million new shares, with Acer's 62.6% holding prior to the IPO rising to 64.2% as subsidiary Acer Gaming Inc bought 40 million of the new