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AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Sega’s games sales up 9.6% despite Football Manager 25 cancellation

Sega reported a revenue of ¥244 billion (.6 billion) for its games division for the fiscal year ending March 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.6 percent. The games division generated an operating income of ¥21.9 billion (7 million) despite the cancellation of Football Manager 2025. New titles sold 9.2 million units, contributing ¥55 billion (.4 million) to revenue, while repeat sales generated an additional ¥33 billion (0 million) from 18.7 million copies sold. Key titles such as Sonic X Shadow Generations, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii maintained steady sales. Overall, Sega's net sales declined by 8.5 percent to ¥428.9 billion (.89 billion), and operating income decreased by 16.8 percent to ¥48.1 billion (3 million).

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds helps drive record fiscal year for Capcom

Capcom achieved record profits for the eighth consecutive financial year, reporting a gross profit of ¥98.8 billion, a 16 percent increase from the previous year. Net sales rose 11.3 percent to ¥169.6 billion, and operating income increased 15.2 percent to ¥65.8 billion. The company sold 51.87 million video game units, an increase of five million units, with Monster Hunter Wilds selling ten million copies in its first month. Projections for the 2025/26 financial year estimate net sales of ¥190 billion and operating income of ¥73 billion, potentially marking the ninth consecutive year of record profits.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Sega’s games sales up 54% despite Football Manager 25 cancellation

Sega reported a revenue of Y244 billion (approximately .6 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2025, a 9.6 percent increase from the previous year. The games division generated an operating income of Y21.9 billion (around million). Sega sold 9.2 million units of new titles, contributing Y55 billion (roughly .4 million) to its revenue, while repeat sales accounted for Y33 billion (about million) from 18.7 million copies sold. Key titles included Sonic X Shadow Generations, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Overall net sales declined by 8.5 percent to ¥428.9 billion (approximately .89 billion), and operating income decreased by 16.8 percent to ¥48.1 billion (around million).

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

Warner Bros reports 48% dip in games revenue for Q1

Warner Bros reported a 48% decline in revenue in its games division for the quarter ending March 31st, attributed to the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the lack of new titles in the first quarter of 2025. Existing titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 provided some revenue support. The company achieved a 66% reduction in overhead costs year-on-year but still faced a 53% drop in revenue for 2024. Warner Bros has closed three studios, including Monolith, and the head of interactive entertainment, David Haddad, departed in early 2025.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

Xbox Game Studios bundle launches at Humble, and includes eight PC games for £7.80

Humble has launched an Xbox-themed bundle featuring eight Xbox-published PC games available on Steam, priced at £7.80. The bundle has two tiers: a £3.90 option that includes three games (Broken Age, Sunset Overdrive, and Battletoads) and a £7.80 option that includes all eight games (Wasteland 3, Quantum Break, As Dusk Falls, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Broken Age, Sunset Overdrive, and Battletoads). Proceeds from the bundle support charitable causes, raising over £43,000 for Gameheads, a charity focused on training low-income youth in game development. Notable titles include Sunset Overdrive, praised for its unique style, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, recognized for its emotional depth, and As Dusk Falls, which offers a fresh approach to interactive storytelling.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

Gemini app update adds Android homescreen widget

The Gemini app has introduced a new Android homescreen widget that is now widely available to users. The widget is highly resizable, incorporates Dynamic Color, and resembles the revamped widgets of Google Keep and Drive. It features a sparkle icon that launches the app and keyboard, and includes buttons arranged within a rounded rectangle, with a Gemini Live shortcut. Users can expand the widget to access additional functionalities like speech-to-text and the Gemini camera, and it can be configured in various layouts, including a search bar and a grid of shortcuts. The widget is part of Gemini app version 1.0.751104895 and is compatible with Android 10 and newer versions. Users can add it to their homescreen by updating the app and selecting Widgets.

Winsage

May 2, 2025

Windows 10 is fading fast – and Microsoft’s CEO just made that crystal clear

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 during the third-quarter earnings call, highlighting that Windows 10's end-of-support date is October 14, 2025. Windows 11, launched in 2021, has seen a nearly 75% increase in commercial deployment since last year. Surveys show that Windows 10's user base dropped from 70% in April 2024 to 54%. The upgrade to Windows 11 is free for eligible hardware, but the system requirements are more demanding. Windows contributes only 9% to Microsoft's overall income in fiscal year 2024.

BetaBeacon

April 30, 2025

Epic Games for Android is bringing Flappy Bird back

Flappy Bird, a classic mobile game, is making a comeback on Android devices through the Epic Games Store app. The game will be available for free with in-game ads and ongoing support and updates. Players can access the Epic Games app on Android by downloading it directly from the company's website, bypassing the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

LG will shut down update servers for its Android smartphones on June 30

LG will officially terminate software updates for all its smartphones on June 30, 2025. This includes the cessation of the mobile phone software upgrade service (FOTA), update center, and LG Bridge service. Users are advised to upgrade their software before this deadline, as no further updates will be provided after that date.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

Rebellion’s CEO says ‘it looks like we want to do more Atomfall’ but it will depend on whether the studio can ‘find the resources to do it’

Rebellion's open-world shooter, Atomfall, launched in March and has attracted two million players, exceeding initial estimates. CEO Jason Kingsley noted that the game's success has led to discussions about expanding it into a series. Atomfall's availability on Microsoft's Game Pass significantly contributed to its success by enhancing discoverability and providing financial assurance. Kingsley mentioned that while the performance is encouraging, the decision for a sequel depends on resource availability. He emphasized the importance of aligning creative ambitions with budgetary constraints, stating that they cannot afford to spend 200 million on game development. Kingsley acknowledged that Atomfall has superficial similarities to other titles, particularly Fallout, and struggles to differentiate itself.