Video Games – Gaming is crisis-proof (at least in the short term)
Video Games
Gaming is crisis-proof*
*at least in the short term
Since the bottom of the market collapse in mid-March, WIG.GAMES has grown 86%, already exceeding the pre-crisis level by 12%. At the same time the WIG index increased 21% and still stays 23% off of February’s highs. The relative strength of game developers (vs wide market) seems fully warranted as we observe a positive impact of the stay-home regulations imposed in the global combat against the COVID-19 epidemic. Interestingly, since February (before the epidemic triggered the market correction) the valuation multiples for foreign gaming companies have not changed much in spite of the visible negative influence of the COVID-19 epidemic on the global equity markets. In the current environment video games are a form of “a safe haven”, at least in the short term perspective. In the medium term the intensifying crisis may lead to lower households’ budgets which may also decrease the propensity to buy games.
11 BIT STUDIOS SA is a Poland-based company engaged in the game development industry. Its product portfolio includes four games: Anomaly Korea, Sleepwalker's Journey, Funky Smugglers and Anomaly Warzone Earth. The Company produces video games for different devices, such as video consoles, personal computers (PC), and Apple products (iPhone, iPad), among others.
CD Projekt is a holding company of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group which conducts its operations in two activity segments: CD PROJEKT RED and GOG.com. CD PROJEKT RED's activities cover the creation and publication of videogames, licensing the associated distribution rights and manufacturing tie-in products which exploit the commercial appeal of brands owned by Co. The activities of GOG Ltd. involve digital distribution of videogames via Co.'s proprietary GOG.com distribution platform, on the basis of contracts signed by GOG Ltd. with producers, IPR holders and external publishers. The platform enables customers to purchase games, remit payment and download game files to their personal devices.
CI Games SA, formerly City Interactive SA, is a Poland-based company engaged in the computer games industry. It specializes in the production and distribution of various computer and console games. The Company is a publisher and representative of foreign producers as well. The Company's product portfolio includes such games as logical, adventure, sport, car races, shooters and simulators, as well as games for women. The Company operates through ten branches located domestically and abroad. The Company operates a number of subsidiaries, including City Interactive Germany GmbH, City Interactive USA Inc, Business Area Sp z o o, among others. On September 2, 2014, the Company received approval from the Ministry of Finance in Canada to liquidate the Company's subsidiary, City Interactive Canada Inc.
Playway SA. Playway SA is a Poland-based company engaged in the computer games development. The Company's activities are divided into two business segments: Computer games and Mobile games. The Computer games division focuses on creating and distributing games for Windows and Mac operating systems. Its game titles include Hard West, Car Mechanic Simulator, Professional Farmer 2014 and Ancient Space, among others. The Mobile games division produces and publishes games, such as Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 Mobile, Cook It Up and Diner Mania, for mobile devices with Android and iOS operating systems. In addition, it develops games for consoles, including PlayStation (PS) and Xbox. The Company distributes its products mainly through online platforms, such as Steam, App Store and Google Play. The Company controls a number of subsidiaries, such as CreativeForge Games SA, Madmind Studio Sp z oo, Atomic Jelly Sp z oo and Fishing Games Sp z oo.
Ten Square Games SA is a Poland-based mobile games development company. The Company is focused on 3D simulation hobby games for people who seek outdoor experiences on their mobile devices, like fishing or hunting games. Its games are available on social platforms, a network of partner sites, as well as on Google Play, App Store and Microsoft Store.
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