The title says "Stellar Blade Developer", but given it has yet to release it's probably mostly due to their mobile title Nikke, that's estimated by the end of 2023 to have made over $600 million...
The title says "Stellar Blade Developer", but given it has yet to release it's probably mostly due to their mobile title Nikke, that's estimated by the end of 2023 to have made over $600 million dollars, with no signs of slowing down. On top of the raw revenue Nikke brings it, it being heavily invested in by Tencent probably helps a lot.
Definitely ambivalent for this. I loved Hyung-tae Kim's distinct art style for a very long time, since the days of Manga Carta (despite never being able to play the series) and Mount and Blade, so this is definitely well deserved for his track record in the industry. On the other hand, the games Shift Up are known for are definitely the type whose identity would be radically changed under a public eye, so it might be the end of an era just as it was blooming. I suppose we'll see, depending on how the CEO acts after the usual mandated time they need to stay after an IPO.
I wonder if horny anime mobile games will ever stop being a cash cow. It's completely insane to me how much money these things make compared to the budget, it's like the developers have an...
I wonder if horny anime mobile games will ever stop being a cash cow. It's completely insane to me how much money these things make compared to the budget, it's like the developers have an infinite money cheat code.
In essence it's gambling and sex combined. That has been a winning combination for centuries. Anime waifus have the added benefit that any type can be created for anyone so casting a wide net is easy.
In essence it's gambling and sex combined. That has been a winning combination for centuries. Anime waifus have the added benefit that any type can be created for anyone so casting a wide net is easy.
The title says "Stellar Blade Developer", but given it has yet to release it's probably mostly due to their mobile title Nikke, that's estimated by the end of 2023 to have made over $600 million dollars, with no signs of slowing down. On top of the raw revenue Nikke brings it, it being heavily invested in by Tencent probably helps a lot.
Definitely ambivalent for this. I loved Hyung-tae Kim's distinct art style for a very long time, since the days of Manga Carta (despite never being able to play the series) and Mount and Blade, so this is definitely well deserved for his track record in the industry. On the other hand, the games Shift Up are known for are definitely the type whose identity would be radically changed under a public eye, so it might be the end of an era just as it was blooming. I suppose we'll see, depending on how the CEO acts after the usual mandated time they need to stay after an IPO.
I wonder if horny anime mobile games will ever stop being a cash cow. It's completely insane to me how much money these things make compared to the budget, it's like the developers have an infinite money cheat code.
In essence it's gambling and sex combined. That has been a winning combination for centuries. Anime waifus have the added benefit that any type can be created for anyone so casting a wide net is easy.