Episode 5: Large-scale acquisition,Global game market and Tokyo Game Show 2025

Ochify, a professional with about 20 years of experience in the game industry, shares business insights.First, he touches on the planned acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by a Saudi-backed fund for approximately 7.5 trillion yen. He analyzes this move, along with their active investments in companies like SNK, as a strategy similar to Tencent's in the past, suggesting they will become a major force in the game industry's future.Next, he introduces Newzoo's 2025 market analysis. It points out that while the market continues to grow, the increase in the number of players is slowing down, making monetization from existing customers key for the future. By platform, consoles are showing high growth, and regionally, the Middle East and Africa are leading.Regarding the Tokyo Game Show, he discusses the high development skills of international companies and analyzes the success factors of thriving Japanese companies, such as Capcom. He emphasized the importance of the "Right Approach," where prioritizing quality that meets customer expectations is more crucial than strictly adhering to a schedule.The episode also features someグルメ (gourmet) information that was well-received by guests from overseas.