Fnatic and Sentinels Top VALORANT Champions Tour Capsule Sales
Riot Games has announced the , with UK-based Fnatic leading sales in VCT EMEA and Sentinels topping VCT Americas as of August 2024. The announcement, made during VCT Champions in Seoul and on VALORANT esports’ official X page, highlights the popularity of these in-game cosmetic bundles, which feature items co-created by 44 partner teams. The capsules, available until September 12th, have proven profitable, generating $33 million last year and providing teams with over $1 million each. In the VCT Pacific region, Paper Rex leads sales, while EDward Gaming is the frontrunner in China. EDward Gaming also made headlines earlier this year by earning $600,000 through a live shopping campaign on Douyin.
Team Vitality’s ZywOo Unveils Limited Edition Mousepad
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, a star Counter-Strike player for Team Vitality, Available for only two weeks starting August 20th, the product is developed by Prodigy Agency, an esports and gaming agency, without collaboration from any brand. The mousepad measures 460 x 400 x 3 mm and is priced at €40 ($43.70) plus shipping.
Roblox Exceeds Q2 Expectations with Rising Revenue and User Growth
reveals a strong performance, surpassing expectations with a 31% year-over-year revenue increase to $893.5 million and a 22% rise in bookings to $955.2 million. Average daily active users (DAUs) also grew by 21% to 79.5 million, with significant growth in Japan and India, up 56% and 57% respectively. The company reported 17.4 billion hours of user engagement and raised its full-year revenue projections to $3.49-3.54 billion. Despite the positive results, Roblox shares fell over 5% due to investor expectations for higher bookings. Additionally, CFO Mike Guthrie announced his departure, staying through the succession process. CEO Dave Baszucki emphasized the platform’s global appeal and commitment to improving user experiences.
Sega’s Gaming Division Bolsters Q2 Amid Overall Sales Decline
Sega a 3.2% year-on-year decline in net sales to ¥104.7 billion ($710.5 million) for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, but its video games segment performed robustly. Full game sales increased nearly 40%, generating ¥15.1 billion ($102.5 million), while the Entertainment Contents division, including video games, toys, and animation, saw a 34% sales increase to ¥72.7 billion ($493.3 million). This division exceeded expectations with strong DLC sales and favorable foreign exchange impacts. Despite a 43% drop in the pachislot and pachinko division, Sega’s acquisition of Rovio and strong performances from titles like Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance and Persona 5 Royal boosted profits. Upcoming releases, including Sonic X Shadow Generations and the third Sonic The Hedgehog movie, are expected to drive future growth. Additionally, Sega is expanding its Gaming Business through acquisitions, including US-based GAN Limited and Netherlands-based Stakelogic, focusing on casino and iGaming products.
