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Started by Maladict, November 13, 2016, 12:05:27 PM

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Syt

#15
November 14, 2016, 06:46:11 AM
Bottom line of the presentation and short Q&A was they're in a good spot, aim at a cycle of several game releases (like 2-4) per year (in house or external), plus 10 or so add ons. No new title new ready to be announced.  They hired a person to look into the possibilities of mobile gaming for them, but Fredrick was quick to stress that they will remain PC focused.
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Josquius

#16
November 14, 2016, 11:28:21 AM
Microtransactions are where the profits lie?
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#17
November 14, 2016, 12:02:14 PM
I doubt many companies use microtransactions for the positive public relations.

Zanza

#18
November 14, 2016, 12:39:29 PM
That's the beautiful thing about a digital product. You have fixed costs to develop it, but every additional copy you sell is basically pure profit.

Microsoft has operating margins well over 90% for Windows and Office. That's how the finance all their other less successful divisions. ;)

Syt

#19
November 14, 2016, 01:06:44 PM
Quote from: Zanza on November 14, 2016, 12:39:29 PM
That's the beautiful thing about a digital product. You have fixed costs to develop it, but every additional copy you sell is basically pure profit.

Yup. Fredrick and his CFO also mentioned that the recent Paradox Publisher Weekend on Steam gave their revenue and very notable bump, and that they're one of the larger publishers on Steam now.
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Zanza

#20
November 14, 2016, 01:12:44 PM
There was a photo somewhere that showed that both Stellaris and HoI4 were among the top 10 games on Steam this year.

Grey Fox

#21
November 14, 2016, 01:58:45 PM
Where you guys talking Paradox the publisher or the dev?

Because while I have no idea what the dev is doing, the publisher is keeping busy. Tyranny just came out.
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HVC

#22
November 14, 2016, 04:21:51 PM
They're really bad at investing lol
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#23
November 14, 2016, 04:51:03 PM
Quote from: HVC on November 14, 2016, 04:21:51 PM
They're really bad at investing lol

I'm pretty sure that includes their acquisitions...
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DGuller

#24
November 14, 2016, 07:40:13 PM
I assumed it was interest on debt.

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#25
November 15, 2016, 12:42:09 PM
Quote from: HVC on November 14, 2016, 04:21:51 PM
They're really bad at investing lol

Capital expenditures on plant, property or equipment are usually treated as an investment cash flow. 
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#26
November 15, 2016, 12:48:48 PM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on November 15, 2016, 12:42:09 PM
Quote from: HVC on November 14, 2016, 04:21:51 PM
They're really bad at investing lol

Capital expenditures on plant, property or equipment are usually treated as an investment cash flow.

:yes:

Isn't HVC an accountant?  :hmm:
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Tamas

#27
November 15, 2016, 12:53:55 PM
This place is full of "accountants" and "lawyers".

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November 15, 2016, 02:24:52 PM
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November 15, 2016, 08:50:53 PM
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