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Moonfox Analysis | Revenue Increases for Three Consecutive Quarters: What Is Driving the Revival of Growth in the Global Gaming Market?

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About us: Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) established in 2011, is a leading customer engagement and marketing technology service provider in China. Its business includes notification services, marketing growth, development tools, and data products. As its sub-brand, MoonFox Data is a leading expert in data insights and analysis services across all scenarios, aiming to help companies gain market insights and empower precise decision-making.

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to data from the Game Publishing Working Committee, China’s gaming market achieved actual sales revenue of RMB 91.77 billion between July and September 2024, reflecting a year-over-year growth of approximately 9.0%. Of this, the mobile gaming market generated RMB 65.66 billion, showing a 1.2% increase year-over-year. Mobile games continue to play a significant role in the Chinese gaming market, with the launch of new titles like Naraka: Bladepoint and Dungeon & Fighter: Origin providing a notable boost to domestic sales.

At the same time, the global market remains a key focus for Chinese gaming companies in their expansion efforts. As experienced players in global markets, how have the exports of the gaming industry performed? What are the development trends for leading products?

I. Global Market Returns to Growth: Black Myth: Wukong Reaches Global Audiences and Drives Revenue Growth

Actual Sales Revenue of Chinese Self-developed Games in global Markets (Q3 2023 – Q3 2024)

Quarter 

Sales Revenue (USD 100 Million) 

QoQ Growth Rate (%) 

2023 Q3

42.8

2023 Q4

38.8

-9.4 %

2024 Q1

40.8

5.0 %

2024 Q2

44.8

9.9 %

2024 Q3

51.7

15.4 %

 

Data Source: Game Publishing Working Committee of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association (hereinafter referred to as “Game Publishing Working Committee”) 

Data Cycle: July 2023 – September 2024

In terms of market size, Chinese self-developed games have increasingly influenced global markets, with sales revenue continuing to grow. According to data from the Game Publishing Working Committee, actual sales revenue from Chinese self-developed games in the global market reached USD 5.169 billion in Q3 2024, marking a year-over-year growth of 20.8% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 15.4%. Since the end of 2023, revenue from gaming exports has entered a rapid growth phase.

The heightened growth rate in Q3 2024 was partly driven by the booming gaming console market, with Black Myth: Wukong making a significant impact. It is estimated that within the first month of its release on August 20, 2024, the game sold over 20 million copies and generated more than USD 960 million in revenue, setting a new domestic sales record for AAA games.

In China, Black Myth: Wukong significantly raised public awareness of the product, receiving praise from major media outlets such as People’s Daily and Xinhua News Agency, which highlighted its positive impact on cultural dissemination. From a cultural tourism perspective, the game features over 27 scenic spots in Shanxi, including Qianfo Temple (also known as “Xiaoxitian”), Yungang Grottoes, and Huayan Temple, which spiked interest in travel routes like “Destiny People – Shanxi Tourism.” During Q3, bookings for accommodations in Shanxi’s national-level tourism resorts surged by over 200%, with more than 70% of visitors belonging to the ’80s and ’90s generations.

In the consumer market, on August 16, 2024, Luckin Coffee released a co-branded teaser poster for “Where is the road (deer)?” followed by a product acquisition guide on the 18th. On August 19, the co-branded product “Tengyun Cuisine” was launched. According to MoonFox Data, this product launch significantly increased customer unique visitors (UV), with the UV index surpassing July’s average by about 40% on the same day.

Globally, the success of Black Myth: Wukong allowed many international players to gain a deeper understanding of the Journey to the West IP. Viewership of the 1986 TV series Journey to the West on platforms like YouTube surged, and some players began summarizing the storylines and characters in quick-reference formats of “text + illustration,” enabling others to familiarize themselves with the game’s background in just 30 minutes. Additionally, characters and narratives from Journey to the West began attracting more attention from international players. In the future, more traditional Chinese cultural content could be introduced globally through games and similar media. Black Myth: Wukong has successfully pioneered this path, providing a new reference point for the international expansion of Chinese games.

II. Whiteout Survival Maintains Top Rankings: New Games Continue to Demonstrate Strong Market Performance

While the gaming console market is experiencing accelerated growth, it remains relatively small compared to the overall scale of mobile games, which continue to be the core focus for global gaming exports. In the domestic market, mobile games account for over 70% of the total global sales revenue for self-developed Chinese games, and this share continues to rise year by year. Many new games are steadily increasing their revenue, with gameplay and genre integration emerging as key strategies for customer acquisition in the current mobile game market.

November 2023October 2024: Whiteout Survival Top 3 global Revenue Countries

Country

Proportion

Total Revenue

United States

32.31 %

268,746,584

South Korea

13.38 %

111,317,981

Japan

10.04 %

83,501,136

 

Data Source: MoonFox iApp;

Data Cycle: November 2023 – October 2024

Whiteout Survival consistently ranks at the top for revenue growth. According to MoonFox Data, by October 2024, the game reached 7.064 million downloads, reflecting a month-over-month increase of 9.3%. During the same period, its revenue exceeded USD 108 million, with a month-over-month growth of 8.9%. As a simulation game (SLG), Whiteout Survival leverages China’s strengths in the genre. The game builds on traditional 4X heavy strategy gameplay while incorporating lighter mechanics, such as idle and simulation-based elements.

In terms of user acquisition strategy, Whiteout Survival has selected Facebook as its primary platform, utilizing its snow-themed content for marketing. This rich experience in user acquisition has further propelled the game’s growth, boosting both revenue and downloads.

Regarding market share, the United States is the game’s largest market, accounting for nearly 30% of its revenue. Excluding mainland China, Japan and South Korea are the second and third-largest markets, each contributing around 10%. Due to the high average revenue per user (ARPU) in the U.S., it remains a primary target market for mid-to-heavy games. While South Korea and Japan also have high user willingness to pay, their market players tend to have clearer genre preferences, resulting in relatively smaller shares.

Looking ahead, Whiteout Survival is expected to expand further into markets such as Saudi Arabia, Germany, and other regions in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, driving additional user growth.

November 2023October 2024: PUBG Mobile Top 3 global Revenue Countries

Country

Proportion

Total Revenue

United States

7.38 %

81,619,206

Saudi Arabia

2.57 %

28,435,212

Japan

2.05 %

22,637,083

 

Data Source: MoonFox iApp;

Data Cycle: November 2023 – October 2024

PUBG Mobile has recently experienced slower monthly revenue growth but remains among the top three global games. According to MoonFox Data, by October 2024, the game reached 6.85 million downloads, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 5.3%. During the same period, its revenue reached USD 89.34 million, marking a year-over-year growth of 4.7%. As an older title, PUBG Mobile now faces challenges in generating large-scale revenue growth in mature markets. The game has fully developed major population markets like Indonesia and Turkey, and its current download volumes are maintained in the 400K to 600K range. As the market matures, revenue and download growth for top games are expected to slow further. To drive continued revenue growth, battle royale and FPS games will need innovative gameplay or IP collaborations.

Additionally, several new games have entered the Top 30 rankings, with some experiencing exponential revenue growth. For example, Fishing Master, developed by Ark Game, launched internationally in August and achieved nearly USD 5 million in revenue by October. Taiwan, Japan, and the United States were the major contributors to its revenue, with the U.S. market accounting for nearly 30% of total downloads. Given its revenue situation, the game has not yet achieved significant promotion or user monetization in the U.S., indicating potential for further growth in this market.

In general, new games continue to drive steady growth in China’s gaming exports, and the global market remains vast, with regions like Latin America and the Middle East/North Africa offering significant development opportunities. However, the gaming industry faces challenges such as gameplay stagnation, fixed genre models, and homogeneous user acquisition strategies. Players’ online time is increasingly being diverted by other forms of entertainment, with platforms like TikTok and Kwai emerging as major competitors for gaming products.

In light of these challenges, innovation in gameplay and presentation is crucial. Game companies should focus on emerging areas such as mini-games, cloud gaming, and Web3-based blockchain games, as these trends hold significant potential for driving the next wave of growth in the gaming industry.

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Great Place To Work names Invisors on the 2026 Best Workplaces for Women List, Ranking no.65

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Invisors named a UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™!

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Invisors, a Workday Services Partner has officially been recognized as one of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2026™, in 65th place out of the 350 ranked organisations.

Invisors’ values and culture are among the reasons women at our organisation say it is a great place to work. Discover how the team brings this philosophy to life at invisors.com/company-overview.

The 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list is made up of employers whose people have told Great Place To Work® UK they work for a place that is inclusive and equitable for all. The 350 companies on the list are committed to ensuring a reasonable balance of women and men across the organisation; removing barriers to women’s career advancement; and creating workplaces where all employees, regardless of gender, can flourish.

“I’m incredibly proud to see Invisors recognized as a Top Place for Women to Work. This award reflects the culture we’ve built together—one that values inclusivity, flexibility and empowerment. It’s a place where people are supported to bring their whole selves to work, grow their careers and strive for excellence every day.” Jennifer Donnelly-Corbett, EMEA Manager, HCM and Absence at Invisors.

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK says:

“This year’s UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list celebrates businesses making a genuine difference day to day, not just in what they say, but in how people experience work. What matters most is that this recognition comes directly from women working in these organisations, who tell us they feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

Our research demonstrates that these organisations creating high-trust environments deliver stronger results, whether in financial outcomes, impact, or service delivery, alongside greater agility and resilience in the face of change.

Congratulations to Invisors for creating an environment where inclusion is clearly felt in practice.” 

Matt Smith, Managing Director, Global HR Operations, Invisors “Being named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list is an achievement because it reflects what our people actually experience, not just what we aspire to. We’ve worked to build an environment where career growth and success aren’t something women have to fight for — it’s built into how we operate. This recognition is a great step in the journey, not the finish line, and we’re committed to keeping that bar high as Invisors grows within the UK.”

About Invisors

As a certified Workday Services Partner, Invisors helps clients leverage their organisational data to make better-informed business decisions through the deployment of Workday. Invisors’ success is measured by their clients’ ability to achieve their big-picture vision. From initial deployments to ongoing projects, Invisors is dedicated to elevating perspectives and transforming results. To learn more, visit invisors.com

About Great Place To Work®

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, helping organisations to create exceptional, high-performing workplaces where employees feel trusted and valued. The UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ enables these outstanding organisations to celebrate their achievements, build their employer brand, and inspire others to take action. For more information, visit www.greatplacetowork.co.uk.

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Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, Makes It Easy to Shop for Used Vehicles Online

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RALEIGH, N.C., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, helps shoppers browse used-vehicle inventory, compare options, and complete key steps of the buying process online for a faster, more convenient shopping experience.

Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, is simplifying the used vehicle shopping experience by offering convenient online tools that help drivers browse inventory, compare options, and begin the purchasing process from the comfort of home.

With a user-friendly website, shoppers can explore an extensive selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs that fit a variety of budgets and lifestyles. Detailed vehicle listings provide important information, including photos, key features, specifications, pricing, and availability, allowing customers to make informed decisions before visiting the dealership.

The online platform also makes it easy to narrow vehicle choices using search filters for make, model, body style, price range, mileage, model year, and other preferences. These features help shoppers quickly find vehicles that meet their individual needs while saving valuable time.

In addition to browsing inventory, customers can use several digital shopping tools to streamline the buying process. Visitors can estimate monthly payments, value a trade-in, complete a finance application, and schedule a test drive online. These resources allow shoppers to prepare for their dealership visit with greater confidence and convenience.

Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, regularly updates its online inventory, giving customers access to fresh vehicle selections as they become available. Whether someone is searching for a dependable commuter car, a family-friendly SUV, or a capable pickup truck, the website provides an efficient way to explore available options before stepping into the showroom.

The dealership remains committed to delivering a straightforward, customer-focused buying experience by combining a wide range of high-quality used vehicles with digital tools that simplify every stage of the shopping journey.

Drivers looking to begin their search can visit Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, or browse the current inventory online to compare vehicles and take advantage of convenient shopping resources before visiting the dealership in person.

About Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC

Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, offers a diverse inventory of quality used cars, trucks, and SUVs to meet a wide range of driving needs and budgets. By combining a customer-focused approach with convenient online shopping tools, the dealership helps make finding and purchasing a used vehicle simple, efficient, and enjoyable.

Media Contact: Tony Kicinski, 844-678-8048, tonyk@auctiondirectusa.com

 

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FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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Board of Directors Authorizes Repurchase of Up to $250 Million of Outstanding Common Stock, Reflecting the Bank’s Strong Capital Position and Commitment to Long-Term Shareholder Value

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flagstar Bank, N.A. (NYSE: FLG) (the “Bank”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program under which the Bank may repurchase up to $250 million of its outstanding common stock over the next 12-month period.

Commenting on the repurchase program, Joseph M. Otting, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are pleased to announce our stock buyback program, which reflects the meaningful progress we have made in executing our strategic plan, the strength of the balance sheet, and Flagstar’s long-term growth prospects. We have consistently maintained capital levels well above regulatory requirements, and we believe that returning capital to our shareholders through a share repurchase program represents a compelling and disciplined use of our excess capital at this time.

“We remain deeply committed to serving our customers and communities and we are confident that this program — alongside our continued investment in our people, products, systems, and technology — will deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.”

Repurchases may be conducted through open-market purchases, which may include purchases under a trading plan adopted pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b5-1, or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing and exact amount of any share repurchases will be subject to a variety of factors, including the availability of stock for repurchases, the Bank’s capital position and financial performance, regulatory considerations, and general market conditions. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Bank to acquire any specific number of shares and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Any future stock repurchase programs would be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and other various factors, including the Bank’s liquidity, capital position and financial performance, accounting and regulatory considerations, and general market conditions.

Flagstar Bank, N.A.

Flagstar Bank, N.A. is one of the largest regional banks in the country and is headquartered in Hicksville, New York. At June 30, 2026, the Bank had $87.7 billion of assets, $61.2 billion of loans, deposits of $67.5 billion, and total stockholders’ equity of $8.1 billion. Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates approximately 340 locations across nine states, with strong footholds in the greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan region and in the upper Midwest, along with a significant presence in fast-growing markets in Florida and the West Coast.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Language

This press release may include forward‐looking statements by us and our authorized officers pertaining to such matters as our goals, beliefs, intentions, and expectations regarding, among other things: (a) revenues, earnings, loan production, asset quality, liquidity position, capital levels, risk analysis, divestitures, acquisitions, and other material transactions, among other matters; (b) the future costs and benefits of the actions we may take; (c) our assessments of credit risk and probable losses on loans and associated allowances and reserves; (d) our assessments of interest rate and other market risks; (e) our ability to achieve profitability goals within projected timeframes and to execute on our strategic plan, including the sufficiency of our internal resources, procedures and systems; (f) our ability to execute our capital management strategies, including our ability to complete our current stock repurchase program and to implement future stock repurchase programs; (g) our ability to attract, incentivize, and retain key personnel and the roles of key personnel; (h) our ability to achieve our financial and other strategic goals, including those related to our recent holding company reorganization, which was completed in October 2025 (the “Reorganization”), our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., which was completed in December 2022, our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction, which was completed in March 2023, and our ability to comply with the heightened regulatory standards with respect to governance and risk management programs to which we are subject as a national bank with assets of $50 billion or more; (i) the impact of the $1.05 billion capital raise we completed in March 2024; (j) the conversion or exchange of shares of our preferred stock; (k) the payment of dividends on shares of our capital stock, including adjustments to the amount of dividends payable on shares of our preferred stock; (l) the dilution of existing equity holders associated with future equity awards and stock issuances; (m) the effects of the reverse stock split we effected in July 2024; and (n) the impact of the 2024 sale of our mortgage servicing operations, third party mortgage loan origination business, and mortgage warehouse business.

Forward‐looking statements are typically identified by such words as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “should,” “confident,” and other similar words and expressions, and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Additionally, forward‐looking statements speak only as of the date they are made; we do not assume any duty, and do not undertake, to update our forward‐looking statements. Furthermore, because forward‐looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in our statements, and our future performance could differ materially from our historical results.

Our forward‐looking statements are subject to, among others, the following principal risks and uncertainties: general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or locally; conditions in the securities, credit and financial markets; changes in interest rates; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services; changes in real estate values; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios, including associated allowances and reserves; changes in future allowance for credit losses, including changes required under relevant accounting and regulatory requirements; the ability to pay future dividends; the ability to implement future stock repurchase programs, which are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and other various factors, including the Bank’s liquidity, capital position, and financial performance, accounting and regulatory considerations, as well as general market conditions; changes in our capital management and balance sheet strategies and our ability to successfully implement such strategies; our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Reorganization; changes in our Board of Directors and our executive management team; changes in our strategic plan, including changes in our internal resources, procedures and systems, and our ability to successfully implement such plan; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non‐financial institutions; changes in legislation, regulations, and policies; changes relating to rent regulation and housing, including recent legislative action in New York City to freeze rents on certain rent-regulated properties; the impacts of tariffs, sanctions and other trade policies of the United States and its global trading counterparts; the outcome of federal, state, and local elections and the resulting economic and other impact on the areas in which we conduct business; the impact of changing political conditions or federal government shutdowns; the imposition of restrictions on our operations by bank regulators; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of investigations or any other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; our ability to comply with heightened regulatory standards with respect to governance and risk management programs to which we are subject as a national bank with assets of $50 billion or more; the restructuring of our mortgage business; our ability to achieve anticipated cost savings and enhanced efficiencies with respect to our balance sheet and expense reduction strategies; the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of our operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns; the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, civil unrest, international military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events; and a variety of other matters which, by their nature, are subject to significant uncertainties and/or are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties with respect to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, which was completed in December 2022, and our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction, which was completed in March 2023: the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transactions will not be realized when expected or at all; the possibility of increased legal and compliance costs, including with respect to any litigation or regulatory actions related to the business practices of acquired companies or the combined business; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that we may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in or as a result of the transactions within the expected timeframes or at all; and revenues following the transactions may be lower than expected.

More information regarding some of these factors is provided in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10‐K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other reports we file with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) and voluntarily file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and which are also available on our Investor Relations website. Our forward‐looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those we may discuss in this news release, on our conference call, during investor presentations, or in our securities disclosure filings. All such files are accessible on our website at ir.flagstar.com, on the OCC’s website at www.occ.gov, and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Salvatore J. DiMartino
(516) 683-4286

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