Seojin System, an equipment parts manufacturer, reported its highest earnings ever last year. The company announced on Thursday that it recorded KRW 1.21 trillion in revenue and KRW 108.7 billion in operating profit last year, representing a 56% and 122% increase, respectively, from 2023. Seojin System attributed its growth to its strong sales and operational efficiency.
Recent #sales news in the semiconductor industry
➀ New reports suggest that Call of Duty 2025 may be released on PS4 and Xbox One to maximize revenue from last-gen gamers.
➁ The game is reportedly in development for these consoles, aligning with Microsoft's strategy to boost sales across platforms.
➂ Activision may also have to launch COD 2025 on Switch 2 due to agreements made during the FTC v Microsoft merger trial.
➀ The Apple Vision Pro, launched in 2024, quickly captures a 5% market share in the VR/MR segment, becoming the third-largest player. ➁ Sales of the Apple Vision Pro in China have reportedly fallen short of expectations. ➂ AR glasses are thriving in the Chinese market, with 284K units sold in 2024.
➀ Analyst DFC Intelligence predicts the Nintendo Switch 2 will sell 15-17 million units in its first year; ➁ Sales are expected to mirror the original Switch's success, with backward compatibility and early availability; ➂ By 2028, the Switch 2 is projected to have an installed base of 80 million users.
➀ Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has sold over 2 million copies; ➁ The game combines old-school and new-school graphics; ➂ The success follows a series of sales misses and is cost-effective compared to AAA projects.
➀ Samyang NC Chem, a photoresist firm, has been fined 16 times in the past six years; ➁ The fines have raised concerns as the company is preparing for its IPO; ➂ The company operates two factories in Gongju City, South Choongcheong Province.
➀ Capcom's games typically take 1-1.5 years to recoup development costs and become profitable; ➁ Capcom's sales strategy focuses on long-term discounts; ➂ Capcom aims to sell 100 million games in a single fiscal year.
➀ Sony has launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, surpassing the PS4 Pro in sales during the same period; ➁ Sony's CFO confirms the strong sales performance of the PS5 Pro; ➂ Despite criticism, the PS5 Pro is outperforming the PS4 Pro in sales.
➀ Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch have sold over 99 million units; ➁ The Nintendo Switch has sold over 140 million units, making it Nintendo's second best-selling console after the Nintendo DS; ➂ The Pokemon franchise has seen a variety of game releases on the Switch, including Pokken Tournament, Pokemon Quest, and more.
➀ Qualcomm reported an upbeat first-quarter sales forecast; ➁ nearly 50% of its FY24 sales derived from China; ➂ expecting a 10% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth this quarter
➀ South Korea's semiconductor industry is facing increasing pressure from Taiwan's aggressive R&D efforts; ➁ The report from Business Korea suggests that South Korea's labor regulations may weaken its competitiveness in the semiconductor sector; ➂ The intensifying competition in the industry may impact the global semiconductor landscape.
➀ Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed 30 million sales, becoming the best-selling game of 2023; ➁ Hogwarts Legacy 2 is one of the biggest priorities at Warner Bros. Discovery; ➂ The sequel will tie into the new Harry Potter HBO series.
➀ Ubisoft has reportedly disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown; ➁ The decision came after the game failed to meet internal sales expectations; ➂ The team proposed a sequel and expansions, but were rejected.
1. Sabrent is launching its Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales with significant discounts on storage products. 2. Highlights include the Sabrent 4-Bay Docking Station, 4-Drive NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe 3.0 x4 adapter, and USB Type-C Lay Flat Docking Station. 3. The sales event will run from July 16 to July 17, offering various storage solutions at reduced prices.
➀ This article discusses unique roles in the electronics industry's sales teams that don't involve revenue targets but focus on understanding customer needs and helping them grow their businesses.
➁ It highlights that these roles allow working from anywhere, emphasizing flexibility and customer-centric approaches.
➂ Candidates with prior sales or customer-facing experience, especially in electronics, are encouraged to apply through a Google form, with opportunities available for part-time work and retirees.
➀ Avowed is the biggest first-party Xbox game for 2025; ➁ The RPG was developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released on Microsoft's console and PC; ➂ The game's director, Carrie Patel, confirms that Xbox executives are happy with the player numbers; ➃ No concrete sales data was provided, but the studio and Microsoft levels are pleased with the game's reception.
➀ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that January 2025 semiconductor sales reached $56.5 billion, up 17.9% year-on-year compared to January 2024;
➁ Despite a slight decline from December 2024, the global semiconductor market maintained momentum in January, achieving its highest monthly sales total for the month of January;
➂ Sales increased by more than 17% year-on-year for the ninth consecutive month, with a significant increase of 50.7% in sales to the Americas.
➀ Tekken 8 has officially sold 3 million copies; ➁ The game's growth has slowed down significantly since its release; ➂ Tekken 8 is still ahead of its predecessors in terms of sales.
➀ Dynasty Warriors: Origins has sold over 1 million copies in less than a month; ➁ The game has received positive reviews and is the highest-rated entry in the series; ➂ The game's concurrent player count reached nearly 69,000, just behind Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's 75k.
➀ Square Enix's expectations for game sales are generally high, but the recent Dragon Quest III remake has exceeded expectations; ➁ The game's success has been a major factor in Square Enix's higher-than-expected operating income; ➂ The HD-2D style has been a successful format for remaking older pixel-art games.
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