➀ Forza Horizon 5 has surpassed 45 million players; ➁ The game is one of the biggest first-party Xbox games to come to PS5; ➂ The player count has increased rapidly since its launch in 2021.
Recent #sales news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The article discusses Intel's sale of 51% of Altera to private equity for $4.46 billion, highlighting the company's poor management over the last 20 years since Andy Grove's retirement.
➁ The deal comes at a difficult time for Intel, with financial pressures and a market downturn.
➂ The article points out that despite raising $3.4 billion, Intel's financial struggles persist, with a significant debt and a rival investing heavily in capex.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
➀ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales reached $627.6 billion in 2024, a 19.1% increase over 2023's total of $526.8 billion.
➁ Fourth-quarter sales were $170.9 billion, marking a 17.1% increase from the same period in 2023 and a 3.0% rise from the third quarter of 2024.
➂ Double-digit growth is projected for 2025.
➀ The SIA reports that the semiconductor sales in 2024 reached $627 billion, a 19.1% increase from the $526.8 billion in 2023.
➁ The market topped $600 billion for the first time last year and is expected to see double-digit revenue growth this year.
➂ Logic led the market in 2024 with $212.6 billion in sales, followed by memories, which grew 78.9% year-on-year to reach $165.1 billion.
➀ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest major first-party release from Xbox Game Studios, has surpassed 4 million players; ➁ The game was made available on Game Pass, which may not reflect actual sales figures; ➂ The game is set to come to PlayStation this year, and its performance on the platform is yet to be seen.
➀ A sales job for engineers with no revenue targets is available; ➁ The role involves being a trusted advisor to clients; ➂ The candidate should have experience in B2B corporate sales or inside sales and a good understanding of the electronics eco-system.
➀ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported global semiconductor sales reached $57.8 billion in November 2024; ➁ This represents a 20.7% increase year-over-year compared to November 2023; ➂ Sales were also 1.6% higher than the October 2024 total of $56.9 billion.
➀ The SIA reported that November semiconductor sales reached $57.8 billion, up 20.7% year-over-year and 1.6% month-over-month; ➁ The global semiconductor market continued to grow substantially in November, with year-to-year sales increasing by more than 20% for the fourth consecutive month; ➂ Sales increased in the Americas (54.9%), China (12.1%), Asia Pacific/All Other (10.0%), and Japan (7.4%), but decreased in Europe (-5.7%).
➀ Stardew Valley has sold over 41 million copies; ➁ Over 26 million copies sold on PC, and 7.9 million on Nintendo Switch; ➂ Currently ranks 15th among the best-selling games of all time.
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 According to Mr. L. Berkley Davis, vice president and general manager of the electronic components division of the American General Electric corporation of New York, the sales of electronic valves and tubes in the USA this year are expected to total £300 million, and semiconductor sales are over £200 million. ➁ The story dates back to 63 years ago, when Electronics Weekly reported on January 25, 1960, about the sales of 385 million receiving tubes, 180 million transistors, and 11 million television picture tubes. ➂ Semiconductor sales, including transistors and rectifiers, are predicted to be 20% higher than in 1960.
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.