In this piece, we will take a look at the five biggest video game companies in the world. For more companies, head on over to 15 Biggest Video Game Companies In The World.
5. Nintendo Co., Ltd. (TYO:7974.T)
Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) Revenue: $12.44 billion (1YEN = 0.0072USD)
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (TYO:7974.T) is a Japanese company that sells both video game hardware and software. The firm is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (TYO:7974.T)’s Switch portable gaming console is perhaps the most successful gaming device in history. As of June 2022, the Switch had sold a whopping 111 million units worldwide. As if this weren’t enough, Nintendo Co., Ltd. (TYO:7974.T)’s DS and Gameboy consoles have sold a stunning 154 million and 118 million units, respectively, making the Switch come in third place among its top console sellers.
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (TYO:7974.T)’s year to date revenue is $12.44 billion.
4. Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY)
Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) Revenue: $74.38 billion (1YEN = 0.0072USD)
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) is a Japanese multinational firm that both develops and sells video games and a video game console lineup. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY)’s Play Station console is one of the most popular gaming devices ever made. Its PlayStation 2 console is the best selling gaming console in the world and has sold more than 155 million units in its lifecycle. Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) has also developed some of the most popular gaming titles out there, such as God of War and Gran Turismo.
As part of their third quarter of 2022 investments, 27 out of the 920 hedge funds polled by Insider Monkey had owned Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY)’s shares.
Out of these, Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY)’s largest investor is Ken Fisher’s Fisher Asset Management which owns 4.7 million shares that are worth $303 million.
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3. Tencent Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:TCEHY)
Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) Revenue: $83.6 billion
Tencent Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) is a Chinese holding company that also owns video game development businesses. The firm is based in Shenzhen, the People’s Republic of China.
Tencent Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) develops games through its Tencent Games division. This division operates four video game studios, with one located in Shanghai and the other three in Shenzhen. Some popular titles include Honor of Kings and Call of Duty: Mobile.
Tencent Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:TCEHY)’s TTM revenue sits at a whopping $83.6 billion.
2. NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES)
Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) Revenue: $95.5 billion
NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) is a Chinese company that has an online game platform that lets users live stream their video games. The firm also develops PC and mobile video games.
NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) has a wide variety of games in its portfolio, which is made up of titles such as LifeAfter, Identity V, Dead By Daylight, Knives Out, and Lost Light. The firm’s trailing twelve month revenue is $95.5 billion, and it faced a setback in November 2022 when Blizzard announced that it will terminate its partnership with NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) that had allowed Chinese players to play the popular World of Warcraft gaming title. 24 out of the 920 hedge funds part of Insider Monkey’s third quarter of 2022 survey had held a stake in the firm.
William B. Gray’s Orbis Investment Management is NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES)’s largest shareholder. It owns 3.6 million shares that are worth $274 million.
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1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) Revenue: $203 billion
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the largest technology companies in the world. The firm sells the Xbox video game console and it also has a host of different video game titles under its belt.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) develops video games through its Xbox Game Studios division that has churned out popular titles such as Gears of War, Fallout, Halo, DOOM, and Age of Empires. The company is also undertaking a bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, which will see it as a dominant player in the industry should it clear regulatory burdens.
269 out of the 920 hedge funds part of Insider Monkey’s Q3 2022 survey had bought Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s shares.
Michael Larson’s Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s largest shareholder through a $9 billion stake courtesy of 39 million shares.
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