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News and updates for GCL Global Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: GCL) focus on its activities in games and entertainment, with an emphasis on Asian-developed IP and the Asian gaming market. Company press releases describe how GCL, through its subsidiaries, builds an ecosystem of content and hardware that supports publishing, distribution, creator-led media, and investment initiatives.
Readers of this news feed can follow announcements from GCL’s publishing arm 4Divinity, including global and regional publishing agreements for titles such as “Kingdom Under Fire: The Civil War,” “Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree” in Asia, “The Defiant,” and the live-action interactive adventure “Island of Hearts.” News items also cover proposed acquisitions and memoranda of understanding, such as the contemplated acquisition of Alliance-Star International and the non-binding MOU to acquire Madeviral, which is described as a gamer-focused marketing agency.
In addition to content and publishing news, GCL’s releases highlight strategic initiatives like the proposed GCL Game and Cultural Industry Fund with Harmony Capital, designed to invest in China’s game development and publishing sectors and related cultural projects. Financial updates, including fiscal year results and management’s expectations for future revenue and gross profit, are furnished through press releases and linked Form 6-K filings.
Investors and industry observers can use this page to track GCL’s latest corporate developments, publishing pipeline, strategic partnerships, financing arrangements, and participation in investor conferences. The news feed provides an organized view of how GCL positions itself within the gaming and entertainment landscape and how its ecosystem of subsidiaries and partners evolves over time.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) announced that its subsidiary 4Divinity's published game 'Realm of Ink' has received a Certificate of Merit at the 4th Hong Kong Game Enhancement and Development Scheme (GEPS). The game, developed by LEAP Studio, was selected from hundreds of applicants for its creativity, design, and innovation.
As part of the 2024 GEPS recognition, LEAP Studio will receive up to HKD 550,000 (approximately SGD 94,000 or USD $70,000) in subsidies, expert industry guidance, and had the opportunity to showcase the game at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show. The game, a 2.5D roguelike action title featuring an ink-inspired art style, is scheduled for launch on Steam in November 2025.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) and the Hainan Animation and Gaming Association have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at developing the animation and gaming industry in China's Hainan province.
The collaboration focuses on creating gaming industry strategies with an international perspective, building a sustainable gaming ecosystem, and attracting global enterprises and talent to Hainan. GCL plans to utilize the Association's regional resources to enhance its game development portfolio, develop globally appealing IP initiatives, and expand its game publishing business.
The partnership's implementation remains subject to definitive agreements and regulatory approval. Li Kai, Chairman of the Association, and Sebastian Toke, Group CEO of GCL, expressed optimism about the partnership's potential to transform the regional gaming landscape and create new opportunities for developers.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) announced that its subsidiary, Epicsoft Asia, has been appointed as the exclusive regional distributor for 'Elden Ring Nightreign' by Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia. The agreement covers the distribution of PlayStation 5 retail copies and Steam digital keys across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.
The collaboration extends the partnership established during the original Elden Ring release in 2022. The game is scheduled for release on May 30, 2025, and will be available through leading retailers and digital storefronts across the region.
NEKCOM, celebrating its 14th anniversary, has secured a strategic investment from GCL Global Holdings (Nasdaq: GCL), with GCL acquiring a 20% equity stake in the independent game developer. The partnership focuses on the global publishing of NEKCOM's upcoming RPG, 'Showa American Story'.
The investment will directly support the game's development team, enhancing production resources and quality while ensuring timely release. GCL's publishing label, 4Divinity, will lead the global distribution efforts, leveraging their extensive network across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
NEKCOM's founder Xiangyu Luo emphasized that GCL's support will help craft a superior gaming experience, while GCL's Group CEO Sebastian Tok expressed confidence in NEKCOM's talent and the potential of their upcoming game. This collaboration aligns with GCL's mission of 'connecting the world through games' and their focus on bringing Asian gaming IPs to global audiences across multiple platforms.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL), a leading games and entertainment provider, has announced its participation in the upcoming 37th Annual ROTH Conference. The event will feature one-on-one meetings with Group CEO Sebastian Toke on March 17, 2025, taking place at The Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, California.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) has announced the release date for 'JDM: Japanese Drift Master', scheduled to launch on May 21, 2025, across Steam, GoG, and Epic Store platforms. The game, developed by Polish studio Gaming Factory, will be co-published and distributed by GCL in Asia through its 4Divinity publishing division.
The racing game features a narrative-driven single-player experience built on Unreal Engine 5, following the story of Touma, a driver pursuing street racing success in the fictional Guntama prefecture. The game world includes over 250km of main roads, landmarks, and car enthusiast locations.
Players can customize their vehicles with mechanical and aesthetic modifications, including ECU installations and exhaust systems. The game combines simulation-based physics with arcade elements, supporting multiple control options including controllers, keyboards, and steering wheels at launch.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) has announced a strategic partnership with LEAP Studio , involving a potential 20% equity investment in LEAP and exclusive global publishing rights for LEAP's upcoming game 'Realm of Ink'.
The partnership will be executed through GCL's publishing subsidiary, 4Divinity. Realm of Ink is an action-roguelite adventure game featuring Chinese ink art-inspired visuals, scheduled for release in November 2025. The game follows the character Red, a swordswoman navigating through dynamic levels with ink-based abilities and customization options.
The collaboration aims to leverage GCL's extensive network and expertise to ensure successful global distribution. Sebastian Toke, GCL's Group CEO, emphasized the game's unique appeal, while LEAP's CEO NingKun Dai highlighted the positive early feedback from players and critics.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chinese game developer Sword Panda for potential equity investment and global publishing rights. The agreement involves GCL's publishing subsidiary 4Divinity becoming the exclusive global publisher for Sword Panda's upcoming game 'Yuan Gong's Sword: Awakening'.
The game is a third-person action-adventure title based on the Chinese martial arts folktale 'Yue Maiden's Sword' with steampunk elements, featuring traditional Chinese swordsmanship and Sichuan cultural aesthetics. The game is expected to launch in 2026.
This partnership aligns with GCL's strategy to empower Asian creators and invest in promising China-based studios, providing both financial support and shared development resources across the region.
GCL Global , a leading Asian games and entertainment content provider, has successfully completed its business combination with RF Acquisition Corp. Following this merger, both companies have become wholly-owned subsidiaries of GCL Global Holdings .
The Combined Company's ordinary shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol 'GCL' on February 14, 2025, while its warrants will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under 'GCLWW'. To commemorate this milestone, GCL will ring the closing bell at Nasdaq on February 14, 2025.
This listing positions GCL as the only full-suite gaming group in Asia, enabling further investment in technology, organic IP growth through game development, and exploration of high-margin gaming segments. The company aims to create a one-stop solution for game development, publishing, marketing, and distribution, bridging Asian gaming markets with the U.S. and Europe.
GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) has announced two strategic moves: the acquisition of 20% equity interests in NEKCOM Inc. through Series B Preferred Stock, and securing global publishing rights for NEKCOM's upcoming game 'Showa American Story' through its publishing arm 4Divinity.
The transaction, completed on December 18, 2024, resulted in GCL's Group Chairman, Jacky Choo See Wee, joining NEKCOM's Board of Directors. The upcoming game features a 19-year-old stuntwoman named Chouko in an alternate reality where Japan has colonized America, combining 80's pop culture elements with RPG gameplay.
The game, set for release in 2025, will feature fast-paced combat against monsters and humans, along with RV customization mechanics. This partnership aims to expand GCL's global publishing inventory while supporting NEKCOM's creative vision.
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