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SINGAPORE - GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:GCL), a gaming company with a market capitalization of $345 million and impressive revenue growth of 46% in the last twelve months, announced Friday that its publishing subsidiary, 4Divinity Pte. Ltd., has entered into a global publishing agreement with China-based Hangzhou Hoothanes Technology for an upcoming first-person shooter game titled "The Defiant."
The game, currently under development for PC with console platforms under consideration, is set during the Second Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and 1940s. Players will take on the role of a resistance fighter navigating wartime occupation through a combination of stealth, action, and espionage gameplay. According to InvestingPro data, GCL maintains a strong financial position with more cash than debt on its balance sheet, positioning it well for game development investments.
Under the agreement, 4Divinity will handle all marketing, distribution, and platform negotiations for "The Defiant," with full control over release strategy and monetization, subject to certain conditions.
"This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting visionary developers and scaling original IP for global audiences," said Sebastian Toke, Group CEO of GCL, in the press release.
The agreement also includes a 90-day right of first refusal for future titles and transmedia opportunities developed by Hoothanes, provided certain conditions are met.
Kong Yuheng, Founder of Hoothanes, stated that the partnership will allow the studio to "focus on delivering a game that’s both artistically ambitious and commercially impactful."
GCL Global Holdings describes itself as a provider of games and entertainment with a strategic focus on the Asian gaming market. The company aims to introduce Asian-developed intellectual property to global audiences across multiple platforms. The stock has shown strong momentum with a 40% gain over the past six months, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares are currently trading above their Fair Value. Subscribers can access 12 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics through the platform’s detailed research reports.
The announcement did not include financial details of the agreement or a specific release date for the game.
In other recent news, GCL Global Holdings Ltd has announced a joint venture with Harmony Capital to establish the GCL Game and Cultural Industry Fund, focusing on investments in China’s game development and publishing sectors. The fund aims to allocate between RMB100 million and RMB150 million, with a significant portion dedicated to game development and publishing. Additionally, GCL Global Holdings has issued a warrant to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited related to a SGD5 million financing facility. This warrant allows OCBC to purchase up to 899,281 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $4.17 per share. In another strategic move, GCL Global Holdings has secured over 90% ownership in Ban Leong Technologies Limited, paving the way for a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares. Meanwhile, Colabor Group Inc. has appointed Yanick Blanchard as Interim Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, following the announcement of Pierre Blanchette’s departure effective July 2025. Blanchard brings extensive experience from his previous role at National Bank of Canada.
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