Archive - Niko News by Niko Partners

Niko News: 6 million Nintendo Switch 2 sold in 7 weeks

Nintendo sells through 6 million Nintendo Switch 2 units in 7 weeks

Aug 7

Niko Partners Pre-Earnings Analysis: Q2 2025

Niko Partners analyze the Q2 2025 pre-earnings of Asia & MENA's top video games companies. A must-read for investors and venture capitals.

Aug 1

July 2025

Niko Partners releases East Asia Gamer Behavior & Market Insights Reports

From the massive success of Monster Hunter Wilds and Stellar Blade to the most-watched VTuber debut in history, gaming in Japan and Korea is more of a…

Jul 31

East Asia Games Market in 2025: Navigating the Changes

From the massive success of Monster Hunter Wilds and Stellar Blade to the most-watched VTuber debut in history, gaming in Japan and Korea is more of a…

Jul 29

China’s video game regulator approves 134 games in July 2025 - New Niko Partners blog post

The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA), mainland China's regulator in charge of game approvals, issued ISBNs for 127 domestic games…

Jul 24

China’s video game regulator approves 134 games in July 2025

The Finals, Diablo IV, Marvel Mystic Mayhem were among approved import titles

Jul 24

Gaming Growth Unlocked: Lessons from Distribution, Payments, and Regulations in Asia

Game Monetization in Asia, What’s Next? A white paper from Niko Partners x Coda

Jul 23

Grand Theft Approval: A turning point for MENA game regulations - New Niko Partners blog post

After 12 years since their original launch in 2013, GTA V and GTA Online are finally making their official debut in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Jul 17

Grand Theft Approval: A turning point for MENA game regulations

Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are officially launching in Saudi Arabia and the UAE nearly 12 years after the games’ original release date.

Jul 17

GTA V and GTA Online are now available in KSA and UAE

GTA V and its Online Multiplayer version GTA Online will be officially released in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, from July 17…

Jul 10

Niko News: MENA Gamer Behavior & Market Insights Reports are Now Available

Our MENA-3 Gamer Behavior & Market Insights Reports are now available.

Jul 3

The Future of Gaming in MENA-3: Understanding the opportunity

Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, are once again set to take center stage in the world of gaming.

Jul 2

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