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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Games Workshop to hand out £20m to staff as Warhammer maker continues to build
Games Workshop staff are set for a £20 million windfall after the tabletop miniatures giant reported strong sales and profit growth. The Nottingham-based maker of the popular Warhammer series will distribute the bonus payments, drawn from profits, "on an equal basis to each member of staff". The company said the payout recognises employees' contributions to the robust financial performance achieved in the year ending June 1st. It is increase from the £18 million shared amongst staff the previous year, and significantly more than the £11 million distributed two years prior. Full-year results are expected soon. Games Workshop does not disclose how many staff it employs, but it is thought to have some 1,500 people working at its Nottingham base and more globally. It ran nearly 550 stores at the end of the last financial year selling Warhammer products that customers can collect, paint, and play games with. Games Workshop said it expects revenues for the latest financial year to be at least £560 million, up from £495 million the year before. Pre-tax profits for the year are estimated to be at least £255 million, up from £203 million last year. The company joined the ranks of the FTSE 100 index last year, just under 50 years after founders Ian Livingstone, Steve Jackson and John Peake set up the company in in 1975. A fast-growing chunk of its new cash is coming from video game adaptations. Two new games around the Warhammer 40,000 sci-fi universe launched in the second part of last year, making up the bulk of a 140% increase in licensing revenue. In December, Games Workshop also struck a deal with Amazon to allow it to adapt the product for film and television. While it did not give figures on the deal, chief executive Kevin Rowntree said: 'We own what we believe is some of the best under-exploited intellectual property globally.' The proceeds from the Amazon deal were not included in these interim results as it was struck after December 1. The anticipation around the launches also helped get more customers through the door, with a new record for core sales, which rose 12%. 'It's fair to say our results were helped by some of the excitement around media and licensing product launches,' Mr Rowntree added. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Games Workshop to hand out £20m to staff as Warhammer maker continues to build
Games Workshop staff are set for a £20 million windfall after the tabletop miniatures giant reported strong sales and profit growth. The Nottingham-based maker of the popular Warhammer series will distribute the bonus payments, drawn from profits, "on an equal basis to each member of staff". The company said the payout recognises employees' contributions to the robust financial performance achieved in the year ending June 1st. It is increase from the £18 million shared amongst staff the previous year, and significantly more than the £11 million distributed two years prior. Full-year results are expected soon. Games Workshop does not disclose how many staff it employs, but it is thought to have some 1,500 people working at its Nottingham base and more globally. It ran nearly 550 stores at the end of the last financial year selling Warhammer products that customers can collect, paint, and play games with. Games Workshop said it expects revenues for the latest financial year to be at least £560 million, up from £495 million the year before. Pre-tax profits for the year are estimated to be at least £255 million, up from £203 million last year. The company joined the ranks of the FTSE 100 index last year, just under 50 years after founders Ian Livingstone, Steve Jackson and John Peake set up the company in in 1975. A fast-growing chunk of its new cash is coming from video game adaptations. Two new games around the Warhammer 40,000 sci-fi universe launched in the second part of last year, making up the bulk of a 140% increase in licensing revenue. In December, Games Workshop also struck a deal with Amazon to allow it to adapt the product for film and television. While it did not give figures on the deal, chief executive Kevin Rowntree said: 'We own what we believe is some of the best under-exploited intellectual property globally.' The proceeds from the Amazon deal were not included in these interim results as it was struck after December 1. The anticipation around the launches also helped get more customers through the door, with a new record for core sales, which rose 12%. 'It's fair to say our results were helped by some of the excitement around media and licensing product launches,' Mr Rowntree added.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Investing £500 a month 5 years ago could have generated a passive income of…
It's never too late to start an investing journey in pursuit of passive income. But getting the ball rolling early on can make an enormous difference, even across just a few years. £500 a month is more than enough to build a significant second income stream in the long run. And for those that started from scratch five years ago, they're already have potentially generated £2,100 in their sleep. Typically, investors seeking passive income will focus on dividend stocks. While that's a perfectly workable strategy, growth stocks are still a viable alternative choice. And when picked prudently, growth stocks can offer substantially better capital gains to build up a portfolio. To demonstrate, let's take a look at the long-term performance of the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. The former is by far more popular for its chunky dividends and relatively stable performance, driven by mature industry titans. As such, since its inception, investors have reaped annualised returns of roughly 8% a year. By comparison, the FTSE 250 has been a far more volatile beast, with small- and medium-sized businesses rising and falling. But among this seesaw behaviour, total returns have inched closer to 11% a year. A 3% difference may not sound like much, but when compounded over decades, it makes an enormous difference. £500 invested each month at these rates five years ago is now worth £36,738 and £39,759 respectively. But for those who started a further 10 years earlier, the gap grows exponentially to £173,020 and £227,345. And following the 4% withdrawal rule, that's a potential passive income of up to £9,094 without having to work a single extra day in the year. Generating a near-11% annual return sounds easy on paper since there are plenty of FTSE 250 index trackers available. Unfortunately, in recent years, the UK's growth index has underwhelmed. Even when measuring since the lows of the 2020 pandemic, index investors have only averaged 6.9% annualised gains. Having said that, not all of its constituents have lagged behind. Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) has delivered explosive results with an average annualised gain of 21%! To put that into perspective, investing £500 a month for five years at this rate translates into a portfolio worth £52,340, or £2,100 passive income. The Warhammer miniature manufacturer has continued to expand the audience for its IP with new miniature releases for its various tabletop games worldwide. And despite economic woes still plaguing economies worldwide, customers are still rushing to get the latest box sets and army kits. In fact, just a week ago, the group launched its pre-orders for new Warhammer 40,000 Chaos faction miniatures – some of which sold out in under five minutes. With more miniature releases planned in 2025 and beyond, the growth engine still has plenty of fuel. There is the risk of tariff-related disruptions. After all, the company manufactures all of its products in the UK and then exports them to warehouses across the globe, including in the US, which is a core market. Given the already premium price tag of these products, even a 10% added import tax could hurt American sales volumes. Nevertheless, with Warhammer becoming evermore popular, supported by a cult-like customer base, it's a business that investors might want to inspect more closely. The post Investing £500 a month 5 years ago could have generated a passive income of… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Zaven Boyrazian has positions in Games Workshop Group Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Games Workshop Group Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sony PlayStation Plus monthly games for May announced; these titles will be available to subscribers for free
has revealed the lineup of free monthly games that will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers in May 2025. The list includes popular titles like Ark: Survival Ascended , Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Japanese gaming company made this announcement via the official PlayStation Blog and confirmed that all the titles will be available to subscribers from May 6 to June 2. However, despite speculation, Until Dawn—which was rumoured to be part of the May offerings—did not make the list. This month's selection offers a mix of survival adventure, strategic card play, and retro-style sci-fi action. Sony also noted that PlayStation Plus members still have until May 5 to download April's titles: RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory. Here are all the details about the PlayStation Plus monthly games that will be available in May: Ark: Survival Ascended (To be available for PS5 users) In this game, players can form tribes, tame and breed hundreds of dinosaur species and other prehistoric creatures, as well as explore, craft, build, and battle their way to the top of the food chain in Ark: Survival Ascended. This survival simulation game has been completely reimagined using Unreal Engine 5, featuring high-end graphics, advanced physics systems, and quality-of-life improvements across the board. The game includes access to all of Ark's worlds, such as Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, Ark Genesis Part 1, Ark Genesis Part 2, and more. It supports public online multiplayer for up to 70 players, private-session multiplayer for up to 8 players, and local split-screen for 2 players. Balatro (To be available for PS5, PS4 users) Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder game where players have to focus on crafting powerful synergies and aiming for big wins. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The game allows the use of unconventional poker hands, discovery of game-changing joker cards, and the activation of outrageous combos in a strategic roguelike setting. By combining valid poker hands with unique jokers, players can build diverse synergies and decks. The objective is to earn enough chips to overcome challenging blinds while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks throughout the journey. Every advantage becomes crucial in reaching the boss blind, defeating the final ante, and securing victory. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (To be available for PS5, PS4 users) Players can load up their Boltgun and dive straight into intense combat in this retro-style FPS set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Blending fast-paced, classic shooter mechanics with the visual flair of 1990s retro games, the experience puts players in the boots of a battle-hardened Space Marine on a dangerous mission across the galaxy. Facing off against Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos, players unleash a devastating arsenal in true 'boomer shooter' fashion, blasting through waves of pixelated enemies in a frenzy of sprites, explosions, and gore. With massive levels to explore, they'll run, jump, and charge their way through the most feared heretics the galaxy has to offer.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PlayStation fans delighted at the addition of 'great' new PS Plus game
PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat with the latest offering of free games, as you'll be able to download a 'great' title that's easily among the best to have released last year. You're often treated to a number of gems throughout the year as a PlayStation Plus subscriber, making the annual price tag more than worth it if you're looking for something new to play. A mix of the best new releases and underrated gems that you might have missed fill out the catalog, and you might even have an extra few days added on to your subscription thanks to a bit of generosity from Sony. May's PS Plus output is certainly not an exception to the rule either, as it brings with it a highly acclaimed indie hit that you've likely heard a lot about - and if you've not yet picked it up then you're in for a PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May are:🦖 Ark: Survival Ascended🃏 Balatro🪐 Warhammer 40,000: BoltgunAll playable May 6. Full details — PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 30, 2025Alongside Ark: Survival Ascended and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, PS Plus subscribers will be able to downloaded and keep indie poker roguelike sensation Balatro, which you'll have definitely seen if you've not already played it. The game has been all over live streams, PC screens, and even mobile phones in the past year, as its highly enjoyable gameplay loop has a knack of making hours feel like minutes. Existing roughly in the world and rules of poker, Balatro challenges players with using specific hands to beat a level's high score, and there are countless different multipliers and modifiers in the form of jokers along the way. "I've been wanting to play Balatro so that's great," writes one comment on Reddit in response to the announcement, with another adding that "Balatro makes this month great." Others outline that "Balatro [is] genuinely one of the best games ever, don't sleep on it," and if you needed any more convincing you only have to look at all the reviews and accolades the game has picked up. It currently sits at a 90 on Metacritic with the 'Universal Acclaim' label attached, and it was nominated for Game of the Year at last year's Game Awards, alongside winning a number of other categories including Best Independent Game. Additionally, it seems like the other games have proved popular choices for a number of other subscribers too, with the headlining Ark: Survival Ascended emerging as another desirable option. "For me personally, if even one game of the 3 I want for sure is there, it's a win month," illustrated one user on X. "I've been wanting to buy Ark Survival Ascended, so I'm happy it's on there. Another proclaimed that they were "so close to buying Ark: SA like 5 times. Thanks for bailing me out Sony! Now I won't have to!" If there's one thing that really makes PS Plus feel like a worthwhile investment is seeing games added that you would have otherwise forked out the cash for, as that's only going to make you and your wallet feel good.
