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VanEck’s 13 ASX-listed ETFs produced sharply divergent FY2026 results, led by a $1.002 billion profit for Global Infrastructure and a $321.5 million gain for Gold Miners. Video Gaming and Esports moved the other way, reporting a $21.5 million loss, while International Wide Moat was subsequently overhauled and renamed.

Betashares’ six audited ETFs delivered sharply mixed results for the year ended 30 June 2026, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and gaming funds reporting losses while uranium assets expanded. Post-year-end NAV swings added another layer of volatility, including a 49.67% rise for the Ethereum ETF.

Pentanet’s FY26 results reveal robust growth in cloud gaming and telco segments, with a 74% jump in EBITDA to $2.4 million and ongoing GPU expansion plans.

SportsHero Limited reported a dramatic surge in revenue to AU$1.05 million for FY26, driven by new telco partnerships and the HeroPlay gaming platform launch, while losses increased 29% as the company ramped up marketing and development costs.

Streamplay’s Noodlecake Studios has deepened its collaboration with Butter By The Fish by signing a publishing deal for Monkey Brain, a physics-based roguelike, while also preparing Flick Shot Rogues for a mobile launch in September 2026.

PlaySide Studios reversed a prior-year loss with a 13% revenue increase to $54.9 million and a 144% jump in net profit to $5.4 million, driven by strong Original IP sales and a strategic cost restructure.

Noodlecake Studios, under Streamplay Studio Limited, has secured a publishing agreement with Brazilian developer Mango Salad Games for the PC game Harpooner, marking its entry into Latin America and adding a shorter-cycle title to its portfolio.

Streamplay Studio Limited has reported its fifth straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong customer receipts and strategic publishing deals. The company is advancing multiple game releases and expanding its cloud gaming footprint across new regions.

Streamplay’s Winter Burrow has crossed A$5.7 million in revenue since its November 2025 launch, driven by strong PC and console sales. The game now aims to broaden its reach with a mobile release scheduled for September 2026.

Streamplay’s Noodlecake Studios has inked a milestone-based publishing deal with Sequence Break for Project DS, a premium co-op game targeting PC and consoles in 2027. This marks a strategic expansion beyond mobile adaptations into full-cycle premium publishing.

Noodlecake Studios, via Streamplay Studio, has secured a global multi-platform publishing deal for the anime-inspired action title 'Tiebreakers', targeting mobile, PC, and console release in late 2027. Early reveal content attracted over 175,000 views within 24 hours, underscoring strong initial interest.

PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX: PLY) has announced that its upcoming game MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has exceeded 1.5 million wishlists, surpassing previous guidance, ahead of its global digital launch on 16 April 2026. The company expects FY26 revenue to exceed FY25 with reduced operating costs.