Hwrd
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I don't know if anyone here knows GamePark's actual financial situation, but "financial difficulties" as it relates to Mitsui does not necessarily mean that GamePark is in financial trouble.
Quite often, one of the more biggest roadblocks to the growth of companies is the ability to secure financing to cover the costs of growth (i.e., parts, labour, facilities, etc).
There is a good chance that GamePark is financially healthy, but couldn't get funding secured to put them into a position to actually fill Mitsui's order.
I think we should all note that GamePark is not pulling a SEGA or SNK here by dropping out of markets. All the same, time is passing and in another year (whether GamePark is around or not) the good ol' GP32 won't look as enticing if it becomes a "newly introduced machine".
Quite often, one of the more biggest roadblocks to the growth of companies is the ability to secure financing to cover the costs of growth (i.e., parts, labour, facilities, etc).
There is a good chance that GamePark is financially healthy, but couldn't get funding secured to put them into a position to actually fill Mitsui's order.
I think we should all note that GamePark is not pulling a SEGA or SNK here by dropping out of markets. All the same, time is passing and in another year (whether GamePark is around or not) the good ol' GP32 won't look as enticing if it becomes a "newly introduced machine".