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GOOD GAMING, INC. (GMER)·Q3 2021 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2021 revenue accelerated to $0.269M, a record for the company, driven by sales of limited-edition Nano Factory tokens for the MicroBuddies NFT game; YoY revenue increased from $0.003M and Q/Q from $0.054M .
  • Reported net loss of ($12.3M), overwhelmingly impacted by a non-operational, mark-to-market derivative liability tied to ViaOne-linked convertible features; $12.11M of the loss was directly from the derivative revaluation, masking otherwise modest operating loss .
  • Go-to-market milestones advanced: legal review of game documentation completed, beta program launched on Polygon’s testnet (Oct 5), and OTCQB uplisting completed; management reiterated mainnet launch plans in Q4 2021 as tokens were over 90% sold out .
  • Post-quarter, the company closed a $3.1M private placement led by H.C. Wainwright to fund MicroBuddies expansion and working capital, a key liquidity bridge ahead of launch .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Record quarterly and YTD revenues driven by MicroBuddies token sales; tokens >90% sold out ahead of mainnet, indicating strong interest and pre-launch traction .
  • Regulatory and platform execution: completed legal review of game docs; migrated mainnet to Polygon for lower fees and faster transactions; beta participation program initiated Oct 5 .
  • Capital markets and visibility: up-listed to OTCQB for added transparency; closed $3.1M private placement to accelerate MicroBuddies and bolster working capital; CEO emphasized strategic timing with game launch .

What Went Wrong

  • GAAP net results dominated by derivative liability swings, producing ($12.3M) net loss in Q3, obscuring operational performance; $12.11M loss specifically tied to derivative mark-to-market .
  • Operating expenses scaled with game build and marketing, rising to $0.452M in Q3 (vs $0.104M YoY); advertising spend alone was ~$0.159M in the quarter .
  • Liquidity constraints persisted pre-raise: cash was $3,833 at quarter-end; working capital deficit and high current liabilities (including ViaOne) remained a risk until funding closed .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2020Q1 2021Q2 2021Q3 2021
Revenue ($USD)$2,554 $6,692 $53,837 $269,355
Cost of Revenues ($USD)$3,213 $3,917 $5,660 $10,226
Gross Profit ($USD)($659) $2,775 $48,177 $259,129
Operating Expenses ($USD)$104,343 $101,372 $149,439 $452,176
Operating Income (Loss) ($USD)($105,002) ($98,597) ($101,262) ($193,047)
Net Income (Loss) ($USD)$86,475 $131,167 ($3,442,183) ($12,325,187)
EPS (Basic & Diluted, $)n/a $0.00 ($0.05) ($0.15)
Gross Profit Margin (%)(25.8%)* 41.5%* 89.5%* 96.2%*

Notes: *Margins are calculated from cited revenue and gross profit and are heavily influenced by early-stage revenue mix and pricing.

Segment breakdown: Not disclosed; company reports consolidated results only .

KPIs (operational and balance sheet highlights):

  • Nano Factory tokens status: “over 90% sold out” ahead of mainnet .
  • Digital assets on balance sheet: $323,207 (no impairments recorded through Q3 2021) .
  • Advertising & promotion (Q3): $158,715 .
  • Shares outstanding (Q3): 81,792,707 .
  • ViaOne Services payable: $2,682,337 (as of Sept 30, 2021) .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
MicroBuddies mainnet launchQ4 2021Anticipated Q3 2021 launch with token price increase prior to full launch Launch on Polygon mainnet after Beta 2.0; Q4 timeline reiterated Delayed (Q3 → Q4)
Beta test startOct 2021Not startedBeta on Polygon Mumbai testnet began Oct 5, 2021 Initiated
Nano Factory Token pricingPre-launchPlanned price increase to 0.15 ETH prior to full launch Reaffirmed in pre-launch communications (no new numeric update in Q3 8-K) Maintained
Financial guidance (rev/margins/OpEx)FY/Q4None providedNone providedMaintained

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q3 2021 earnings call transcript was available; themes below reflect 10-Q MD&A and 8-K press releases.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q3 2021)Trend
Blockchain platform choiceEarly plan on Ethereum; Genesis Event launched; Q3 2021 launch targeted Shift to Polygon due to high gas fees and latency; Ethereum bridge planned Adaptation to reduce cost, improve UX
Regulatory/legal readinessPlan formation and game build underway Legal review of game documentation completed Compliance readiness improved
Product launch scheduleGenesis Event started; Q3 mainnet targeted Beta program started Oct 5; Q4 mainnet launch reiterated Progressing toward launch
Capital & liquidityHigh derivative liabilities; limited cash Closed $3.1M private placement post-Q3; liquidity bridge for launch Strengthened near term
Corporate visibilityOTC Pink → planningOTCQB uplisting completed Visibility improved
Internal controlsNot effective; material weakness noted Still not effective; plan for CPA-led improvement Remediation planned, ongoing

Management Commentary

  • CEO on OTCQB uplisting: “We are extremely pleased to report that we have met all qualifications and have been accepted by OTC Markets to up-list from Pink Sheet Current to the OTCQB tier… The timing… is perfect as we get ready to launch our new blockchain NFT game MicroBuddies™.”
  • Crypto & Gaming Director on legal review and gameplay: “We are very excited to release our Game Documentation… subject to a legal review given the regulatory scrutiny… The fact that we are a public company… distinguishes us from other projects….”
  • On derivative-driven losses: management emphasized losses are “paper” from derivative liabilities linked to ViaOne notes and could fluctuate until potential conversion to equity, which would eliminate a significant portion of debt/derivative losses and improve financial statements .

Q&A Highlights

Not applicable; no Q3 earnings call transcript found [functions.ListDocuments result showed none].

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q3 2021 EPS and revenue was not available; our attempt to retrieve S&P Global estimates encountered a system limit, and micro-cap OTC coverage is often sparse [GetEstimates error].
  • As a result, no formal comparison vs consensus can be provided; investors should note the limited analyst coverage typical for OTC micro-caps [GetEstimates error].

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Pre-launch traction is real: token sales >90% sold-out and high gross margins reflect pricing power and demand ahead of mainnet .
  • Reported GAAP losses are dominated by non-operational derivative revaluations tied to ViaOne; operational P&L is modest relative to headline net loss, though OpEx ramp is expected until launch .
  • Execution risk remains: internal controls deemed not effective and liquidity was thin at Q3-end; the $3.1M private placement mitigates near-term capital needs for launch/marketing .
  • Platform shift to Polygon should materially reduce transaction costs and improve user experience, a critical factor for NFT game scalability and retention .
  • Catalysts: Q4 mainnet launch, community engagement, and potential ViaOne debt conversion (if pursued) could structurally improve the balance sheet and reduce P&L volatility .
  • Visibility improved with OTCQB uplisting; however, absence of broad sell-side coverage means price discovery will be event-driven—focus on launch KPIs, secondary market royalty flow, and user growth .
  • Trading implication: expect volatility around launch milestones and any updates on derivative liabilities; monitor cash burn vs private placement proceeds deployment .