Sony’s Potential Kadokawa Acquisition Could Tighten Its Grip on Anime and Manga
While Microsoft has become the main character of acquisitions in corporate culture with its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, a new report suggests Sony is gearing up for a big buyout that will propel it even further to the top of the totem pole of monopolizing the anime industry.
Kadokawa shares surge after news of Sony acquisition talks
Kadokawa's shares closed up 16% in Tokyo on Wednesday, a day after Reuters reported Sony was in talks to acquire the publishing, anime and gaming powerhouse. Shares in Kadokawa, which controls "Elden Ring" developer FromSoftware,
Sony in talks to acquire ‘Elden Ring’ maker Kadokawa, Reuters reports
Sony (SONY) is in talks to buy “Elden Ring” game maker Kadokawa, Reuters’ Anirban Sen and Sam Nussey report, citing two sources familiar with
Sony in Talks to Buy ‘Elden Ring' Publisher Kadokawa, Say Reports
Sony Group Corporation is in talks to acquire fellow Japanese conglomerate Kadokawa, according to media reports that emerged this week. The firm's animation and games properties may underlie the possible M&A activity.
Kadokawa shares jump 19% after news of Sony talks
Kadokawa's shares jumped 19% in early Tokyo trading on Wednesday, a day after Reuters reported Sony was in talks to acquire the publishing, anime and gaming powerhouse. Shares in Kadokawa, which controls "Elden Ring" developer FromSoftware,
Sony In Talks To Buy Japan Publishing Giant Kadokawa: Media Reports
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, a Japanese media conglomerate behind the smash-hit game "Elden Ring", the Nikkei business daily and other media reported on Tuesday.
Sony Could Acquire FromSoftware’s Owners In Most Annoying Attempt to Make Bloodborne Remaster Real
A report says Sony is eyeing up Japanese media firm Kadokawa, a company with a controlling stake in Elden Ring creator ...
Sony May Be Buying FromSoftware’s Parent Company, Says Report
Sony may be poised to have another major weapon in its arsenal. Reuters (and now Nikkei) is reporting that Sony is in talks ...
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Despite Acquiring Activision Blizzard Last Year, Microsoft is Looking for More Gaming Acquisitions
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Sony is in Talks to Purchase FromSoftware's Parent Company
Sony is in talks to purchase multimedia conglomerate Kadokawa, potentially making them the majority owner of FromSoftware.
Xbox Game Pass gets STALKER 2 and a tactical alien adventure, while Standard subscribers get one of the year's best indie games
Several more games are coming to various tiers of Xbox Game Pass in the weeks ahead, including STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
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Blizzard shadow drops Warcraft 1 + 2 remastered, as well as a Warcraft 3 reforged overhaul
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Overwatch 2's New Hero Hazard Revealed, Playable This Week
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
Following the Activision acquisition, Xbox cut more than 2,500 jobs and closed three game-design studios. With the company ...
One of the next big first-party Xbox games is coming to Battle.net, and it's getting a special steelbook edition
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Despite Buying Activision Blizzard for $69 Billion Just Last Year, Microsoft Is Still Looking at Even More Video Game Acquisitions
Microsoft is still in the market for acquisitions despite having splashed out $69 billion for Call of Duty maker Activision ...
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Avowed's Surprise Launch Platform is a Logical Progression
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