Sony Reportedly In Talks To Acquire FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa

It's been awhile since we've had acquisition rumors but it looks like PlayStation may just end up owning FromSoftware if this report is accurate. Sony is apparently negotiating a deal to acquire Kadokawa Corporation. A media conglomerate with a big anime and manga segment, alongside video games. And in their portfolio of studios, is a familiar PlayStation partner in FromSoftware. We've seen partnerships before with Demon's Souls, Bloodborne, Deracine, even long historic franchises like Armored Core and King's Field! But what could an acquisition of this magnitude mean for SIE? Let's discuss. Let's break it down. And then recycle it. It's never fun breaking down boxes, but they fit in the bin much easier that way.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Details Of The Rumor
1:33 - Why We Should Be Skeptical
2:51 - Breaking Down Kadokawa's Business
5:42 - This Would Be Much Different For Sony
7:06 - It Makes Sense, But Is This Too Big?
9:33 - If This Happens, What Will SIE Do With From?

#PS5 #PlayStation5 #Sony

[dochedgehog]

Every time there’s a rumour of Sony buying something people go feral online about how it’s a bad idea insert X example


Microsoft was allowed to buy activision. And the was a “good” thing according to the internet

[keyable]

Well you forget about that Aniplex is a game publisher themselves, they haven’t put out much but that includes Type-Moon output like Fate/GO, Demon slayer games and as recently Venture to the Vile, so if this happens they will probably combine the Aniplex umbrella with Kadokawa.

[MyManJFKTV]

I’m under the impression that Sony wants to be closer to monopolizing anime in the west, and if this acquisition goes thru, they’ll be that much closer.

[Sponch]

Many need to understand that Games is only a small part of Kadokawa.
I would look at this as more of an extension of Sony's purchases of Funimation and Crunchyroll. Kadokawa publishes and owns a large amount of Manga and Anime, being more well known for that than gaming.
Fromsoft would be more of a bonus than the main purpose of this purchase.

Also people should know that Kadokawa does not have the best reputation in Japan, many viewing the company similarly to how we view EA or Ubisoft.

[nice_bnuuy]

They're not doing this for FromSoftware, they're doing this for anime and manga. This is terrible, because currently Sony basically has a monopoly on anime distribution, especially in the west, and this would make it even worse. When Funimation was merged into Crunchyroll, people lost any purchased digital products on Funimation and Sony's response was telling people to cry about it.

[craigsampson]

I really wish Microsoft/Xbox didn't start this chain reaction of them buying up others and exclusivity, forcing Sony to do the same...

[debbiebost]

I hate rumors they always spiral out of control I wish we could get some more proof

[marty]

Kadokawa is fending off a hostile takeover by a Korean company. Kadokawa approached Sony as they want to remain Japanese

[bubububu]

Sony buying Kadokawa is still better than Tencent buying them.

[plaidchuck]

PSA: Sony doesnt need FromSoft to do anything with Bloodborne

[ShamirQushairi]

Gaming corporations:

Make big acquisitions ✅
Maintain existing studios & developers ❌

[nolifebr]

Sony and From supposedly signed a deal to have a new "first party" game years ago (even before Elden Ring as released, If I'm not mistaken), according to some "insiders". Hulst confirmed that Sony's point in acquiring 14% of From Software was to have more game collaborations, besides having the possibility of making something with PS Productions, so it's not like From would refuse to work exclusively for Sony again.

[LeoDragoGR]

This is not good for anime and manga fans. Point blank. Crunchyroll, Funimation buyout and then the horrendous merger was a clear indication

[JezzmanGAMES]

If this ends up happening, this better not fuck up everything.

[SuaveSpyMojo]

If Sony buys Kadokawa, i'd expect all other FromSoftware titles to become entirely exclusive for Playstation, with PC releases down the road, once they've moved enough Playstation hardware. These games would sell systems and they know it. A reasonable period of absolute Playstation exclusivity makes sense.

[paranoidandroid___]

Honestly I’d rather Sony snag them than the likes of Tencent or Embracer. Rather it not happen at all, but I feel like they would be a better fit for Sony than anyone else.

[HondaRR]

A lot of idiots in the comment section saying Sony owning Kadokawa is bad news flash Sony already had ownership stakes in both Kadokawa and Fromsoftware way before the Reuters article even came out y’all know that right apparently not by the comments on here smh surprising how good a simple google search can turn up relevant information about Sony and Kadokawa/Fromsoftware longstanding business relationship

[meeds]

Worth mentioning that this is of course Sony Group not SIE making this purchase. So FromSoft and Spike Chunsoft could remain outside the PS studios group. Additionally, Sony had $10B ready for a Zee merger in India, but that fell through at the last minute earlier this year. Meaning, they've had at least $10B ready for mergers and acquisitions for some time now

[richardcarson]

this is what it takes to remaster bloodborne 💀

[bakanonii-chan]

As much as I love aniplex (Sony jp anime division), Sony group acquiring kadokawa would be a huge disaster for the industry, aniplex has pretty much most of the most popular anime already and sony also have crunchyroll as the biggest anime streaming platform, and kadokowa has a near monopoly on the light novel sector this will just make Sony dominate the anime sector more they already does.