Ass of Can Whooping
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someone got triggered lmaoooo
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[Reuters] Exclusive-Sony in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say
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mansoor1980
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ShaiKhulud1989
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The funny thing that this could be very well be a shielding acquisition that will keep Kadokawa from Chinese Tencent that bought 6% of Kadokawa in 2021.someone got triggered lmaoooo
GHG
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someone got triggered lmaoooo
Doesn't take a genius to work out who is responsible for those bans. He's too dumb to realise he's reinforcing what those people are saying.
Pathetic.
jm89
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This is why era will eventually implode. Can't even make a lighthearted joke.someone got triggered lmaoooo
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ap_puff
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1st part yes
2nd part no
but what about Asobi, Bluepoint, and Sucker punch?
ShaiKhulud1989
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How exactly? I bet a lot of nuance is lost here. It's not ABK/MS style acquisition, the deal is not even helmed by PlayStation but by Sony Group. Kadokawa is an asset here, because if you'll look at their structure you'll understand that it's unreal to integrate the company so diverse into Sony even of Sony really wanted this. Let alone involve PlayStation. As with Sony's other arms, Kadokawa will probably just operate independently with rare IP-cross-sharing. Sony Music gacha games have nothing to do with PlayStation, for example. So for the gamer this deal changes very little (and once again, this deal is not about gaming in the slightest).
FunkMiller
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ProtoByte
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I can easily see a scenario where Fromsoft buys out Kadokawa's shares in it before this happens, or more likely gets some kind of stipulation where Sony must sell them those shares after the acquisition. Miyazaki is the contemporary Kojima, and PlayStation bent over backwards to appease both him, and a deceptively weak Bungie.
That said, Fromsoftware seems to be a footnote in this deal - this is more about manga/anime marketshare expansion than gaming. I still don't want this, because of what I said earlier in the thread: If PlayStation just becomes a cog in a deluded multimedia machine version of Sony, things are going to get even worse than they are now.
James Sawyer Ford
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A match made in heaven. I’ve wanted this to happen for a long time and makes total sense
FromSoft makes amazing games, and Sony can provide them amazing technical engines (Decima, or Bluepoint)
Sony also provides cross media ability. Imagine something like an Elden Ring movie or tv series. Would be dope.
The parent company also provides rich anime content for Sony’s streaming service and IP portfolio
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DenchDeckard
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It would be an amazing get. To own from soft. It's a huge important studio now.
It will be interesting if they do and to see what happens when the dust settles and if Miyizaki leaves after a year or so.
It will be interesting if they do and to see what happens when the dust settles and if Miyizaki leaves after a year or so.
Hrk69
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A match made in heaven. I’ve wanted this to happen for a long time and makes total sense
FromSoft makes amazing games, and Sony can provide them amazing technical engines (Decima, or Bluepoint)
Sony also provides cross media ability. Imagine something like an Elden Ring movie or tv series. Would be dope.
Elden ring TM is owned by Namco so you can be sure that you won't see Elden ring 2 with trans flags, though you most likely won't see Elden Ring 2 either.
begotten
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Why would Miyazaki leave? You've tried raising this point a couple of times now as if this is comparable to MS and Tango.
jm89
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Why would miyizaki leave?
DenchDeckard
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Because it is. Many creative in the Arts do not enjoy being owned by large companies.
It's not just tango. Plenty of studio talent leave after acquisitions. Tango was just one of many.
GHG
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jm89
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Uhm they are already owned by a large company.
Borowski_1
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Banjo64
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‘ok now make the ashen one non-binary. yeah that’s great. now what if they/them had a trans son who they/them cared deeply about so we can insert our GCSE level writing skills? awesome. ok last touch the combat should be very forgiving and if you mash square you should be able to beat every enemy in the game. perfection.’
James Sawyer Ford
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Sony isn’t going to dictate what they do. They are successful and thriving. And cheap to operate being in Japan.
All Sony is going to do is give them more resources and technical help for their projects and expand their IP across media even further
There’s no reason for him to leave if he retains full studio autonomy, just more support.
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FunkMiller
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GHG
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The verge, windows central, forbes and tweaktown are all prepping articles right this minute.
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begotten
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"Because it is" comparable.
"Plenty" and "One of many".
I await your 5 examples of an American Company being bought, where the result was a Japanese creative leaving shortly after, and then their entire studio getting shut down.
DenchDeckard
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Ok i admit defeat in your specifics. Lol
Banjo64
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Yeah, as far as I know that company doesn’t have its gaming HQ in California.
Sony are a very bad example, please don’t say they don’t try to influence their studios.
You think are all of their studios are working on the same style of games organically?
Creatives absolutely do not want commie ideology or as
James Sawyer Ford
puts it ‘technical help’ - as if they need it.
begotten
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Admit defeat in your braindead damage control posting too while you're at it.
James Sawyer Ford
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Creatives absolutely do not want commie ideology or as
Sure they do. They fucking hate the time sink of engine shit that gets in the way of their ambitions
Kojima took Decima and ran with it, making a beautiful game
Radical_3d
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ShaiKhulud1989
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Sigh. Once again, this deal is not helmed by PlayStation, this is not a merger. This is asset acquisition by Sony Group that is already the largest shareholder of Kadokawa.Yeah, as far as I know that company doesn’t have its gaming HQ in California.
Sony are a very bad example, please don’t say they don’t try to influence their studios.
You think are all of their studios are working on the same style of games organically?
Creatives absolutely do not want commie ideology or as
Ass of Can Whooping
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Now shut the fuck up rat
Mibu no ookami
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Those of you downplaying FromSoftware in this should realize that FromSoftware is probably worth two thirds of Kadokawa's total value.
They are not a footnote in this.
They are not a footnote in this.
Banjo64
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Would Sony group not defer the management of the gaming division (From Soft) to PlayStation? If not, great.
DenchDeckard
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Yes, old wise one. Please forgive me. *bows to your excellence*
leizzra
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Interesting if true. Few years ago it would’ve been even more. Now, if it happens, it probably won’t change much. FromSoft will be still multiplat but maybe with some PlayStation time exclusives (or console exclusives).
One company can lost a lot though and I’m talking about Namco Bandai. Elden Ring 2 is probably secured (though Sony could break the deal, but I don’t think they would - it’s too comfortable for them regarding the multiplatform release) but after that?
Anyway FromSoft is worth as much as long Miyazaki is there (though the company itself has a bigger value then Kojima Production without Kojima probably). So it’s only one of the benefits of having Kodokawa.
One company can lost a lot though and I’m talking about Namco Bandai. Elden Ring 2 is probably secured (though Sony could break the deal, but I don’t think they would - it’s too comfortable for them regarding the multiplatform release) but after that?
Anyway FromSoft is worth as much as long Miyazaki is there (though the company itself has a bigger value then Kojima Production without Kojima probably). So it’s only one of the benefits of having Kodokawa.
Radical_3d
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Kadokawa: your mom and pop’s company.
ShaiKhulud1989
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I bet Kadokawa will still act pretty much as an independent entity inside the Sony Group. Just like PlayStation, Sony Music, Sony Electronics and Columbia.
DaciaJC
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I hope you're right, but I'm not optimistic that this deal wouldn't in some way hinder From's ability to continue offering their games on multiple platforms.