Capcom says it will decline an offer even if Microsoft makes an acquisition proposal

[Puff]

We saw Microsoft acquiring Activision. There's been some whispers in the industry about some more deals. What is Capcom's thinking when it comes to M&A? Is there anything in the works?

I think there have been many M&A talks in the game industry. There was once a time we were a target, but rather than acquiring an outside company, we prefer organic growth. It is important to train and develop human resources in-house in order to carry out growth strategies. I also believe we can utilize external partners, but we have no intention of acquiring companies.

What if Microsoft comes to you and says, "We're interested in buying you out". Would you entertain that?

I would gracefully decline the offer because I believe it would be better if we were equal partners.

Good

 

[AshHunter216]

Must have hurt Takashi's soul to post that. Here's hoping the other major Japanese publishers feel the same way.

 

[Box]

What is with Takashi Receding Hairline Mochizuki and his blind cuckoldry for Microsoft?

 

[Puff]

Resetera doesn't seem too happy about the news

 

[Arc]

Awesome answer by Capcom. Nice to know one of the pillars in gaming has no intention of being messed with, and every intention of continuing to do things their own way.

 

[Eternal_Wings]

Sega said themselves something similar a couple of months ago. No Japanese company with a clear mind would sell themselves to the most American corporation ever.
Screw Microsoft and all its fanboys.

 

[AshHunter216]

Resetera doesn't seem too happy about the news

Resetera just wants PlayStation to have less and to be punished for being "unfair" to Xbox last gen. Biggest thing I've noticed this gen is how often people blame PlayStation whenever something goes wrong for Xbox.

 

[Gods&Monsters]

That's good news but at the same time a throwaway comment in an interview doesn't mean that much.

 

[Eternal_Wings]

The timing is suspicious. This probably confirms Microsoft tried also to buy Capcom. I love how the Capcom CEO did embarrass Microsoft in the public.

 

[Nimrota]

Capcom has been doing really well recently, there is absolutely no reason it would want a buyout.

 

[Entropi]

To me, It sounds like MS tried already.

 

[Arc]

Capcom has been doing really well recently, there is absolutely no reason it would want a buyout.

I feel like it’s largely western companies that are all in on on this idea of being bought out, and that shareholders, short term profit, and a CEO golden parachute to the next company are all the only important things, instead of cultivating a long term success that stays true to company values and great products.

I may be romanticizing Japan a bit, but I think Capcom is every bit aware of its legacy and continued high regard in the industry, as well as building a highly successful company in the long term with a lot of great IP.

 

[Heisenberg007]

"BULLY CAPCOM PREVENTS UNDERDOG MICROSOFT FROM COMPETING WITH PLAYSTATION"

 

[Eternal_Wings]

"BULLY CAPCOM PREVENTS UNDERDOG MICROSOFT FROM COMPETING WITH PLAYSTATION"

Phil Spencer biting probably now his ass.
Xbox doesn’t get a break. Last week the dicey leaks and now this embarrassment. Love to see it.

 

[historia]

Phil Spencer biting probably now his ass.
Xbox doesn’t get a break. Last week the dicey leaks and now this embarrassment. Love to see it.

I still don't understand why Phil Spencer go to Japan, what does he expect to do? Kneeling under Miyamoto asking Nintendo to release games on their shitbox to gain bit of relevancy?

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Resetera doesn't seem too happy about the news

Took me only a second to see Vigilante Joker in there defending Microsoft and getting wet over the prospect of yet more acquisition talk in that thread. Dude is utterly pathetic.

Same with gremlinz1982, of course defending the very nature of acquisitions since I'm sure Microsoft was being negatively mentioned in the the thread (and rightfully so). I see Red Rum and their soulless avatar are in there, and of course doing a whataboutism acting as if Capcom making a small purchase is anywhere on the same scale as the destabilization Microsoft wants to do to the 3P independent free market.

Disgusting the question even had to be asked TBH.

"BULLY CAPCOM PREVENTS UNDERDOG MICROSOFT FROM COMPETING WITH PLAYSTATION"

And look at the Xbox Ambassador who locked the thread

 

[Fenton]

Judge locked the thread Probably saw this as an insult to MS

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

MS is done buying publishers anyway. But Embracer is crying for help, MS could scoop a bunch of studios; they already make game pass martial.

 

[Gods&Monsters]

Judge locked the thread Probably saw this as an insult to MS

And look at the Xbox Ambassador who locked the thread

Gremlinz made many disgusting posts about Playstation. I'm hoping he finally gets banned permanently but I'm not holding my breath. Biggest cheerleader for MS acquisition in that site.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Gremlinz made many disgusting posts about Playstation. I'm hoping he finally gets banned permanently but I'm not holding my breath. Biggest cheerleader for MS acquisition in that site.

He took Yoga Flame's place with ease.