Reuters: Sony in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say
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Here's a list of most of Kadokawa Animes:I thought they only did manga and not the kind of anime you see on TV.
More proof that people don't even know what Kadokawa does
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Trying to find anime produced by Kadokawa? Discover anime by Kadokawa on MyAnimeList, the largest online anime and manga database in the world!
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Capcom has never been for sale. Square did merge and that was Sony's opportunity then while Square was recovering from FF Spirits Within
However we know both Atlus and From Software sold and Sony wasn't at the table or got outbid if they were. Especially considering the strong relationships there it's a big L
Kadokawa has their fingers in A LOT of pies for the anime industry.I thought they only did manga and not the kind of anime you see on TV.
More proof that people don't even know what Kadokawa does
Their main value proposition is IP creation and cross-media productions. (I.E. Taking a Light Novel and making revenue off of anime and manga adaptations, plus merchandise and games)
This is what they should have done during their 2020-2023 acquisition spree after Insomniac. Bluepoint and Housemarque also makes sense at least they have a history working together.
But then they went the wrong road with unproven studios like Firesprite, Firewalk, Haven and Neon Koi. Bungie is not a bad studio but Sony overpaid big time.
TBH, if Sony end up acquiring Kadokawa & From Software, they don't really need Square-Enix. Yes for bragging purposes saying you own Final Fantasy & Dragon Quest would be big, and SE seem on an upward trend these days between Rebirth, RS2R and DQIIIR....
...but that said, Kadokawa & From Software just bring more overall value to the company and even SIE. So I can see where acquiring Square-Enix would look redundant.
This whole thing really reinforces my theory that FROMs next game is already in the works of being published by SIE.
They stated that they weren’t getting fair cut from Bandai
Sell 30% to Sony/Tencent, stating the money going towards a collaborative multimedia effort
Herman mentioned them in a future of PS Studios interview
Brazil from Era (credible) states he hears of a from x sony game
They got sony to help them fund the rights of Elden Ring
Sony stating that they have a lack of IP
And now we’re seeing rumors that Kadowkawa is in talks of selling, could be cope but I think Bloodborne 2 is cooking as we speak.
They stated that they weren’t getting fair cut from Bandai
Sell 30% to Sony/Tencent, stating the money going towards a collaborative multimedia effort
Herman mentioned them in a future of PS Studios interview
Brazil from Era (credible) states he hears of a from x sony game
They got sony to help them fund the rights of Elden Ring
Sony stating that they have a lack of IP
And now we’re seeing rumors that Kadowkawa is in talks of selling, could be cope but I think Bloodborne 2 is cooking as we speak.
most the 360 fans left after hearing about console drm and went to PlayStation and PlayStation with rip on Xbox about sharing games right after with the PS4 and Xbox games going to PC
bluepoint and fromsoft bloodbourne remake or squeal probably right after there original game
I'm guessing the funds weren't there for Sony to acquire them yet or Sony thought these studios would work we still have Haven and fire sprite to prove themselves
Except that pretty much every financial report from Kadokawa for the past two years have explicitly stated they're actively trying to enable to self-published future titles.
Here's a slide from their most recent earnings presentation, note the second to last bullet.
I'm not saying you can't be right, but it would run counter to most messaging Kadokawa has been consistently conveying to shareholders.
Id say they still need some JRPG’s IPs and JRPG makers.
Something like Nihon Falcon or Square or Sega would be smart choices to secure Sony’s future whichever way they go in the video games industry.
I doubt something like Square or Sega happens but Nihon Falcon wouldnt break the bank. 3 Decent Ips and some great deveopers. Id say Level 5 is decent too but there IPs arent as popular as Y’s and Trails series etc and they arent as consistent as developers as Nihon Falcon
Nothing in my post is about games not going to PC anymore though? I mentioned PC gamers because they hate Sony and now Sony will have control of their precious From Software games and then they gotta log into PSN.
So yes I will enjoy the fumes and tears which was the Crux of my post...
Another thing to add to the list:
A few years ago Kadokawa, Sony and Cygames signed a 3 ways deal to bring Kadokawa IPs to a global audience using Sony's help for anime and console games, in addition to CyGames' help for mobile games.
Kadokawa gave around 2% of Kadokawa's stocks to both Sony and CyGames for their help. And well, on top of this, FromSoft had over a dozen exclusives with Sony across basically all PS generations. And other Kadokawa teams combined also had dozens of PS exclusive games across all generations too.
So yes, make sure they are working on something together. No need to be an insider to know that.
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It is what Sony wants... they want that IP creation to add to Sony's cross media productions.
The CEO interview in September told exactly that.
Sony Wants To Produce More Animation Content, But Hampered By Animator Shortage, High Costs
The company is looking at options to increase its output, including digital technologies like AI.
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That makes the From Software like a bonus for Sony... they will own like 83% of From Software if they adquire Kodakawa.... 16% will continue with Tecent.
The subtle distinction is collaboration, vs. publishing. Sony bought about $120M USD of FromSoftware shares, which Kadokawa stated would be used for expanding international publishing.
Sony could well be working on a joint title with FromSoftware, but Kadokawa was trying to establish FromSoftware's ability to publish independently in global markets, as there is a greater profit ceiling for future releases.
Yes. If you're buying Kadokawa, you're doing it for their capacity to create, foster, and monetize new IP across multi-media.
He should stay home and bake those cookies.
Fucking hell, 8 years passed, dude still thinks Bloodborne owned by From Software.