Reuters: Sony in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say

[SSfox]

If it's true maybe Sony finally decided to invest in worthy things

 

[Evilms]

 

[John Elden Ring]

Source
Now, a statement from Kadokawa reads, “There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter “the Company”) by Sony Group Inc,

“However, this information is not announced by the Company. The Company has received an initial letter of intent to acquire the Company’s shares, but no decision has been made at this time. If there are any facts that should be announced in the future, we will make an announcement in a timely and appropriate manner.”

 

[Boswollox]

Because they weren't smart enough to put Denuvo on it!

Maybe they should be more aggressive & making examples out of people through lawyers like Nintendo

I hope these are joke replies

 

[On Demand]

It’s happening

 

[Boswollox]

So, what we already know?

 

[On Demand]

So, what we already know?

Kadokawa directly confirming Sony made a letter of intent to buy.

 

[Luffy123]

damn this is fr fr happening then

 

[Luffy123]

 

[mibu no ookami]

I mean what this confirms is

• This isn't a rumor
• That they're still in relatively early stages of the process

Some level of due diligence has likely already occurred and some level of talks have probably already occurred.

I think the idea that this gets "done" in a couple weeks is a bit optimistic, but things could also move very fast here.

 

[John Elden Ring]

It’s happening

Kadokawa directly confirming Sony made a letter of intent to buy.

Early stages, Kadokawa wants Sony to pay more if they want a deal.

 

[FatKaz]

Slap that fucking ps studios logo on the next FROM game and here those pc mustard huffers screech.

 

[On Demand]

Early stages, Kadokawa wants Sony to pay more if they want a deal.

How do you know it’s in early stages? The talks could of have been going on for months now.

 

[John Elden Ring]

How do you know it’s in early stages? The talks could of have been going on for months now.

Same thing with X, Musk told the wanted to buy Twitter and it took 1-2 months for the deal to be fully made (and he still wanted to go back on it)

 

[Petekilla]

If this goes through. Hopefully From is under PS Studios and not Aniplex/SME. From could benefit from PS Studios’s in house tech.

 

[DarkLordOtaku]

Imagine Elden Ring 2 being PS exclusive!

Elden Ring 2 is unlikely. At least not in the capacity that FromSoftware would develop it.

I think I said the same thing about "DARK SOULS III" in a previous interview, but basically I don't mean to say, "This is completely over." This is because I don't think there is any need to destroy the possibilities and good ideas that may arise in the future right now. However, at this point, there are no plans for additional DLC or "ELDEN RING 2." Even if it's not the complete end to the story, I think this DLC will be a big break.

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They are focusing on new IP creation at the moment. Their next release will likely be an original IP, but not by Miyazaki, as they're trying to diversify their portfolio of game directors.

 

[Eternal_Wings]

If this goes through. Hopefully From is under PS Studios and not Aniplex/SME. From could benefit from PS Studios’s in house tech.

If this merger happens, then Fromsoftware and Accquire will be structured definitely under PlayStation Japan.

 

[Gediminas]

Same thing with X, Musk told the wanted to buy Twitter and it took 1-2 months for the deal to be fully made (and he still wanted to go back on it)

Yes, because twitter were cooking imaginary numbers. In the end, it worked for everyone.

 

[Gediminas]

If this merger happens, then Fromsoftware and Accquire will be structured definitely under PlayStation Japan.

Just don't let Hulst near them, he can just fuck off.
The best, it would be, they stay as Bungie if their books are good.

 

[Eternal_Wings]

Just don't let Hulst near them, he can just fuck off.
The best, it would be, they stay as Bungie if their books are good.

That's why his counterpart Nishino exists. He is responsible for whole Japan + Asia.