Sony, Kadokawa and FromSoftware

Rumor: Kadokawa Wanted Sony To Buy Them For Years – But Sony Only Wanted Their Anime And Video Games
But the hype for hostile takeovers and consolidations jumpstarted in February of this year, when electronic motors company Nidec successfully acquired their rival Takisawa, and for life insurance company Dai-Ichi Life to acquire welfare company Benefit One.
Sony Acquiring Kadokawa Would Have Implications Far Beyond FromSoftware
Sony buying Kadokawa would have major implications for FromSoftware, but those ramifications would only be the tip of the iceberg.
FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony’s acquisition interest
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,
Sony in talks to buy FromSoftware parent company in potentially massive deal
A new report says Sony is looking to buy Kadokawa, the parent of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware and other entertainment companies.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’
Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed it has received a buyout offer from Sony, but insists it has yet to make a decision on whether to sell up.
FromSoftware Being Owned by Sony Would Be Horrible for the Gaming Industry
One of the gaming industry's premiere developers potentially being locked down to a single platform doesn't benefit fans whatsoever.
What Sony Acquiring FromSoftware's Parent Company May Mean For Future Games
If it comes to fruition, Sony's rumored acquisition of FromSoftware's parent company could have major implications for the gaming industry.
Sony is in Talks to Purchase FromSoftware's Parent Company
Sony is in talks to purchase multimedia conglomerate Kadokawa, potentially making them the majority owner of FromSoftware. Acquisition makes sense post-scandal, with appeal beyond FromSoftware due to access to Kadokawa's anime library.
Sony’s Kadokawa acquisition - pros and cons for PlayStation Studios
Sony's Kadokawa acquisition has numerous pros and cons that could impact PlayStation Studios significantly, especially with FromSoftware in the mix.
FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Pushed Sony Towards Acquisition – Report
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation has reportedly been pushing Sony Group towards a purchase, according to a new report. We first saw speculations last week that Kadokawa set the stage for a Sony acquisition to fend off a hostile takeover from foreign companies,
FromSoftware Parent Company Wants Sony to Buy Them Outright
Kadokawa and Sony have reportedly been discussing an acquisition for several years. Sony is only interested in "strategic investments" in Kadokawa's anime and video game properties. Kadokawa, meanwhile,
Sony May Be Buying FromSoftware’s Parent Company, Says Report
Sony may be poised to have another major weapon in its arsenal. Reuters (and now Nikkei) is reporting that Sony is in talks ...
Sony Could Acquire FromSoftware’s Owners In Most Annoying Attempt to Make Bloodborne Remaster Real
Japanese media firm Kadokawa, a company with a controlling stake in Elden Ring creator FromSoftware, confirmed Sony is ...
Ex-Blizzard president has rather boldly called Sony's potential FromSoftware scoop 'probably a top 2 acquisition in videogames in the last 15+ years if not ever'
"The only thing bigger would be buying Valve or Nintendo." ...
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TT Show Episode 60 - Sony acquiring Elden Ring studio, Half-Life 3, and New Reviews!
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Former Blizzard boss says "the only thing bigger" than Sony buying FromSoftware would be if it bought Valve or Nintendo
As a new report that Sony may buy FromSoftware 's parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, circulates, former Blizzard boss Mike ...