{"id":69425,"date":"2024-11-19T16:01:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/sony-purchasing-kadokawa-future"},"modified":"2024-11-22T05:25:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T05:25:57","slug":"sony-purchasing-kadokawa-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/video-games\/sony-purchasing-kadokawa-future","title":{"rendered":"What Sony’s Possible Purchase of Kadokawa Could Mean for the Future of Gaming & Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

The internet has been buzzing with news that Sony might be in talks to acquire Kadokawa<\/a>, the parent company of FromSoftware (creators behind Elden Ring and the Souls series). Fans are keeping a close eye on these developments, and a lot of them are raising concerns about the potential deal. So, what could happen if it goes through?<\/p>\n

Sony and Kadokawa’s Potential Acquisition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kadokawa is a major Japanese media conglomerate that oversees numerous affiliated companies across publishing, film and visuals, and cross-media. Among its most well-known subsidiaries is FromSoftware, the studio responsible for acclaimed IPs like Elden Ring<\/a> and the Souls series.<\/p>\n

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Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media powerhouse behind the ‘Elden Ring’ game, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the technology giant looks to add to its entertainment portfolio https:\/\/t.co\/xBfByPbfN4<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/xjH2tG2Ld9<\/a><\/p>\n

— Reuters (@Reuters) November 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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