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Well they wouldn't Microsoft just outbid Sony? They have a lot more cash than Sony
That's why they need to do this now while MS can't join the table
Well they wouldn't Microsoft just outbid Sony? They have a lot more cash than Sony
In general SE does have a love of making deals. They have Crystal Dynamics supporting Microsoft, and then on the Japan side of things you have the FF teams in bed with Sony and Team Asano is in bed with Nintnedo. We just need to see if the Enix side is in bed with anyone.
Where's the rule that a company can't have two acquisitions under contract at the same time? Go look at the history of ms acquisitions. They have made huge acquisitions in a single year more than once.That's why they need to do this now while MS can't join the table
SE won’t sell to MS. They’ll not be able to buy any Japanese powerhouse company. Give up.If they're already in bed with Sony why the hell would Sony buy them? They already get what they need from them.
If anything maybe Microsoft will buy SE to end that incestuous relationship with Sony.
Where's the rule that a company can't have two acquisitions under contract at the same time? Go look at the history of ms acquisitions. They have made huge acquisitions in a single year more than once.
We'll see. Money talksSE won’t sell to MS. They’ll not be able to buy any Japanese powerhouse company. Give up.
It’s amusing how this Sony acquisitions talk scares the other side. It’s specially ironic seeing how they cheer acquisitions that favor their favorite platform. But I get it, it’s only good when the other side does it. Personally, I’d rather nobody do it and I hope those that are forcing this crash and burn in the long run.Fear of retaliation mode has officially began
People who cheered for consolidation are in for a bad surprise when they'll realize that this year is unlikely to end without a major acquisition and it won't be by MS who has to keep a low profile at least until their Activision deal is approved.
People should be prepared for either Capcom or Square to join/merge with SIE imo.
to be seen.Agree.
They will be losing the license anyway soon enough.
And Sony is very risk adverse so with them being larger than ms in the gaming segment why would they risk the time and money it would take to go after a major acquisition? They're more likely to go after small devs like insomniac and the returnal dev.They're already under scrutiny with regulators. They're not going to risk jeopardizing the current one
And Sony is very risk adverse so with them being larger than ms in the gaming segment why would they risk the time and money it would take to go after a major acquisition? They're more likely to go after small devs like insomniac and the returnal dev.
Maybe Sony will go after Quantic dream. It fits the mold of other devs they've acquired. Smaller in size, long term working history with Sony, focused on same type of cinematic games Sony is. Sounds like a good fit
That's their Western division. The Enix side is Dragon Quest and Star Ocean.Don't have much faith the Enix side will have much of a role in the future tbh. They sold off IOI and now they've delegated Crystal Dynamics to make other studios games instead of their own.
But maybe that’s why they go for them since they’re hurting from BF 2042’s failure. An the decline of madden, yeah those licenses are running out real soon so who knows what EA would look like without their bread and butter sports games that ALWAYS keep them afloat.Worst purchase ever.
Unless they want stale FIFA and MADDEN, and already rotten/ruined Mass Effect, Dragon Age, NBA Live, Battlefield, Anthem, Mirrors Edge…
That's their Western division. The Enix side is Dragon Quest and Star Ocean.
They're already under scrutiny with regulators. They're not going to risk jeopardizing the current one
Its not that clear cut. Team Asano is in Japan and they are very obviously not in bed with Sony.That all falls under the Japan branch then with FF
lol literally no one is afraid of Sony acquiring anything, any more than they are afraid of monsters under the bed and other things that aren't real.It’s amusing how this Sony acquisitions talk scares the other side. It’s specially ironic seeing how they cheer acquisitions that favor their favorite platform. But I get it, it’s only good when the other side does it. Personally, I’d rather nobody do it and I hope those that are forcing this crash and burn in the long run.
30b for playstation division only? no they can't and not will we can bet our accountsLmao yes they can. You don't know what you're talking about
My guess is that it will be renewed and even if it isn't the barrier to entry involved in creating a devteam to create a football game is extremely high.Isn't EA's NFL license up soon? Madden needs competition.
no they can't and not will we can bet our account
i explained you how it work....they have divisions that need to invest to go ahead ... storically playstation (SIE) have been the division where Sony had invest less...they have projected a possible investment over 3 years of 13 / 18b to be divided between the divisions .... do your math. Also keep in mind that the entire m & a budget of all Sony is currently 24bYou don’t really know what you’re talking about. Sounds more like wishful thinking and fear that they take something away from your favorite platform.
they will get a Japanese publisher...the best they could would be Square with final fantasy...nothing earth shacking ...but good getHere we go! Sony has been provoked.
Sony is the market leader if there's someone who would be blocked by antitrust would be them if buying somethigb massive not the oppositeThat's why they need to do this now while MS can't join the table
Sony is the market leader if there's someone who would be blocked by antitrust would be them if buying somethigb massive not the opposite
Except it doesn't. Why would Nintendo want to merge with a media conglomerate which is Sony? Sony is 4 companies essentially.merger with Nintendo actually makes A LOT of sense. They aren't direct competitors anymore and their assets complement each other really well.
Imagine that conversationThat's why they need to do this now while MS can't join the table
here we go ahahaha
Please don't start to talk of things you barely grasp as always, especially when Sony is involved....looking at their cash...divisions and how they usual spend the Is no reality where Sony spend more than 1 - 1.5b acquiring someone
people should keep their feet on the ground
wake me up the day that Sony will invest more more than 5b in one m&aPlease don't start to talk of things you barely grasp as always, especially when Sony is involved....
Except it doesn't. Why would Nintendo want to merge with a media conglomerate which is Sony? Sony is 4 companies essentially.
You had me at Wednesday!EA would be a good get just for IP and licensing. Honestly if anyone is buying EA it's Microsoft, they already have a massive presence with EA Play being included in Gamepass.
I think the next big acquisition will be when Microsoft pulls the trigger and buys Sega next Wednesday. Since announcing they are acquiring Activision the money Microsoft has just sitting around probably made them another $20B which should more than cover it and a few other studios.
Nintendo HATE Sony ...probably you don't know their company historyAsk yourself why they wouldn't.
Nintendo used to be the market leader in gaming hardware and has been relegated to the side even if they're still profitable.
Their games would sell even more units if they were released on Sony handhelds. Dealing with Sony Pictures would give them immediate distribution access to their IP in movies and TV.
For example, if Breath of the Wild was ported to PS4 today, how many units would it sell? 10 million? 15? Mario Kart? Obviously, a lot of money is left on the table here. There is a lot of benefit for both companies financially in a merger.
The way you worded is pretty telling. Seems to me you’re just with fingers crossed hoping it doesn’t happen. But we all know you’re afraid of it.lol literally no one is afraid of Sony acquiring anything, any more than they are afraid of monsters under the bed and other things that aren't real.