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My worst fears of a PlayStation-exclusive future for FromSoftware have been averted for now: Sony is forming a 'strategic alliance' with parent company Kadokawa, but hasn't bought it outright

Sony is now Kadokawa's largest shareholder at 10%.

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Sony becomes the largest shareholder in Elden Ring and Dark Souls' parent company, despite acquisition chatter

Sony now owns 10% of Kadokawa, the massive anime publisher that itself owns FromSoftware

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Xbox fans can relax, as it seems PlayStation won't be buying up one of the industry's best game studios — for now

Rumors of a FromSoftware buyout from PlayStation owner Sony have ended, as Kadokawa forges a "strategic alliance."

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The surprise first chapter of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners manga MADNESS is available to read now – but there's a catch for English readers

The prequel series will be published through Dark Horse

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Staff at FromSoftware parent company reportedly "thrilled" to see Sony in talks to buy them, but one analyst says the sale would be a "bad choice" for the house of Elden Ring

Kadokawa would "lose its independence" if it was acquired, one analyst says

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Acquiring the parent company of Elden Ring and Dark Souls creator FromSoftware outright might be too expensive for Sony, Japanese analysts say

Sony is reportedly only interested in Kadokawa's anime and video game divisions

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Sony's Proposed Acquisition of Kadokawa Could Change How Japanese Media Is Distributed Globally

The purported deal will have a significant impact on how Japanese media and entertainment will be distributed globally.

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With Sony in talks to acquire Elden Ring developer's parent company, one investor reportedly jokes that the cost is worth it just to get director Hidetaka Miyazaki

Sony's in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the anime powerhouse with a 70% share in FromSoftware

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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."

PC Gamer

FromSoftware's parent company confirms that Sony is looking to buy it out

"No decision has been made at this time," but a letter of intent has been received and that means the wheels are turning.

PC Gamer

As Sony's reported plans to acquire Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer's parent company get flagged as "unclear information" by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Kadokawa confirms "no decision has been made"

But it "has received an initial letter of intent" to acquire its shares

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Sony is rumoured to be snapping up FromSoftware's parent company in the industry's ongoing mission to be consolidated to hell and back

A deal could be secured within weeks, according to a source.

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Sony is reportedly in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the owner of Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne developer FromSoftware

Sony is reportedly in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the owner of FromSoftware.

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Elden Ring and Dark Souls parent company is reportedly in talks to be acquired by Sony, so surely that Bloodborne remake is a step closer now

Kadokawa x FromSoft is an exciting prospect

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Sony is in talks to purchase the media conglomerate that currently holds the reins to "Elden Ring" developer, FromSoft

The deal may be just as much about purchasing anime IP as it is about buying up FromSoft.

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Owner of Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer FromSoftware confirms its studios have 20 console games in development, and we can only hope one of them is a Bloodborne remaster

Kadokawa Corporation is pretty busy

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdree's success deftly parries 'extraordinary losses' caused by a recent cyberattack on FromSoftware's parent company

The magic money Erdtree.

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FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki addresses recent mass developer layoffs, assuring Dark Souls and Elden Ring fans "that's something I would not let happen"

Miyazaki stresses staff retention amid industry struggles

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FromSoftware boss addresses gaming industry layoffs: 'As long as this company's my responsibility, I would not let that happen'

Hidetaka Miyazaki describes FromSoftware's relationship with parent company Kadokawa and references Satoru Iwata's perspective on layoffs.

PC Gamer

Sit back down, Tarnished: FromSoftware's parent company has poured cold water on an imminent Elden Ring DLC release

A recent Kadokawa financial report suggests that we've still got some time before Shadows of the Erdtree's release.

GamesRadar

After weeks of DLC speculation, Elden Ring fans crash back to Earth as FromSoftware parent company hits them with a vague "we are currently working hard"

No release date, no updates, and definitely no shadow drop

TechRadar

FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa announces acquisition of Octopath Traveler co-developer Acquire

Kadokawa has announced that it's bought Octopath co-developer Acquire as a "wholly owned subsidiary."

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Elden Ring parent company buys studio behind some of the best JRPGs of recent years

Acquire, developer of Octopath Traveller, has been acquired

PC Gamer

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree development is 'proceeding smoothly' but sorry, there's still no release date

The latest financial report from FromSoftware's parent company says it's going great, and not a whole lot else.

TechRadar

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC development is “proceeding smoothly” according to FromSoftware parent company

FromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa says that the team is "currently working hard on the development of DLC for Elden Ring."

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