Sorry Bloodborne Fans, But Sony Buying FromSoft Probably Won't Be What You Want
Big game acquisitions have dominated news anytime they come to light and the latest concerns 'sdeveloper, FromSoftware, and its parent company, Kadokawa. Usually, Microsoft and Xbox are the ones working on massive acquisitions of big studios, spending billions of dollars on the likes of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard in recent years. The money spent on these acquisitions is truly mouthwatering, and while it wouldn't be a surprise if Microsoft was trying to buy another game-developing giant, Sony, Microsoft's great rival in the gaming space, is the one looking to spend the big bucks on Kadokawa.
In the gaming space, Kadokawa is known as the parent company of FromSoftware, largely due to the reach, appeal, and fame that the studio has after winning two Game of the Year awards in the past five years (and it could make it three with 's controversial nomination). Because of this association, and with Sony owning the rights to, there is the hope that Sony will bring the gothic Souls game to PC, or at least give it some love after its release. Even with the acquisition, however, still might not get the attention it deserves.
Although would be a crowning jewel in most cases, it isn't even the biggest game in FromSoftware's library, at least in terms of sales and overall reach. is one of gaming's hottest properties at the moment, potentially able to win two Game of the Year awards in two different years, thanks to its expansion, the excellent . If Sony wants FromSoftware to prioritize an IP, it will probably be, but even if it isn't, there are better financial options with other IPs besides the beloved .
Demigods are important, incredibly powerful figures in Elden Ring and its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, each descended from Queen Marika.
Even if isn't a priority, which would be odd considering the legal trouble FromSoftware went through to claim the rights to the IP from Bandai Namco, still wouldn't be the second-best option. The trilogy has been one of the most
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