Sony is reportedly acquiring Kadokawa, a major Japanese conglomerate, potentially gaining control over numerous video game studios, media companies, and entertainment properties. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what Sony could acquire:

Gaming Studios and Properties:

• FromSoftware (70% ownership)

  • Key franchises: Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, Armored Core
  • Sony already owns 14% stake

• Spike Chunsoft

  • Notable series: Mystery Dungeon, Zero Escape, Danganronpa
  • Co-developer of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
  • Japanese publisher for Western games like Witcher 3, Baldur's Gate 3

• Acquire

  • Co-developer of Octopath Traveler, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Tenchu series

• Gotcha Gotcha Games

  • Creators of RPG Maker MV and Pixel Game Maker MV

Media and Entertainment Properties:

Publications:

• BookWalker
• Comic Walker
• Kadokawa Future Publishing
• Multiple book publishing subsidiaries

Media Companies:

• Dwango (including Niconico)
• Docomo Anime Store
• Movie Walker
• Various media production companies

Animation and Film:

• Doga Kobo
• ENGI (53% ownership)
• Kadokawa Anime
• Kadokawa Daiei Studio
• Multiple production studios

Impact on Industry Partnerships:

• Potential effects on Bandai Namco's publishing relationships
• Changes to Nintendo's collaboration with Spike Chunsoft
• Implications for Western game localization in Japan

This acquisition would significantly expand Sony's influence across Japanese entertainment, particularly strengthening its position in gaming, anime, and publishing sectors.

[Note: All subsequent images maintained as per original article but omitted from summary for conciseness]

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