I didn't say anything about a publisher.... maybe I have in different threads but I would prefer a few targeted studios like IOI, Kadokawa or Remedy. Even Asobo would be a decent one.
Really well said. Microsoft got zenimax because they wanted to sell. Both parties agree on the deal. But some people think Phil Spencer walk in their office made everyone hostage.Remedy? Why? Kadokawa is a big company, worth north of two billion dollars...They would buy the whole thing just for you to brag about them securing From as an exclusive partner? What game did they make with IOI?
Do you realize that a lot of thinking goes into the acquisition of studios, and that Sony is obviously interested in talent and synergies above IP. Buddy, they are capable of creating their own. How about you wsit until Firesprite reveal what they have been working on before throwing a tantrum. Naughty Dog became Naughty Dog, they grew and improved and got to where they are now, and many of Sony Studios have followed a similar trajectory...That is less disruptive of the market as a whole, and much smarter financially.
I don't know. I've got nothing against this acquisition, if Sony sees it fits their strategy good for them, but if that's rganic growth then you could say the same for Microsoft’s purchases too. I just find it funny how do the same but some people see it as different.
And worked with Guerrilla on Killzone 2 read the gamebiz interviewThese are the people who created and developed Wipeout.
Remedy? Why? Kadokawa is a big company, worth north of two billion dollars...They would buy the whole thing just for you to brag about them securing From as an exclusive partner? What game did they make with IOI?
Do you realize that a lot of thinking goes into the acquisition of studios, and that Sony is obviously interested in talent and synergies above IP? Buddy, they are capable of creating their own successful franchises. How about you wait until Firesprite reveal what they have been working on before throwing a tantrum? Naughty Dog became Naughty Dog, they grew and improved and got to where they are now, and many of Sony Studios have followed a similar trajectory...That is less disruptive of the market as a whole, and much smarter financially.
Moving goalposts already?
Because Ryan and Hulst told us bedtime
That "japanese" text is part of the logo of wipeout....Why does their logo have Japanese text? Are they weebs?
Just says Firesprite in Japanese.Why does their logo have Japanese text? Are they weebs?
Out of the ones I mentioned, Kadokawa makes sense due to Sony's overall strategy with Anime, Film and Gaming.
Remedy are also close to PlayStation now and nearby Housemarque and could support eachother.
Arc makes sense and is in a particular niche. Can again use anime IP very well.
They could buy 51% of Kadokawa to take control, no need to buy 100% outright.
They'll focus on VR titles for sure. Thats why they announce it now since PSVR won't be at tomorrows showcase. Wouldn't make much sense otherwise. Nice pickup though
I always find this take too funny, MS has had a great relationship with Bethesda etc
People who say it was Random are out of their heads.
You cleary did not read the interview on Gamebizz, you just parroting other people who just dont know what the heck they are talking about...So natural..
Soooo... organic...
It's already confirmed anyway. In this same thread lol. Funny thing there is no mention of vr in their 2 current projectsNo. The team is 250 people big and growing; They will make traditional and VR games.
Agreed. Though tbh, It really doesnt matter if its organic or GMO lol. Bottomline is that both are investing in their first party portfolio.Gradually growing your portfolio of studios, through acquisition of companies that you have worked with for years, that have delivered for you and know well as part of a strategy that you have used for decades is organic growth.
Going on a spending spree and tripling the number of studios you have in a 3 or 4 year period, to fill a massive gap, is the definition of inorganic. Not saying it’s bad, it was long overdue.
Acquiring Undead Labs or Playground is organic, this is like the Insomniac, Housemarque, even Firesprite deals.
Acquiring Zenimax, no matter how chummy they were, was not. The equivalent would be Sony buying Square Enix.
Astro's Playroom (PS5) was made by the Team Asobi of Japan Studio.I thought Playroom was all Sony Japan since that was our first introduction to Astrobot.
Sony, Sony closes Studio Liverpool.
The Studio Liverpool people found Firesprite.
Sony buys Firesprite.
Mmmh...
I know Microsoft gets a lot of criticisim for mismanaging studios but surely this counts as Sony doing the same? Studio liverpool was a good studio and got shut down, the talent there went on to create a nee studio only for Sony to buy them back.
I knew a lot of people in studio liverpool , hope this goes amazing for them
Sony doesn’t get a free pass. Many, myself included are not happy with how they treated Evolution Studios.I know Microsoft gets a lot of criticisim for mismanaging studios but surely this counts as Sony doing the same? Studio liverpool was a good studio and got shut down, the talent there went on to create a nee studio only for Sony to buy them back.
I knew a lot of people in studio liverpool , hope this goes amazing for them
Job listings from last year revealed Firesprite were working on a VR version of a multi-million selling PlayStation IP for Sony.
I mean people still pissed they closed Liverpool. Also different times different managementSony doesn’t get a free pass. Many, myself included are not happy with how they treated Evolution Studios.
Gradually growing your portfolio of studios, through acquisition of companies that you have worked with for years, that have delivered for you and know well as part of a strategy that you have used for decades is organic growth.
Going on a spending spree and tripling the number of studios you have in a 3 or 4 year period, to fill a massive gap, is the definition of inorganic. Not saying it’s bad, it was long overdue.
Acquiring Undead Labs or Playground is organic, this is like the Insomniac, Housemarque, even Firesprite deals.
Acquiring Zenimax, no matter how chummy they were, was not. The equivalent would be Sony buying Square Enix.
DriveClub was a big mess even with the multiple delays and it's not like Onrush was another big failure maybe with this new management things will have been different but it's not really surprising they got closed.Sony doesn’t get a free pass. Many, myself included are not happy with how they treated Evolution Studios.
They were releasing games constantly which should count for something when most studios took years just to get one out.DriveClub was a big mess even with the multiple delays and it's not like Onrush was not another big failure maybe with this new management things will have been different but it's not really surprising they got closed.
They said bothOrganic growth does not include M&A at all:
Right?? Probably cost them about 3.50Earth shaking move there Sony.
Evolution also took BigBig Studio with them (BigBig went down earlier, but I think both were facing the same chopping block in their last products, and the axe dropped for both.) BigBig did good work on PSP (Motorstorm Artic Edge is my fave of the franchise despite being an offshoot) and I wish were still around somehow for the current PlayStation market, even if their projects weren't gigantic.They were releasing games constantly which should count for something when most studios took years just to get one out.
They released 5 games during the PS3 gen.
Right?? Probably cost them about 3.50
Right?? Probably cost them about 3.50
You must be excited about your stock portfolio. How many shares do you own of SONY on the NYSE?May I introduce you to the concept of value and business strategy. Today’s cost has little to do with the impact a deal like this can have.
You must be excited about your stock portfolio. How many shares do you own of SONY on the NYSE?
Absolute sarcasm my friend. I love to poke fun at people and their diehard affiliations.That better not sarcasm towards my fellow sony shareholders mister
Absolute sarcasm my friend. I love to poke fun at people and their diehard affiliations.
I see it as a competitor but I don't know if it is a proper competitor to GamePass until Sony commits a release schedule for first party games to that service.
Didn't get any numbers in terms of the cost, did we?
It is in the Rare size of acquisition and 2x Ninja Theory in terms of employees
Haha fair enough. How long have you owned the stock for? Any good dividend pay out in June?You can have your fun but I take absolute pride in my investment of the greatest japanese company in the world
May I introduce you to the concept of value and business strategy. Today’s cost has little to do with the impact a deal like this can have.
Haha fair enough. How long have you owned the stock for? Any good dividend pay out in June?
To be honest it's not fair to expect fanboys to understand this. If they could comprehend this then they wouldn't be fanboy.Leave them. People like that have been fooled by sheer numbers of studios and cost and don’t care about long term quality output and consistency.
Neither of which the competition has proven they can handle.
Sony first party is well established in that regard. Adding more studios just further make them better at it.
They said both
Sony to Invest in First-Party Studios 'Through Organic Growth and Acquisitions' for PS5
More purchases along the waywww.pushsquare.com
Wow big moves from Sony..... Xbox better lookout.
That Zenimax acquisition looks small potatoes now, eh?
Cannot wait for the mobile and GAAS future of PlayStation /S
(Hermen and Jim are the biggest fucking idiots I've ever seen run a company)
You must be excited about your stock portfolio. How many shares do you own of SONY on the NYSE?
"Nah I'm convinced some of you can't read. Unless we are talking about the same thing"-ignore this. It wasn't for youThe link does not contradict what I mentioned at all. From your link:
" At last night's investor meeting, Jim Ryan stated that PlayStation is planning on investing in its line-up of first-party studios "through organic growth and acquisitions" as the PlayStation 5 inches closer to release."
Meaning to organically grow their first party (i.e. SP, ND, etc) and acquire other studios to further grow. Not sure what the confusion is here.
Meaning you can't even understand that your own link strengthens what I said. Another excerpt from it:Nah I'm convinced some of you can't read.
ya I figured. That is on what, 150 shares?Roughly around early 2019
Nah their dividends are shit. Only get about £50 semiannualy
ya I figured. That is on what, 150 shares?