Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa would bring numerous gaming studios, media companies, and entertainment properties under its umbrella. Here's what Sony could acquire through this takeover:

Gaming Studios and Properties:

• FromSoftware (70% stake)

  • Major franchises: Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, Armored Core
  • Other series: King's Field, Echo Night, Shadow Tower, Lost Kingdoms, Otogi

• Spike Chunsoft

  • Key franchises: Mystery Dungeon, Zero Escape, Fire Pro Wrestling, Danganronpa, Conception
  • Co-development partnerships with Nintendo and Bandai Namco
  • Japanese publisher for Western games like Witcher 3, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk

• Acquire

  • Co-developer of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Octopath Traveler, 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 publishing subsidiaries

Media Companies:

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

Film, TV, and Anime:

• Doga Kobo
• ENGI (53%)
• Kadokawa Anime
• Kadokawa Daiei Studio
• Multiple production studios and broadcasting companies

This acquisition would significantly expand Sony's presence in Japanese entertainment, particularly in gaming, anime, and publishing sectors.

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