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[bitbydeath]

Ember Labs could be a really good get. (Providing Kena lives up)

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) continues to invest in, or acquire, firms with abundant creativity and cutting-edge technologies to build up Worldwide Studios (WWS), an association of first-party title production studios.

Edit: Quote is referenced from Page 30.

https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/corporatereport/CorporateReport2020_E.pdf

 

[BlueXImpulse]

It doesn't stop. The best games live on Playstation.

 

[DeeDogg_]

back arrogant is Sony

 

[Perrott]

They should acquire Bluepoint Games (amazing remakes and already capable of making a new IP) and Sumo Digital (the best kart racer studio outside of Nintendo and also a super versatile developer as they can tackle many different genres with success similarly to Insomniac).

 

[PresetError]

Ember Labs could be a really good get. (Providing Kena lives up)

https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/corporatereport/CorporateReport2020_E.pdf

You could at least quote the page number.

I would like to be suprised by studio acquisitions but at some point Sony will anounce they have bought Bluepoint and maybe Housemarque and that'll be all.

 

[splattered]

Sorry just jumped on the forum didn't see the thread about PC games, nevermind this post

 

[GamerEDM]

they have a nice collection of studios , but they are lacking variety

 

[mortal]

Ember Labs would be a great addition, although imo Sony needs to acquire /assemble more Japanese studios.

 

[GreyHand23]

Are we glazing over the fact this same report states they are going to start bringing to bring their games to PC to bolster profits?

It actually says that they will "explore" bringing games to PC. That's a far cry from a confirmation that they will absolutely do it and it also gives no insight into the timing of such releases.

 

[PresetError]

Are we glazing over the fact this same report states they are going to start bringing to bring their games to PC to bolster profits?

There's already a thread about that. How many of them do you want?

 

[splattered]

It actually says that they will "explore" bringing games to PC. That's a far cry from a confirmation that they will absolutely do it and it also gives no insight into the timing of such releases.

There's already a thread about that. How many of them do you want?

My bad just jumped on the forum didn't see the games to PC thread

 

[TLZ]

Sorry just jumped on the forum didn't see the thread about PC games, nevermind this post

There's another thread about that.

Edit: nevermind already answered.

 

[bitbydeath]

You could at least quote the page number.

I would like to be suprised by studio acquisitions but at some point Sony will anounce they have bought Bluepoint and maybe Housemarque and that'll be all.

Sorry, updated OP now.
Quote is from page 30.

 

[Relativ9]

Arkane?

They have shooter and RPG cred, two arrows that are missing in Sony's quiver...and they likely wouldn't be all that expensive.

 

[Keihart]

They should acquire Bluepoint Games (amazing remakes and already capable of making a new IP) and Sumo Digital (the best kart racer studio outside of Nintendo and also a super versatile developer as they can tackle many different genres with success similarly to Insomniac).

I would be surprised if this doesn't happen at some point, bluepoint and Sumo kinda got big picking up WWS Ip's and they've worked together a lot.

 

[protonion]

With so much profit this gen, they should go all in.

Spend a few billions to buy Rockstar and dominate for all eternity.

 

[PresetError]

Sorry, updated OP now.
Quote is from page 30.

Now that I have read the full quote I'm under the impression this report is actually bragging about the purchase of Insomniac and the investment in Epic Games.

 

[Gloggins]

So where are these acquisition? Insomniac was a year ago. The same standard applies to Sony as it does Microsoft - give us fucking results not talk.

 

[kretos]

I want them to buy From for the meltdowns

 

[PresetError]

So where are these acquisition? Insomniac was a year ago. The same standard applies to Sony as it does Microsoft - give us fucking results not talk.

Sony spent 229M$ to buy Insomniac last summer and this summer spent 250M$ on buying a 1.4% of Epic Games.

 

[Gloggins]

Sony spent 229M$ to buy Insomniac last summer and this summer spent 250M$ on buying a 1.4% of Epic Games.

Yeah I know about Epic Games. Just thought we would have heard more by now in terms of acquisitions. They need to be proactive not reactive to stay ahead.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Yeah I know about Epic Games. Just thought we would have heard more by now in terms of acquisitions. They need to be proactive not reactive to stay ahead.

Well if the Insomniac acquisition taught us anything is that they will just drop the information on us.

 

[Esppiral]

But but but I've heard that acquisitions are bad....

 

[INC]

they have a nice collection of studios , but they are lacking variety

They need a big shooter, but sony always fall short here. They should test the waters with kz2, resistance and Socom remasters

 

[Heart_Attack]

Remedy should be their main target. Housemarque as well.

 

[Bryank75]

I want them to buy From for the meltdowns

Yes, they are in talks to buy Crunchyroll from AT&T as they want to dominate Anime....so Kadokawa would be a good buy and could add From Soft to PS Studios in the same move.

Ember, as mentioned above would be great.

Game Science Studio, who are making the Black Legend Wukong game would be great too.

Kojima...

 

[bitbydeath]

Now that I have read the full quote I'm under the impression this report is actually bragging about the purchase of Insomniac and the investment in Epic Games.

They do brag about that but the phrasing of 'continues to' in the OP means their is more on the way.

 

[Bryank75]

I also believe that since Warner Bros Studios and many others like Bioware are moving towards GAAS and away from story driven games, PlayStations studios will become more and more important.....

So to snap up studios like Remedy, as Heart_Attack mentioned and the other few stand outs is important to completely corner that market.

Would be great for Remedy to do another Max Payne if Sony could facilitate a deal with TT.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Anytime SONY acquires studios it hurts M$

 

[MrLove]

Remedy is wastage in my opinion, cause Sony Games are very similar. I think From Software would have massive impact

 

[mejin]

Anytime SONY acquires studios it hurts M$

and vice versa. Although MS acquisitions also hurt gamers lol

 

[Cato]

Ember Labs would be a great addition, although imo Sony needs to acquire /assemble more Japanese studios.

Why?
At least the JRPG studios in Japan are already basically first-party studios anyway and will never release any games on any other platform (since there is just no real market for JRPGs outside of playstation).

Why buy them? They already are dedicated to playstation only titles.

 

[mortal]

Why?

Uhh...because I'd like to see more Japanese talent backed by a Sony budget?

I never said anything about JRPGs.

 

[MHubert]

They should buy or at least make a nice exclusive deal with Cyan and reboot Myst for PSVR2.

 

[SentientStone]

They should have Kojima make a literal walking simulator (not hiking) now.
It shall be called the Sony Walkman. You play as a Japanese dude walking in 80s Japan listening to a Walkman.

 

[ethomaz]

They always did that since PS1.

That is why you can trust in PlayStation delivering the best of gaming every generation.

 

[AmuroChan]

Sony is lacking in FPS and JRPG in their portfolio. I've suggested 4A Games in the past, but they just got acquired by Embracer. As for JRPG, I would love for them to acquire Nihon Falcom so that their games can get a bigger budget. A AAA Ys or Legend of Heroes game would be awesome.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Arkane?

They have shooter and RPG cred, two arrows that are missing in Sony's quiver...and they likely wouldn't be all that expensive.

Arkane is owned by Bethesda already

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

Why?
At least the JRPG studios in Japan are already basically first-party studios anyway and will never release any games on any other platform (since there is just no real market for JRPGs outside of playstation).

Why buy them? They already are dedicated to playstation only titles.

Why not? Most of them also make Switch games as well. We need more big budget Japanese games on the PlayStation.

 

[Wraith Phantom]

Arkane is owned by Bethesda already

maybe they buy zena max. Not like they cant afford it.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Remedy should be their main target. Housemarque as well.

No
Bluepoint first

Also Ember lab has more potential than Remedy and Housemarque. Let's wait and see.

 

[Bryank75]

maybe they buy zena max. Not like they cant afford it.

There were rumours... Doom would be awesome to have as a first party shooter and Elderscrolls online / 6 etc.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

maybe they buy zena max. Not like they cant afford it.

That includes Id and Bethesda studios which will be no less than $3 Billions. I believe they cost more than that.

 

[Wraith Phantom]

There were rumours... Doom would be awesome to have as a first party shooter and Elderscrolls online / 6 etc.

Yeah... I think that one has legs. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens. Gives them studios to put games everywhere. And more studios.
Looks like they are trying to replicate their movie business but in gaming,

 

[Bryank75]

That includes Id and Bethesda studios which will be no less than $3 Billions. I believe they cost more than that.

Yeah, should be somewhere between 3 and 4 billion. Sony have loads of cash now though, so it's pretty cheap for all the IP's and studios they'd get....

Way better value than WB Studios.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Yeah... I think that one has legs. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens. Gives them studios to put games everywhere. And more studios.
Looks like they are trying to replicate their movie business but in gaming,

That will be costly as I stated already. It will only make sense if they try to secure content in preparation of big competition in the future that could arise from cloud and digital platforms.

 

[Vroadstar]

Ember labs, Bluepoint, Arkane,and japanese dev would be a great get

 

[sublimit]

I think it's about time they buy Bluepoint. They have had a great relationship with them for a while now and Bluepoint have been steadily providing them with quality projects.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Yeah, should be somewhere between 3 and 4 billion. Sony have loads of cash now though, so it's pretty cheap for all the IP's and studios they'd get....

Way better value than WB Studios.

I read somewhere that Sony has 1.2 billions left ftom 17 billion investment plan that started some years ago.
Maybe with the rise of new digital competition such as google and amazon, sony will generously invest in big game developers to secure gold tier content.

 

[Bryank75]

I read somewhere that Sony has 1.2 billions left ftom 17 billion investment plan that started some years ago.
Maybe with the rise of new digital competition such as google and amazon, sony will generously invest in big game developers to secure gold tier content.

They have 33 Billion in cash and equivalents...

Sony Cash on Hand 2006-2020 | SNE

Sony cash on hand from 2006 to 2020. Cash on hand can be defined as cash deposits at financial institutions that can immediately be withdrawn at any time, and investments maturing in one year or less that are highly liquid and therefore regarded as cash equivalents and reported with or near cash...

www.macrotrends.net

If I was in their position, I would pay 2 Billion upfront and the rest in debt financing... then pay off the loan over the next 5 years.