Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media powerhouse behind the "Elden Ring" game, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the technology giant looks to add to its entertainment portfolio. 

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NEW YORK/TOKYO :Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media powerhouse behind the "Elden Ring" game, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the technology giant looks to add to its entertainment portfolio. The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be sign

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Sony Group Corporation is in talks to acquire fellow Japanese conglomerate Kadokawa, according to media reports that emerged this week. The firm’s animation and games properties may underlie the possible M&A activity. 
	Kadokawa is a 79-year-old company that spans film, games, publishing and animation and is listed on the main Tokyo Stock Exchange. Its shares soared some 23% on Tuesday after the Reuters news agency published a report about the n…

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Sony in Talks to Buy ‘Elden Ring’ Publisher Kadokawa, Say Reports

Sony Group Corp. is exploring a takeover of Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp., potentially expanding its content portfolio and tightening its grip over the maker of hit role-playing game Elden Ring.

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A new report says Sony is looking to buy Kadokawa, the parent of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware and other entertainment companies.

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Tech giant Sony is in talks to acquire Japanese media company Kadokawa. Kadokawa is the company behind the popular game Elden Ring. Sony already owns a small percentage of Kadokawa and its subsidiary FromSoftware. FromSoftware developed Elden Ring. Kadokawa also owns popular franchises such as Re:Zero. Sony has been expanding its entertainment portfolio.

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