Is Sony trying to buy Elden Ring?

Yes, Sony was reportedly in talks to buy Kadokawa, the Japanese media giant that owns FromSoftware, the developer of *Elden Ring*, in late 2024, aiming to expand its entertainment portfolio, though the deal's final status isn't confirmed in recent snippets, with Sony also taking a strategic stake in Elden Ring's publisher, Bandai Namco, in mid-2025 for broader content collaboration, including games, anime, and manga.
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Is Sony trying to buy Bandai Namco?

Sony also agreed with existing shareholders of Bandai Namco to acquire 16 million Bandai Namco shares held by those shareholders for approximately 68 billion yen. With the acquisition of these shares, Sony will become a shareholder holding approximately 2.5% of the total issued shares of Bandai Namco.
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Why does Sony want to buy Kadokawa?

Buying Kadokawa would instantly make Sony a much more formidable player in anime. And those fantasy universes are readily translatable into PlayStation games or more ambitious feature films. And then there's FromSoftware, led by famed video game creator Hidetaka Miyazaki.
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Will the PS5 last until 2030?

Sony plans to support the PS5 possibly until 2030, extending its lifecycle amid rising costs and changing market conditions.
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Does Sony regret selling Demon Hunters?

Yes, Sony executives, including CEO Ravi Ahuja, have acknowledged that selling the massive hit K-Pop Demon Hunters to Netflix was a significant missed opportunity, admitting in hindsight it could have been a huge theatrical franchise, though they maintain it was a solid deal at the time due to pandemic uncertainty. While Sony made a profit on the initial production and retains some rights (like music), they lost out on immense franchise potential, merchandising, and future box office revenue to Netflix, leading to internal discussions about renegotiating for sequels and future projects.
 
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Is Sony making a PS6?

Yes, Sony is developing the PlayStation 6, with leaks and industry insiders pointing to a potential launch around late 2027 or early 2028, continuing their typical console cycle, though current global RAM shortages might cause delays past 2027. The PS6 is expected to feature significant performance upgrades, possibly using AMD's Zen 6 architecture, with manufacturing potentially starting in mid-2027, according to leaked documents, but facing challenges from current component shortages.
 
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Who's richer, Disney or Sony?

Here are the detailed rankings:
  • Netflix: $513.4bn.
  • Walt Disney: $212.8bn.
  • Sony: $166.7bn.
  • Spotify: $140.3bn.
  • Comcast: $125.4bn.
  • Sea Limited: $110.4bn.
  • Nintendo: $104.6bn.
  • Roblox: $86.4bn.
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Is Kojima no longer exclusive to Sony?

According to Insider Gaming, Kojima Productions has also confirmed that it now fully owns the rights to Death Stranding. This means that future games in the series are no longer limited to PlayStation, allowing for potential releases across more platforms.
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Is Sony growing or declining?

SONY's Positive Outlook Signals Strong Growth Ahead

Sony has updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company expects sales of ¥12,000 billion, up from the previous guidance of ¥11,700 billion.
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Who is richer Sony or Microsoft?

Microsoft has significantly more money than Sony; it's a much larger, more diversified tech giant with a market cap often exceeding $3 trillion, while Sony, though huge in entertainment/gaming, has a market cap closer to $150-$200 billion, making Microsoft vastly wealthier overall, though Sony's gaming division often leads in gaming revenue/profit. 
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Did Sony buy Bloodborne?

Yes, Sony Interactive Entertainment owns the intellectual property (IP) for Bloodborne and published the game, meaning they hold the rights to decide its future, not developer FromSoftware. While FromSoftware developed the game, Sony funded and owns the franchise, giving them full authority over potential sequels, remasters, or ports, despite strong fan demand for them.
 
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What is Elden Ring getting sued for?

A viral post on X has put the spotlight on a gamer who is suing FromSoftware for a very strange reason. The player claims that FromSoftware's Elden Ring is hiding a “whole new game” from the players which is hard to access even for dedicated players.
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Which game is no. 1 in PS5?

There's no single "number 1" PS5 game, as it depends on what you're looking for (sales, critic scores, player popularity), but top contenders consistently include Fortnite (most played), critically acclaimed exclusives like God of War Ragnarök, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Elden Ring, plus huge hits like Baldur's Gate 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and EA Sports FC 25. 
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Is Elden Ring bigger than GTA 5?

What is the Elden Ring Map Size? The total explored Elden Ring map size is 79 km² or 30.5 square miles. To put that into perspective, this is bigger than the maps of Skyrim and GTA V (shock horror!)
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Is Sony bigger than Xbox?

Sony Interactive Entertainment is the world's largest video game company, followed by Tencent and Microsoft Gaming.
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What movie almost bankrupted Disney?

While Disney faced near-bankruptcy multiple times, especially after early features like Pinocchio and Fantasia (early 1940s) nearly bankrupted them before Cinderella saved the day, the film that almost killed the entire animation department in the 1980s was The Black Cauldron (1985), due to its massive budget and box office bomb status.
 
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Which company is #1?

Apple (AAPL)

Taking the number one spot on our list is Apple, being the only US company with a market capitalisation of nearly $3.4 trillion.
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Is a PS7 a thing?

No, the PlayStation 7 (PS7) does not exist yet; the current console is the PlayStation 5 (PS5), but Sony has trademarked names up to PS10, and rumors/fan concepts for future consoles like the PS6 and PS7 are common, with some speculating releases around 2027-2030. 
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Will the PS5 last for 7 years?

🚀 In a surprising statement, Sony's CFO Lin Tao confirmed that the PS5 is still in the middle of its journey and the company plans to extend its lifespan beyond seven years. 💬 “Just like the PS4, which launched in 2013 and still has millions of active players, we believe PS5 has many more years ahead,” said Lin Tao.
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Should I wait for PS6 or buy PS5?

You should buy a PS5 now if you want to play great games (like Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök) today, as the PS6 is likely 2-3+ years away (late 2027/2028), but wait for the PS6 if you're a demanding gamer who prioritizes cutting-edge graphics/future-proofing and can afford the higher initial price, as the PS6 will offer significant power upgrades, though the wait means missing out on current-gen exclusives for years. For most casual to mid-core gamers, a PS5 (or PS5 Pro) offers excellent value now with a vast library. 
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Is Sony supporting LGBTQ?

Pride Logo and LGBTQ+ Community

Sony Group participates in pride parades in various cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Nashville in the United States, as well as in London and Tokyo.
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How much debt is Sony in?

Sony's total debt issued for fiscal years ending March 2021 to 2025 averaged 2.273 billion. Sony's operated at median total debt issued of 1.488 billion from fiscal years ending March 2021 to 2025. Looking back at the last 5 years, Sony's total debt issued peaked in March 2021 at 5.721 billion.
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Why did Sony collapse?

The Decline of Sony

On the outside, Sony was battling with Apple and Samsung, new entrants to the market who moved quicker on the emergence of new technologies, stealing Sony's market share away.
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