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The Snitch: PlayStation has acquired a publisher with 'S' in the name
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Oddvintagechap
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Sony can just start PornStation and get time exclusively to Adam’s Wife getting BBC’d.
Japanese Porn would naturally be exclusive to PornStation.
Ultimately it would lead to Pornhub buying all the major porn publishers. So is it a battle worth fighting?
balls of snow
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Looks like it was sony who bought sega after all.
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
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Well of course both companies would want each other out of business. The difference for me is, Sony at least have done what they've done for PlayStation, for the most part, leveraging the strengths of the actual division. The 3P exclusivity deals, hardware R&D investments, marketing efforts etc. have been done with a mix of PlayStation's own valuation within the company, which I would say is accurately reflective of its revenue and therein its profits as a division/subsidiary of Sony.
Microsoft have made the Zenimax & ABK purchases based off no merits of Xbox itself as a division; rather, they're turning to their much more lucrative divisions, leveraging their revenue, profits, and market valuations, to pump all of this excessive money into Xbox itself. What's more, they don't even actually "need" gaming revenue in the way Sony or Nintendo do. There's nothing saying what Microsoft is doing in that regard is illegal (otherwise they'd be prevented from doing it in any market), but I can choose to respect Sony's method for gaming growth and turn my eye to Microsoft's, because one's based on merit of their performance in the gaming market, and the other simply is not.
That may be a fallback, and it fits his style of going off private/unlisted Youtube uploads and basing his PS rumors off of those.
But at this point a "PlayStation Showcase" could mean anything. It could be awesome, or it could be like the May event. Heck, there's a small chance it could be even more lukewarm. It could also just be a State of Play, in that case.
People are saying he's mirroring the leak of the PlayStation x Bungie announcement before that went official, and that rumor was hours ahead of the announcement itself. If that's the case here, then in a few hours or so there would be an official announcement from Sony.
There is one option for companies like Sony here; just offer a per-game subscription model. Instead of paying $70 Day 1, you give people an option to break it up into monthly installments over 6 months or 1 year's time. Different plans for different perks like access to certain DLC & MTX IAP items at no additional cost, PS Reward points, exclusive 3D collectible figures, and so on.
It's a good compromise between upfront $70 Day 1 and bleeding money on a multi-game Day 1 subscription model IMO, and it will also help drive even more digital sales plus cut down on the need to do software sales as often, so games can retain their original prices for longer. I think something like that will have to be done sooner or later.
I don't think Sony can get FromSoft unless they were to also acquire Kadokawa, because I strongly doubt Kadokawa would just sell off From Software regardless of asking price. They're too valuable to them. There could also be something going on WRT Bandai-Namco's publishing contract with Kadokawa on From Software games, meaning Sony would have to work things out with them as well.
Yeah if there are two publishers they should 100% consider acquiring, it's Square-Enix and Capcom. Sega/Atlus...there are just too many signs now that they are in Microsoft's bed. That's actually the only other publisher I could see Microsoft acquiring within the next 3-5 years honestly, I'm just curious how they deal with Nintendo there because Nintendo is 100% not going to give up any access benefits to Sonic (they will still want Sonic in Smash Bros., prob in future Mario Karts if Nintendo ever does guest characters there, Mario x Sonic At The Olympic Games crossovers, etc.).
I also don't think Sony need to try acquiring Take-Two or EA. However, doing some strategic investments, partnerships, and share purchases into them will be a growing necessity IMO. Same with Epic, Ubisoft, CDPR...basically as many other larger and medium-sized 3P publishers as they can. 3P developers, as well, though some of them could probably be picked up particularly if they already have a working relationship with Sony.
Heck, I think at some point Nintendo is going to do a few acquisitions themselves. It could be select IP in their case though, such as Bayonetta from Sega (Sega doesn't even do anything with it these days anyhow), heck maybe Ace Attorney from Capcom and even Dragon Quest from Square-Enix if say Sony acquire either or both of them (I don't think those are IP Sony would necessarily have an issue with being sold...although Dragon Quest is huge in Japan). I think Nintendo would probably also have a need to pick up the teams for those IP too though, and maybe instead of Dragon Quest they'd go for the team that's been doing the 2D remasters at Square-Enix, and IP like Octopath Traveler.
James Sawyer Ford
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That’s an interesting idea, essentially a payment plan that you get insight to before purchase. Though some people may frown on seeing $18/mo for purchasing 3 games.
balls of snow
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Either snitch is a fanboy.
Or P already bought S and a youtube video is uploaded to the server ready to be unleashed on the unsuspecting gaming audience.
Or P already bought S and a youtube video is uploaded to the server ready to be unleashed on the unsuspecting gaming audience.
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
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Well at that point, that person's finances may need to be re-evaluated altogether. Maybe they gotta get their money situation better instead of trying to play three brand new releases at a time.
Though oddly, in many cases it's not even because they can't afford that. It's usually because they expect games specifically to be "very cheap" or "free", yet they will pay like $50 a month to go see a movie in the theaters, or $60 over a month to drink at Starbucks. It's a bit weird.
Or, he's trolling. That's always another option.
If Sony have switched to a video announcement though, that would be pretty interesting.
I don't think so. Probably just a tease for the PS5 Slim. If it's happening this year we should be getting an announcement soon. I'll finally buy a PS5 if we get a slim
Don't see why they would reveal it in the middle of a slow month like July. I don't even think a PS5 Slim needs a hype announcement; if it's the Revision D with the removable disc drive, it'll phase out the other PS5 models anyway while taking their place in the pricing structure.
Just make some new commercial or two with the new model to start premiering online & on TV/in theaters in September when that model starts to roll out.
simdog461
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Unless its part of a bigger blowout, or a combined hardware announcement with the Q lite.
abacab driver
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It'd be cool if it was SloClap.
yurinka
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The Snitch didn't say that PS acquired Square Enix, the thread title is fake news. He only tweeted "P x S" which can mean a ton of things.
past fake news.
The Snitch didn't say anything about that acquisition.
PlayStation pasta exists: https://www.ocado.com/products/garofalo-playstation-special-edition-pasta-606660011No love for Pasta x Spaghetti
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Setsuna Mudou
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I think it would be a fantastic get, no joke.
Then apply and expand on the sifu style combat for other games. Would be great seeing them with the financial backing they deserve.
simdog461
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Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (SQNXF) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (SQNXF) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
finance.yahoo.com
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Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I'm legit surprised this topic title has not been changed yet, lol
DenchDeckard
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I hope Sony buy square, they need help after FF XVI. would be a great fit. Put a ring on it.
Varteras
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Already found it. Thanks.Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (SQNXF) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (SQNXF) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
GHG
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Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (SQNXF) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (SQNXF) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
Looking at the wrong thing my man. The US OTC stock is just an ADR. It trades on the Japanese market as 9684 (and there has already been a full day of trading):
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (9684.T) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (9684.T) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
finance.yahoo.com
Varteras
the above is what you're looking for.
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simdog461
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I see.Looking at the wrong thing my man. The US OTC stock is just an ADR. It trades on the Japanese market as 9684 (and there has already been a full day of trading):
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (9684.T) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (9684.T) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
Varteras
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Looking at the wrong thing my man. The US OTC stock is just an ADR. It trades on the Japanese market as 9684 (and there has already been a full day of trading):
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (9684.T) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (9684.T) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
I found it already bud. When I did a quick search, it was directing me to Square's US stocks. Which I didn't notice. All other company searches were showing the Japanese stocks. I thought about that right after I posted my message. Double-checked and realized the issue.
Do I really need to remind people that if you are buying company that is on the stock market (like Square Enix) you can't just keep it "hush hush" and wait for announcement. So it's pretty unlikely that "insiders" would even know beforehand.
Or people forgot that nobody knew about Bungie, ABK and Bethesda before it was announced?
Or people forgot that nobody knew about Bungie, ABK and Bethesda before it was announced?
Varteras
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Disco Dave
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Playing XBox Sucks?
StealthGoblin
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Microsoft buying Activision has opened the floodgates. Companies largely have carte Blanche now to get deals through - the precedent has been set.
I don’t believe Sony will go for exclusives either. I think it’s an IP move with views to the mobile market and ensuring rock solid Japanese support.
bender
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TidusYuna
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
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StealthGoblin
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Pretty much my view.
I dislike consolidation, but now Xbox got daddy to buy the biggest horse it’s going to get messy.
bender
What time is it?
If Snitch gets these leaks from YouTube uploads, this is about a game presumably and not an acquisition.
A game beginning with “S” … significant enough to tweet about, that is coming to PS when it wasn’t known to be.
What could that be…?
Snafu remake by BluePoint.
Hudo
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I laughed way harder at that than I should've. Man, poop jokes will never stop being funny.
crunchyBiscuits
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PlayStation X Sperience
simdog461
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s(K)nack 3If Snitch gets these leaks from YouTube uploads, this is about a game presumably and not an acquisition.
A game beginning with “S” … significant enough to tweet about, that is coming to PS when it wasn’t known to be.
What could that be…?
0neAnd0nly
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If Snitch gets these leaks from YouTube uploads, this is about a game presumably and not an acquisition.
A game beginning with “S” … significant enough to tweet about, that is coming to PS when it wasn’t known to be.
What could that be…?
I agree that I don’t think it’s about an acquisition (who knows), but I wouldn’t be surprised to see SOCOM announced soon.
I trust Colin a lot who has said he heard they were potentially making it again. Fits the S, even though the “x” wouldn’t make me think it would just be a game announcement but more of a crossover.
Who knows.
simdog461
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Colin's missed the mark on a few things recently though.
What happened to whatever he was teasing about bloodborne?
0neAnd0nly
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I believe Colin has good insight personally, but things change (be it announcement dates, development delays, etc).
He is also pretty clear that sometimes he hears something, but it isn’t a “leak” just passing in info.
I have mentioned before, but during my stint in the industry, you’d be surprised how easy it is to hear info that isn’t meant for public consumption.
People talk somewhat openly among others in the industry. Think about it logically, at a conference I went to once (or a game show, if you want to use that instead) there are many people from many different branches. Many developers or what not, people in PR, testers, just “suits”. You can’t keep a lid on ALL those people, and you all have one common work thread: GAMING. You naturally find yourself conversing about things in the industry because you have it in common.
Colin certainly knows people from his time at IGN, and he isn’t a “clout chaser” like so many of the gaming press. So when he says he hears something, I trust his discourse. Doesn’t mean you will always bat 1000, things change… somewhat rapidly even, in the industry.
Just my .02!
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simdog461
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He does seem like someone who'd know a few things, but the bloodborne thing was the last thing I remember him leaking, so IDK.
Would be a shame if that never came to fruition NGL....
Heisenberg007
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The title should be edited because it's very misleading. Snitch never said that.
Team Andromeda
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Sony buy SONY.
Well done Jim
Well done Jim
RoadHazard
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PlayStation has acquired Sony, I knew it!
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