Sony's Potential FromSoftware Acquisition Sparks Industry Buzz
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A reader blames Microsoft's acquisition strategy for prompting Sony's interest in buying FromSoftware, the creators of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. The trend of major companies acquiring game developers is seen as harmful to industry competition, with fears that it could lead to a duopoly between Microsoft and Sony. The reader laments the loss of independent developers and the potential for fewer diverse gaming options as a result of these acquisitions.
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