Sony Rumored to be in talks to purchase Arc System Works

[Gizmo_Duck]

Makes sense for a couple of reasons...

• Arc System Works is a small indie studio/pub that could realistically use the funding.
• They wouldn’t have to shell out money for licenses anymore like with Dragonball
• Sony acquired EVO and are probably looking for a dedicated fighting game studio
• Sony owns distribution for almost all anime at this point, and has actual ownership over several, such as Full Metal Alchemist and Demon Slayer
• Sony plans are cross-media expansion, anime fighters/rpgs, with actual anime is within Sonys wheelhouse

This is a good thing for fighting game fans, Arc System with bigger budget would be a great thing. I still really want that MHA fighter

 

[radio rahiem]

 

[Khalil's_Black_Excellence]

Makes sense for a couple of reasons...

• Arc System Works is a small indie studio/pub that could realistically use the funding.
• They wouldn’t have to shell out money for licenses anymore like with Dragonball
• Sony acquired EVO and are probably looking for a dedicated fighting game studio
• Sony owns distribution for almost all anime at this point, and has actual ownership over several, such as Full Metal Alchemist and Demon Slayer
• Sony plans are cross-media expansion, anime fighters/rpgs, with actual anime is within Sonys wheelhouse

This is a good thing for fighting game fans, Arc System with bigger budget would be a great thing. I still really want that MHA fighter

There is a MHA fighter in the works, dropping soon, but it's in the vein of the Naruto fighting games, so...

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

There is a MHA fighter in the works, dropping soon, but it's in the vein of the Naruto fighting games, so...

An arena fighter?

 

[Khalil's_Black_Excellence]

An arena fighter?

Essentially, sans the ring out factor.

 

[Hey_zeus]

If they don't have them make a real sequel to PS All Stars at some point

 

[Prince Akeem]

I'm calling bullshyt.

 

[Mike809]

I'm hoping they get house Marque or Bluepoint first.

 

[old pig]

OP can’t make up his mind

one minutes he’s excited about purchase rumors

next he’s convincing himself it’s better that sony develops their own studios



now he’s back excited about more purchase rumors

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

OP can’t make up his mind

one minutes he’s excited about purchase rumors

next he’s convincing himself it’s better that sony develops their own studios



now he’s back excited about more purchase rumors

I’m just reporting the news

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

How would this mean that they wouldn't have to pay for licenses anymore?

 

[Batsute]

Makes sense for a couple of reasons...

• Arc System Works is a small indie studio/pub that could realistically use the funding.
• They wouldn’t have to shell out money for licenses anymore like with Dragonball
• Sony acquired EVO and are probably looking for a dedicated fighting game studio
• Sony owns distribution for almost all anime at this point, and has actual ownership over several, such as Full Metal Alchemist and Demon Slayer
• Sony plans are cross-media expansion, anime fighters/rpgs, with actual anime is within Sonys wheelhouse

This is a good thing for fighting game fans, Arc System with bigger budget would be a great thing. I still really want that MHA fighter

Arc Sys isn’t some small outfit they actively support or develop anywhere from 3-4 games at any point.

They haven’t paid a single cent for licenses Bamco & Cygames came to them. Why would they pa for license on a game they were commissioned to develop.

Sony has a dedicated Fighting game in SFV and the bulk of fighting games. They don’t need to capture anything when they’re already exclusive.

Sony has already closed down Japanese studios and are making a push to more western style games.

 

[Pull Up the Roots]

That's another dude with no credibility.

 

[old pig]

I’m just reporting the news

if only

Yeah I like how sony is expanding I think its better they grow their own studios rather than go out and buy new ones

 

[8.TRES]

im tryna see another naruto storm game