PlayStation Allegedly Under Pressure to Make Major Gaming Acquisitions
Buy or die.
Analysts believe PlayStation is under pressure to make a major gaming acquisition, following Microsoft’s successful purchase of Activision Blizzard earlier this month. Multiple industry experts spoke with GamesIndustry.biz, and concurred the Japanese giant needs to make a purchase that would “move the needle for them in a meaningful way”.
Sony has seen two large publishers potentially removed from its platforms this generation alone, although recent commentary from Xbox boss Phil Spencer suggests Activision Blizzard’s catalogue may not be excluded from its consoles entirely. “Whether you play on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC or mobile, you are welcome here – and will remain welcome, even if Xbox isn’t where you play your favourite franchise,” he hinted.
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