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games2 months ago•16 min saved

Activist Investors Push FromSoftware Toward Self-Publishing Elden Ring

An activist investor group led by Oasis Management is pressuring Kadokawa to let FromSoftware self-publish its games, arguing Bandai Namco’s publishing deals dilute Kadokawa’s value despite Elden Ring’s global success. The bid targets Kadokawa’s CEO Takeshi Natsuno with a June 24 general meeting vote looming. While Oasis notes FromSoftware could face rights hurdles for certain franchises, the studio’s own The Duskbloods shows a potential self-publishing path, even as fans worry Oasis might meddle in development and strategy.

via Kotaku|

#bandai-namco #elden-ring #fromsoftware

business2 months ago•6 min saved

FromSoftware Chief Defends Creative Freedom as Kadokawa-Oasis Clash Intensifies

Amid Kadokawa's power struggle with Oasis Management, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki publicly affirmed a development environment that lets the studio create without heavy interference, signaling no immediate changes despite Oasis's calls to oust Kadokawa leadership and push self-publishing. Kadokawa backs keeping President Takeshi Natsuno while noting publishing decisions are made case-by-case; Oasis argues FromSoftware could self-publish to capture more value, but the path and timing remain unsettled. Miyazaki's remarks are personal but carry weight, suggesting FromSoftware's creative independence remains intact for now.

via Inven Global|

#business #fromsoftware #hidetaka-miyazaki

business5 months ago•26 min saved

Oasis Management Takes 8.86% Kadokawa Stake, Signals Investor-Driven Moves

Hong Kong–based Oasis Management has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa (over 13 million shares), signaling intent to push governance changes aimed at boosting shareholder returns; the move comes after Oasis previously pressed Nintendo on monetization ideas, and Kadokawa’s holdings include game studios such as FromSoftware, Spike Chunsoft and Acquire, potentially giving the investor influence across gaming and entertainment interests.

via Nintendo Life|

#business #fromsoftware #investor-activism