The news that Sony is in talks to buy Kadokawa, the Japanese media powerhouse behind the Elden Ring game, has stirred up strong emotions among gamers. Some fear a loss of choice due to corporate consolidation, while others express optimism for increased resources and remasters of beloved titles. Sony already has a 2% stake in Kadokawa and an interest in From Software, the developer of Elden Ring, the company’s most significant success, with 25 million units sold as of June
