Well, would you look at that? It&apos;s consolidation time again in the games industry! Who knew 15 minutes could pass so fast? Jokes aside, this is a big one: Sony is looking to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, which is best known as the owner of From Software, the industry titan behind generation-defining hits like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring. This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to discuss why this particular buyout could be a game-changing deal, from expanding Sony&apos;s media empire even further in the realms of anime and manga to what a PlayStation-exclusive future may look like for one of the most beloved studios on the planet. Please, enjoy.Listen to Beach Girl on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/7d3stbZda2NcV2DPjsDvAj?si=8TQz8E7tTT2H8Hy6G07uQQ'>Spotify</a> Check out edouggieart on <a href='https://www.etsy.com/shop/edouggieart'>Etsy</a> Check out even more edouggieart on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/edouggieart/?hl=en'>Instagram</a>

Hello everybody, and welcome to Some Patches Required. Every other Wednesday, your hosts Aaron and Zak use their backgrounds in game development and analysis to discuss various facets of the ever-turbulent games industry. From interviews with AAA/indie devs to deep dives on timely topics, the duo hopes to entertain and educate you on this wild medium we all love.