Should Nintendo and PlayStation move up after the purchase of activision

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We are still at the beginning of 2022, but it will probably end up becoming the news of the year. Microsoft has taken out its huge financial muscle to make a historical purchase, probably unattainable for other companies that are not giant like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple. Before this scenario, in which Xbox is made with consecrated and renowned studies at a stroke (as it happened with Bethesda), the most obvious question is to think about What are you going to make your most direct competitors . Do they have a Nintendo and Sony responsibility? My answer is clear: No, at least not in terms of acquisitions.

And it is not for several reasons. The first, that Japan's business philosophy is very different from Western. The second, that although they wanted, a purchase so could not be allowed. For only one data, Activision surpasses Nintendo in stock capitalization . Sony has a higher capitalization, but even so it is more than ten times lower than Microsoft. This type of operation could not be allowed. The Phil Spencer team knew it, and have achieved the necessary supports in Redmond (sure task that nothing simple) to carry out a maneuver in which the word ambition remains short. However, this does not mean that Nintendo and Sony have nothing to do.

One of the pending tasks of Nintendo for several years is to increase its internal capacity for video game production. Recently, we have known that Kyoto's offices will expand with an investment of 880 million dollars. The construction of a new development center would have to do with the desire of Nintendo for relying less on subcontracting (agreements with other companies) and for creating more products carried out 100% within their offices. In this regard, the Japanese could bet on strengthening its great brands (Mario and Zelda), apart from rescuing dropping licenses in oblivion: F-Zero, Mario Land, Wave Race and a long etcetera.

Nintendo works to increase its internal video game production capacity Of course, they are required to continue generating new IP, and there they have a wide range of improvement, because SPLAT ON data from 2015. Then there is the issue of agreements with External Companies such as Retro Studios or Mercury Steam . Nintendo costs a lot to leave Japan, but he must do it. He should not only focus on his internal studies, but trust in talents around the world. The recent collaboration with Ubisoft Milan to give rise to the fabulous Mario and Rabbis is a good example of the way to follow. But it should be done with more rhythm, investing a greater amount of money. Now that Nintendo Switch has exploited in sales is time to give a push... and also to recover the confidence of an important part of its users.

On the part of Sony , it takes a long time relying on the acquisition and training of studies, integrating them within its business organization chart in a very effective way. Naughty Dog, Polyphony Digital, Santa Monica, Media Molecule, Insomniac, Sucker Punch... The PlayStation brand is well served and is accustomed to producing high-budget video games and with a lot of quality. In addition, they have recently made very risky bets, such as the surprising transformation of God of War (directed by Cory Barlow) and the commitment to new intellectual properties of The Last of Us, which have become sales successes.

Sony takes a long time trusting in the acquisition and training of studies I consider that the Japanese company starts from a good position, but you will probably want to continue expanding the PlayStation Studios brand... and more now. That can do it, but with movements that go more down-up. That is, making a purchase as noisy as the Activision is unlikely, but we can see things like forming a new study from veterans, continue to over list with Kolyma Productions Style Developers or sign point agreements such as the Final Fantasy Vii Remake. The recent Sony Stock Exchange Fall after the news of Xbox acquisition about Activision could plant doubts, but my opinion is that it will be somewhat passed.

In short, I do not believe in a strong response to Microsoft, and it would be the most sensible. My logic tells me that Nintendo and Sony will continue to yours , because nothing is wrong with them. They will look closely at this movement, that is sure... if things are complicated by the acquisition of Activision (which a priori should not occur) will have a margin of limited but equally interesting maneuver: mainly, to continue improving its production capacity and giving rise A video games of quality. Without going any further, from PlayStation more than 25 new video games are expected by their internal studies. Nintendo, on the other hand, has a very promising year with Zelda Breath of the Wild 2, PLATOON 3 or Bayonet ta 3. The Palladio is important, but not the only thing. The next months will be interesting to see the capacity of maneuvering of one another... and also to make us a better idea of what can happen.