Nikkei: Sony expected to post $1.12 billion loss

[Kasz216]

jetrii said:

Kasz216 said:

jetrii said:
I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft tried to exploit Sony's weak state by offering to purchase famous IPs or studios from them. Right now Sony owns around 8% of Square-Enix Holdings. I'm sure Microsoft would love to get that 8% and use it to leverage even more exclusives from Square-Enix Holdings.

8% really won't give you leverage in anything decisions wise in a publically traded company.

 

 

It's not really about taking 8%, it's about taking Sony's 8%. Despite recent game releases, Sony still has very strong ties with SEH. If Microsoft can take Sony's 8% and purchase some more stock from other companies, they may be able to obliterate Sony's relationship with SEH.

 

Sony's 8% hasn't gotten them anything... really.  I mean what?  FF13V is like the only SE exclusive they have isn't it?