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From Software acquired by Kadokawa

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From Software is best known for its gloriously intense and difficult Dark Souls (and Demon Souls) series. Some of you may not know, but the studio didn’t actually have a publisher – it was distributed by Bandai Namco globally. But now they have a publisher, and might get a whole new level of support.

According to a press release translated by CVG, Kadokawa has acquired the killer game studio. Kadokawa is best known as a manga publisher, publishing well known series such as Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion. However, they have already moved into the video game world, publishing the Japanese version of Killer is Dead and Lollipop Chainsaw. In that press release, Kadokawa expressed:

We are planning to expand our position in this business with both Kadokawa Games and From Software. We have planned a series of discussions aimed at co-operation: expanding and developing both companies while taking advantage of their areas of expertise.

It apparently goes on to say that From Software will be able to take advantage of development and marketing resources and that both studios are expected to produced new game IP targeted at Western markets. At this point, Kadokawa doesn’t publish in the West – could this be a sign that they will be expanding their publishing, or simply branching out with development? 

I wouldn’t mind seeing a collaboration to bring out a Dark Souls manga. The lore and story of that universe is so rich, it could be really interesting to see it brought to life in that medium. It would be difficult to bring the death and despair of the Hollowing as well as the game does, but perhaps a manga could explain the back story of some characters or highlight the lore so that people know it’s about more than just death.

Last Updated: April 29, 2014

24 Comments

  1. Kensei Seraph

    April 29, 2014 at 13:45

    Dark Souls seems like a pretty good way to enter the Western market.
    It’s already got a following and as long as Kadokawa doesn’t interfere (DA:2) in the development a 3rd game would probably do quite well.

    The manga idea is pretty good but will depend heavily on the person (or people) who writes and illustrates it.

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    • Unavengedavo

      April 29, 2014 at 13:58

      I really enjoy reading hentai, so I am sure a Dark Should series would be excellent O_o

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      • Mark Treloar

        April 29, 2014 at 14:08

        Tentacles?

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        • Unavengedavo

          April 29, 2014 at 14:14

          I’n not saying that King seeker Frampt’s head resembles a weirdly shaped penis, but…
          http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/wOO78tgzSf0/maxresdefault.jpg

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          • Her Highness the Hipster

            April 29, 2014 at 14:25

            and thus, i can never look at frampt, or a penis, in the same way again

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 29, 2014 at 14:47

            Interesting times ahead for you then haha

          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            April 29, 2014 at 15:18

            … ahead…. lol

  2. Kensei Seraph

    April 29, 2014 at 13:46

    After much thought I have come to the conclusion I am probably the only LG regular who is at work.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      April 29, 2014 at 13:53

      Nope. I’m just busier than usual.

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      • Wincethis

        April 29, 2014 at 14:35

        Not wearing pants!

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        • Admiral Chief in Space

          April 29, 2014 at 14:47

          I am though, socks too, quite chilly

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          April 29, 2014 at 14:51

          That’s why I’m busier than normal. Oh wait, you meant you. Er… nm. *cough*

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          • Wincethis

            April 29, 2014 at 15:00

            You can’t be THAT busy trololo!

    • Unavengedavo

      April 29, 2014 at 13:57

      I am also at work and really busy… These public holidays really mess things up O_o

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    • Norm the Horrible

      April 29, 2014 at 14:06

      Nah, at work today.

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    • Jaded_Reprobate

      April 29, 2014 at 14:10

      also at work today

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    • Xcalibersa

      April 29, 2014 at 14:57

      At work

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    • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

      April 29, 2014 at 15:19

      Nope. I am too

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  3. Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

    April 29, 2014 at 15:18

    Dark Souls Manga? Yes please!

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    • Dutch Matrix

      April 29, 2014 at 15:19

      After every second panel, you will die… and be returned three panels back…

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      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        April 29, 2014 at 15:20

        0_0 oh my

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