Sony to buy ‘Destiny’ videogame developer Bungie in $3.6 bln deal
Sony Interactive Entertainment (6758.T) will acquire Bungie Inc, the original creator of the “Halo” videogame and developer of “Destiny”, in a deal valued at $3.6 billion, making it the latest in a wave of consolidations sweeping the gaming sector.
Sony slides on ‘monumental challenge’ from Microsoft gaming deal
Shares in Japan’s Sony Group (6758.T) fell 9% on Wednesday after gaming rival Microsoft (MSFT.O) said it will buy developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) in a record $68.7 billion deal for the industry.
