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Who's left (as large distinct publishers/studios)?

- Sony

- Microsoft

- Electronic Arts

- Capcom

- Ubisoft

- Nintendo

- Konami

- Square Enix

- Tencent

- Take Two

- Warner Brother Games

- Embracer Group

IP license biz model (Disney, Sega, etc...)

I'd include Valve, but they just don't make games anymore

edit: Added Embracer



I'm not sure I'd classify Konami as "large distinct publishers/studios" anymore. Apart from the obligatory yearly installments of PES and BeatMania, they seem to mostly make gambling machines these days.


Nexon, Netmarble, Bandai-Namco are all comparable to or bigger than Ubisoft in terms of revenue I believe.


Half-Life: Alyx was made recently no?


True, but is one game in a decade really notable? It was only for a niche market. Compare to the mainstream console/pc/mobile.


Until we get an actual Half-Life 3 they should never be called a Game Studio ;)


I think Valve/Steam will get M&A'd when the current leadership retires


From software?


Interestingly, they're owned by Kadokawa Corporation, a large Japanese media conglomerate. Sony has a close relationship with From, so I could see them trying to buy the company, if Kadokawa was interested in selling.

Souls games sell really well, although not close to CoD or Destiny numbers. I feel like Elden Ring will be huge, though.




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