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SEGA Believes Not Catering to ‘Western Tastes’ Helped Sonic Music Go Global
Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer believes The Walt Disney Company's CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider bold steps in the video game industry, potentially including acquiring a company like Epic Games. Mayer suggests this could help Disney increase revenue and stock price, while SEGA notes that its Sonic music has achieved global success by not solely catering to 'Western tastes'.
Ken Kutaragi announced as first keynote speaker at Game Republic New Horizons 2026
Ken Kutaragi has been announced as the first keynote speaker for Game Republic New Horizons 2026. Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer suggested that The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, should consider bold moves in the gaming sector, potentially including acquiring a company like Epic Games, to boost Disney's financial performance.
PlayStation’s Studio Business Group hit by layoffs
The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, is reportedly a fan of gaming, leading to speculation that Disney could increase its involvement in the industry, potentially through acquiring a company like Epic Games. This comes as Sony's PlayStation Studio Business Group has been affected by layoffs, though the article focuses more on Disney's potential gaming ventures.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive, Kevin Mayer, suggests that current CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider bold moves in the gaming sector, including the potential acquisition of Epic Games. Mayer believes such steps are necessary for Disney's growth and stock price improvement.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive, Kevin Mayer, suggests that The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, should consider acquiring a gaming company like Epic Games to drive growth. Mayer believes bold steps are necessary for Disney to increase revenue and stock price, with gaming being a key area for expansion.
Rumor: Disney is considering fully buying out Epic Games and taking ownership of Fortnite
Rumors suggest that Disney is considering a full acquisition of Epic Games, following a significant $1.5 billion investment to create a "huge Disney universe" within Fortnite. While some senior executives at Disney reportedly support the idea, others are hesitant, and the actualization of a digital Disney world in the game remains uncertain.
New Report Claims Some Disney Executives Want to Acquire Epic Games
A new report suggests that some senior executives at Disney are considering acquiring Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite. This follows Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games in 2024. While no formal offers have been made, the potential acquisition is being discussed internally at Disney amidst Epic Games' recent mass layoffs.
Disney could be interested in buying Fortnite maker Epic Games, but not everyone's on board with the idea
Disney is reportedly considering acquiring Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite. While some executives at Disney are keen on the idea, others are reportedly opposed. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney would have the final say on any potential deal, especially given Disney's previous $1.5 billion investment in the company.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive suggests that CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider acquiring a gaming company like Epic Games to drive growth. While Disney has invested in Epic's Fortnite project, a full buyout is seen as a potential bold step. Executives reportedly are interested in acquiring Epic, though founder Tim Sweeney retains control, and past acquisition talks with Electronic Arts did not materialize.
