Microsoft is seeking acquisitions of "small to big" Japanese development studios
A new report suggests Microsoft is seeking to expand its first-party portfolio by acquiring Japanese studios "small to big".
Bloomberg (thanks, VGC) reports that a number of studios based in Japan have been approached by Microsoft with a view to acquiring them. Though the studios asked not to be named - and would not be drawn on detailing how the discussions concluded - head of Xbox operations in Asia, Jeremy Hinton, said Microsoft was "always open to discussions with creators that are a good fit" but declined to comment if any acquisitions were due to be announced soon.
It's reported that one of the studios approached includes Koei Tecmo. President Hisashi Koinuma reportedly stated that he was willing to consider releasing more games on Xbox "if the U.S. company shows continued interest in Japan".
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