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Sony Music Japan to acquire stake in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo

Sony Music Entertainment Japan is set to acquire a 23.29% stake in GungHo Online Entertainment, the developer behind the popular game Puzzle & Dragons. This move signifies a capital and business alliance between the two companies. The partnership aims to leverage their respective strengths in the entertainment and gaming industries. AI

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Sony Music Japan to acquire stake in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo

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    📰 Sony Music Entertainment Japan and GungHo Online Entertainment to form capital and business alliance Sony Music Entertainment Japan will acquire a 23.29 perce

    📰 Sony Music Entertainment Japan and GungHo Online Entertainment to form capital and business alliance Sony Music Entertainment Japan will acquire a 23.29 percent stake in Puzzle & Dragons developer … 📰 Source: Gematsu 🔗 Link: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/08/sony-music-entertainm…