PlayStation wants to buy more video game studios or says a job offer

A job posting for the Japanese company reveals the company’s interest in continuing to grow through acquisitions.

It’s hard to remember a time when there were so many mergers and acquisitions of video game companies in the industry, and according to the latest information, these seem to have only just begun. In this sense, we learned today that play station It aims to strengthen itself by signing. corporate development director focused on performing these operations.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is seeking a highly qualified Director of Corporate Development. You will work closely with the SIE management team and be responsible for identifying inorganic growth opportunities through: acquisitions, investments or joint ventures. You will need to evaluate and complete transactions that align with SIE’s strategic priorities and create significant long-term value for the company,” reads the job offer published by the hardware manufacturer.

There are no further details in the announcement, with the hire being promised an exciting role at the company and a big executive display.

The offer comes a few days after the announcement of a very similar, if not identical, offer on Xbox, where a professional is required to evaluate new purchases. As such, it seems that acquisitions like Activision-Blizzard at Microsoft and Bungie at Sony are just one stop in the corporate growth strategy of both companies, not forgetting increasingly important players like the Embracer Group.

The Swedish conglomerate surprised yesterday by announcing the acquisition of key brands such as Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, as well as Tomb Raider. as Turtle Rock.