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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.