There's no doubt that Nintendo is one of the leading figures in the gaming industry. Its consoles have been cornerstones of the industry for decades, and it's the parent of iconic video game franchises that are beloved internationally. Nevertheless, Nintendo still has to stay on its toes. Microsoft and Sony are just as influential and serve as worthy rivals. That rival has become especially relevant in recent months due to a series of major acquisitions by Microsoft and Sony, who seem interested in collecting more game studios for their respective consoles. Odds seem good that both companies will try to make other big purchases in 2022.