mamaneverlovedme Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Just cuaght this on the 1-UP front page. http://www.1up.com/news/grand-theft-auto-f...home-activision Just as it was three years ago, Take-Two is again rumored to be the target of an acquisition by a major publisher. Following a noteworthy week in which it canceled the 2011 edition of Guitar Hero and seemingly shelved the franchise for the time being, Activision Blizzard is rumored to be interested in acquiring Take-Two. "There are very strong rumors amongst people at a very senior level within the global business," a senior executive told MCV. "But there're not much more than that at the moment -- they are just rumors. And, of course, given Activision's news this week, everyone is now looking to see what their next move is. But you can definitely put two and two together and make four-ish." Electronic Arts attempted a hostile takeover of Take-Two prior to the release of Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. The move was given the go-ahead by the Federal Trade Commission but ultimately talks fell apart by September 2008. Activision made a major move when it merged with Vivendi Games in mid-2008, so a move like acquiring Take-Two wouldn't be completely unheard of for the company. Take-Two is best known for Grand Theft Auto and being the owner of 2K Games, but it is also responsible for developing and publishing quite a few other series -- Red Dead, BioShock, NBA 2K, and Midnight Club among them. MCV points out Activision's sudden cancellation of True Crime: Hong Kong this week could be taken as a move made to benefit Grand Theft Auto, but that's pure speculation. Assuming this rumor is true, it doesn't mean that GTA fans need to worry that the series will be turned into GTA of Warcraft Duty Hero and run into the ground as many would argue Guitar Hero was. (Keep in mind that three GTA games were released between October 2001 and October 2004.) As we pointed out in a story earlier this week about the possibility of the next GTA being released in 2011, several key Rockstar employees -- Dan and Sam Houser, as well as The Benz -- have contracts expiring at the end of January 2012. Were Activision to acquire Take-Two, it seems safe to assume that it would be willing to assure the Rockstar heads that they won't be forced to push out a GTA game on an annual basis. Activision showed with its Bungie publishing deal that it's willing to concede certain points in order to secure a major deal. Of course, this is jumping to a lot of conclusions. As MCV's source said, these are just rumors at this point. Even if the interest is there on Activision's part, things might not even get as far as they did when EA was in the same position in 2008. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokrie Dela Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 doubt it'll happen tbh Interesting point that canceling true crime could be them trying to suck up to TT, but i from what i heard TCs cancellation is down to the fact they dont think they'll get enough money from it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazloisdavrock Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 please no please NO Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetstdemon Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 please no please NO please please please no, please please please no... they'll suck the soul out of R* Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mati Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 OMFG please don't let this happen... sh*tty games... overprized DLCs... NOOOOOOOOOO! Please T2, if you have a heart don't let this happen. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrcTOtheJ Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 doubt it'll happen tbh Interesting point that canceling true crime could be them trying to suck up to TT, but i from what i heard TCs cancellation is down to the fact they dont think they'll get enough money from it. Interesting point indeed, shame to hear it was canceled though I was actually looking foreword to it, it had potential. Anyhow I doubt it will happen, and if it dose, the I hope they don't screw it up. Not only for gta's sake but for other R* and 2K franchises as well. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyMufc-Champs Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I pray this doesn't happen. Please NO! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Already a topic here, I don't see how this would affect the gta, take two is just the publisher. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokrie Dela Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Also theres a possibility that if such a take over happens, R* may be "released" unto themselves, or whoever's buying TT may have to sign a legal contract to keep control of GTA etc to R* I have faith that Take two aren't greedy money grabbing snakes..... hope im right Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060335900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyMufc-Champs Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I hope your right Mokrie Dela. Come on Take Two don't be greedy. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocks-tar Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Activision presents new DLCs : - 3 cars (Red Infernus, Blue Sultan, and Pink Sentinel !), only $15. - 2 new districts, $20 each. - AK-47 + Gun Silencers, $10. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autopilot Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 This must not happen. But if ****ing EA couldn't do it a few years back then how the hell would Activision get it done? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyMufc-Champs Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 This must not happen. But if ****ing EA couldn't do it a few years back then how the hell would Activision get it done? I don't think It will happen. Just like EA a few years back. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocks-tar Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Activision is much richer than EA. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyMufc-Champs Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Well If Take Two aren't greedy then they won't take the big money. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocks-tar Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Shareholders will decide. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwandilibro Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 NO, f*ck that. That about sums it up. I don't trust any company with that "we promise we won't force a sh*tty release every year" sh*t. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Rockstar is lucky to have a parent company that gives them the freedom to do work that not only tops the sales charts but gets the most critical acclaim. Creativity doesn't happen on an annual schedule and Take-Two has historically had trouble making a profit in years when there is not an all-new GTA. They have addressed this by investing in major games besides GTA that build upon Rockstar's investment in open-world gaming but are not GTA, so the GTA franchise can proceed at a pace that doesn't kill it, and hopefully there doesn't have to be a GTA every year to make money every year. They're trying to get more golden eggs by getting more golden geese. If L.A. Noire can approach the success of Red Dead Redemption, the growth strategy will be looking pretty good. Shareholders should be patient and resist a buy-out by any entity that doesn't share the vision. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDynasty Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Already a topic here, I don't see how this would affect the gta, take two is just the publisher. If they take over T2 before JAN 21 2012 it'll be a problem tho Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazloisdavrock Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Already a topic here, I don't see how this would affect the gta, take two is just the publisher. if it aint broke, dont fix it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn 7 five 11 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Activision is much richer than EA. No they are not, i am fairly certain they are on a very similar level, if not then EA is more profitable, and activision has supposedly hit the rocks and are a little unstable at the moment. Also when EA went to buy T2, they were a much less profitable company themselves, it was jsut before IV was released, IV was very successful, add RDR on top of that and think about how much higher their worth is now than prior 2008. THis is from VG Chartz, this is weekly sales by publishers...who has double the sales of activision this week? Worldwide Publisher Totals Pos Publisher Weekly 1 Electronic Arts 1,047,498 2 Nintendo 1,038,856 3 Activision 640,417 4 Ubisoft 625,095 5 Sony Computer Entertainment 471,309 Total 8,177,726 Edited February 13, 2011 by finn4life Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrCore Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I doubt it will get sold. T2 isn't that stupid. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmike1972 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Won't happen. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/469476-activision-attempt-at-take-two-buy-out/#findComment-1060336770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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