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EA buys Playfish
9th November 2009, 3:08pm

News: EA buys Playfish

Reports of $250m+ acquisition confirmed after weeks of speculation

Warner in for THQ?
23rd September 2009, 10:35am

News: Warner in for THQ?

WWE publisher's shares rocket as acquisition rumours intensify

id acquisition worth $105m+
8th July 2009, 11:59am

News: id acquisition worth $105m+

Media group Zenimax raised the figure in debt financing

Warner’s Midway buyout gets the nod
3rd July 2009, 11:41am

News: Warner’s Midway buyout gets the nod

Deal expected to be closed in the next 10 days; Newcastle and San Diego studios hang in the balance

Microsoft acknowledges 3DV acquisition
24th June 2009, 9:59am

News: Microsoft acknowledges 3DV acquisition

Buyout of Israeli firm confirmed for the first time by Xbox 360 platform holder

EA points to possible casual acquisitions
18th June 2009, 10:22am

News: EA points to possible casual acquisitions

COO John Pleasants heaps praise on new online-based revenue models in a glimpse of what the future has in store

Chaney on the prowl for studios
18th June 2009, 9:37am

News: Chaney on the prowl for studios

New online gaming platform Zattikka on the hunt for portals and studios

Bandai Namco closing in on D3P
18th March 2009, 2:35pm

News: Bandai Namco closing in on D3P

Japanese firm acquires 95 per cent stake in publisher, with the rest expected to follow

Square Enix and Eidos agree buyout terms
4th March 2009, 4:16pm

News: Square Enix and Eidos agree buyout terms

Timeline outlined for expected takeover of Britsoft publisher, with completion set for May

100 new jobs created in Zavvi buyout
2nd March 2009, 11:06am

News: 100 new jobs created in Zavvi buyout

The Hut confirms finalisation of Zavvi deal and relaunch of online arm today

Square Enix’s buyout of Eidos draws closer
24th February 2009, 1:40pm

News: Square Enix’s buyout of Eidos draws closer

Japanese firm swoops for 11 per cent of UK publisher’s shares, with a further three per cent to be snapped up shortly

Square Enix swoops for Eidos
12th February 2009, 8:38am

News: Square Enix swoops for Eidos

Offer made as deal predicted by MCV seemingly nears completion

EA to make a move for Glu?
13th January 2009, 4:49pm

News: EA to make a move for Glu?

Reports suggest video games giant is considering a bid for its mobile rival

Ubisoft bids for three new acqusition targets
11th December 2008, 9:59am

News: Ubisoft bids for three new acqusition targets

Publisher expects to finalise deal with one of unnamed trio within three months

Could EA be a target for Disney?
3rd November 2008, 2:52pm

News: Could EA be a target for Disney?

Stock plummet leads The Wall Street Journal to speculate about ultra high-profile acquisition

Slowing GTA IV sales could boost EA bid
12th September 2008, 11:35am

News: Slowing GTA IV sales could boost EA bid

US news outlet speculates that disappointing Grand Theft Auto IV sales might dent Take 2’s resistance to EA takeover

Square Enix officially withdraws Tecmo bid
5th September 2008, 10:12am

News: Square Enix officially withdraws Tecmo bid

Firm stays true to its word, though does complain about lack of detail in response

Tecmo reveals Koei merger plans
4th September 2008, 11:11am

News: Tecmo reveals Koei merger plans

Moments after rejecting Square Enix’s advances, Tecmo announces intention to merge with Dynasty Warriors dev Koei

Tecmo rejects Square Enix takeover
4th September 2008, 9:35am

News: Tecmo rejects Square Enix takeover

The wait is on to see if Square Enix sticks to previous statement and withdraws offer

Square Enix plans Tecmo acquisition
29th August 2008, 9:23am

News: Square Enix plans Tecmo acquisition

Japanese RPG specialist announces intentions to takeover Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden developer

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