Entries in ‘acquisition’ (29)
News: Warner in for THQ?
WWE publisher's shares rocket as acquisition rumours intensify
News: id acquisition worth $105m+
Media group Zenimax raised the figure in debt financing
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
News: Microsoft acknowledges 3DV acquisition
Buyout of Israeli firm confirmed for the first time by Xbox 360 platform holder
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
News: Chaney on the prowl for studios
New online gaming platform Zattikka on the hunt for portals and studios
News: Bandai Namco closing in on D3P
Japanese firm acquires 95 per cent stake in publisher, with the rest expected to follow
News: Square Enix and Eidos agree buyout terms
Timeline outlined for expected takeover of Britsoft publisher, with completion set for May
News: 100 new jobs created in Zavvi buyout
The Hut confirms finalisation of Zavvi deal and relaunch of online arm today
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
News: Square Enix swoops for Eidos
Offer made as deal predicted by MCV seemingly nears completion
News: EA to make a move for Glu?
Reports suggest video games giant is considering a bid for its mobile rival
News: Ubisoft bids for three new acqusition targets
Publisher expects to finalise deal with one of unnamed trio within three months
News: Could EA be a target for Disney?
Stock plummet leads The Wall Street Journal to speculate about ultra high-profile acquisition
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
News: Square Enix officially withdraws Tecmo bid
Firm stays true to its word, though does complain about lack of detail in response
News: Tecmo reveals Koei merger plans
Moments after rejecting Square Enix’s advances, Tecmo announces intention to merge with Dynasty Warriors dev Koei
News: Tecmo rejects Square Enix takeover
The wait is on to see if Square Enix sticks to previous statement and withdraws offer
News: Square Enix plans Tecmo acquisition
Japanese RPG specialist announces intentions to takeover Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden developer
News: Valve ‘happy’ to discuss acquisition
Doug Lombardi says anything is possible, though adds that company is continuing to do well
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