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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

Warner and Eidos cosy up over Lara Croft
28th January 2009, 12:07pm

News: Warner and Eidos cosy up over Lara Croft

Rumours of a Warner reboot for Tomb Raider movie franchise sparks up talk of merger once more

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

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

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

EA's Take Two bid ‘the most hostile in history’
20th March 2008, 9:18am

News: EA's Take Two bid ‘the most hostile in history’

Takeover bid sets a new precedent in the games industry, analyst claims

ONLINE SPECIAL: EA and Take Two
3rd March 2008, 1:56pm

News: ONLINE SPECIAL: EA and Take Two

Analysts respond to the ongoing saga; MCV compiles timeline of the proposed takeover

OPINION: Why EA’s purchase of Take Two is inevitable
26th February 2008, 2:11pm

News: OPINION: Why EA’s purchase of Take Two is inevitable

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter warns that EA will get hostile if Take Two resists takeover moves

EA launches Take 2 acquisition website
25th February 2008, 12:50pm

News: EA launches Take 2 acquisition website

Says it has ‘enormous respect’ for Take 2; adds that Rockstar would be happy in EA stable

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