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Read More »Vivendi positions for Gameloft takeover
Vivendi has increased its stock in Gameloft, resulting in a battle for control of the mobile studio. The media giant – and previous owner of Activision Blizzard – has now acquired more than 30 per cent of Gameloft’s stock, meaning it must now attempt to takeover the firm with a …
Read More »Gameloft clashes with Vivendi following takeover bid
Mobile outlet continues battle between media giant and Guillemot brothers, following attempted takeover of Ubisoft last year
Read More »Capcom investors abandon takeover protection scheme
The door has been opened for a possible acquisition of Japanese publisher and developer Capcom. That’s one interpretation of the news that in its most recent investor meeting Capcom chose not to renew a ‘takeover defence plan’ that was first implemented in 2008. The measures were designed to stop a …
Read More »EA and Valve held talks over possible $1bn buyout, report claims
Talks about the proposed buyout of Valve at the hands of EA HAVE taken place, a new report claims. Although it sounds as if the possibility of such a sale remains incredibly slim. The New York Times reports that Valve has been pursued over the years by Electronic Arts, which …
Read More »Pachter: EA Nexon deal a ‘silly rumor’
Wedbush Securities analyst says takeover 'cannot happen'
Read More »Report: Nexon makes EA takeover bid
Shares up by six per cent following buyout rumour
Read More »GameStop "focused entirely on competing digitally in the UK"
Speaking to investors following the publication of its most recent fiscal results, GameStop has seemingly ruled out the chance of a GAME takeover in the UK. Having closed all of our UK stores, we are focused entirely on competing digitally in the UK," GameStop International’s executive VP Mike Mauler stated. …
Read More »OpCapita takeover of GAME all but ruled out
A source close to Comet owner OpCapita has revealed to MCV that a deal to takeover GAME is now very unlikely. GAME this morning filed for administration and is understood to be preparing to re-launch in a slimmed-down guise under an amended management team. That’s despite the fact that OpCapita …
Read More »Draw Something dev in Zynga takeover talks
Social games giant Zynga wants to acquire Omgpop, the New York based studio responsible for casual games sensation Draw Something, a new report suggests. According to news siteTechCrunch, acquisition talks are at an early stage and it is possible that other companies may be willing to bid for the company. …
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