Infogrames Could Help Ubisoft vs. EA

GamesIndustry.biz iz reporting that in a show of European solidarity publisher Infogrames may assist Ubisoft (with the blessings of the French Government) if EA attempts a hostile takeover of the Prince of Persia developer. From the article: "Speaking to news agency Reuters, Bonnell expressed his hope that Ubisoft will remain independent - and rubbished EA's claim that its recent purchase of almost 20 per cent of the firm's stock was merely an investment." Further details on Greg Costikyan's Blog. All this is follow up to year-end shenanigans from EA.

Comments

And people wonder why the EU is weak?

[boringgit]

I am a Brit - as such I am European - fine - Eupope great - USA not quite so great.

That doesn't make you bad!

The French government are really an embarrasment - no EU government is supposed to be able to subsidise private companies in this fashion - it is anti competitive.

The French government really don't seem interested in that. Any US airline employee who is conerned about their job should be aware that the French government have ploughed millions of dollars worth of aid into Air France over the last 20 years. They have always been "the last time" - thing is, France is huge, what can you do? Throw 'em out of Europe? hardly!

Recent stories don't make me a fan of EA, however, I don't want the French government to make a mockery of the whole of Europe again.

(on the other hand, wait 'till EA buy a French software house - 70 hour week? - They will be lucky to get a 20 hour week ;) )

Re:ok, how long

[k4_pacific]

What they do for us:

* They own RCA.
* They keep Boeing from being a monopoly.
* They keep Spain and Germany seperated.
* Helped us in the Revolutionary War.
* Renault.
* Provided words like Entreprenuer and Buffet.

What we do for them:

* Call them names.
* Provide them with Microsoft software.
* Helped them in WWII.