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Electronic Arts Offers $2B For Take Two

Posted by kdawson on from the something-in-the-air dept.

quanticle writes "The New York Times is reporting that EA has offered $2B for Take Two Entertainment. The effort appears to be a move to consolidate the two companies before Take Two releases the next iteration of its blockbuster franchise, Grand Theft Auto 4. Take Two has politely declined the offer."

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  1. and of course, by notgm · · Score: 5, Funny

    in response to the offer, take two has blown up several cars outside EA's offices and triggered a turf war.

  2. In Related News by garett_spencley · · Score: 5, Funny

    Many Take Two shareholders are suing the company for acting outside of the best interest of it's share holders. Other shareholders have resorted to robbing Take Two employees' cars and using them to pick up hookers before taking their money and "disposing" of them.

  3. Aw... by Orleron · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...and I was almost so psyched about getting to play a MMORPG where you can grind skills like "Steal Cars", "Shotgun", and "Pimp Ho's".

  4. Better headline by Pennidren · · Score: 5, Funny

    Take Two declines to Take Two Billion

  5. Re:I guess EA will get frustrated... by CSMatt · · Score: 5, Funny

    At which point Jack Thompson will cry out "I told you so!"