The Damned Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=ea+buying+take2&btnG=Google+Search&meta= Too many articles to really link to only one. So, basically, EA is trying to expand even further. And if they get Take2, that means they also get ahold of 2K sports titles. So they would basically have a monopoly on sport games. Well, outside of anything Mario or Sonic-based, that is. Remember EA commenting about one universal console? Looks like this may be a step towards them doing it themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Aww crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Take-Two already said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airwalker Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 EA is essentially the video game industry's version of the Dawson's Creek Trapper Keeper from South Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Has EA indicated that it will attempt a hostile takeover if they refuse, ala Microsoft & Yahoo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coop Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Riccitiello, in fact, points to their new label model, one inspired by conversations he had with Rockstar's as proof that Take-Two and it's developers would find a happy home at EA. Except for the folks making the 2K sports games. Those people will get a nice fruit basket and a hearty pat on the back as they're escorted from the building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovemaster303 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 If you can't beat them, buy them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxne Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 EA is essentially the video game industry's version of the Dawson's Creek Trapper Keeper from South Park. LOL that is so fucking hilarious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphis Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 If you can't beat them, buy them... I imagine the EA sports games kill 2K sports games in sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovemaster303 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 No doubt about it, EA probably sell tons more games than any of the 2K sports titles however... The destruction of any kind of direct competition would be awful for everyone no matter what. Remember NFL2K... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonium Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Take-Two already said no. They pretty much said no for now, but still plan to make discussions with EA later on. While the Board believes that entering into discussions with EA at this time is not in the best interests of shareholders, we had offered to enter into a good-faith dialogue with EA to determine if our companies can reach common ground on the appropriate value of Take-Two as a first step to realizing a mutually beneficially transaction. However, given the great importance of the Grand Theft Auto IV launch to the value of Take-Two, the Board has determined that the only prudent and responsible course for our Company and its stockholders is to defer these discussions until immediately after Grand Theft Auto IV is released. Therefore, we offered to initiate discussions with EA on April 30th, 2008 (the day after Grand Theft Auto IV is scheduled to release). Link to full press release: http://ir.take2games.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=295739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Man, I hate EA. Edit: I really really really hate EA, a whole lot and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wingless Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 refresh my memory again why you people hate EA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChadlyOC Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 refresh my memory again why you people hate EA? Have you played a Madden game in the last 5 years? They're horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I wouldn't want a company to buy me either if their average review score for their games are dropping http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=163148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I really do think that EA is the Wal-Mart of the games industry. I'm serious. I could draw all kinds of parallels. "We believe EA's unsolicited offer is highly opportunistic and is attempting to take advantage of our upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto IV, one of the most valuable and durable franchises in the industry" Yes, I think so too. Look, EA has made a site about acquiring take 2! http://www.eatake2.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Wolf Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 refresh my memory again why you people hate EA? I gotta go with the status quo on this one. Now, I have no problem with a high quality company going ahead and creating a monopoly over.... whatever. But the idea of EA, whose in house games usually look to me like some half-assed crap that went through a five week development cycle before being pissed onto the nearest bestselling console? No. No, no, and again, NO. Not that it will ever actually HAPPEN, because capitalism in and of itself dictates that a competitor with a higher quality product, even if it's available in lesser quantities, will eventually win out. But the idea of a universal console from EA is laughable, because what it really means is "Damn, it costs us a lot of money to release each game on the PS3, 360, Wii, PS2, XBox, Gamecube, PSX, N64, SNES, Genesis, NES, Megadrive, DS, GBA, GBC, Gameboy, and Atari! It'd be nice if we could piss our stuff onto just one BIG system to save ourselves some money!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norg Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I wouldn't want a company to buy me either if their average review score for their games are dropping http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=163148 i would if it meant that i could essentially retire and be a philanthropist for the rest of my natural life on the money i'd make off of it. or just start another company somewhere else and support myself on the interest of what i made from that transaction. money typically wins in these situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 refresh my memory again why you people hate EA? I believe there was a blog by a EA workers wife that chronicled the long list of things, like extra hours of work with no breaks or overtime pay, no notice of termination, violating several state and federal labor laws... someone else will surely post the link after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperion5182 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I believe there was a blog by a EA workers wife that chronicled the long list of things, like extra hours of work with no breaks or overtime pay, no notice of termination, violating several state and federal labor laws... someone else will surely post the link after this. I dont have a link to it but their quallity in sports games has dropped off. Everything that has been stated so far is pretty much true. These guys are a fucking menace and too large to knock off easily. Microsoft is bad but i go to bed every night thanking god EA doesnt make operating systems. Thats how bad they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wingless Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Alright, assume for a second that I really don't give a flying fuck about sports games. And assume for a moment, that you read up on how that lawsuit radically changed EA's relationship with its employees for the better. Now, I'll ask again: What's your people's beef with EA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Well, for you, that's fine. It's your decision as to whether or not you support EA. But I won't. Full-on boycott for me. But what about those people who are not only sports games, but to the games of companies who are taken over by EA and lowered in quality and potential. I personally think that most of EA's employees are good people, and some of their games I've seen lately seem to have a bit of innovation, but the negatives still outweigh the positives. I don't like it when companies put being #1 as their highest priority then use unfair, aggressive, opportunistic takeovers against little guys. I can understand some of these actions for smaller, struggling companies, but EA (or the big boys who are in charge) are big bullies taking lunch money from the frail, nerdier students. You are free to like them, and I don't think any lesser of any of you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul v2 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Do bullies pay their victims millions and billions of dollars to own them? If so, where the hell have these bullies been in my life? Nothing wrong with a company trying to secure other ventures. We'll see when Red Alert 3 comes out. If there is noticeable suckiness, then I will start to complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 EA's attempt to acquire Take Two wasn't that "nice". They started a website as to "why take two is wrong for not taking the money". They also did this right after GTA 4's near-completion, since it's stock is rising every day now. Very opportunistic. Take Two also claims that the offering price was understating their actual worth. I kinda believe it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Alright, assume for a second that I really don't give a flying fuck about sports games. And assume for a moment, that you read up on how that lawsuit radically changed EA's relationship with its employees for the better. Now, I'll ask again: What's your people's beef with EA? Maybe it's the fact that they pump out games of low quality all the time. Maybe it's the fact that they are becoming a monopoly and no one seems to want to do anything about it. Maybe people don't like that they buy out studios with proven track records and then transfer or even fire the very people that made the studio so good. Maybe it's that they then pump out sequels to good games that aren't up to the quality of the originals. It could just be them, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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