Walsingham Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7294812.stm EA games looking to buy Rockstar. I for one hate this idea. I love the GTA franchise, but EA will pulp it for sure. I would certainly stop buying GTA without question, and thereby probably not buy at all, given my limited games budget. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I don't think EA can possibly do worse than Take Two has managed to do over the years. Seriously, that was one badly managed publisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 didn't Take two turn down the offer and promptly get a stock boost from the proposed offer? IIRC they thought that the 2 billion offer was a bit of a slap in the face. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 The executives turned it down. EA is now appealing to the stockholders. It should be interesting to note that Take Two is being sued by one of their own stockholders for the previous refusal. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizdarocker Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 is anyone really that concerned about the GTA franchise? from my perspective they've made the same game over and over since GTA 3, and im sure the new one wont be much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moatilliatta Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 is anyone really that concerned about the GTA franchise? from my perspective they've made the same game over and over since GTA 3, and im sure the new one wont be much different. Hardly. It is only the basic premises of the GTA games that have stayed the same, otherwise most everything changes. From your point of view every DnD CRPG is the same DnD CRPG over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 if you go by the changes that EA have made to other companies theyve bought, nothing much would happen to the already existing franchises. What might happen to rockstar is that they would have a harder time getting ideas for new IPs through DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelverin Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Not familiar with most of their non-sports titles, but I can't see EA supporting a game that has all the baggage that comes with the GTA series. ? J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I think the GTA series makes enough money for them to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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