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Microsoft Buying Vivendi-Universal??? News

Microsoft Buying Vivendi-Universal??? News

Reports suggest that Microsoft are after more acquisitions...

By Chris Leyton
Posted: 22/01/2003

Heated rumours today suggested that Microsoft are looking to purchase the troublesome Vivendi-Universal games division; housing some of the biggest game license, including Half Life, Warcraft, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, plus many more… Of course such a buy-out would make even the Rare acquisition look small in comparison, however if anyone’s got enough money, it’s Microsoft. Sources stayed shy today, each denying the report as speculation and rumour; however looking at the facts reveals an interesting picture: <ul> <li>It’s virtually confirmed that Vivendi want to off-load their games division. <li>Microsoft has openly admitted to further acquisitions and Vivendi-Universal would certainly boost their portfolio. <li>Half-Life 2 has recently been rumoured to be an Xbox exclusive. </ul> We’ll follow the situation and hopefully have more information soon.