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Online reports suggest a late bid from Square Enix is being made for Eidos, as Warner Bros remains favourite...
By Jon WilcoxPosted: 04/12/2008
Despite the successful launch of Tomb Raider: Underworld, the vultures continue to circle above Eidos, with Square Enix the latest name linked to a possible take over bid for the beleaguered UK publisher.
Industry publication MCV cites comments from one source that the Japanese RPG specialist, which has recently confirmed plans to expand into the West, is in the process of making a late bid for Eidos. The report even mentions that Square Enix's president, Yoichi Wada, has paid a visit to Hitman studio, IO Interactive, based in Copenhagen.
Despite suggestions in the UK tabloids that Electronic Arts and Ubisoft are in the market for Eidos, it's Warner Bros that has to be seen as the front runner for the company and its assets, which include Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex, Championship Manager, and Kane & Lynch.
The US entertainment giant already has a 20% stake in Eidos, with MCV reporting that a further $30 million would give it a controlling stake. Throw in $80 million instead, and Eidos could end up a wholly owned subsidiary alongside Monolith and Telltale Games, which are already part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
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Crystal Dynamics
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Release Date:Out Now
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Age Rating:12
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Added:Sat 24th Jan 2009 18:29, Post No: 39
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Added:Mon 12th Jan 2009 10:19, Post No: 38
Hopefully, now they've put that particular storyline to bed, Crystal Dynamics can concentrate on evolving the franchise again.
Added:Sat 10th Jan 2009 16:43, Post No: 37
yeah, its the difficult economy thats to blame, not the god awful game play, rubbish plot and repetition of a franchise. The words horse, dead and flogging, spring to mind.
Added:Mon 08th Dec 2008 19:42, Post No: 36
i havent got it yet but i do hope that she dose find her mum not dead and i can not belive that zip has gon against her
Added:Tue 02nd Dec 2008 11:16, Post No: 35
Piracy is not permitted on the TVG boards - please refrain.
Added:Tue 02nd Dec 2008 04:35, Post No: 34
can any one please tell me were i can get this game for a ps2. got one lined up on the net but not sure if it will work it from america a format 2 243771 help please will it work
Added:Sun 23rd Nov 2008 23:29, Post No: 33
Odd review. Anyway I've been playing Underworld for the entire weekend and it's definitely worth your money. I bought this, Left 4 Dead and Dead Space this Friday but have only played the latter 2 for about an hour combined. All my time is being spent with the lovely Lara Croft. It's how exploration really should feel.
Added:Thu 11th Sep 2008 11:46, Post No: 32
$th August Anon - Core are no more. After the Angel of Darkness fiasco they released one forgetable game as a new studio for Capcom that sunk without a trace. They ten got into DVD games, but that didn't last long. The only thing left of them was acquired by fellow UK studio Rebellion quite a long time ago. Toby Gard is the only link between old Lara and new Lara.
Added:Tue 19th Aug 2008 14:35, Post No: 31
KURTIS:D! KURTIS LISTEN TO US! why crystal dynamic dont read forums? like this!
Added:Mon 04th Aug 2008 09:49, Post No: 30
Why can't Tomb Raider have both Core and Crystal Dynamics making games? I mean Ratchet and Clank have got 2 different developers making games: Insomniac Games(PS2 and PS3) and High Impact Games(PSP)! CORE could continue the AoD Triology and Crystal Dynamics doing Legend Triology! Doesn't anyone else agree with me? PLEASE REPLY!