When did old men making money have anything to do with a freshly cherry popped gold-mine?!?!

Oh wait..

hopefully somebody is making a well crafted joke...

otherwize... "smoke em if you got em" comes to mind.

Well...looks like this is going to be the last good GTA game...shame...it really was one of the greatest franchises ever...

Because some of the reactions here are as if the purchase has already taken place. Haha.

There goes GTA!

Come on SONY buy T2 already, it a perfect match.

man i now i think i want to get my money back, wow i never felt so sick to my stomach until now, excuse me guys i have to go take a number 2, lol just kidding, man... but seriously now i don't feel like buying this game anymore, i feel like ill be doing EA a favor by doing so.

that is if this deal goes down...please don't sell out, have faith in your product as of now everyone is on your side even analyst as well.

It's going to suck to see that ugly f****** EA logo on GTAIV now....

EDIT: Upon further reading, I saw that this is just the old offer made by EA to acquire Take Two, it still hasn't expired though, it says the 18th of April or if the offer is further extended.

So I'm still in a dilemma.....

GTA was the godfather, now it's death.

another godfather is taking the place and it's called

Saints Row.

GTA funeral on April 29 2008

Sam Houser goes back to home with 2 bill lol

It's nice to see the game industry go the same way as television/film, and by that I mean straight down the drain.

Once in awhile you'll get a nice gem, but for the most part you're just digging through crap

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling

(have to put a sarcasm tag here, seeing how people think the deal is done, lol)

guys it say "tendered". it has not happened yet.

relax

chilax lets not get are panties in a bunch just yet, nothing went down sobcool but worst case scenario if it does happen T_T

Stan:OMG! They killed the gta series

Kyle:You

Gamers worldwide:BASTARDS!!!!!!!

basically.

Why would they sell before GTA comes out?

That wold be so stupid. Obviously EA is desperate to do just that because their share price will go way up after.

Typical Ea, they cant make a game that everyone loves so they'll just buy the people who can, whether they like it or not.

"Soon all your games are belong to us !"

each share is worth "$42.50 per Unit" from Take Two.
So, EA is offering to pay half of what its worth?

We are so focked!!!=,(
^
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Guys this is actually old. EA will NOT buy take-two before GTA4 release.

Goulet

Perhaps the talented programmers(assuming EA buys T2) will leave the company, and form their own. Like IW? Maybe it could be a blessing in disguise. I don't want EA to get the money from GTAIV though. They're ruining the gaming industry single handedly. WHY DID THEY BUY MAXIS?! WHY?!?!?!!

GTA we will miss you... you brought us gamers so many good times and memories. You will always be remembered as one of the greatest franchises ever

EA is ruining everuthing lately...they're pissing everybody off

Ok I'm not gonna read all that legal jargon, but this is just an offer right? I skimmed through it but saw no where where it said anyone besides EA agreed to it and signed it.

If it's true that the members of R* left, hopefully they will create their own studio and start making the games again. Hope. All we can do is hope...

Now, please, bow your heads and let us remember GTA in a moment of silence..

upset about. Hell, EA has worked magic with the Madden series; just imagine how much greater they'll make Grand Theft. EA is the future of game development.

::rollseyes intensely::
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pig's in the mud
when he tires
pig's in zen
pig's in zen
pig is nude
unashamed
pig's in zen
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talkin' bout the pig
the pig
the pig - uh
pa-pa-pa-pa-pig
goddamn pig!

pig mounts sow
when he's wound

pig's in zen
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pig eats shiit
but only when he hungers
pig's in zen
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talkin' bout the pig
the pig
the pig - uh
pa-pa-pa-pa-pig
goddamn pig

If Take-Two accepts the offer I'm sure it hit the net in a big way with EA celebrating telling the whole world.

I think its going to happen. it just a matter of time unless Take-Two settles with somebody else.

Stupid DP

I really hope this doesnt happen. I mean. I knew EA was bad, but i never took notice of thier stupidity until now...I hope Take Two can resist this. If they dont, alot of people will be put off gaming forever. The last EA game i owned was FIFA international Soccer. Years Ago. Before i started growing proper Armpit hairs. Ever since then i have ever paid for an EA game.

R*'s deal with T2 ends in a year or so

We arn't getting a GTA V in a year or so

I'm not worried

It's as simple as not purchasing EA made games.

I like the display picture they use for this post, it's almost like the big bad bully EA putting an end to Take Two can you see it?...who cares if the deal happens before or after the GTA4, it'll still be a distaster no matter what...there goes the whole 2K sport series, cause you know EA doesn't like competition, just like they bought the NFL rights...what about Rockstars L.A. Noire side project thats suppose to be PS3 exclusive, you can bet that if EA gets their hands on it it's going to be a multi platform, no matter how many dics they need....someone mentioned it'll just be like madden coming out every year....im sure they'll just change niko's name, and maybe add a new weapon...

well the worst thing about the whole ordeal is that GTA IV would get pushed back... AGAIN.

And we all don't want that to happen...

i read about this about a month ago. shareholders are not going to take $26, only $1 more per share, right before the GTAIV release. the stock market relies upon predictions and anybody that 'predicts' GTAIV will do bad in terms of sales doesnt deserve to own take 2 stock. On Apr. 29 and the whole month of May we will see TAKE 2's stock skyrocket. you would have to be a moron to sell it for $1 more than what its worth now when its going to jump by around $5 per share in a months time.

I suggest all gamers boycot EA! They're screwing up gaming as we know it and this is the last straw!

okay guys, get ready for a new GTA game every 7 months or so.....also, expect lower production values

NOOOOO!! If this is true one of my most beloved series is done for. SAY IT AIN'T SO!!

Looks like one of my most anticipated games in Mafia II is going to be rushed out, and made for every single console out there. Gta might not be that work of art it is if Ea take over more like a half-assed game which will come out every year.

http://www.ipetitions.com/p...

MS and EA should just merg, they are more pro Xbox anyway and since PS3 owners cry about so much, might as well make EA's games exclusive.

Somebody please burn EA to the ground. I would like to continue playing good games. I wish EA and Ubisoft would merge. Then they could be one, giant super-company that specializes in marketing and bad development.

Am I the only person excited about DJ Atomica featuring in another game?

I wouldent be surprised if MS was behind this somehow.

I read somewhere that GTA would be ps3 exclusive again after GTAIV but not theres not a chance that will ever happen.....

Well every1 enjoy this one! I know i will.

another franchise ruined.

this aint about fanboy/girl or sh1t this is the death of one of the 3 great games 1, final fantasy 2, gta , resident evil now what wil take gta's place??

if this is all true EA only make multi and the 360 fanboys have been saying looks like rockstar aint makin ps3 exclusives anny more if thats the case it also applyes to the 360 downloadable content just means EA screewd microsoft over bye takin controle of the companie and microsoft paid take two for the content EA boght take 2 AND EVERY THING IT OWNED so the rights are no longer in microsofts hands its up 2 EA what to do so whos going to have the best version of gta4 now??

this is not related to this artical but i have always wonderd dont u think a combo of GTA and resident evil would go ace together?? huge citys filled with millions of zombies its just u and youre gang fighting vs them that would be ace lol

I don't know if this has been discussed because I rarely read responses under articles for obvious reasons. I think this has more to do with EA launching their own console with in the next couple years then anything else. If EA does launch a console (as much as I am not a fan of EA) I don't see how Sony, MS or Nintendo would be able to compete since EA owns most of the big market franchises.

And here I thought / feared, although I am a fan of the 360, when MS entered the video gaming industry they were the ones that were going to try to monopolize and buy their way to the top. I never saw this coming from EA but now it appears they are the ones that are trying to monopolize the gaming industry by purchase most of the competition. I sure hope they don't launch a console because they will have gamers by the throat.

as a reader on N4G for a long time i have never posted on the fourm but IMHO i think that this is great that EA is trying to take over R*,
They will no doubt make there own console(which i hope they do im sick of the MS vs PS3 stupidty) then i can get all my fav games on the same console and not have to spend buy more then one console.

Mind you all the fanboys will have nothing to argue about

then NG4 could get back to game new's instead of flame baiting articles

For those who are going to bash me ....... for stating my opinion

well F**k U

have good day :)

Didn't your wet dream EA say that the PS3 will dominate from 2008 or in 2008 not sure which way round, sorry to break your heart like this but i thought you should know.

"EA stealin cars! Its in the game!"

A moment of silence for the GTA franchise...

Lightning you are a complete moron.... GTA was actually on PC first so we should argue it should have stayed on PC then?.... go die in a fire.

found this on wikipedia hopefully viacom will step in!

It was revealed in February 2008 that Electronic Arts had made a takeover bid for rival game company Take Two. After its initial offer of $25 per share, all cash stock transaction offer was rejected by the Take Two board, EA revised it to $26 per share, a 64% premium over the previous day's closing price and made the offer known to the public.[12] Rumours had been floating around the internet prior to the offer about Take Two possibly being bought over by a bigger company, albeit with Viacom as the potential bidder.[13][14

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

A new Driver would be good. Lets go back to the old days ;D

I hope that you all boycott GTA 5...I know I will I don't want any EA games anymore in my house!

EA just up the offer to $44 a share?

100% Acquisition.. ouch, is this lidgit? Dont do it Take 2, we love you just the way you are!!

Finally, something that brings the 360 and PS3 crowds together! 'F' EA!

No GTA for me....if EA has anything to do with it.

so does this mean its official? t2 games now sucks?

I don't see why there are so many EA haters out here. They do have a lot of quality games and are better equiped to make better games than most companies.

The thing I find to be funny is I have played some Take 2 games in the past that could have used help from the likes of EA to make them better. It would be one thing if Take 2 really made superior games but they don't. Besides I really don't see EA ruining GTA. If anything they would find ways to improve it. So what if they put time lines on completion. Every job does. They make a more complete game in half the time than some of these slacker companies do.

If Take 2 really cares about their company then maybe their CEO and Board members should by more of the stocks from the people they think may sell.

Heck if EA bought them out and release GTA every year that would be a good thing for me. Thats means I could get discounted GTA games every year. I would buy the 08 in 09 for the discounted prices the same way EA does for their sports games. I bought the 5 pack (Madden, Nascar, Tiger Woods, NHL, and NBA Live 07) for $20.00 when all the 08's came out. So tell me again, how is this bad?

I could care less who owns the GTA franchise, as long as it's a quality game I'll still buy it. Besides the only ones that should be complaining are the ones that have stock invested.

And another thing, I hope EA does make a console system to compete with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. They already have enough rights to so many games that they wouldn't have to depend on 3rd parties for games. Maybe then Microsoft and the rest of them would get off their asses and create more of their own games giving the gamers more selections and better quality games. It would also drive the prices of consoles down a little due to more competition. OMG that would be bad...Right.

Well I expressed my opinions now all you fanboys can flame me now. =P

Wow that generous lol. Im not really a gta person although this new one looks cool so i dont really care, but, i dont care for EA anymore.
1) EA nows how to take a good thing and flip it around and make it a bad thing. take NFS franchise, seriously could the new games be anymore of a clone of NFSU2.
2) They are responsible for the demise of MoH series loved MoH allied assult but i got there latest MoH airborne and thought sweet jump out of an airplane and shoot nazis what more could i need wrong the control scheme sucks (have xbox360 version) the AI dont feel impressive and what the heck is an upgradable gun in WWII.
3) the good side of EA is there Battlefield series but we shall see with the upcoming badcompany then we will truely now for certain that EA is in it to soak up money and not to win it or us the gamer.
4) While crysis is under EA i give them no credit whatsoever for that beauty.

So even though i dont care for gta this could be bad down the road when they next few feel the exact same and your like man deja vu. EA needs to take there time and come up with something spectacular not mediocre. like maybe let the NFS and MoH series rest for a few years.

Wont be long b4 their the only show in town
sucks large

Still Rockstar guys could break away and still make quality games...

u can fuking keep saints row ps3 dont need that garbage if u forgot GTA originated in Playstation....so have fun paying for extra content while i play HOME with free integrated GTA 4 content.....

A good scenario, but not likely, would be; Sony steps in and Offers 1.5x more on top of the original offer.
Release stays multi, GTA kept away from EA's clutches, everyone's happy.

Leave Take Two the HELL alone!!!!!!!!!!.....If its Not dealing with Sports or Cars EA please leave everything else the HELL ALONE!!!!!!

Tell me again how the multiplatform strategy was supposed to fix everything. Look at your results and compare them to Nintendo, which keeps thriving with exclusives. Your loyal fans are gone. And let’s not forget the pile of IPs you purchased only to let them rot.

The worst thing is this is down from last years numbers/expectations which was down from the previous years numbers/expectations. You think about how long “down” has been a consistent part of the communication and you realize those subscriptions are what’s holding that boat together. The price cut of gamespass is still a price raise in a string of price raises. They are trying to use players to offset the missing revenue. Now call of duty is out of gamespass, which is literally WHY they bought the company. To draw people to the subscription. They realized they missed a boatload of money and that wasn’t sustainable. Now you pay for it like you would have if they never bought the company… so why buy the company? Mind you those billions still need to be paid back. Yeah it gives you a chance to say we make the biggest FPS… but the internal conversations must be brutal at high level on topics that really matter. Like revenue. Profitability. And ROI for the shopping spree.

Is this like the 10th quarter in a row they're down 33% on hardware how is that even mathematically possible. You would think their mediocrity would Plateau