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Rumor: EA looking to acquire Ubisoft
After an unsuccessful bid to take over Take Two, it looks like Electronic Arts may be setting its sights on Ubisoft. Followers of the game industry will remember that EA raised its already hefty 20% stake of voting shares in Ubisoft to nearly 25% in ...
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Ubisoft gets no love from Vivendi
Yesterday's widespread rumor that Vivendi was negotiating a merger with Ubisoft to prevent EA's takeover has been squashed. Vivendi released this statement: "...in view of the rumours reported in the press, Vivendi Universal denies that ...
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EA continue to buy Ubisoft
Electronic Arts are continuing to buy shares in Ubisoft. This Reuters piece has comments from EA. I find it really helps to read the comments aloud, in a voice like that of a villain from a James Bond film. Electronic Arts are now the lar...
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Ubisoft seeks more game licenses
In light of Electronic Arts' attempt to buy Take Two, Ubisoft is looking to increase its portfolio by acquiring game licenses, according to CEO Yves Guillemot in an interview with Les Echos (via Forbes). We mentioned this in a previously post about a...
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EA buys Ubisoft…
At least a chunk. Although neither publisher has commented on the proposed $100 million deal, all sources point to EA buying 20% of Ubisoft's shares. This comes as little surprise however, since the EA beast has been gobbling up develop...
