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[levyjl1988]

There seems to be another Twitter buzz of another huge acquisition.





Take-Two Interactive includes franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, and Red Dead among others. Xbox and PC exclusivity.

 

[Interfectum]

Where does it say Take Two?

 

[Abriael_GN]

On wednesday.

We're still waiting for Sega, rumormongers.

The fact that the one really big acquisition they did (Bethesda) was not rumored nor leaked should tell you how much you should believe these Twitter randos and how useful it is to make threads about what they say.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Wow that would be nuts

 

[Putonahappyface]

That would definitely persuade me to buy an XBSX if that rumour came to fruition!

 

[Dabaus]

Take 2 ceo literally said a month ago that gamepass doesnt fit their model of games.

Take-Two CEO Doesn't Want New Games On Game Pass

Strauss Zelnick says it "doesn't really make sense" to launch new games into subscription services.

www.gamespot.com

Also: "I am hearing some CRAZY RUMORS regarding another huge potential Microsoft acquisition. I don't want to say any specifics as I don't even know if all this is true yet, but damn."

 

[Magic Carpet]

Borderlands 2 and all the expansions.
Borderlands 3 and all the expansions.
I've wasted all this money and it's all going to be included in Gamepass isn't it.

 

[RoboFu]

Do it and make everything exclusive!!

 

[RoadHazard]

All hail the Microsoft gaming monopoly.

 

[squidilix]

Still 0 AAA out since Series S|X is available...

Even The Medium is on PS5.

 

[WoodyStare]

I guess the pancakes weren't a lie.

 

[Putonahappyface]

Do it and make everything exclusive!!

You horrible, horrible bastard.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Take 2 ceo literally said a month ago that gamepass doesnt fit their model of games.

Take-Two CEO Doesn't Want New Games On Game Pass

Strauss Zelnick says it "doesn't really make sense" to launch new games into subscription services.

www.gamespot.com

If an aquisition was happening behind the scenes, the CEO would not admit their interest either way to the media.

 

[Black_Stride]

 

[Dabaus]

If an aquisition was happening behind the scenes, the CEO would not admit their interest either way to the media.

If an acquisition was happening he wouldnt say anything publicly.

 

[Guilty_AI]

I don't know if take two out of all companies would really need to sell themselves.

Take 2 ceo literally said a month ago that gamepass doesnt fit their model of games.

CEOs say a lot of things

 

[Bartski]

and the part about it being Take Two is what your gut is telling you?

 

[Banjo64]

Rockstar games are literal buggy bottom tier trash lol and only their table tennis game was decent.

(Just getting you all primed in case this does actually happen).

 

[Yoboman]

And some people would be happy about this why?

 

[VAVA Mk2]

All hail the Microsoft gaming monopoly.

 

[Abriael_GN]

If an aquisition was happening behind the scenes, the CEO would not admit their interest either way to the media.

Only, he was not talking to the media.

 

[PuffyCan]

yeah not gonna happen lol take 2 is a public company

 

[DenchDeckard]

What a load of bullshit.

 

[waquzy]

They can't even finalise Sega, there is no chance whatsoever buying Take Two... fake news

 

[Starfield]

skullzi...no. Sorry. He's a cool dude but he just rides with the wave.

 

[RoadHazard]

And some people would be happy about this why?

For the same reason they think it's despicable when Sony pays for an exclusive.

 

[Relique]

Did anyone explicitly say T2? I don't see it in any of the linked tweets.

 

[Dabaus]

I don't know if take two out of all companies would really need to sell themselves.


CEOs say a lot of things

The CEO of take 2 is lying but literal twitter who's are telling the truth. Ok.

 

[Mr Moose]

Ah yes, Colt Eastwood, the beacon of truth.
Wasn't there a thread exactly like this one a week ago?

 

[JimRyanGOAT]

All this just to end up 3rd again

 

[Banjo64]

And some people would be happy about this why?

GTA 6 and RDR 3 included day one in my Game Pass sub instead of paying £140 for them?

 

[SentientStone]

I think this must be true; that's why they sabotaged the GTAV port for the PS5.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Only, he was not talking to the media.

You're right, it was an earnings report which is a direct line of communication to the public.

 

[Black_Stride]

Isnt take two a public company?

 

[RoadHazard]

All this just to end up 3rd again

I guess they've realized that they can't compete on equal terms, so now the strategy is to give you no choice if you want to play games at all.

 

[Yoboman]

GTA 6 and RDR 3 included day one in my Game Pass sub instead of paying £140 for them?

Weird justification

 

[Hobbygaming]

The only insiders I trust are Shinobi, Grubb (most of the time) and Schreier

 

[Interfectum]

This seems like a very expensive purchase that would not bear fruit for a long time.

GTA Online, NBA, Borderlands, etc would most likely stay Multiplatform. The only megaton they'd have is the eventual release of GTA6 and/or Red Dead 3 as an Xbox exclusive. Even then that is questionable if they decide to blend single player and online into the entire game...

 

[Abriael_GN]

You're right, it was an earnings report which is a direct line of communication to the public.

Do I need to explain for the 1000th time the legal implications of talking to investors?

 

[Snake29]

And some people would be happy about this why?

They will get the games on Gamepass...duuh, That's the only way why they are cheering for and defend it.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I'm sure some fanboy children wish this would happen.

 

[SoggyBiscuit]

Weird how nobody knew anything about the Bethesda acquisition and now we're getting rumours like these. Feels like clout chasing.

 

[Banjo64]

Weird justification

What's weird about being happy that I wouldn't have to pay £140 for two games on top of a service that I subscribe to?

 

[Interfectum]

GTA 6 and RDR 3 included day one in my Game Pass sub instead of paying £140 for them?

You have like 4-5 years to save up the money. Start a piggy bank now and you'll be fine.

 

[envyzeal]

at this point I just want Microsoft and Sony to buy as many publishers and studios as they can so we can have hell on earth then massive dropouts and new independent studios being created

 

[intheinbetween]

This seems like a very expensive purchase that would not bear fruit for a long time.

GTA Online, NBA, Borderlands, etc would most likely stay Multiplatform. The only megaton they'd have is the eventual release of GTA6 and/or Red Dead 3 as an Xbox exclusive. Even then that is questionable if they decide to blend single player and online into the entire game...

As questionable as Elder Scrolls or Fallout going XBOX exclusive

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

for sure, for sure.

 

[Bernkastel]

It does not say Take Two anywhere.

 

[Guilty_AI]

The CEO of take 2 is lying but literal twitter who's are telling the truth. Ok.

oh no, they're not lying, they are "Giving out an appropriate response to an inquiry by media professionals with the best interests for the company and maximum expansion in mindshare taken into consideration"

 

[Banjo64]

You have like 4-5 years to save up the money. Start a piggy bank now and you'll be fine.

Don't worry, I can afford £140, I'd just rather not spend £140 if I can get the games included with Game Pass