Take Two acquisition update and no APF 2K9?

by pastapadre
Posted March 11th, 2008 at 2:29 pm

Recently a few new developments have surfaced regarding the potential takeover of Take Two by Electronic Arts. While it has almost seemed to be inevitable, a few more curious events have taken place that seem to be in line with that eventuality.

A severance plan has been created in the case of a sale that would protect employees from unjust firings. Now the two biggest shareholding firms have sold off significant portions of their stock and a shareholder lawsuit against Take Two was filed based on the hiding of the EA offer and the huge salary increase that was slipped for current management. Basically it seems as though the stockholders are likely to elect a new board that is open to the EA sale and that could happen later this month.

Also of note from today’s financial meeting, Take Two laid out the titles they would be releasing for the remainder of the fiscal year. Noticeably absent from the list is any mention of an All-Pro Football sequel while Top Spin 3, Prizefighter, NBA and NHL 2K9 were all listed. While that doesn’t exclude an All-Pro Football 2K9 from being announced at a later date, it is yet another indication that it seems unlikely to happen. (Update: Gamespot has confirmed APF has been taken “off the slate”)

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DLaren

[quote comment="15473"] what other title makes EA money like that? [/quote]

FIFA series (sells millions)
Command & Conquer Series (C&C3 has sold over a million)
SimCity series (sold millions)
The Sims series (sold millions)
Battlefield series(sold millions)
Crysis (sold over a million)
Mass Effect (sold over a million)

All of those games are exceedingly popular and make EA a lot of money plus I’m sure their lesser known games still turn a decent profit; they have more than just Madden.
DLaren

[quote comment="15473"] what other title makes EA money like that? [/quote]

FIFA series (sells millions)
Command & Conquer Series (C&C3 has sold over a million)
SimCity series (sold millions)
The Sims series (sold millions)
Battlefield series(sold millions)
Crysis (sold over a million)
Mass Effect (sold over a million)

All of those games are exceedingly popular and make EA a lot of money plus I’m sure their lesser known games still turn a decent profit; they have more than just Madden.
The Saint

[quote comment="15476"][quote comment="15473"] what other title makes EA money like that? [/quote]

FIFA series (sells millions)
Command & Conquer Series (C&C3 has sold over a million)
SimCity series (sold millions)
The Sims series (sold millions)
Battlefield series(sold millions)
Crysis (sold over a million)
Mass Effect (sold over a million)

All of those games are exceedingly popular and make EA a lot of money plus I’m sure their lesser known games still turn a decent profit; they have more than just Madden.[/quote]

But 2K Sports is the thorn in EA’s side and 2K Sports continually exposes EA Sports’s mediocrity and is about to crush EA with Prizefighter.
The Saint

[quote comment="15476"][quote comment="15473"] what other title makes EA money like that? [/quote]

FIFA series (sells millions)
Command & Conquer Series (C&C3 has sold over a million)
SimCity series (sold millions)
The Sims series (sold millions)
Battlefield series(sold millions)
Crysis (sold over a million)
Mass Effect (sold over a million)

All of those games are exceedingly popular and make EA a lot of money plus I’m sure their lesser known games still turn a decent profit; they have more than just Madden.[/quote]

But 2K Sports is the thorn in EA’s side and 2K Sports continually exposes EA Sports’s mediocrity and is about to crush EA with Prizefighter.
lakeallen

[quote comment="15532"]and is about to crush EA with Prizefighter.[/quote]

im guessing youre being sarcastic, because prizefighter would be as poorly marketed as the rest of the 2k games. that one probably more than any other could use ea’s marketing behind it because it isnt going to be a big seller.
lakeallen

[quote comment="15532"]and is about to crush EA with Prizefighter.[/quote]

im guessing youre being sarcastic, because prizefighter would be as poorly marketed as the rest of the 2k games. that one probably more than any other could use ea’s marketing behind it because it isnt going to be a big seller.
alex

[quote comment="15435"][quote comment="15428"]i certintly wouldnt be upset with APF 2k9 coming out. that was a waste of 50 dollars. maybe if they had active players it would be a good game but i realize they dont have the liscence[/quote]
but yet $60 of a debacle called madden 08 or 09 is?[/quote]

yes, madden is actually a good game
alex

[quote comment="15435"][quote comment="15428"]i certintly wouldnt be upset with APF 2k9 coming out. that was a waste of 50 dollars. maybe if they had active players it would be a good game but i realize they dont have the liscence[/quote]
but yet $60 of a debacle called madden 08 or 09 is?[/quote]

yes, madden is actually a good game
The Saint

[quote comment="15534"][quote comment="15532"]and is about to crush EA with Prizefighter.[/quote]

im guessing youre being sarcastic, because prizefighter would be as poorly marketed as the rest of the 2k games. that one probably more than any other could use ea’s marketing behind it because it isnt going to be a big seller.[/quote]

If marketing would be the ONLY part that EA plays if it ended up being involved in the latter stages of Prizefighter’s production, I would have no problem with that. But if they mess with any aspect of the gameplay it’s going to be garbage.
The Saint

[quote comment="15534"][quote comment="15532"]and is about to crush EA with Prizefighter.[/quote]

im guessing youre being sarcastic, because prizefighter would be as poorly marketed as the rest of the 2k games. that one probably more than any other could use ea’s marketing behind it because it isnt going to be a big seller.[/quote]

If marketing would be the ONLY part that EA plays if it ended up being involved in the latter stages of Prizefighter’s production, I would have no problem with that. But if they mess with any aspect of the gameplay it’s going to be garbage.
http://www.2kfootballstrategy.com/ Valdarez

GameSpot listened to the same conference call you listened to, and the EXACT executive response is as follows: “It’s not on the schedule today, but we are continuing to evaluate our options there.”

If you wish to listen to the conference call yourself, a link to the Quarterly Conference Call can be found at the top of this page – http://ir.take2games.com/

This means the following:

1. All Pro Football 2K9 is not canceled.
2. 2K Sports is still evaluating the release date for All Pro Football 2K9. Until a release date is identified for the title, APF2K9 will not appear on 2K Sports official release slate.
http://www.2kfootballstrategy.com Valdarez

GameSpot listened to the same conference call you listened to, and the EXACT executive response is as follows: “It’s not on the schedule today, but we are continuing to evaluate our options there.”

If you wish to listen to the conference call yourself, a link to the Quarterly Conference Call can be found at the top of this page – http://ir.take2games.com/

This means the following:

1. All Pro Football 2K9 is not canceled.
2. 2K Sports is still evaluating the release date for All Pro Football 2K9. Until a release date is identified for the title, APF2K9 will not appear on 2K Sports official release slate.
spann

You people dont really no football, madden is a cool game, with some nice things.but, all pro does things that stunes the eyes. ex DB breaks on the ball for in int, WR follows the ball while in the air, runnin backs makes real cuts. its about all the little thing. when have u seem a kicker slip on a kickoff, never. Im a football player i play saftey and when i can pop in a game and play saftey and have full controll over all the things i can do its great. ex i got full controll when i back peddle. anyway yall people mad because madden is a easy game, allpro is a hard game, when u cant tell if a defense is playin zone or man thats a smart game. in zone the corner looks at the qb in man he doenst, i never seen that in a game before. Also when playin in the rain the rain bounces offs the helmets thats hard
spann

You people dont really no football, madden is a cool game, with some nice things.but, all pro does things that stunes the eyes. ex DB breaks on the ball for in int, WR follows the ball while in the air, runnin backs makes real cuts. its about all the little thing. when have u seem a kicker slip on a kickoff, never. Im a football player i play saftey and when i can pop in a game and play saftey and have full controll over all the things i can do its great. ex i got full controll when i back peddle. anyway yall people mad because madden is a easy game, allpro is a hard game, when u cant tell if a defense is playin zone or man thats a smart game. in zone the corner looks at the qb in man he doenst, i never seen that in a game before. Also when playin in the rain the rain bounces offs the helmets thats hard