EA-Take Two Saga Continues

by pastapadre
Posted August 18th, 2008 at 7:54 am

In a press release today it was stated that EA and Take Two discussed the the potential acquisition over the course of the weekend. EA has now accepted Take Two’s offer to provide them with a presentation that includes non-public information. EA will allow their offer for the outstanding shares to expire at at midnight eastern tonight.

Basically what this means is that because EA doesn’t feel it could integrate Take Two in order to take advantage of the holiday season and as such they will reevaluate the offer. From the beginning that was the first goal of the deal for EA. On the other side Take Two is attempting to prove they are actually worth more than what EA is offering. But the two sides are talking which is more than could be said previously.

At this point regardless of what happens the upcoming 2K Sports releases (NBA 2K9, NHL 2K9) should not be affected.

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I’ve always thought there was a void in January/February that could be taken advantage of. Release the 2K game during the playoffs then. Though I think Head Coach might make more sense coming soon after the Super Bowl.
Moye2010

[quote comment="32683"]EA can triple their profits on NFL licensed games that way w/Head Coach, Madden and NFL2K……some peeps would buy more than one (some all 3). I would really miss NBA2k if it left but that would be so dumb on EA’s part.

[/quote]

I agree completely. But I remember someone saying months ago, “combine the graphics of NBA Live w/ the gameplay of NBA 2K and you’ll have the best game ever”. I would love to see if they do this IF the deal goes through. NBA Live 2k10 (or sumthin) A.K.A. sickest basketball game ever made. ever.
Moye2010

[quote comment="32683"]EA can triple their profits on NFL licensed games that way w/Head Coach, Madden and NFL2K……some peeps would buy more than one (some all 3). I would really miss NBA2k if it left but that would be so dumb on EA’s part.

[/quote]

I agree completely. But I remember someone saying months ago, “combine the graphics of NBA Live w/ the gameplay of NBA 2K and you’ll have the best game ever”. I would love to see if they do this IF the deal goes through. NBA Live 2k10 (or sumthin) A.K.A. sickest basketball game ever made. ever.
Moye2010

[quote comment="32683"]EA can triple their profits on NFL licensed games that way w/Head Coach, Madden and NFL2K……some peeps would buy more than one (some all 3). I would really miss NBA2k if it left but that would be so dumb on EA’s part.

[/quote]

I agree completely. But I remember someone saying months ago, “combine the graphics of NBA Live w/ the gameplay of NBA 2K and you’ll have the best game ever”. I would love to see if they do this IF the deal goes through. NBA Live 2k10 (or sumthin) A.K.A. sickest basketball game ever made. ever.
Timothy Daley

[quote comment="32680"][quote comment="32665"]
All you NFL 2k5 sports fans should be praying for an EA acquistion. If it goes through then you will see your NFL liscensed football game come back and the competition you so desparately want will be back.[/quote]

No they wont. EA will never do that. They already have Madden and thats working great for them. They wont bring in another NFL game to compete with it.[/quote]

It’s not competition when you own both franchises. Take the fanboy glasses off for a minute and THINK. In NASCAR for example car owners have more than one car/driver in there stable. The more entries you have in the race the greater your chances for winning and thus profit.

Well EA acquiring TTI puts them in the same boat. If gives them the chance to profit off an established franchise. EA is well aware of the polarizing effect Madden has and they know the rivalry between EA and TTI is very real. That is why they bought out the licenses for football in the first place.

EA also realizes that they are not reaching full market potential with Madden. They know many staunch 2k supporters are either playing 2k5/2k8 or nothing at all, so why not capitalize and get the full market. Getting rid of 2k sports would be a waste of there money. Your not going to spend that kind of money and then drop the whole bulk of the money making for that company. That’s retarded.

EA will more than likely allow 2k sports to exist and make them money. Like I have said before, there is no competition when you own the competition. The only difference will be that EA will be the publisher for 2ksports games instead of TTI.
Timothy Daley

[quote comment="32680"][quote comment="32665"]
All you NFL 2k5 sports fans should be praying for an EA acquistion. If it goes through then you will see your NFL liscensed football game come back and the competition you so desparately want will be back.[/quote]

No they wont. EA will never do that. They already have Madden and thats working great for them. They wont bring in another NFL game to compete with it.[/quote]

It’s not competition when you own both franchises. Take the fanboy glasses off for a minute and THINK. In NASCAR for example car owners have more than one car/driver in there stable. The more entries you have in the race the greater your chances for winning and thus profit.

Well EA acquiring TTI puts them in the same boat. If gives them the chance to profit off an established franchise. EA is well aware of the polarizing effect Madden has and they know the rivalry between EA and TTI is very real. That is why they bought out the licenses for football in the first place.

EA also realizes that they are not reaching full market potential with Madden. They know many staunch 2k supporters are either playing 2k5/2k8 or nothing at all, so why not capitalize and get the full market. Getting rid of 2k sports would be a waste of there money. Your not going to spend that kind of money and then drop the whole bulk of the money making for that company. That’s retarded.

EA will more than likely allow 2k sports to exist and make them money. Like I have said before, there is no competition when you own the competition. The only difference will be that EA will be the publisher for 2ksports games instead of TTI.
Timothy Daley

[quote comment="32680"][quote comment="32665"]
All you NFL 2k5 sports fans should be praying for an EA acquistion. If it goes through then you will see your NFL liscensed football game come back and the competition you so desparately want will be back.[/quote]

No they wont. EA will never do that. They already have Madden and thats working great for them. They wont bring in another NFL game to compete with it.[/quote]

It’s not competition when you own both franchises. Take the fanboy glasses off for a minute and THINK. In NASCAR for example car owners have more than one car/driver in there stable. The more entries you have in the race the greater your chances for winning and thus profit.

Well EA acquiring TTI puts them in the same boat. If gives them the chance to profit off an established franchise. EA is well aware of the polarizing effect Madden has and they know the rivalry between EA and TTI is very real. That is why they bought out the licenses for football in the first place.

EA also realizes that they are not reaching full market potential with Madden. They know many staunch 2k supporters are either playing 2k5/2k8 or nothing at all, so why not capitalize and get the full market. Getting rid of 2k sports would be a waste of there money. Your not going to spend that kind of money and then drop the whole bulk of the money making for that company. That’s retarded.

EA will more than likely allow 2k sports to exist and make them money. Like I have said before, there is no competition when you own the competition. The only difference will be that EA will be the publisher for 2ksports games instead of TTI.
Josh

[quote comment="32694"][quote comment="32683"]EA can triple their profits on NFL licensed games that way w/Head Coach, Madden and NFL2K……some peeps would buy more than one (some all 3). I would really miss NBA2k if it left but that would be so dumb on EA’s part.

[/quote]

I agree completely. But I remember someone saying months ago, “combine the graphics of NBA Live w/ the gameplay of NBA 2K and you’ll have the best game ever”. I would love to see if they do this IF the deal goes through. NBA Live 2k10 (or sumthin) A.K.A. sickest basketball game ever made. ever.[/quote]

2K9′s graphic are going to better than Lives this year in my opinion making 2K9 a far better product because their gameplay is already better. I don’t want to start a Live vs 2K battle but Live’s graphics look more cartoony as does Madden’s this year. I wouldn’t want 2K to use Live’s graphics & I’m sure many others would agree. I’m not some 2K fanboy either. I’ve played Live since the mid 90′s but I just call it like I see it. As Pasta would say, it all depends on what you prefer I guess.
Josh

[quote comment="32694"][quote comment="32683"]EA can triple their profits on NFL licensed games that way w/Head Coach, Madden and NFL2K……some peeps would buy more than one (some all 3). I would really miss NBA2k if it left but that would be so dumb on EA’s part.

[/quote]

I agree completely. But I remember someone saying months ago, “combine the graphics of NBA Live w/ the gameplay of NBA 2K and you’ll have the best game ever”. I would love to see if they do this IF the deal goes through. NBA Live 2k10 (or sumthin) A.K.A. sickest basketball game ever made. ever.[/quote]

2K9′s graphic are going to better than Lives this year in my opinion making 2K9 a far better product because their gameplay is already better. I don’t want to start a Live vs 2K battle but Live’s graphics look more cartoony as does Madden’s this year. I wouldn’t want 2K to use Live’s graphics & I’m sure many others would agree. I’m not some 2K fanboy either. I’ve played Live since the mid 90′s but I just call it like I see it. As Pasta would say, it all depends on what you prefer I guess.
Josh

[quote comment="32694"][quote comment="32683"]EA can triple their profits on NFL licensed games that way w/Head Coach, Madden and NFL2K……some peeps would buy more than one (some all 3). I would really miss NBA2k if it left but that would be so dumb on EA’s part.

[/quote]

I agree completely. But I remember someone saying months ago, “combine the graphics of NBA Live w/ the gameplay of NBA 2K and you’ll have the best game ever”. I would love to see if they do this IF the deal goes through. NBA Live 2k10 (or sumthin) A.K.A. sickest basketball game ever made. ever.[/quote]

2K9′s graphic are going to better than Lives this year in my opinion making 2K9 a far better product because their gameplay is already better. I don’t want to start a Live vs 2K battle but Live’s graphics look more cartoony as does Madden’s this year. I wouldn’t want 2K to use Live’s graphics & I’m sure many others would agree. I’m not some 2K fanboy either. I’ve played Live since the mid 90′s but I just call it like I see it. As Pasta would say, it all depends on what you prefer I guess.
Timothy Daley

I hate to break it to you but your argument is pointless. The majority of video basketball gamers are veterans and have already like what they like. The battle isn’t about graphics anymore and its not even about gameplay. Both games have great graphics and both games have gameplay suited for ITS fanbase. The only competition lies in the game features that will be offered and in 09 EA is clearly the innovator when it comes to features.

Across the board EA’s sports games will deliver what has never been seen in sports games ever and THAT will be the deciding factor that brings those who sit on the fence on which game is best, over to EA.
Timothy Daley

I hate to break it to you but your argument is pointless. The majority of video basketball gamers are veterans and have already like what they like. The battle isn’t about graphics anymore and its not even about gameplay. Both games have great graphics and both games have gameplay suited for ITS fanbase. The only competition lies in the game features that will be offered and in 09 EA is clearly the innovator when it comes to features.

Across the board EA’s sports games will deliver what has never been seen in sports games ever and THAT will be the deciding factor that brings those who sit on the fence on which game is best, over to EA.
Timothy Daley

I hate to break it to you but your argument is pointless. The majority of video basketball gamers are veterans and have already like what they like. The battle isn’t about graphics anymore and its not even about gameplay. Both games have great graphics and both games have gameplay suited for ITS fanbase. The only competition lies in the game features that will be offered and in 09 EA is clearly the innovator when it comes to features.

Across the board EA’s sports games will deliver what has never been seen in sports games ever and THAT will be the deciding factor that brings those who sit on the fence on which game is best, over to EA.
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N E 1 dat thinks NBA Live is betta than 2K is

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Lastly anybody dat disagrees wit dis post N any way shape or fashion is

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