Rumours fly that the likes of Rockstar and Irrational could join Call of Duty publisher
An eventful week for Activision rolls on. MCV has heard claims at the highest level that the World Of Warcraft owner is eyeing a shock acquisition of rival Take-Two.
If true, and if successful, the bid would bring blockbuster brands and hit studios under one roof – Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, BioShock and World at Warcraft, all living together.
On Wednesday, Activision proved it isn't afraid to abandon any under performing franchise as it focuses on the best of the best. Adding teams like Irrational and Rockstar Games to its stable would only underline that.
This week it cut short the life of both Guitar Hero and DJ Hero and canceled free-roaming action title True Crime: Hong Kong – but this has left the publisher with gap in its slate of IP which Take-Two's games would capably fill.
"There are very strong rumours amongst people at a very senior level within the global business," a senior executive told MCV this week.
"But there're not much more than that at the moment – they are just rumours. And, of course, given Activision's news this week, everyone is now looking to see what their next move is. But you can definitely put two and two together and make four-ish."
More details on this story can be found over at MCV
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This would be horrible news if it ends up being true. I hate Activision. Don't let them ruin a good company.
I'd worry that it would be a slash and burn monopoly, acquire T2 and its subsidaries, junk off the more experimental titles, kill off competetion and stuff along those lines.
In general, not a great vote for creativity and continuity of great series.
Activision has ruined most of the big franchises, and seem to be doing everything they can to out do themselves with the rest of them.
So of course the best course of action is to buy up some other company with popular franchises and then ruin THOSE in five years time.
This would be horrible. I hope it never comes to pass.
