A stack of Electronic Arts titles NBA Live 2008 (L) and NCAA March Madness 2008 can be seen stacked for sale in New York March 27, 2008. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc told shareholders on Wednesday to reject a $2 billion hostile bid from rival video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc as too low, but said it had begun to explore a sale or other options. Take-Two said it was still open to a combination with EA or another company, but not before the April 29 release of its "Grand Theft Auto 4" title.
A stack of Electronic Arts game title, FIFA Street 3, sits next to Take-Two Interactive Software title, Grand Theft Auto IV, in New York March 27, 2008. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc told shareholders on Wednesday to reject a $2 billion hostile bid from rival video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc as too low, but said it had begun to explore a sale or other options. Take-Two said it was still open to a combination with EA or another company, but not before the April 29 release of its "Grand Theft Auto 4" title.
A stack of Electronic Arts game NCAA Football 2007 can be seen stacked for sale in New York March 27, 2008. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc told shareholders on Wednesday to reject a $2 billion hostile bid from rival video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc as too low, but said it had begun to explore a sale or other options. Take-Two said it was still open to a combination with EA or another company, but not before the April 29 release of its "Grand Theft Auto 4" title.
Electronic Arts video game Madden 08 is on display next to Take-Two Interactive Software video game Grand Theft Auto at Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif., Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. Video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. on Monday urged the publisher of "Grand Theft Auto" to quickly accept its unsolicited $2 billion takeover bid, saying it's only a matter of time before it declares "game over" and pulls its premium offer. EA wants an agreement on a deal before the release of "Grand Theft Auto IV." Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. says it's willing to talk, but only after the next installment of its popular crime game goes on sale in April.
Exterior view of Electronic Arts headquarters in Redwood City, Calif., Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. Video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. on Monday urged the publisher of "Grand Theft Auto" to quickly accept its unsolicited $2 billion takeover bid, saying it's only a matter of time before it declares "game over" and pulls its premium offer. EA wants an agreement on a deal before the release of "Grand Theft Auto IV." Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. says it's willing to talk, but only after the next installment of its popular crime game goes on sale in April.