Microsoft could bid for EA

[3PointJ]

First THQ and now EA, the giant publisher's stock soaring over 5 percent today amid speculation that none other than Microsoft could launch a take-over bid for the gaming behemoth.


While EA stock reached nearly 20 USD upon the news, Microsoft has also been given a boost by the debate, rising nearly 1 percent in US trading.
"There's talk that Microsoft might be interested in acquiring Electronic Arts," teased Frederic Ruffy, an options strategist at WhatsTrading.com. "It's unsubstantiated chatter, but it's out there."
Cowen exec Doug Creutz has said that the take-over is hugely unlikely, however, stating that EA simply makes too much of its revenue from non-Microsoft formats. "There is simply no way the math works due to the massive hit to EA's revenue and earnings post acquisition. This is even assuming such a deal would pass regulatory muster, which we find highly doubtful."
Similar rumours are also said to have been detected by business-types working in Europe. Thanks Reuters.

http://play.tm/news/26801/microsoft-could-bid-for-ea/

Imagine that. I wonder if (they took over somehow) would be ***** and make all games Exclusives to either PC or Xbox, or they would be $$$ hungry and leave it on all platforms?

Interesting either way...

[k90dah]

lol i can picture it now, nba live n madden only for xbox lol.

[ut_jazz]

EA & Microsoft..Yeh I guess they are perfect for each other aren't they?

[detrimental]

EA won't do it.

Microsoft was interested in this a while ago, EA said it'll never happen.

[Fresh27]

if it means Madden will be back on PC then im all for it

[Imadogg]

Originally Posted by detrimental

EA won't do it.

Microsoft was interested in this a while ago, EA said it'll never happen.

EA got M$'s former employee Peter Moore though!!!

But nah this definitely won't happen and doesn't need to happen.

[Billy32]

Originally Posted by ut_jazz

EA & Microsoft..Yeh I guess they are perfect for each other aren't they?

Yeah cause they both FAIL!

Xbox 360 = Fail
Majority of EA's games = Fail

A fail and a fail just makes an epic fail.

This bid fails.

[YungAI]

Originally Posted by Billy32

Yeah cause they both FAIL!

Xbox 360 = Fail
Majority of EA's games = Fail

A fail and a fail just makes an epic fail.

This bid fails.

Bull .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...........................shit.