In case of a successful agreement between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, Sony will buy Take-Two Interactive, the owner of Rockstar Games, the publisher of GTA and other popular games. Rythian on this issue, citing an insider. informs Metro.
It was noted that such a move by the Japanese company would be described as a “reprisal strike”. According to Rythian, the acquisition of Take-Two Interactive could cost Sony $20 billion, and Microsoft’s deal with Activision Blizzard could cost $69 billion.
In addition to Rockstar Games and Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive’s portfolio includes the Max Payne series, Civilization, Mafia, BioShock, XCOM, Kerbal Space Program and 2K, Private Division, Ghost Story Games and Socialpoint. others
Additionally, as GTA 6 is expected to be announced in the near future, there is a possibility that Take-Two Interactive will reject Sony’s offers – possibly the most expensive video game in history, which could further increase the company’s capitalization.
Formerly socialbites.ca saidThat the developers of GTA Online have eliminated a loophole for stealing players’ virtual currency.