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Activision (ATVI) Merges With Vivendi Games, Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) Deal On Hold Again

We have a pair of deals in the videogame sector today. First up, Activision (ATVI: sentiment, chart, options) shareholders approved the proposed merger with Vivendi Games this afternoon, with more than 92% of the votes cast falling in favor of the merger. ATVI expects the deal to be completed by July 9, with the new company taking the title Activision Blizzard. The combined company will rival the size of leading videogame publisher Electronic Arts (ERTS: sentiment, chart, options) . On the game-title front, Activision publishes the popular "Guitar Hero" franchise, while Vivendi Games is responsible for the massively addictive "World of Warcraft" online multi-player game.

Electronic Arts to end US$2B hostile bid for Take-Two, start friendly talks instead

Electronic Arts Inc. said yesterday it will drop its hostile US$2-billion bid for rival video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. and instead pursue private talks with the company that created the popular Grand Theft Auto series and other video games. While shares of Take-Two fell 4% on the spectre that EA might walk away, or come back with a lower bid, analysts said a deal was more probable now that friendly talks were in the offing. EA, maker of Rock Band, Madden and other games, said yesterday John Riccitiello, its chief executive, and Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two executive chairman, held talks over the weekend. "I think Take-Two ... is going to negotiate a dollar [per share] higher and then claim victory," said Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter.

Activision Publishing Broadens Product Portfolio With Crash Bandicoot(R), Ice Age(R),...

Activision Publishing Broadens Product Portfolio With Crash Bandicoot(R), Ice Age(R), Spyro(R) and Two New Intellectual Properties Company to Streamline Vivendi Games' Studio Operations SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Further strengthening its foundation for future growth, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that the company will broaden its product portfolio by adding Vivendi Games' multi-million unit selling properties Crash Bandicoot(R), Ice Age(R) and Spyro(R) to its roster of proven franchises. The company will also retain two new intellectual properties that are currently in development -- Prototype and a second game that has not yet been announced. Additionally, Activision Publishing will continue to support the Vivendi Games' catalogue including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor(T

Activision Stockholders Approve Combination with Vivendi Games

SANTA MONICA, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that, at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, it received the stockholder approval necessary to consummate the company's agreement with Vivendi, S.A. to combine Vivendi Games, Vivendi's interactive entertainment business, with Activision's businesses. All of the proposals required to Buy Visual FX footage elements HERE! -- ON SALE NOW');" onMouseOut="setTimeout('hideLayer()',500);" class=hotlink2>effect

Electronic Arts Extends Take-Two Tender Offer To August 18; Take-Two Remains Firm - Update

(RTTNews) - Monday morning, video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. or EA (ERTS: News, Chart, Quote ) announced extending its tender offer for the hostile buyout of rival Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO: News, Chart, Quote ) to August 18, responding to which Take-Two stated that it remained committed to recommending to its shareholders not to tender their shares to EA.

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Activision shareholders approve Vivendi deal (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Activision Inc <ATVI.O> shareholders approved a deal on Tuesday to merge with French telecommunications and media group Vivendi SA's games unit, creating a public company called Activision Blizzard.

Analyst: EA, Take-Two To 'Continue To Posture'

Analyst: EA, Take-Two To 'Continue To Posture' While EA won't extend its $2 billion tender offer to acquire Take-Two when it expires at midnight tonight, Take-Two is expected to make a management presentation to EA within the next few days. The two companies could still reach an acquisition agreement (EA has said it's "hopeful").

FISHLABS at the Games Convention: Real console feeling with premium 3D mobile games

FISHLABS at the Games Convention: Real console feeling with premium 3D mobile games - Hamburg, Germany, 07 August 2008 – Pure action and thrilling entertainment for on the go – at this year’s Games Convention, FISHLABS offers visitors a mobile gaming experience that is a cut above the rest. Daily drawings for Sony Ericsson Walkman mobile phones, free demo games, the latest premium games, and the FISHLABS promotions van are just a few of the attractions awaiting gaming fans in Leipzig. FISHLABS, the world’s leading developer of high-quality 3D mobile games, also promises hours of high-quality entertainment in the coming year. Along with the games Blades & Magic (Airgamer Award 90%), Powerboat Challenge (Airgamer Award 93%) und Rally Master Pro (Airgamer Award 91%), the Hamburg-based company will also offer a first look at the criti

Activision shareholders agree with Vivendi unit deal

Activision shareholders approved a deal on Tuesday to merge with French telecommunications and media group Vivendi games unit, creating a public company called Activision Blizzard, Reuters reported today.

Activision, Vivendi Games merger to close tomorrow

Out of the blue last December, Activision and Vivendi Games announced that they planned to merge to form Activision Blizzard. By joining forces, the two companies said they would become "the world's largest pure-play online and console game publisher [with the] highest operating margins of any major third-party video game publisher."

Activision merger with Vivendi approved, deal closes tomorrow

As expected, Activision shareholders just approved to merge with Vivendi Games. The deal is expected to close tomorrow and will make the combined company, Activision Blizzard, the largest game publisher in the world based on market cap:

Activision Dropping Vivendi Games

The newly formed Activision Blizzard is making some tough calls regarding the slate of releases that the now absorbed Vivendi Games has been working on in 2008. Just five Vivendi game franchises are being continued by Activision Blizzard -- Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Ice Age, Prototype, and one other to be named later.

Activision shareholders approve Vivendi deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Activision Inc shareholders approved a deal on Tuesday to merge with French telecommunications and media group Vivendi SA's games unit, creating a public company called Activision Blizzard.

Vivendi says Activision shareholders approve giant game deal

ARIS, July 9, 2008 (AFP) - Shareholders in US video-game publisher Activision have approved a tie-up with Vivendi Games, creating the world leader in the video-games field, Vivendi said on Wednesday.

Electronic Arts Again Extends Take-Two Offer (DJ)

Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS) extended its tender offer for Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO) a fifth time as it waits to see if the deal will be cleared by the Federal Trade Commission.

Fable II Pub Games (Xbox 360)

Fable II Pub Games is a collection of three games of chance popular throughout Albion, the world of Fable. The games themselves will feel familiar to anyone with a passing knowledge of common gambling games, and on balance, they're mildly entertaining. Their real appeal lies in their eventual integration with your Fable II game. Any gold or items that you win (or debt you accrue) can be passed on to your hero in Fable II, for better or worse. If you're not excited about Fable II, these games aren't anything special. But for those counting the days until October, the thoroughly Albion-esque presentation and the two reasonably engaging games make Pub Games an appealing purchase.

Activision shareholders poised to gain from Vivendi deal, while EA - Take - Two deal less certain

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Atari Signs Empire Interactive Distribution Deal

Atari Signs Empire Interactive Distribution Deal U.S. publisher Atari, Inc. has signed a multi-year deal to distribute UK publisher Empire Interactive’s titles in North America, with the games being jointly marketed by the two companies.

Status Report: Take-Two Interactive - Electronic Arts

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) has disclosed the following regarding the previously announced FTC subpoena and civil investigative demand:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Responds to Electronic Arts' Fifth Extension of Tender Offer

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today responded to Electronic Arts Inc.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Responds to Electronic Arts' Fifth Extension of Tender Offer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - News) today responded to Electronic Arts Inc.

Activision Says Court Denies Motion Relating to Proposed Merger with Vivendi Games - Shares Flat

Boston, Jul 02, 2008 (MidnightTrader via COMTEX News Network) -- Activision (ATVI) said a Delaware court has denied a request by the Wayne County Employees' Retirement System for a preliminary injunction relating to its proposed buyout by Vivendi Games.

Activision Deal Closes; Shares, Forecast Rise

Activision Inc. (ATVI) closed its merger deal with Vivendi Games on Thursday, and the combined company said it expects to exceed its previously set financial targets for the next year.

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