sbp
09-17-2002, 12:12 PM
Software giant Microsoft is considering acquiring U.K. game developer Rare in a bid to jump-start development of its own video games for the Xbox, a source close to the discussions said on Wednesday.
Separately, a source close to Nintendo, which owns 49 percent of Rare, said the Japanese game and console maker had the opportunity to buy Rare outright and passed, clearing the way for a possible Microsoft acquisition.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/BUSINESS/09/12/microsoft.reut/index.html
Separately, a source close to Nintendo, which owns 49 percent of Rare, said the Japanese game and console maker had the opportunity to buy Rare outright and passed, clearing the way for a possible Microsoft acquisition.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/BUSINESS/09/12/microsoft.reut/index.html