I have my doubts about this happening soon. If it happened in the next say...6 months it would mean:
1) A Sony published game would appear on Xbox 360 (GTA IV)
2) Rockstar would be limited to the console with the smallest userbase (at the moment) even as it remains in serious financial trouble (especailly since Manhunt and GTAIV both got delayed). I saw a report where Pachter estimated that by the time GTA IV comes out, Take Two's cash reserves would be under 50 million (not good).
3) If Rockstar is sold, the infusion of money would help Take Two short term, but long term? Huge loss of potential profit (unless the sum from buying Rockstar is in the $billions).
4) Microsoft has already paid for downloadable content for GTA IV. The sum was $50 million. With that ground work in place, Take Two probably could have engaged Microsoft and Sony in bidding wars for exclusive content.
I think this makes a lot more sense if it does happen in say..10 months than it does right now.
People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.
When there are more laws, there are more criminals.
- Lao Tzu
