Think Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft will buy a third-party company at some point?

[Bursche]

None of those will be bought anytime soon, along with Sega as they are now Sega-Sammy which would cost a bundle.

Plus if the Rare fiasco shows us anything, buying a 3rd party developer doesnt guarantee any return. Its much better to either make a developer 2nd party or if you are to buy one, then make sure you already have good relations and wont put you in the black.

Now I can see R* being bought as Take-Two is getting a beating and might need some relief.