“Grand Theft Auto” publisher sues over pulled ads

May 6th, 2008 by Marius Visan (0) Software

The publisher of the controversial “Grand Theft Auto 4″ video game sued the Chicago Transit Authority on Monday, accusing it of pulling ads promoting the blockbuster without explanation.The video game’s publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. sued the transit authority in Manhattan federal court for violating its free speech and contractual rights, saying it pulled its [...]

Electronic Arts bids for Take-Two

February 25th, 2008 by Marius Visan (1) Hardware

Video game giant Electronic Arts on Sunday said it had made an unsolicited $1.9 billion offer for “Grand Theft Auto” publisher Take-Two Interactive Software, escalating its battle with Activision for the title of biggest video game maker.Electronic Arts said it had pursued the deal privately since December, and Take-Two on Sunday immediately rejected the offer, [...]