Nintendo buy Sega and Capcom

Zardon · Dec 15, 2002, 10:11 AM

Interesting article over here at gamecube europe

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Could it be? We have received a tip that come Tuesday we`ll all know Nintendos 'mega' announcement, and it is certainly mega.

There is a rumour that Nintendos big announcement will be revealed on this Tuesday and what will it be? Apparently, Nintendo want to take the Triforce collaborations further down the line, by actually buying out Namco and Sega. But Namco backed out, feeling too much creative control would be taken down to Kyoto so Nintendo opted to go for Capcom. The deal should either be done or almost completed, this would give Nintendo a larger creative base to fight Sony and Microsoft.

Now I must stress to you that this is just a rumour but on a personal note, I have a gut feeling that there is at least a little truth in this. Capcom have shown a lot of enthuasism for Gamecube recently, haven`t they though? Still, it`s a just a rumour, but we are checking this out. So if it turns out that it is true, just remember who told you first.

***craig5320*** · Dec 15, 2002, 02:31 PM

OMG NO! Long live SONIC!!! :'(

digitalwanderer · Dec 15, 2002, 02:45 PM

Now that's some happy news for a soon-to-be gamecube owner!

DriveEuro · Dec 15, 2002, 07:47 PM

Um....nintendo bought sega like 2 years ago.....

DallasStar · Dec 15, 2002, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by DriveEuro
Um....nintendo bought sega like 2 years ago.....

No they didn't.

It was a rumor.

NEwayz,

Its very sad that a company has to buy out other companies just to get more money, even though it already has a ton of it.

I am IMMENSELY OVERJOYED that Namco backed out, cuz I absolutely loved Xenogears and am anticipating the Xenosaga series on PS2 and, if it would appear on Gamecube rather than PS2, I would be very inclined to murder somebody! (Ok, I guess I went a bit far there...)

ThA_Gr81 · Dec 16, 2002, 12:06 AM

i hope its true

dipstick · Dec 16, 2002, 02:58 PM

This would really suck if true.

RIV@NVX · Dec 16, 2002, 03:35 PM

Capcom?
Mega Man X, X2, X3 - rollz!

shuki · Dec 17, 2002, 12:06 PM

From CBS Marketwatch, 16 DEC 17:58ET :

"Video-game industry analysts stoked speculation of a possible buyout Capcom Co. by Nintendo Co., one of the world's top three game-console makers.

The sector is ripe for consolidation, and a Capcom buyout would substantially boost Nintendo's position, said James Lin, an analyst with Jeffries & Co. "All of these companies are up for sale, except Microsoft (MSFT: news, chart, profile) and Sony (SNE: news, chart, profile)."

Analysts said Japan-based Nintendo is expected to make a major announcement Tuesday. Officials at both Nintendo and Capcom, of Osaka, Japan, declined comment.

Nintendo could use Capcom's software to drive buys of its lagging GameCube console.

GameCube is second worldwide but ranked behind Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2 in the United States, said analyst Paul Kaump, of Doughery & Co. LLC.

Nintendo has suffered because its game software -- Pokemon, Super Mario and Donkey Kong -- cater to younger children. "They are trying to shake their image a little bit and attract older gamers," Kaump said.

Capcom, which has created game franchises such as Street Fighter and Resident Evil, would be a logical buy for Nintendo, analysts said.

"Nintendo has to do something to beef up its software," said analyst Shawn Milne of SoundView Technology."

http://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/stor...7D&siteid=mktw

Lathspell · Dec 17, 2002, 03:59 PM

sad news for Playstation2 owners.

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dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	This would really suck if true.

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shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	probably be better in gaming forum.... From CBS Marketwatch, 16 DEC 17:58ET : "Video-game industry analysts stoked speculation of a possible buyout Capcom Co. by Nintendo Co., one of the world's top three game-console makers. The sector is ripe for consolidation, and a Capcom buyout would substantially boost Nintendo's position, said James Lin, an analyst with Jeffries & Co. "All of these companies are up for sale, except Microsoft (MSFT: news, chart, profile) and Sony (SNE: news, chart, profile)." Analysts said Japan-based Nintendo is expected to make a major announcement Tuesday. Officials at both Nintendo and Capcom, of Osaka, Japan, declined comment. Nintendo could use Capcom's software to drive buys of its lagging GameCube console. GameCube is second worldwide but ranked behind Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2 in the United States, said analyst Paul Kaump, of Doughery & Co. LLC. Nintendo has suffered because its game software -- Pokemon, Super Mario and Donkey Kong -- cater to younger children. "They are trying to shake their image a little bit and attract older gamers," Kaump said. Capcom, which has created game franchises such as Street Fighter and Resident Evil, would be a logical buy for Nintendo, analysts said. "Nintendo has to do something to beef up its software," said analyst Shawn Milne of SoundView Technology." http://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/stor...7D&siteid=mktw

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Lathspell DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Venezuela Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	sad news for Playstation2 owners.