GTA IV Sales Slow, Complicating Take-Two/EA Merger is an analysis based on
the new NPD game sales data (
story) saying sales of
Grand
Theft Auto IV "have slowed considerably, which may complicate ongoing talks
to buy the company." EA is in negotiations to takeover Take-Two
(
story), and the article suggests Take-Two's case for a higher
share price may be weakening: "GTA IV, the company's flagship game, was the 46th
best-selling game in August, according to new NPD rankings. That's down from
45th place in July. The slowing sales have also brought fresh concerns that at
about 8.5 million sold to date, Take-Two's powerhouse GTA IV may have a tough
time meeting sales expectations."