Having literally just announced that it has rejected the acquistion offer from Final Fantasy developer and publisher Square Enix , Japanese firm Tecmo had made the surprise announcement that it is planning to merge with Koei. Kotaku reports that talks are already underway following the creation of an ‘integrated management …
Read More »Tecmo rejects Square Enix takeover
Tecmo has released a statement claiming that it has rejected Square Enix’s bid to take over the firm. The statement, translated by Kotaku, reads: For Tecmo, this proposal was received in a short span of time, but within the company we collected opinions from management and game creators as well …
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Developer rejects Square Enix takeover in favour of Dynasty Warriors firm
Read More »Square Enix plans Tecmo acquisition
Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest publisher Square Enix has revealed that it intends to launch a takeover bid for fellow Japanese outfit Tecmo. IGN reports that Square Enix is prepared to pay a 30 per cent premium on current Tecmo stock. If the deal is completed, Tecmo will assume a …
Read More »Square Enix makes move for Tecmo
Japanese giant looks to take advantage of troubled developer, offers 30 per cent premium
Read More »Tecmo faces another lawsuit
Class-action suit seeks $77,000 in unpaid overtime on behalf of all 300 staff
Read More »Further walkouts at Tecmo?
36 more staff allegedly set to leave in Itagaki's wake
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Japanese publisher suffers after departure of renegade designer
Read More »Tecmo responds to Itagaki lawsuit
Full statement translated by Develop, company calls legal action 'one-sided'
Read More »Itagaki leaves Tecmo – and then starts legal proceedings
Ninja Gaiden creator sues former employer for unpaid bonuses
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