The influence of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Borderlands on the shape of the game industry is undeniable. Even though Grand Theft Auto 5 doesn’t get many enhancements from next-gen systems, the game will no doubt be just as popular on them as it is on the current-gen.
The thing that ties these games together, beyond their massive success, is the fact that their publishers, 2K and Rockstar, are both owned by one company: Take-Two Interactive. This massive corporation owns several game publishers, among other companies, and one only needs to look at its games page to see the success of its properties. Now Take-Two is looking for a new venture in the form of Codemasters, another video game developer that it is looking to purchase.
Take-Two is currently looking to purchase Codemasters wholesale. While the name may be unfamiliar to some players, Codemasters is very well known in the racing video game genre. The company has been making racing games for over 30 years, and its racing titles are usually well-received. One example, Dirt 5, is set to make a big splash as one of the first next-gen racing games.
Take-Two’s offer, according to a tweet from Tom Howard, is definitely high, but maybe not high enough. Codemasters has been on a roll for a few years, with its titles being met favorably by most players who love car simulators. That hot streak is only likely to continue since Codemasters has acquired exclusive rights to make WRC video games. It’s definitely a juicy target, and the company has plans to make games well into the future, so Take-Two will have to make a very powerful offer to acquire Codemasters for itself.
Some players have not responded well to the news, saying they hope the deal does not go through. It’s not hard to see why: if Take-Two purchases Codemasters, there’s a possibility it will be piloted similar to 2K. 2K makes sports titles, and Codemasters’ racing games could easily fall under the same umbrella. Many players have been unhappy with the way 2K has handled many of its titles, from loot box practices to strange gaffes like not letting female avatars access multiplayer features. Needless to say, they don’t want Codemasters’ titles to get the same treatment, though their concerns may be premature.
Of course, even if the deal goes through, it’s unlikely that Take-Two will meddle completely in how Codemasters produces and develops its games. Codemasters’ best titles are beloved by many, and Take-Two may be hesitant to mess with what seems to be a winning formula.
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