Trip Hawkins is predicting that Microsoft will buy-out Nintendo in the next five years. Hawkins, founder of Electronic Arts, 3DO and now Digital Chocolate, has some interesting insight into the game market, but not necessarily Microsoft or Nintendo. And to top that off, he doesn't delve into why he thinks this will happen.

The interview on Xbox 2 News is full of other interesting nuggets including his thoughts on next-gen console and game costs and why he thinks hard drives should be a after-market add-on for consoles. This is one of the most interesting Q&A's I've read in recent history. I've never read Xbox 2 News before, but I'm adding them to my list.

Tip Hawkins Interview [Xbox 2 News, via Evil Avatar]