Take-Two have announced the closure of 2K's New York City office, with the majority of jobs moved to the west coast . While none of the staff given the arse were developers, that hasn't stopped industry mystics from prophecising doom for the company.

Mike Hickey, from Janco Partners, believes this is the first step on the road towards Take-Two selling out. Trimming the company's fat would make it a leaner proposition for any potential suitors, which he believes could be either EA or Viacom. EA owning Take-Two AND Ubisoft? Excuse me if I'm not particularly thrilled at the prospect. Luke Plunkett

Take-Two Closes 2K Games' NY Office; Company Preparing Itself For Sale? [Gamedaily.biz]

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