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[Alcibiades]

So who was around during the original MEGATON? It was a rumor that Nintendo was buying Capcom and tons of internet posters were going nuts over the possibility, some in favor and some against. I remember that being either my introduction to Gaming-Age forums or one of the things that kept me around.

Also I'm reminded of this article:

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rawlings-holder-angry-over-k2-pact-nintendo-in-buyout?pagenumber=2

Gaming consolidation?

Video-game industry analysts stoked speculation of a possible buyout Capcom Co. by Nintendo Co., one of the world's top three game-console makers.

The sector is ripe for consolidation, and a Capcom buyout would substantially boost Nintendo's position, said James Lin, an analyst with Jeffries & Co. "All of these companies are up for sale, except Microsoft MSFT -0.74% and Sony SNE -0.59% ."

Analysts said Japan-based Nintendo is expected to make a major announcement Tuesday. Officials at both Nintendo and Capcom, of Osaka, Japan, declined comment.

Nintendo could use Capcom's software to drive buys of its lagging GameCube console.

GameCube is second worldwide but ranked behind Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2 in the United States, said analyst Paul Kaump, of Doughery & Co. LLC.

Nintendo has suffered because its game software -- Pokemon, Super Mario and Donkey Kong -- cater to younger children. "They are trying to shake their image a little bit and attract older gamers," Kaump said.

Capcom, which has created game franchises such as Street Fighter and Resident Evil, would be a logical buy for Nintendo, analysts said.

"Nintendo has to do something to beef up its software," said analyst Shawn Milne of SoundView Technology

 

[disap.ed]

 

[GuardianE]

I'm ready to be a Nintendo fanboy. Give me a reason.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

15 Capcom games coming to the VC...coincidence..? ;oP

what, what

 

[Seik]

Nah, announcing a bunch of VC-games isn't indicative of a buy-out from Nintendo, right?

I mean, I would love it.

But it isn't a hint, right?

Right?

No way.

Spoiler

YES, IT WILL HAPPEN, I FEEL IT!!

 

[Kacho]

Don't do this to yourselves guys. Those VC don't mean shiiiiii haha

 

[tolkir]

Nintendo buys Megaman IP. Believe.

Edit: 2002 new. WTF?

 

[MisterHero]

So who was around during the original MEGATON? It was a rumor that Nintendo was buying Capcom and tons of internet posters were going nuts over the possibility, some in favor and some against. I remember that being either my introduction to Gaming-Age forums or one of the things that kept me around.

Also I'm reminded of this article:

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rawlings-holder-angry-over-k2-pact-nintendo-in-buyout?pagenumber=2

Don't do that

I nearly had a heart attack