Take-Two acquires Mafia developer

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2008, 09:26 AM

Source: Gamesindustry
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Take-Two has announced the acquisition of Mafia developer Illusion Softworks, rebranding the studio 2K Czech.

The team of approximately 200 will now join the US publisher, along with its wholly-owned franchises Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong.

"The acquisition of Illusion Softworks reflects our strategic focus on owning high-value intellectual property as we continue to expand our portfolio of triple A-titles," commented Ben Feder, CEO of Take-Two.

Jan 8, 2008, 09:26 AM	#1
MIG-31 DH News MOD Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 42,583 Rep Power: 186 System Specs	Take-Two acquires Mafia developer Source: Gamesindustry ______________ Take-Two has announced the acquisition of Mafia developer Illusion Softworks, rebranding the studio 2K Czech. The team of approximately 200 will now join the US publisher, along with its wholly-owned franchises Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong. "The acquisition of Illusion Softworks reflects our strategic focus on owning high-value intellectual property as we continue to expand our portfolio of triple A-titles," commented Ben Feder, CEO of Take-Two. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!