Google Buying Valve?

[WhiteSoxFan5622]

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/17/inquirer-google-to-buy-valve/

What do you think?

 

[xenophek]

I think that Google needs to stop taking over the world. They do great things, but they're getting too big for my comfort...

 

[Cicatriz]

I don't like that one bit.

 

[tiddy]

They won't be touching the game development side. This is ALL about Steam and digital distribution.

 

[Nero]

If they could fix up steam, while leaving the games alone I would be fine with that.

 

[trykael]

Tiddy is right -

Valve has actually had itself "on the market" for a little while, but the numbers they were looking for were pretty outrageous. Google is one of the few corporations with deep enough pockets to even court Valve. It'll be interesting to see what happens...

 

[PieceMaker]

I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I think it might be fun to watch.

 

[-Jv-]

ads ingame ?!?

 

[xplag]

phooey

ads ingame ?!?

Lawl, knowing Google, they'll be looking to get back some of the money that they spent purchasing Valve.
But then again, it will be funny to see them completely implemented into the game... company logos on the back/helmet of TF2 characters... maps themed on companies (wonderbread maps anyone?)
And then all of us will be !bang
VALVE! RESIST! DO NOT TURN TO THE DARK SIDE!

 

[R.E.D]

call me when the headline reads "eGO buying Google"

 

[masterofpuppets]

Did your heart skip a beat this morning when you saw the report that Google was planning to buy Valve? The makers of one of the biggest web companies on earth buying the makers of “Half-Life” and Steam?

Tech news site The Inquirer reported the story earlier today, stating that “WELL PLACED SOURCES tell us that Google is going to be buying Valve any second now.” [All-caps emphasis theirs.]

I contacted Valve pr man Doug Lombardi who replied to my request for comment on this news with just two words: “complete fabrication.”

Just to make sure Lombardi wasn’t being cagey, I asked if it’s be correct if we posted that (my words) “Valve says Google isn’t buying the company.” He said that would be correct. So… no sale!

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/09/17/valve-on-rumors-of-google-buy-out/

 

[-Jv-]

Lawl, knowing Google, they'll be looking to get back some of the money that they spent purchasing Valve.
But then again, it will be funny to see them completely implemented into the game... company logos on the back/helmet of TF2 characters... maps themed on companies (wonderbread maps anyone?)
And then all of us will be !bang
VALVE! RESIST! DO NOT TURN TO THE DARK SIDE!

No really I read that they are thinking about it

source: tweakers.net (dutch site)

 

[KilledWithStyle]

Did anybody actually read the article. At the end there is a line saying that the story is a complete fabrication.

 

[Captain Ashton]

God no! We don't need google messing up Steam like they've messed with Youtube. If you don't know what I mean about youtube go to 'therealweeklynews' channel for more information.

 

[Nero]

Did anyone stop and read MoP's link? Valve is NOT being bought by google. Period.

 

[Groo]

yup... so far it's all rumors...

Nothing to see here, people. Move along

-Groo

 

[OSVG]

call me when the headline reads "eGO buying Google"

Aw I thought you would be making that head line.

 

[Zack]

Even this story aggrivates me.
Google is trying to buy out everything now, and even released a new browser. It's like they are trying to own every bit of information on the internet...[/conspiracy]

We'll I'm glad it's all false, but maybe Google could help Valve out with Steam a bit?

 

[masterofpuppets]

Google's (GOOG) stock tanked today. Down 28 points. If there's any validity to the rumors they wont move on it with the economy like this.

 

[TenGHz]

call me when the headline reads "eGO buying Google"

LMAO!!!