Microsoft to Buy VU?

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Vivendi Universal is ready to sell its games division for up to $1.6 billion USD, in an effort to refocus and cut its debt. A source close to Microsoft told FT the cash rich company from Redmond was one of a number of publishers approached by Vivendi. Microsoft's strategy has centred on buying small development studios such as Bungie or Rare rather than organizations with major publishing and distribution capabilities such as Vivendi. As a general rule, Microsoft does not comment on rumors.

Source TeamXbox