Ubisoft have but a bid in on Eidos to take over the game developers, to show they mean business they are willing to spend �215 million.

Eidos' managers have spent the last week sorting out details of a Ubisoft takeover for an estimated �215 million.

According to reports Eidos have hit financial difficulties due to the underperformance of several key games, including Hitman: Contracts. Expect an official word soon.