Well we all know about EA trying to merge with T2 before the release of GTA4 to get some of the goods with that game. But T2 has repeatedly prolonged the merger stating the offers they gave them several times isn't enough money. But now that GTA4 sales continue to dwindle down and fall, including the standings, maybe T2 might have to rethink about that offer. But that won't be good for long time GTA fans.

Did T2 do the right thing and prolonged the merger, or did they play exactly into EA hands? Only time will tell.

But new U.S. video game sales data from NPD Data may make it tougher for Take- Two to make that argument much longer.

GTA IV, the company's flagship game, was the 46th best-selling game in August, according to new NPD rankings. That's down from 45th place in July. The slowing sales have also brought fresh concerns that at about 8.5 million sold to date, Take-Two's powerhouse GTA IV may have a tough time meeting sales expectations.

"As a must-have game, we expect GTA IV sales to continue at an energetic pace, " a Take-Two spokeswoman said. An Electronic Arts spokesman had no comment for this story.

Electronic Arts had bid $25.74 a share for Take-Two in April, but let the bid expire amid waning interest from shareholders. Both sides continue to talk about a deal, however.

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