Takeover 2012

About

Takeover is a strategy game, with the goal of the game being to takeover all buildings (Castles, Towns, and Magic Towers) on the map. It has multiple aspects and several factions. The main factions the player can choose to play as are the Icedales Cult, Duchy of Westaria, and Crimson Horde. A fourth, unplayable faction, is the Rivadis empire, the main antagonists.

Story

Takeover takes place in a sci-fi world where robots fight for companies and resistance factions.

What is happening now

Electronic Arts is in the final stages of being acquired by a Saudi Arabian-led investment group in a $55 billion deal that will return the publisher to private ownership. Regulatory approval from the European Commission has been secured, with the transaction expected to close imminently following clearance of all required hurdles. The acquisition will saddle EA with approximately $20 billion in new debt. The takeover has drawn concern from industry figures about its potential impact on EA's development strategy. The Helldivers 2 creative director has voiced worry that the company's extensive catalogue could be narrowed into a focus on sequels and major franchises rather than diverse projects. The deal also comes amid broader industry consolidation and a pattern of staffing changes at other studios following major acquisitions, raising questions about how ownership transitions affect internal operations and long-term creative direction.