If it seems you have read this bit of news over and over again, well..you have. However today UK publisher Eidos did indeed confirm that some kind of buyout talks are in the works for the financially troubled company. Eidos's statement is so short about the matter we reproduce it here in full:

The Board of Eidos plc ("Eidos" or the "Company") notes today's share price rise.

The Board can announce that it has received a preliminary approach which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the Company. Eidos emphasises that discussions are at a very early stage and that there can be no assurance that an offer will be forthcoming.

Further statements will be issued in due course as appropriate.

That's all they are saying now. If you believe the rumors half the game industry wants to buy Eidos if only to get their hands on their popular IP like Tomb Raider and Hitman. Early in 2008, Eidos (then known as SCi) announced they had rejected an earlier buyout offer. That caused the stock price to crater and as a result the company's management team resigned.