Looks like the rumors are true. Variety has a more in-depth analysis
here.
You know what was the first Eidos-published game I ever remember buying (and playing) was? Final Fantasy VII PC. I've also been playing a lot of
StarTopia lately, another Eidos-published title, and developer Mucky Foot's last; it's a wonderful game, but poor marketing ensured its obscurity. With that said, this takeover bid makes sense in a karmic sort of way...