Square Enix, Japanese publisher of the Final Fantasy franchise confirmed the buyout of Eidos, British publisher of the Tomb Raider series, after lengthy takeover talks since December of last year. Square Enix hopes to expand its influence over the Western market with this recent acquisition. Other Eidos properties include: Kane & Lynch, Deus Ex, and Hitman.
The trading of Eidos stock will end on March 21 and settlement of the takeover will take place on May 6, reports Joystiq.