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Tecmo to Square: No Thanks

Ninja Gaiden developer looks to merge with Koei instead.

Tecmo has turned down a takeover offer from Square Enix and announced plans to focus on merger talks with fellow Japanese publisher Koei.

Koei plans to hold a news conference regarding a merger with Tecmo later on Thursday following the Ninja Gaiden publisher's decision to knock back Square Enix’s proposal, Reuters reports.

Square Enix previously announced plans to acquire more than half of Tecmo in a deal valued at over $100 million, but the Final Fantasy house said it would not pursue its bid if it was rejected.