Recently, rumors have been swirling that Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games and 2K Games, is in talks to acquire Gearbox Software, the studio behind the Borderlands series. In response to these rumors, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has issued a statement.

Zelnick stated that Take-Two is always looking for opportunities to expand its portfolio of games and studios, but that the company does not comment on rumors or speculation. He also noted that Take-Two has a long history of successful acquisitions, such as the purchase of Rockstar Games in 2002 and 2K Games in 2005.

Gearbox Software is best known for its Borderlands series, which has sold over 50 million copies since its debut in 2009. The studio is also responsible for developing the popular shooter series Brothers in Arms and the sci-fi shooter Battleborn.

If Take-Two were to acquire Gearbox Software, it would be a major coup for the company. Not only would Take-Two gain access to Gearbox’s impressive library of games, but it would also gain access to the studio’s talented team of developers. This could potentially lead to even more successful titles from Take-Two in the future.

It remains to be seen if Take-Two will actually acquire Gearbox Software. However, it is clear that Zelnick and his team are keeping their options open when it comes to expanding their portfolio of games and studios. Only time will tell if the rumors of a potential acquisition are true.