US lawyer Jack Thompson, for some years now the nemesis of Rockstar, and the series, has offered to help Electronic Arts in their 2 billion USD bid to the company - so far rejected by the publisher's board.

"I am delighted to work with Electronic Arts to evict the Zelnick Trojan Horse from within Take-Two's corporate walls," read a letter to from Thompson. "In doing so, I can get the new Take-Two into the clear as to the trouble I and others can send its way. Zelnick is the source of trouble headed Take-Two's way, not I. And EA can make the case, with my help, so that such trouble can be avoided."

EA has apparently turned down the offer in an email, which reads:

"In response to your offer to assist in the proposed acquisition of Take-Two, we would strongly prefer that you not get involved in this matter," responded EA's Mariam Sughayer. "EA is a strong supporter of creative freedom for game developers. We feel that your past statements - including false claims about content in our games - make any collaboration with you impossible."

EA continue their pursuit of the company, although Take-Two's board hope to a decision until after April 29th - when GTA IV is released.

By Luke Guttridge