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CBS are Now the New Owners of CNET
Posted by James Barr, 73 days ago May 15, 2008 13:56
CBS Corporation announced that they have come to an agreement with CNET to acquire all of CNET’s network in a deal worth around $1.8 billion. CNET’s assets consist of GameSpot, TV.com mp3.com, CNET news.com, UrbanBaby, CHOW, Search.com, BNET, MySimon and TechRepublic which are now property of CBS.

CBS’s existing networks comprise CBS.com, CBSSports.com, CBSCollegeSports.com, MaxPreps.com, CBSNews.com, last.fm, Wallstrip, MobLogic, and the CBS Radio and CBS Television Stations digital media.

"CNET Networks operates some of the most important premium online brands, serving the most sought after online audiences," said CNET CEO Neil Ashe. "Today’s announcement brings together two organizations that complement each other and working with Leslie, Quincy and the talented people at CBS, we look forward to taking our business and our brands to the next level."

"We’re thrilled to join CBS and combine our interactive media experience with CBS’s world-class content," said Neil Ashe, Chief Executive Officer, CNET Networks, Inc. "CNET Networks operates some of the most important premium online brands, serving the most sought after online audiences. Today’s announcement brings together two organizations that complement each other and working with Leslie, Quincy and the talented people at CBS, we look forward to taking our business and our brands to the next level."

No word on how this will effect GameSpot but as soon as any more information is revealed you can count on TheGameReviews.com to break the news to you first.
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