A new report indicates AT&T may be looking to sell its gaming division, Warner Bros Interactive. If true, the sale would include major studios like NetherRealm and Rocksteady. So far, major publishers like EA, Activision, and Take-Two interactive have expressed interest in purchasing WB Interactive, according to the report, though it's unclear when the sale would take place.

According to CNBC, AT&T could earn as much as $4 billion for the sale, a significant sum. However, the sale wouldn't necessarily include the rights to Warner Media IP, which includes the likes of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and more. That being said, it would be a significant shift for the company, and has major implications for the future of those franchises in terms of video games.

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However, the deal may include a commercial licensing agreement that would allow AT&T to continue to earn money from the IP. So far, none of the company's rumored to be interested in the acquisition, nor AT&T itself, have offered a comment on the situation, though it's clear what the idea of such a large acquisition would be appealing to three of gaming's largest publishers.

Warner Bros. Interactive is rumored to make major announcements soon, from a Harry Potter RPG to a new Batman game. It isn't entirely clear how the acquisition would affect the studios working on the new titles, though it could have a large effect on development and direction in the future. Regardless, it would be a major move for any parties involved.

AT&T has about $165 billion in debt, according to the report, and has received calls to sell "non-core assets" from some investors, explaining the reasoning behind the potential sale. However, the report specifically stated that "no deal is assured or imminent," so it may still be quite some time before gamers find out more.

In the meantime, WB Interactive has fans on the edge of their seats as they await any news about its rumored upcoming games. Supposedly, WB Interactive planned to attend E3 2020, but the show's cancellation threw a wrench in those plans. It's not clear when the company will decide to make its announcements, though one can hope that it's sooner rather than later.

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Source: CNBC