Keywords Studios gets 1.96 billion pounds takeover bid from EQT

June 28 (Reuters) - Keywords Studios (KWS.L), has received a takeover proposal worth 1.96 billion pounds ($2.48 billion) from European private equity group EQT (EQTAB.ST), the Dublin-based video game services firm said on Friday.

The updated 2,450 pence-per-share offer follows a revised possible cash offer of 2,430 pence bid received on June 26, and the board would recommend the proposal to its shareholders if a firm offer is made by EQT, Keywords said in a statement.