GameStop (GME) has reportedly made a $56 billion offer to acquire eBay (EBAY) using a deal structure consisting of half cash ($29 billion) and half shares. Analysts suggest the viability of this acquisition depends on a significantly higher share price for GME or a lower valuation for EBAY. The sentiment indicates that the deal's success relied on building stock hype that has not yet materialized to the levels seen in previous years.