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Electronic Arts
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Electronic Arts (EA) is the world's leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for advanced entertainment systems.
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Mobile Strategy
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Done Deal
EA’s $55bn buyout complete in deal led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF
A consortium of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners has taken EA private
Acqusitions
EA expects acquisition by PIF-led consortium to close on August 4th
All regulatory approvals for the merger have now been obtained
Almighty Earnings
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June 2026 mobile game charts: World Cup events thrive, eFootball scores, and Meowdoku sweeps global installs
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Esports Tournament
EA names Bangkok and Seoul as hosts for FC Pro Mobile's first global tournaments
The World Championship will feature 32 players competing for a $250,000 prize pool
Ea Acquisition
European Commission approves PIF's acquisition of Electronic Arts
The Commission found the deal does not raise competition concerns
Ea Acquisition
Saudi PIF-led $55bn Electronic Arts deal set for EU approval
The European Commission is expected to approve the deal under both subsidy and merger rules
Athletic Arrival
EA releases College Football Mobile as paid progression is removed from College Football 27
Dynasty Rush Mode will arrive in a future update
Layoffs
Electronic Arts reportedly hit by further layoffs across support and operations teams
Reports suggest that the cuts have affected customer support, recruitment, trust and safety, and IT roles
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Games are getting match ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026
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Done Deal
EA signs multi-year licensing and partnership deal with Brazilian Football Confederation
Deal includes licensing rights and plans for joint marketing activities.
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Electronic Arts lays off an undisclosed number of employees across multiple Battlefield studios
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Revenue Results
EA makes $254m on mobile this Q3 as FC Mobile drives net bookings
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Acqusitions
EA shareholders approve $55bn sale to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF
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News
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies
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Acqusitions
Saudi Arabia’s PIF set to own 93.4% of EA in proposed takeover
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New Games
New release roundup: Resident Evil Survival Unit, Besiege, The Sims Labs: Life Together and more
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Buyout Concerns
EA assures staff it will retain full creative control under the proposed $55bn sale
The company insists its mission, values, and player-first culture remain unchanged
Buyout Concerns
CWA urges federal review of $55bn PIF-led EA buyout
CWA President Claude Cummings Jr warned the deal could harm workers, consumers, and the wider US games industry
New Partnerships
Stability AI and EA partner to co-develop generative AI tools for game creation
The collaboration aims to improve creative workflows, enabling faster prototyping and visual storytelling
Game Closure
EA to shut down The Sims Mobile after seven years
The game will become unplayable from January 20th, 2026
Buyout Concerns
US senators raise national security concerns over $55bn Electronic Arts buyout
Open letters cite the PIF’s history of using investments to expand Saudi cultural influence
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MySims: Cozy Bundle to launch on Apple Arcade this November
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Mobile Matters
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Mega Deal
It’s official: EA agrees $55bn buyout deal
Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners swoop for publisher in all-cash deal
Buyout Speculation
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Game-changing Deal
Report: EA in talks to go private at $50bn valuation
Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners working on deal that could be announced as soon as next week
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