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Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn
Electronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn). The company announced the completion of the deal on Tuesday…
TrinityBridge offer hands-on control of investments for video gaming innovators
DUNDEE made its name in jute, jam and journalism but the city is also synonymous with the video games industry and is said to have more games developers per capita than anywhere else in the world. The City of Discovery was home to DMA Design, which…
The 10 Greatest Fantasy Adventure Video Games of All Time, Ranked
Some of the best stories come in the form of an adventure, allowing viewers to embark on a journey of magic and wonder through their TV or movie screens. Video games in particular are great at evoking a sense of adventure, since the player has full…
EA is now a private company
Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Electronic Arts has officially become a private company. Last September, EA announced that an investor group led…
Fans Fear EA Bloodbath Amid $700 Million In Reported Cost Cutting
Electronic Arts' $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia and a consortium of other investors, including Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, officially wrapped up last night. Now comes the brutal part where the Battlefield and Madden maker…
The games industry's obsession with visual fidelity is costing them money and talent
Last week, Asha Sharma, the new head of Xbox, laid out her vision for the future of the console and interestingly, the two titles she picked out as potential areas of growth were Minecraft and Candy Crush Saga – games that don't exactly…
EA have gone private, as Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment groups complete their $55 billion acquisition
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity partners have completed their $55 billion acquisition of EA Sports FC, Battlefield, The Sims, Mass Effect and Dragon Age publisher EA. This comes following…
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Viral Footage Shows Couple Getting Frisky In The Stands During Baseball Game [VIDEO]
All over the country, you will see a baseball couple in the stands, enjoying the game. It is a great way to pass the time and watch a game at the same time. However, with the mix of alcohol, anything is possible in any ballpark at any time.
'Madden' and 'Apex Legends' Publisher Is Now Officially Owned by Saudi Arabia
Electronic Arts is no longer a publicly traded company. The Madden maker was just purchased in a joint private equity deal by the Saudi Arabian government's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. The…
Two anime giants sign multi-billion deal that will shake up the industry
Twin Engine, the anime production company behind popular series like Vinland Saga and Witch Hat Atelier, has entered a strategic partnership with Bandai Co., Ltd., the toys and video games multinational giant. Announced on Wednesday Aug. 5, the…
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
EA Sports FC and Battlefield publisher EA has been taken private by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF). The move means the U.S. juggernaut is no longer a publicly-traded entity and is now majority…
What if Elizabeth Holmes had succeeded? A new S.F. play imagines the fallout
When director Jonathan Moscone describes the new play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment),” he likes to say, “Imagine if Elizabeth Holmes wasn't a phony.” The character of Willa in Aaron Loeb's script does share qualities…
NACON - Nacon takes note of the Bigben Interactive press release - ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Lesquin, 4 August 2026, 6:30 pm Nacon takes note of the Bigben Interactive press release Lesquin, August 4, 2026 — Nacon (ISIN FR0013482791) (the 'Company') takes note of the press release published today by its majority shareholder, Bigben…
Alphabet Stock Could Soar as It Targets the $300 Billion AI Chip Market Dominated by Nvidia
Nvidia (NVDA +2.56%) stock has advanced 1,300% since the artificial intelligence (AI) boom began in January 2023. The company's success, in terms of both financial results and share price appreciation, has been driven by its dominance in artificial…
Some fans are missing the point with Manchester United's latest summer sale
'It's popular to bash Manchester United, right?' a club employee once said. United have often made a rod for their own back, particularly over the last 13 years, but there are some instances when criticism is unwarranted, and the absence of level…
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