Electronic Arts Announces Leadership Changes Following Saudi Acquisition
Electronic Arts has appointed Cam Weber as COO following the company's acquisition by Saudi Arabia, with plans to prioritize AI and potential staff reductions.
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EA Goes Private Following $55 Billion Acquisition Deal
Electronic Arts has officially gone private after a $55 billion buyout. The deal includes $20 billion in debt and planned $700 million annual cost cuts.
EA Acquisition Completed as Company Goes Private in $55 Billion Deal
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion buyout, officially transitioning into a private company under buyers including Saudi's Public Investment Fund.
EA Completes $55 Billion Private Buyout, Moving Control to PIF and Affinity
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout, shifting private control to stakeholders including Saudi Arabia's PIF and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
EA Acquisition Completed by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners
Electronic Arts completes its privatization buyout by a consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
Electronic Arts Sold Privately to Saudi Arabia's PIF and Investors
Electronic Arts has been officially sold to a private consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
Electronic Arts Goes Private in $55 Billion Acquisition
Electronic Arts has been delisted from NASDAQ following a $55 billion buyout led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Electronic Arts Completes Acquisition, Officially Owned by Saudi PIF
Electronic Arts has completed its acquisition and gone private after 36 years, now fully owned by an investor consortium including Saudi Arabia's PIF.
EA Completes Record $55 Billion Leveraged Buyout to Go Private
Electronic Arts completes its $55 billion buyout, going private via a consortium including the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Electronic Arts Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Closes
Electronic Arts has been officially acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. EA stock is now delisted from NASDAQ.
Electronic Arts Completes $55 Billion Private Buyout
Electronic Arts is officially a private company following a $55 billion buyout, placing series like The Sims and Battlefield under new investor control.
Need For Speed Franchise Sale Launches on Steam
A Need For Speed franchise sale is live on Steam, offering game discounts on PC from Electronic Arts through August 6, 2026.
EA Expects $55 Billion Sale to Saudi-Backed Investors to Close Next Week
Electronic Arts anticipates its $55 billion acquisition by an investment group including Saudi Arabia will close on August 4, 2026, following regulatory approval.
Electronic Arts $55 Billion Acquisition Deal Approaches Final Close
Electronic Arts expects its $55 billion purchase by a Saudi Arabia PIF-led group to close on August 4, 2026, pending final customary closing conditions.
EA's $55 Billion Buyout Set to Close Next Week After Regulatory Approval
Electronic Arts' $55 billion leveraged buyout by a consortium including the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners is scheduled to close next week.
Dragon Age Creator Mark Darrah Unlikely to See Series Return Soon
Dragon Age series creator Mark Darrah says he does not see Electronic Arts greenlighting a new entry in the series any time soon due to complex internal hurdles.
European Commission Clears Saudi Arabia's EA Acquisition
Saudi Arabia's proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts has cleared the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation without opposition.
Sims 4 Community Raises Concerns Over $55B Electronic Arts Acquisition
Players and activists are speaking out regarding the $55 billion Saudi-led acquisition of Electronic Arts, citing concerns over LGBTQ+ rights and game values.
EA Shutting Down Online Services for Forgotten Racing Game in 2026
Electronic Arts is closing online servers for a specific racing title on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2026. Get the details on the upcoming service changes.
Why Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Was Canceled in 2026
Reports suggest Electronic Arts blocked the Xbox Game Pass family plan, ending hopes for a shared subscription model in 2026. Get the latest news on In Game News.
The Sims 5 and Project Rene: 2026 Community Cosplay Trends Analysis
Explore 2026 trends in The Sims cosplay, including low-effort ideas and how Electronic Arts' community engagement shapes the future of Project Rene and The Sims 5.
A Dozen Gamers Organize Protest to Block Saudi Takeover of Battlefield Publisher
A group of protesters gathered at the Electronic Arts headquarters in 2026 to oppose a potential Saudi Arabia acquisition of the Battlefield 6 publisher.
Remember What Some Big Video Game Websites Looked Like In The 90s
Explore the evolution of early gaming websites and discover what major companies like Nintendo and Electronic Arts looked like online during the 1990s.
The Sims 4 Paid Mods Hit Consoles in a Move Players Will Debate (2026)
Electronic Arts brings paid mods to The Sims 4 on consoles in 2026. Learn how this shift impacts console users and the future of the simulation franchise.