EA employees brace for the worst under Saudi ownership: 'Hard to feel good about being bought out by a regime that's very much at odds with progressive society'
Employees at Electronic Arts are reportedly concerned about potential content restrictions following the company's acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Despite reassurances, staff fear a crackdown on diverse and inclusive game content, with some citing concerns over human rights and the practice of sportswashing.
- Entities
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Person: Joshua Kushner
- Company: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
- Topic: Corporate Culture
- Topic: Sportswashing
- Company: Affinity Partners
- Person: Mohammed bin Salman
- Game: The Sims
- Topic: Human Rights
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