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'This is the bit where the comet hits the earth and the dinosaurs die:' Tim Sweeney revisits scathing 26-year-old eulogy for beloved studio Looking Glass
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's 2000 statement on the closure of Looking Glass Studios, which described the event as an 'economically realistic day' and criticized the studio's overhead and niche appeal, has resurfaced. While Sweeney stands by his assessment that game businesses must be profitable, industry figures have criticized his 'asshole CEO' mindset, highlighting the artistic impact of studios like Looking Glass and the often illogical reasons behind modern studio shutdowns and layoffs.
Believe! Ted Lasso And AFC Richmond Women Join EA SPORTS FC 27
EA Sports has announced that Ted Lasso and the AFC Richmond women's team are now playable in EA SPORTS FC 27. This expansion, available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, adds new content to modes like Career Mode and Football Ultimate Team. The update aims to celebrate the unifying power of football and the positive spirit of the Ted Lasso character.
European Commission says EA's controversial $55 billion buyout "would not raise competition concerns" and…
The European Commission has approved the proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by a group of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The commission concluded that the buyout would not raise significant competition concerns, given its limited impact on the markets where the companies are active. This approval moves the deal, which would see PIF own 93.7% of EA, one step closer to completion.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Electronic Arts and Visa have announced a new global, multi-year partnership. This collaboration will involve EA SPORTS and aims to integrate payment solutions and fan engagement initiatives.