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Saudi Arabia’s $55 Billion EA Takeover Casts a Shadow Over Mass Effect 5
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has acquired a controlling stake in Electronic Arts for $55 billion, taking the publisher private. This acquisition raises concerns among fans and developers about potential censorship and changes to inclusive content in franchises like Mass Effect and The Sims, particularly given the country's laws regarding homosexuality. The future of Mass Effect 5, currently in early development at BioWare, is now uncertain under new ownership.
EA have gone private, as Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment groups complete their $55 billion acquisition
Electronic Arts (EA), publisher of franchises like EA Sports FC, Battlefield, The Sims, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age, has been acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners for $55 billion, making it a private company. The deal has raised concerns among unionized workers regarding potential layoffs and among LGBTQIA+ players about the future of diversity in EA's games, though some developers have expressed commitment to maintaining inclusivity.
Saudi Arabia's $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts will happen next week
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to complete its $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts next week, with all regulatory approvals secured. This acquisition, which will take EA private, has raised concerns among content creators and former employees regarding potential shifts in game content and the company's values. The deal, the largest leveraged buyout in history, will saddle EA with significant debt, potentially leading to cost-cutting measures focused on its most profitable franchises like Battlefield and EA Sports FC.
Saudi Arabia's takeover of EA gets approval from European Commission
The European Commission has approved Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, stating it will not raise competition concerns within the EU. While this hurdle is cleared, the deal still faces scrutiny from US lawmakers and developers concerned about the takeover's implications.
Trump teleprompter operator faces investigation over Kalshi bets on White House statements
A teleprompter operator for Donald Trump, identified as Gabriel Perez, is under federal investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for allegedly profiting over $90,000 through the predictive market platform Kalshi. Perez reportedly placed contracts on specific words and phrases Trump would use during speeches. Kalshi flagged the trades, leading to an investigation and the freezing of the funds.
Business and Finance
Paramount is facing an antitrust challenge from state attorneys general regarding its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Additionally, a Paramount shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the Ellisons and the board, alleging a side deal with Donald Trump.
Lucid (LCID) denies rumors of bankruptcy after intraday share price crashed 50%
Lucid Group, also known as Lucid Motors, has vehemently denied reports suggesting the electric vehicle company was considering bankruptcy. The company issued a statement calling the claims 'completely false' following a significant intraday stock price crash of approximately 50 percent. Despite the denial, Lucid's stock experienced volatility and trading halts.
Report suggests the US gov may have 'urged' Apple into Intel chipmaking deal to avoid tariffs, at almost the same time it took a $9 billion stake in blue team stock
A report suggests the US government, under Donald Trump, urged Apple to use Intel's manufacturing plants for its chips to avoid tariffs. This occurred around the same time the government took a significant stake in Intel. Apple reportedly committed to investing $100 billion in US manufacturing and secured an exemption from semiconductor tariffs.
After buying up between $1m and $5m in Dell stock this year, Trump tells everyone to 'go out and buy a Dell…
President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged people to buy Dell computers, stating he has a son who loves their laptops. This comes after Trump invested between $1 million and $5 million in Dell stock and following a $9.7 billion government deal with Dell. The article notes the significant rise in Dell's stock price since Trump's initial investment and discusses potential conflicts of interest regarding his endorsements.
How to watch USA vs Belgium, live stream the World Cup for free
This article provides comprehensive details on how to watch the USA vs Belgium World Cup match, including free streaming options in the UK (BBC iPlayer), Ireland (RTE Player), and Australia (SBS On Demand). It also outlines paid streaming services and free trial options in the US, such as YouTube TV and Fubo, and discusses the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card and its subsequent reversal.
Donald Trump bought a bunch of tech stock the same day he announced his AI Action Plan
Financial disclosures reveal that Donald Trump purchased a significant amount of technology stocks on the same day he announced his Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. The article highlights his continued interest in tech investments.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
Donald Trump reports more than $580 million in crypto earnings for 2025
President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals over $580 million in cryptocurrency earnings for 2025. The majority of this income, $515 million, came from the sale of tokens released by World Liberty Financial, a firm co-founded by members of the Trump family, with an additional $65 million from his equity in the company.
Business and Finance
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on European goods in response to the European Union's digital services tax. This move signals a potential escalation in trade disputes between the United States and Europe.
Evening Reading - June 25, 2026
This article is a collection of various news items from June 25, 2026, including layoffs at Bungie, OpenAI's GPT-5.6 access policy, price increases for Xbox consoles and Apple products, and details about EVO 2026. It also touches on the perceived decline of Destiny 2 and mentions the CEO of Shacknews, Asif Khan.
Amid mass layoffs at Bungie, the official White House X account issues sociopathic Destiny 2 meme
The official White House X account posted a Destiny 2-themed meme featuring an AI-generated image of Donald Trump, which has drawn criticism for its insensitivity given Bungie's recent mass layoffs. The meme's release coincided with Bungie announcing significant job cuts affecting many employees, including those on the Destiny 2 team, leading to accusations that the government is mocking developers.
Report: Former Xbox president Sarah Bond and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick linked to Peter Thiel's secret society
Former Xbox president Sarah Bond and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick have been linked to 'Dialog,' an exclusive society founded by Peter Thiel. Internal records exposed by a hacktivist revealed the names of 113 individuals associated with the group, which convenes for off-the-record retreats discussing various topics, including geopolitical events and technology.
Trump says Apple has agreed to build chips with Intel in the USA
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its chips in America, and that Nvidia will also build chips with Intel in the USA. While there is no official confirmation from Apple, Intel's stock price rose significantly following the announcement. The article notes that any such deal would be a major win for Intel's customer fab business.
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on France's wine industry over its tech tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on French wine in response to France's digital tax. This threat comes ahead of the G7 conference, highlighting ongoing trade tensions between the United States and France over technology taxation.
Sunday Legal Briefs
Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with artificial intelligence leaders to discuss US investment in their companies. Separately, a school shooting survivor is suing an AI gun detection firm, alleging the system failed to identify a weapon during the incident.