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Electronic Arts Sold in $55 Billion Deal to PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners - New Game Network
Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed a $55 billion all-cash acquisition by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal, expected to close in early fiscal year 2027, will take EA private, with shareholders receiving $210 per share. Andrew Wilson will continue as Chairman and CEO, with the investors planning significant expansion and innovation for the publisher.
What $55 Billion Buys: Everything Included In The EA Acquisition
Electronic Arts has been acquired for $55 billion by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake, officially closing on August 4, 2026. This deal takes EA private, adding $20 billion in debt and potentially altering the company's operations. The acquisition includes EA's numerous studios like DICE, Maxis, and Respawn Entertainment, as well as major franchises such as Battlefield, The Sims, Need for Speed, and EA Sports FC.
The Epic Games Store: Revolutionizing Digital Game Distribution
The Epic Games Store has significantly impacted PC gaming's digital distribution landscape by challenging industry norms with a more favorable revenue split for developers and regular free game offerings. Its ongoing competition and legal battles, particularly with Apple over antitrust concerns, highlight its role as a disruptive force advocating for fairer digital marketplaces.
Sony State of Play 2025 rumored date is February 12 with big PlayStation updates
Rumors suggest Sony will host a PlayStation State of Play event on February 12, 2025, potentially showcasing titles like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost of Yōtei, and Fairgame$. The presentation is expected to focus on first-party PlayStation exclusives and third-party partnerships for the PlayStation 5 and PC.
Best-selling video games in the U.S. in November 2024
EA Sports College Football 25 has become the best-selling sports video game in US history by dollar sales, ranking in the top 50 best-selling games of all time. Overall video game spending in November 2024 totaled $5.8 billion, a 7% year-over-year decline, partly due to earlier release dates for major titles. PlayStation 5 sales saw a 15% increase, offsetting declines in Xbox and Nintendo Switch hardware.
Top 10 best-selling video games in the UK in November 2024
UK video game sales in November 2024 saw a 33% year-on-year decline, largely due to the absence of a major Call of Duty launch in the month and Black Friday falling outside the reporting window. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remained the top seller, while new releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed expectations. Despite a dip in overall console sales compared to last year, the newly launched PlayStation 5 Pro showed strong initial demand.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
This article details the best-selling first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, listing 87 titles that have surpassed one million units sold as of March 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with over 71 million sales, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The list includes sales figures and brief descriptions for each game, also noting some early Switch 2 titles that have reached the milestone.
