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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not

In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally

The Guardian - UK

EA Goes Private: What the Buyout Means for Madden, EA FC, and More

The house that Madden built just changed owners. Let’s talk about what’s next.

Operation Sports

From Trump Tower to EA Tower: Kushner's Plan to Dominate Video Games

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

International Business Times UK

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Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Plays Major Role In $55 Billion EA Acquisition, Affinity Partners To Snag 5% Stake: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was reportedly instrumental in brokering the $55 billion take-private deal for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), and his investment company will own a 5% stake in the video game publisher.

Benzinga

Inside EA Games $55B Deal: Who Bought The Gaming Giant And What It Could Mean For The Company

EA's £35.8B acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners delivers a 25% premium. CEO Wilson stays on, but debt risks loom. What's next for 'Madden' and 'Battlefield' in Saudi Arabia's gaming expansion?

International Business Times UK

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

Euronews

EA CEO says company values will 'remain unchanged' under the new ownership of Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment firm

In an email to employees, Andrew Wilson thanked them for making EA's "historic" deal possible.

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EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay

Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.

Windows Central

EA goes $20 billion in debt as part of its $55 billion buyout, and the BioWare fans who've already waited 8 years for Mass Effect 5 are terrified of how the company might cut costs

"It's over, Commander"

GamesRadar

Electronic Arts To Be Bought By Saudi-led Consortium For $55 Bn

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

International Business Times

EA Agrees to $55B Sale to Saudi-Backed Consortium, Drawing Scrutiny

Just when you thought EA couldn't possibly be more controversial...

Operation Sports

Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner leads $55B Saudi-backed buyout of EA Sports

The deal, led by Ivanka Trump’s husband Jared Kushner, is set to make shareholders $210 per individual share in the biggest leveraged buyout on record

The Independent UK

Leading Game Maker EA Gets Acquired In Largest All-Cash Take-Private Deal

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) surged past its 52-week high on Monday after announcing it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

Benzinga

Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Co-Founds Brain Co., A $30M AI Startup Partnered With OpenAI And Backed By Silicon Valley Billionaires

President Donald Trump's son-in-law and former White House advisor Jared Kushner has entered the artificial intelligence sector with Brain Co., a startup that announced on Sept. 11 that it raised $30 million in Series A funding to help governments and large enterprises adopt AI in practical ways.

Benzinga

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The Independent UK

Trump luxury hotel project on hold after official admits to forging documents

Goran Vasic, director of Serbia’s Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments, confesses to inventing expert opinion to justify decision to strip historic site of protected status

The Independent UK

Jared Kushner gets the green light on his $1.4 billion luxury hotel project in Albania

Project involves building luxury hotel complex at small abandoned military base on island off Albanian coast

The Independent UK

Trump’s family won’t be in the White House, but they’ll be just as influential on the outside

There may be fewer Trumps in the White House this time around but ethical questions and party influence will continue to swirl around the famous family, writes Josh Marcus

Top News

House Democrat Calls For Special Counsel To Investigate Jared Kushner

Rep. Raskin calls for special counsel probe into Kushner's potential FARA violations post White House, sparking political tensions.

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The Guardian - US

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm faces inquiry as it fails to return profits

Trump son-in-law’s Affinity Partners fuels Senate suspicions of foreign influence-buying before US election

Salon

"Egregious" Kushner deal faces probe

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden is investigating Saudi support for Jared Kushner's private equity firm

Salon

Ivanka's video of Jared speech backfires

"Pulled out the silver spoon to say that"

Zenger

Ivanka Trump’s Post On X Sparks Controversy Amidst Donald Trump’s Criticism Of Israel

Critics question timing of Saudi financing received by Jared Kushner's firm

Salon

Kushner touts Saudi ties to Wall Street

Kushner faces more scrutiny for trying to cash in on his time in the Trump White House

Salon

Kushner got $2 billion from Saudi prince

The ex-Trump official is reportedly on a first-name basis with the prince from his time in the Trump administration

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