Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Electronic Arts’ $55 billion acquisition by Saudi PIF-led group is now official The largest leveraged buyout in history. Dot Esports · Aug 4
The deal is done: Electronic Arts is now officially owned by Saudi Arabia Right on schedule. PC Gamer · Aug 4
‘A football playground built for you and your friends’: The Grounds in FC 27 is EA’s answer to NBA 2K’s The City — and it could be just what the franchise needs EA Sports has officially confirmed its new open-world mode, The Grounds, in FC 27. TechRadar · Aug 4
Saudi Arabia's $55 billion takeover of EA could waste "one of the best catalogues in the industry" by reducing it to a "sequel-and-mega-franchise machine," Helldivers 2 boss worries "This deal is consolidation, no question" GamesRadar · Aug 4
FC 27 The Grounds Deep Dive pitch notes: Amps, personalizations, and more 10 years late EA? Destructoid · Aug 4
EA Sports FC 27 only needed one essential new feature to get my cash, but I'm actually getting five One major thing had to improve over FC 26 and it looks like my wish has been answered T3 · Aug 4
UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
No, Xbox isn't quitting Steam — but it IS doubling down on PC gaming. Here's how. Xbox's PC offering has improved immeasurably over the last few years, and while it isn't indicative of a shift away from Steam, it does show how seriously Microsoft is taking PC gaming. Windows Central · Aug 3
Dragon Age's former producer had envisioned a 'Champions Edition' equivalent to Mass Effect's Legendary Edition, but he doesn't think it will happen anymore: 'There are basically no companies that could help you' "There's basically no one outside of BioWare anymore that understands the Aurora engine." PC Gamer · Aug 1
FC 27 Career Mode deep dive pitch notes: Creator Challenges, Revamped transfers, and more A new challenge awaits! Destructoid · Jul 31
GamesRadar · Jul 31 Another BioWare veteran steps forth to say a Dragon Age remaster isn't impossible, but that doesn't mean it will happen: "In no means a trivial exercise" "I have a unique perspective on the tech under the hood," Trent Oster says
PC Gamer · Jul 30 Saudi Arabia's $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts will happen next week EA says all regulatory hurdles are cleared, so all that's left to do is to do it.
GamesRadar · Jul 30 EA's $55 billion buyout is officially complete next week "All regulatory approvals" standing in the way of the deal are now complete
GamesRadar · Jul 30 Burying EA, Gears of War: E-Day devs say there's no "pride and accomplishment" grind, just "old-school" unlocks from playing the game "That means no battle pass, no tour of duty, no gimmicks"
GamesRadar · Jul 30 Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer takes a big swing with Horde Siege mode, which shines when squads collide in its dense city Hands-on with Gears of War E-Day's newest multiplayer mode, which turns Kalona City into a battleground for large-scale co-op blasting
The Independent UK · Jul 30 EA Sports FC 27 details major gameplay updates, from AI to set pieces EA Sports has revealed a first look at FC 27 gameplay and of its new open world mode The Grounds.
GamesRadar · Jul 30 200 million new Xbox players weren't enough to offset falling revenue in its latest fiscal year, CEO says: "We need to close that gap" Asha Sharma thinks Xbox will finally start to grow this year, however
Windows Central · Jul 30 Discussion: What are the top 5 upcoming games you're most excited for? Hard mode: No GTA 6. The industry is having a tough time, but there's more content than ever about to drop into our collective laps. What are some of the biggest upcoming games you're most excited for? Drop in our comments, let's hear it.
International Business Times UK · Jul 30 EA's Battlefield 6 Gold Rush: CEO Scores $38M Payday as Developers Lose Jobs EA's record-breaking year driven by Battlefield 6 earned CEO Andrew Wilson $38M amid significant layoffs. Explore the impact of executive pay and job cuts on developers.
GamesRadar · Jul 29 Despite Battlefield 6 layoffs, EA paid its CEO 305x more than its average employee last year thanks to an $8 million bonus increase — and he could net another $125 million in severance as buyout looms Money!
PC Gamer · Jul 29 After laying off Battlefield 6 developers, EA pays its CEO $38 million because Battlefield 6 did so well That's an $8 million raise over 2025.