EA owns several major franchises, but the company hasn’t outlined any concrete plans for those properties following the acquisition. In an official statement, Wilson said the business “will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology,” though no specific titles or intellectual property plans were detailed.
This deal follows a string of major industry acquisitions, most recently Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard. That transaction sparked a protracted legal and regulatory review around the world before ultimately being approved — and was followed by multiple rounds of layoffs that reduced teams and led to cancelled projects. Private equity ownership can look different from corporate buyers, and while some investors may be less likely to make sweeping cuts, the future direction remains uncertain.
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Source: gamesradar.com
