Take-Two Interactive chief commented on EA’s billion-dollar deal
Recent developments remind us that creating video games can be enjoyable, but it is, first and foremost, a business.
This includes Electronic Arts, which in 2025 announced it would go private after effectively being acquired by a group from Saudi Arabia. The move touches many companies, including Take-Two Interactive, though only indirectly.
Take-Two is not part of that transaction and remains a public company. At an investor meeting, CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the deal and what it might mean for Take-Two.
We remain constantly vigilant. I often say that arrogance is the enemy of sustained success. We’re in a very strong position. Financially, we’re delivering results better than expected, and that’s down to the creativity that’s always been our advantage. If we can preserve that, the future looks excellent. By the end of the year, we are indeed carrying very little debt.
In an interview with The Game Business he added:
We wish our competitors well. It is strong competitors — not a single dominant player — who drive the industry’s progress. The competitive landscape may shift a little, or it may not change at all. Regardless, our responsibility is unchanged: to create the very best entertainment in the world.
Source: iXBT.games
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