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One of EA’s biggest rivals Activision Blizzard was snapped up by technology powerhouse Microsoft for nearly $69 billion in 2023, while the competition from mobile video game makers such as Epic Games has intensified. (Image: AP)

Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

September 30, 2025 10:43 am

The transaction closes as anticipated; it will end EA’s 36-year history as a publicly traded company that began with its shares ending its first day of trading at a split-adjusted 52 cents.

Videogame publishers rush to seize fall launch window after 'GTA VI' delay

May 12, 2025 7:13 pm

The delay of "GTA VI" has also raised broader questions about the industry's growth prospects for 2025.

'FIFA' publisher EA to cut 6% of workforce, reduce office space

March 30, 2023 8:44 am

EA, behind the "FIFA" soccer videogame franchise and "The Sims", will provide opportunities for employees to move to other projects and where that is not possible will provide severance pay and additional benefits, Wilson said.

EA Sports predicts Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy on 18th December

November 09, 2022 11:32 am

EA Sports has a 100 per cent track record from the last three World Cups The gaming company predicted Spain to win it all in 2010 in South Africa, Germany to win the trophy in 2014 in Brazil, and France’s triumph in 2018 in Russia.

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FIFA 23 under Rs 5: Epic Games briefly offers game almost for free

July 24, 2022 11:10 am

FIFA 23: An Epic Games listing mistake allowed FIFA fans to pre-order the game for Rs 4.8 ahead of launch, instead of the full price of Rs 4,799.

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FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer's new rivalry

May 13, 2022 10:21 am

FIFA severed the licensing deal partnership with Electronic Arts Inc. on Tuesday, making FIFA23 the last new EA game with the involvement of both sides.