Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:34:18 GMT

Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared KushnerElectronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn).The company announced the completion of the deal on Tuesday evening, only days after the EU gave its approval, the final regulatory green light needed. Continue reading...

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