Dossier
Madden NFL
Coverage of Madden NFL in the Nexus archive.
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- Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
Electronic Arts (EA) completed a $55 billion go-private sale to Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake Partners, and Affinity Partners. The deal, the largest private equity buyout, includes investments in AI-driven game development but raises concerns over debt-driven cost-cutting and potential data misuse. Critics highlight risks tied to Saudi Arabia’s involvement and Affinity Partners' ties to Jared Kushner.
- Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn
Electronic Arts (EA), the maker of video games like The Sims, Madden NFL, and Battlefield, was acquired by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn. The deal, involving Affinity Partners led by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, received final approval from the EU.