Virtual Economy
Virtual Economy
Michael Futter and Amanda Farough
Bonus Episode 12: EA Sells Its Soul (News Show)
37 minutes Posted Sep 29, 2025 at 4:40 pm.
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EA is going private in a $55 Billion deal. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake will own the company after the deal closes in Q1 FY27. We discuss what that means, explained how leveraged buyouts work, and share our concerns for the future of EA's workforce and identity.

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