EA is poised to close $55B sale to Saudi-led group
Electronic Arts said it is poised to close its deal to be purchased for $55 billion by a group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public...
Why FPS pioneer Glen Schofield has decided to retire from making video games | exclusive interview
Editor’s note: Glen Schofield gave me an interview about his impending retirement back in May at our GamesBeat Summit event. Well, I checked in...
Battlefield 6 launches Season 4 with naval gameplay on July 21 — with return to Wake Island map
Battlefield 6 released its Season 4 Naval Gameplay Trailer, giving players their first look at the arrival of Naval Warfare, launching July 21, 2026....
Why LGBTQ+ players worry about EA’s $55B acquisition by Saudi-led buyers | Chris Nunn interview
LGBTQ+ people have been a part of The Sims community over time, and as a Saudi-led group nears the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic...
EA teams up with Visa on multi-year EA Sports partnership
Electronic Arts and Visa announced a new global, multi-year partnership spanning EA Sports FC and College Football. At a high level, the deal reflects...
Will Savvy’s acquisitions slow down? No way | Brian Ward exclusive interview
Savvy Games Group has been the tip of the spear for Saudia Arabia’s rapid expansion into gaming. It was started by parent firm Saudi...
For the new Xbox CEO, listening is good | Peter Moore interview
Microsoft made a much-discussed move last week to appoint a 36-year-old non-game executive, Asha Sharma, to be the new head of Xbox. It sounded...
Battlefield 6 aims to bring fans back with Season 2 | Alexia Christofi interview
Battlefield 6 had a spectacular launch in mid-October 2025, with fans agog about the emergent gameplay on the multiplayer combat zones of modern day....
Battlefield 6 extends Season 1 as Season 2 slips to February 17
Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC are getting a longer first season, as Battlefield Studios announced an extension of Season 1 alongside a new content...
Gaming M&A saw landmark year with EA and Warner Bros. deals | Drake Star exclusive
Gaming mergers and acquisitions (M&A) saw a landmark year thanks to two mega deals announced: the $55 billion Saudi-led leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts...