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The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Wilson

As EA app blocks Battlefield 6 owners from playing by charging for imaginary DLC, series boss Vince Zampella says it's "honestly embarrassing" and suggests you "refund and buy on Steam"

Zampella says EA CEO Andrew Wilson is "just as upset as me"

GamesRadar

Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not

In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally

The Guardian - UK

"It's going to get worse before it gets better": $55 billion buyout has EA employees worried, and "nothing feels great" as "layoffs usually follow those type of acquisitions"

"If better is even possible"

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EA's new owners are leaning heavily on AI to make some money and its huge debt go away, which seems like one helluva gamble to me

This is fine.

PC Gamer

EA's new buyers reportedly hope AI can be used to cut operating costs and boost profits, just in case that $20 billion in debt wasn't already concerning enough

It's not clear exactly what AI might be used for, however

GamesRadar

EA CEO tells employees $55 billion buyout marks "a new era of opportunity" and the company's values "remain unchanged"

"This moment is a recognition of your creativity, your innovation, and your passion"

GamesRadar

EA CEO says company values will 'remain unchanged' under the new ownership of Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment firm

In an email to employees, Andrew Wilson thanked them for making EA's "historic" deal possible.

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EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay

Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.

Windows Central

Electronic Arts To Be Bought By Saudi-led Consortium For $55 Bn

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

International Business Times

Battlefield 6 and Dragon Age owner EA goes private in $55 billion deal, smashing past its market value

Several private investors have clubbed together to buy the company

GamesRadar

The World's Last Linen Beetling Mill Eyes Strong Future

The noise is deafening and the work can be lonely, but to William Smyth, who toils in the world's last commercial linen "beetling" mill, his job is unique.

International Business Times

Inside Bethpage Black, aka The Beast, the notorious New York course hosting the Ryder Cup

Local fans will make a raucous event at what is an infamously difficult golf course dubbed the People’s Country Club – big, brash and open like the New Yorkers it serves

The Independent UK

Irish Open Round Two Tee Times 2025

Rory McIlroy continues his quest for another Irish Open at The K Club, where he headlines a very strong field on the DP World Tour

Golf Monthly

Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal: release date and open beta weekends confirmed, plus all the announcements as they happened

Coverage of the Battlefield 6 reveal event, including expert impressions of the multiplayer mode now the main show is over.

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It seems Battlefield 6 isn't going to cost $80 as EA 'isn't looking to make changes on pricing at this stage'

Despite the rising cost of AAA games across the games industry, EA has said that it isn't looking to increase the price of Battlefield 6 to $80.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 publisher EA says "no dramatic changes are planned yet" for game prices — I'm glad it's joining Xbox in avoiding $80 games

EA has announced that "no dramatic changes are planned yet" for the price of its game, suggesting Battlefield 6 and others won't be $80.

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 probably isn't going to cost $80: 'We're not looking to make any changes on pricing at this stage,' EA CEO says

EA CEO Andrew Wilson says the company isn't looking to jack up prices just yet.

PC Gamer

EA CEO taps into the great machine spirit of corpo-speak, says Battlefield 6 isn't 'just a product', it's a 'platform', and that EA's 'all in' on making it massive

They have "hundreds of creators and influencers". Hundreds!

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EA boss doesn't seem worried about Rematch stealing EA Sports FC 26's thunder as he insists "we love competition," but are "always watching" competitors: "We never sit back with arrogance"

EA CEO Andrew Wilson thinks "we have the greatest football creation team on the planet"

GamesRadar

Despite a Battlefield 6 leak suggesting the FPS could be $80, EA is "not looking to make any changes on pricing" yet

"We'll continue to look at opportunities to deliver great value to our players"

Benzinga

Electronic Arts Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, CEO Says 'Most Exciting Launch Slate' Coming

Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:EA) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday.

PC Gamer

EA's CEO pulled in $5 million more this year than last, while his employees took home the least money they've made since 2022

Andrew Wilson was compensated to the tune of 260 times what the median EA employee took home in FY2025.

GamesRadar

Even after EA let Dragon Age: The Veilguard out of multiplayer hell, BioWare reportedly still had to rush to target "as wide a market as possible," which feels like the opposite approach of great RPGs

EA doesn't seem to understand what makes a good RPG

PC Gamer

Electronic Arts CEO feels 'very good' about the next Battlefield's launch now that Grand Theft Auto 6 is out of the way

"That window is clearer than it was before."

GamesRadar

After reportedly laying off more than 300 people, EA CEO says "AI is powering our future" and is already being used "in design, animation, and storytelling"

"We view AI as a powerful accelerator of creativity, innovation, and player connection"

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