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Leading Game Maker EA Gets Acquired In Largest All-Cash Take-Private Deal

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) surged past its 52-week high on Monday after announcing it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

Benzinga

EA strikes a $55 billion deal to go private in a Saudi-backed buyout just a week before the launch of Battlefield 6

EA's shares will be valued at $210 a pop.

PC Gamer

Video game maker Electronic Arts to be acquired and taken private for $55 billion

Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion

The Independent UK

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This Electronic Arts Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

Benzinga

Electronic Arts reportedly close to going private in a $50 billion deal — backers include Saudi Arabian PIF

A new report claims that Battlefield publisher Electronic Arts is going private, with a $50 billion deal from private equity and the Saudi Arabian PIF.

Windows Central

Electronic Arts To Go Private In Nearly $50 Billion Deal—Stock Soars

Video game publisher Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) shares climbed following a report that the company is close to finalizing a plan to go private in what could become the largest leveraged buyout ever.

Benzinga

So far, the Battlefield 6 campaign is satisfied being a Call of Duty cover band

Hands-on with three missions from Battlefield 6's campaign.

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Helldivers 2’s Xbox launch boosts revenue to fourth place, Battlefield 6 surges in engagement

Following its Xbox launch, Helldivers 2 shot to fourth place in terms of revenue in August, with Battlefield 6's Open Beta also making it third in player engagement.

Windows Central

Winning The Game Within The Game – The Top 5 Highest Earning NIL Deals For College Athletes

The ability to earn money through "name, image, and likeness" rights has helped many college athletes become millionaires before ever turning pro. Here are the top five earners in terms of NIL, valuations according to Fox Sports.

Benzinga

Lockheed Martin, Electronic Arts And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

As video game stocks gain momentum and defense giants face unexpected hurdles, could the real market mover be hiding in plain sight among financial institutions? Discover the surprising picks from top investors that are sparking new conversations on Wall Street.

Benzinga

This legendary game series just made its big return after 15 long years — but I'm sorry to say there's bad news for Steam players

15 years after the series' last game, EA's beloved Skate franchise is finally back with a new entry. But it's not without a big caveat on Steam.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 Battle Royale details released — shaping up to be EA’s most ambitious mode yet

Electronic Arts is bringing a fast-paced, class-based Battle Royale to Battlefield 6, featuring instant-death zones, destructible maps, and large-scale squad combat.

Windows Central

EA Sports FC 26 preview – new play styles aim to tackle Fifa challenge

After a lacklustre response to the 2025 edition, the game has gone all out to engage players and respond to user feedback

The Guardian - UK

Craving more Battlefield 6 like I am? Good news, Battlefield Labs playtesting has opened again before launch — here's how to sign up and everything coming

Sign-ups for Battlefield Labs testing have opened once again ahead of imminent playtests for Battlefield 6 after the Open Beta.

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The updated Battlefield 6 PC system requirements have arrived ahead of launch with new Ultra specs — I'm stoked it'll have this huge feature, too

Ahead of Battlefield 6's upcoming launch in October, its developers have revealed the game's official — and updated — PC system requirements. Here are the specs you'll need.

Operation Sports

skate. Development Update Reveals Early Access Details and Roadmap

Electronic Arts and Full Circle have released a new developer update for skate. ahead of its free Early Access launch on September 16. The update offers a closer look at what Early Access means for the game, framing it as the beginning of a long-term, evolving skateboarding experience.

TechRadar

After five hours of shredding in Skate I'm as in love with the skating as I used to be, but I'm worried about its single-player potential

Skate nails the mechanics that made the series so beloved, and excels as a multiplayer playground, but so far the missions are lacking.

Operation Sports

skate. Hits Early Access on September 16 on PC and Consoles

Electronic Arts and Full Circle have announced that skate. will hit Early Access on September 16, free-to-play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store and the EA app. With cross-play and cross-progression included, players can link up with friends…

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Battlefield 6 announces big changes after Open Beta weekends end, including one Call of Duty players will despise — but the devs aren't budging on one thing, despite feedback

Nearly a week after the end of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends, the game's developers have announced changes being made based on fan feedback.

Windows Central

Well done, EA — what may be Battlefield 2042's final update made me more excited than ever for Battlefield 6

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over, but a massive BF2042 update has given me and many other players away to keep the excitement alive ahead of the full launch.

Barchart

Electronic Arts Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Electronic Arts has outpaced the broader market in recent months, and analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Windows Central

Sad the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over? I am, too, but hey — Battlefield 2042 just got a surprise new Update 9.2, and it has BF6 rewards for everyone that plays it

With the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now over, DICE has released a surprise Battlefield 2042 update with a new map, new weapons and vehicles, and special Battlefield 6 rewards to earn.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 developers assuage fears surrounding map sizes as open beta continues — "We have a lot of variety in this package"

As Battlefield 6's open beta enters its second weekend, the developers assure players that bigger maps are on the way.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend 2 players slam its version of Rush — here's why the "mode is dead" in the eyes of many, and balance changes the devs made [UPDATED]

Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has begun, introducing the beloved game mode Rush for the first time. However, it's been met with fierce criticism from fans.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 beta (Weekend 2) — now with less rage and more Brooklyn

The second weekend of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is imminent, and on top of everything from the first playtest, it's also including some new content and features.

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