The world of video games has experienced great upheavals in recent years. After Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard ($68.7 billion) and Sony Bungie (Destiny), Electronic Arts Jerry is looking for a buyer.
The publisher recently released information when it announced the termination of its contract with FIFA. There won’t actually be FIFA 23 (by EA), but the football game series will continue under another name and still with official club, stadium and player licenses.
EA approves but without haste
According to Puck’s site, Electronic Arts discussed capture or merge a lot. Note that in the event of a merger, EA wishes to retain Andrew Wilson as CEO (New Combined Company).
The publisher is in talks with many well-known companies such as Disney, Apple and Amazon, so it’s unclear who will be interested in the merger or ownership. Again, according to Pak, we have what we know from the various negotiations.
Disney was approached in March to create a “more substantial relationship” that went beyond a simple licensing agreement. Yet Disney hasn’t gone through the process of change, opting to focus strictly on growing the streaming service: Disney+. There is talk of a possible merger with ESPN.
A deal could be struck with Comcast, where CEO Brian Roberts will propose a merger with NBCUniversal. If agreed, Wilson can retain the post of managing director, although most of the shares will be held by Roberts. Although the project seems quite advanced, the case fails due to a dispute over the sale price and differences of opinion on the final structure of the legal entity created.
EA spokesman John Rezeburg said if the company appears to be actively looking for a buyer, the deal won’t go through. He spoke out announcing that the company would not comment on the sale (or merger) rumors, recalling that EA “could act from a position of strength” based on a network with “strong intellectual property”. and more. Over 500 million players.
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