I honestly don't think they would have anything to act on, and i don't really understand why people think there would be. It seems that people just want the FTC to shut it down rather than having any real good reasons for it.
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Kotaku: EA Looking To Sell Or Merge (Apple, Amazon, & Disney Interested)
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I honestly don't think they would have anything to act on, and i don't really understand why people think there would be. It seems that people just want the FTC to shut it down rather than having any real good reasons for it.
The FTC can block things for different reasons beyond "monopolizing".
That would actually up the chances of a Sega Rally Championship rerelease or remake so I'm all for it.
Plus a revised Genesis Mini or Genesis collection with EA games on it would be totally awesome.
EA could disappear tomorrow and I wouldn't bat an eye. Nothing from them that I care about at all so hopefully nobody buys them.
I can't imagine Warner Bros Discovery would be interested: they're in cost-cutting mode after the merger, and so big acquisitions won't be on their agenda. If there's going to be anyone merging into EA, it'll probably be Comcast.
I mean maybe. Not like they really released any games last gen aside from one Inquisition and Andromenda. If you like western RPGs PlayStation should not be your platform of choice, but that's not the point. EA should stay third party. Epic should buy them.
Can't believe I'm saying this but I wouldn't mind Microsoft getting them. It's the only way we might see another NHL title on PC again.
Suspect it'll be amazon. They already seem to have a relationship of sorts based on prime giveaways.
Suspect it'll be amazon. They already seem to have a relationship of sorts based on prime giveaways.
EA has proven to be good at one thing, which is making money off of exclusive licensed games, WB would give them a buffet to choose from. A merger or partnership of some kind could benefit both companies.
If the DOJ is scrutinizing their Activision acquisition I really doubt EA would get through.
As for a candidate, I really think Amazon will take a shot. They've wanted to get into Gaming for a while but it's a hard market to crack from the ground up without experienced studio heads. If they bought EA, not only would they have a library of games, they could add the EA Game Pass as yet another Prime Membership perk.
I personally do not think console manufacturers should be able to buy market position by turning formerly multiplatform franchises/IPs into exclusives for a single ecosystem.
If you're new to the market and are looking to build up your publishing/development arm, that's a different story.
Yeah but I highly doubt they would make anything EA sports or battlefield etc only on xbox for example, same as cod.
Although it might be impossible at this time I would love to see Microsoft buy EA. Even if they will have to wait until after their acquisition of Activision gets approved
1. I don't think MS is looking. It seems like, for me, they were acquiring high-value IP attached to competent, flexible developers, and they got much of that through BS and ABK (if it goes through). I don't know how much of that EA possesses anymore.
2. I don't see the value in any console manufacturer going after EA. They've run most of their IP into the ground and seems way too bloated on the outside looking in.
Besides single player IP's that are dead, nothing EA releases interests me
The fact that a dead space remake is the most exciting thing coming out of EA in many years tells you everything you need to know about the company
The fact that a dead space remake is the most exciting thing coming out of EA in many years tells you everything you need to know about the company
EA FC will make bank, just like it always does. EA lose very little by cutting ties with FIFA. All stadium and team licensing is done separately to FIFA. only the world cup is FIFA's. EA own all the assets and devs and so they'll just reskin their 2023 game and carry on making money.
So whoever buys EA will still be buying a massive money making machine.
So whoever buys EA will still be buying a massive money making machine.
actually, the only thing it tells me anything about is your preference in games.
i certainly am excited for new rally, f1, nfs game, i also played hundreds of hours of apex, thousands hours of battlefield (not 2042, that was indeed crap), enjoyed it takes two, a way out, unravel, looking forward the jedi fallen order sequel...
in fact a remake of a game that looks perfectly fine even now is probably the last thing that interests me.
If DSR is the only thing that excites you it tells more about your own taste than EA's games lol
I dont think ftc would block a ms purchase( not that i think ms will try and buy them) because most of ea would stay multiplat.
The sports game would be multiplat due to deals.
Apex would stay multiplat.
Battlefield could also stay multiplat just like cod.
That would just leave bioware, codemasters, and non apex respawn as exclusive.
The sports game would be multiplat due to deals.
Apex would stay multiplat.
Battlefield could also stay multiplat just like cod.
That would just leave bioware, codemasters, and non apex respawn as exclusive.
The FTC would most likely look at the pattern of MS buying up 3 of the biggest video game publishers in the past 3 years
Seriously. So many people seem to be excited for major publishers being bought out, especially by their preferred platforms. The industry losing major third parties isn't a good thing.
....but GamePass ?!
Yeah I agree, even though I don't care about EA 'losing' them and ABK in a span of a couple of months would be nuts.
Why would EA sit around and wait exactly?
The Activision deal probably won't go through until 2023.
Surely there's a CEO out there who loves Peggle enough to not want to see EA continue to squander it.
I'm a fan of GP but the subscription model for platform holders seems like it's got all of the promise and huge risks we're seeing right now with Netflix -- big upside (get to a huge userbase and fast) but with huge cash burn and content acquisition costs.
Also I can't say I'm a fan of MS's current model of including base games but then nickel and diming the DLC for first party games.
EA seems like they've been an incredibly poorly run publisher for like decades now. You'd have to imagine that whoever buys them would be targeting their sports division and Respawn, and basically spinning off/selling everything else.
Also I can't say I'm a fan of MS's current model of including base games but then nickel and diming the DLC for first party games.
EA seems like they've been an incredibly poorly run publisher for like decades now. You'd have to imagine that whoever buys them would be targeting their sports division and Respawn, and basically spinning off/selling everything else.
Embracer would milk Peggle to death so lets get them involved
They don't have to wait though. Its not going to happen anyway.
After EA killed Battlefield there really isn't much left I care for. FIFA died a long time ago too, it's an atrocious football game from a base gameplay point of view.
Don't think it makes much sense for any of the platform holders, and as I said earlier it probably isn't feasible for either of them.
Don't think it makes much sense for any of the platform holders, and as I said earlier it probably isn't feasible for either of them.
I can't see what apple would want with them
9to5mac.com
Apple in talks to buy EA, Disney and Amazon potential suitors- 9to5Mac
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is actively seeking a potential buyer or merger. Apple has reportedly been in talks...
9to5mac.com
It doesn't sound like it was serious talks, just the same shopping around that EA has been doing to all the tech/media giants.I can't see what apple would want with them
Apple in talks to buy EA, Disney and Amazon potential suitors- 9to5Mac
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is actively seeking a potential buyer or merger. Apple has reportedly been in talks...
The source is the same Puck report that broke the NBCUniversal-EA story and mentioned talks with Disney and Apple as side notes. 9to5Mac just focused on the Apple bit because they're an Apple blog.
Would make a ton of sense for a company like Disney if the price is right. EA also having some of their biggest studios in Orlando might ease parts of that merger if it happened, opportunity to consolidate. If Netflix stock price hadn't tumbled in the last 3 months then Netflix would be a contender as well, but for a leveraged acquisition it'd be risky for Netflix with their current valuation drop and I don't know if the board wants to take that risk.
I'd be surprised if a traditional video game publisher bought them, I think they're too big/expensive, unless it's Microsoft. I'd expect someone wanting to get into online communities, VR, meta verse, social networking in a safe, contained way. Disney, Amazon, or even someone totally out of left field in tech like Salesforce or Uber, as a way to diversify their ownership catalog.
I'd be surprised if a traditional video game publisher bought them, I think they're too big/expensive, unless it's Microsoft. I'd expect someone wanting to get into online communities, VR, meta verse, social networking in a safe, contained way. Disney, Amazon, or even someone totally out of left field in tech like Salesforce or Uber, as a way to diversify their ownership catalog.
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Apple going big with sports programming. Sports gaming doesn't seem like a huge departure.I can't see what apple would want with them
Apple in talks to buy EA, Disney and Amazon potential suitors- 9to5Mac
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is actively seeking a potential buyer or merger. Apple has reportedly been in talks...
There's also a world of potential synergies between EA Sports and the ESPN brand.
Still, I don't think Disney is the most likely suitor here. Theme park revenue was hit hard by covid closures, and I don't think they totally saw eye to eye with EA on the Star Wars games.
There is every possibility that Microsoft did evaluate EA as a potential acquisition candidate prior to deciding upon Activision-Blizzard and simply decided that the the value wasn't there.
EA has lots of IP that I would like to see but their current output is not really for me. I am interested in whatever Mass Effect is next and maybe Respawn's non-Star Wars projects.. but otherwise I just can't bring myself to care.
I'm all for a new platform holder joining the ring, Apple would be my preferred company.
1. Whatever they make will most likely be hardware, not cloud gaming.
2. Have really powerful chips.
3. Fan of the ecosystem.
Microsoft buying them would probably be the best because of the great pc game library EA has. Bring back The Neverhood and create more Command and Conquer remasters.
Apple in talks to buy EA, Disney and Amazon potential suitors- 9to5Mac
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is actively seeking a potential buyer or merger. Apple has reportedly been in talks...
9to5mac.com
