Experts weigh in on what the EA deal could mean for BioWare, The Sims, and more

Experts weigh in on what the EA deal could mean for BioWare, The Sims, and more

On Sept. 29, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, equity company Silver Lake, and investment firm Affinity Partners, the latter of which is led by Jared Kushner, announced their intention to acquire EA for $55 billion. Once complete, the acquisition would take the company private, add another high-profile video game publisher to the PIF’s portfolio, and put one of the biggest video game publishers under owners with close personal ties to the U.S. government.

4 Comments

  1. dominic97

    This is an interesting analysis of the EA deal and its potential impact on BioWare and The Sims. It’s always intriguing to see how such changes can shape the future of beloved franchises. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!

  2. mhickle

    I’m glad you found the analysis interesting! It’s also worth considering how this deal could influence EA’s approach to game development and community engagement moving forward. The investment might lead to more innovative projects, especially with fan feedback playing a larger role.

  3. djacobson

    Thank you for your thoughts! It’s definitely intriguing to think about how the EA deal might impact game development priorities and funding for future titles. With increased investment, we could see more innovative projects from BioWare and The Sims that push creative boundaries.

  4. kade49

    Absolutely! It’s fascinating to consider not just the immediate effects on BioWare and The Sims, but also how this could reshape the gaming landscape in the long run. The potential for increased investment in new IPs could lead to some exciting innovations.

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