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Disney reportedly looking to acquire major publisher like EA

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Disney is reportedly looking to acquire Electronic Arts or a company of a similar scale as a way back into games publishing. As reported by Bloomberg , some Disney executives have allegedly suggested that CEO Bob Iger could transform the company from a gaming licensee to publisher by acquiring EA.

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EA cutting 5% of workforce

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Electronic Arts today announced that it is laying off approximately 5% of its employees as it leans in on the parts of the business it feels will be the most successful in the years to come. Read more

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Margot Robbie's production company to adapt The Sims movie

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A movie adaptation of The Sims is under way, with Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap set to produce. Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment will also produce, while The Sims publisher Electronic Arts is said to be involved "in a creative and producing capacity."

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F1 developer Codemasters affected by layoffs

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Electronic Arts has implemented a round of layoffs at F1 developer Codemasters. The company was behind the recent releases of F1 23 and EA Sports WRC. IGN reported an unknown number of staff at the British-based studio have been made redundant following "small-scale organisational changes" made by EA. Read more

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EA Sports FC 24 beats expectations, leads EA to Q3 growth

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Electronic Arts released its earnings report for Q3 FY24 (the three months ended December 31, 2023), with the firm seeing modest top-line growth but a more considerable jump from the bottom line that was higher than the company's outlook range.

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EA cutting "small number" of staff as it sunsets two mobile games

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Electronic Arts is set to lay off "a small number of staff" due to its decision to close two of its mobile titles: EA Sports MLB Tap Sports and F1 Mobile Racing. We extend our thanks and appreciation to the MLB, MLBPA, OneTeam Partners, and MLBPAA for their close and valuable partnership," the company added. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz crowns 2023 Best Places To Work Awards Canada winners

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Just shy of 50 Canadian games companies signed up to take part, with 15 winners in total. The biggest winner of the project is Electronic Arts, with three teams accepting awards. Those teams are: Cliffhanger Games, Ripple Effect and Maxis. Read more