02/10/2025 - PIERS HARDING-ROLLS
EA’s buyout blends growth potential with geopolitics

EA shareholders have agreed to a $55bn leveraged buyout from a group of companies made up of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), US private equity firm Silver Lake and US investment firm Affinity Partners. This report examines the implications of the deal, EA's recent performance and the synergies between the new owners.

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22.07.2025  Katie Holt

Games industry investment activity, H1 2025: A focus on AI, cost efficient development and user acquisition

Deals remained stable in H1 2025, we expect the second half of the year and early 2026 to maintain or exceed the observed activity levels – with market stabilisation opening the door …

Games - Markets

04.06.2025  Katie Holt

How Nintendo’s Switch 2 will stir up the sector

Over 13m gamers will pick up the Switch 2 in 2025, expanding to over 100m by the end of 2030. The new console represents a $7-8bn content opportunity over the next two years.

Games - Markets

18.05.2025  Piers Harding-Rolls

Games 2025 - The Industry Quest For Growth

Spending on games content and services hit a new high of $199.4bn in 2024 and is set to break $200bn in 2025. However, this record performance glosses over the industry challenges of the last …

Games - Markets

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