Episode 230
Electronic Arts (EA) is being purchased by a private equity consortium for 55 billion dollars. Today, we discuss the implications of this purchase - what will happen to high profile EA studios like Bioware and Dice? Will EA's new owners "trim the fat" and reduce EA to Madden/FIFA factory? How will Saudi Arabia's influence impact future EA games? Also, we talk about notable Steam Next Fest games. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Battlefield 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, Yooka-Replaylee). This episode was recorded in October 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:11 - The EA Acquisition
38:47 - Steam Next Fest
47:26 - Battlefield 6
58:43 - Monster Hunter Wilds
1:21:47 - Yooka-Replaylee
