The rationale behind the acquisition of Activision by Xbox remains a hot topic after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to block the deal. But EA CEO Andrew Wilson doesn’t seem too concerned whether the deal goes through or is scrapped outright.
in Speaking during a meeting with investors For EA, Wilson said the company is Microsoft’s largest partner and claimed they are the number one publisher on the Xbox system. These statements come after several statements came out confirming that Activision is not the largest “third party” publisher on Xbox systems. Wilson concluded:
“Whether or not a deal goes through is not material to us, we believe we have all the tools to continue navigating the future and driving the future of entertainment and competition in the market regardless of whether this deal goes through or not, and whether it does or not, we will continue to be the number one publisher on the platform. Microsoft.”
Wilson’s comments come amid ongoing speculation that EA may also be acquired in the future. The company was reportedly approached by Comcast, but the deal fell apart due to disagreements over pricing and structure.
Now Electronic Arts is preparing to launch its own football game, an alternative to the FIFA series, after withdrawing the rights to the name of the game. Where EA Sports FC will launch this year. By the way, FIFA 23 will be available for Game Pass Ultimate next week, as we have attached here.
