Saudis Weigh Merging EA With Savvy to Create Global Gaming Giant
THE SO WHAT
Combining EA with Savvy under Saudi’s wealth fund would concentrate major franchises and esports assets in a single, state-backed entity. Studios and tooling vendors should scenario-plan around a buyer with both deep IP and long-duration capital shaping distribution and league economics.
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