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The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO) in the history of commerce. The $55 billion deal includes billions in debt for EA, which has prompted fears of massive cost-cutting with projected layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, however. "This moment recognizes the extraordinary people whose creativity, ambition, and passion have made EA one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies," said EA C

Jon Favreau discusses producing NatGeo's Lion, its similarities to The Lion King, and why the unpredictable wildlife shoot has him considering a different genre for his next project.

The biannual Disney D23 expo is back in 2026, and amidst a stacked schedule of panels highlighting the films, TV series, and music of the company, there'll also be a closer look at Disney's video games. Running from August 14-16, Disney has teased an "exclusive preview" on the first day of the show, as the Disney Entertainment Showcase will feature games amongst announcements for movies, television, and live stage productions.  Disney has dropped details on two of its games, confirming that there'll be a panel celebrating the 25th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts. With Kingdom

Preorders are live for Stranger Than Heaven, an upcoming Yakuza spin-off that takes place across 50 years. Here's what comes in each edition.

Xbox is in the process of a reset, with multiple studios reportedly in danger of closure. What does this mean for the games they're making? We look at which Xbox games could be cancelled, and which are safe.