EA Acquires Respawn for $455 Million + Potential $140 Million Bonus

[Yakk]

R.I.P. Respawn Studios.

I guess at least the execs must've made out like thieves selling out.

https://wccftech.com/ea-acquires-respawn-455-million/

EA Acquires Respawn for $455 Million + Potential $140 Million Bonus

In entirely unexpected news, Electronic Arts just announced via press release the acquisition of Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Titanfall and Titanfall 2.

Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, said:

We’ve seen firsthand the world-class caliber of Respawn as a development studio with incredible vision, deep talent and an inspiring creative mindset. Our longtime partnership is grounded in a shared desire to push the boundaries and deliver extraordinary and innovative new experiences for players around the world. Together, we’ve brought this to life in the Titanfall franchise, and now with the Respawn team joining EA, we have exciting plans to accomplish even more amazing things in the future.

Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn Entertainment, added:

We started Respawn with the goal to create a studio with some of the best talent in the industry, and to be a top developer of innovative games. We felt that now was the time to join an industry leader that brings the resources and support we need for long term success, while still keeping our culture and creative freedom. EA has been a great partner over the years with Titanfall and Titanfall 2, and we’re excited to combine our strengths. This is a great next step for Respawn, EA, and our players.

 

[AdamK47]

RIP Respawn Studios

 

[Newbian]

 

[Slew Foot]

Titanfall 3 to feature p2w lootcrates and day 1 DLC

 

[Coalfax]

...and another company bites the dust to be sucked dry and the husk discarded on the roadside.

When will they stop pandering to EA?

 

[Exterous]

...and another company bites the dust to be sucked dry and the husk discarded on the roadside.

When will they stop pandering to EA?

When EA stops handing out $ like candy to the owners.

Owner(s): "I'll never sell to EA. They're assholes"

EA: "We're just going to keep throwing bags of money at you until you cave"

Owner(s): "EA is pretty ok!"

 

[Yakk]

When EA stops handing out $ like candy to the owners.

Owner(s): "I'll never sell to EA. They're assholes"

EA: "We're just going to keep throwing bags of money at you until you cave"

Owner(s): "EA is pretty ok!"

With half a billion dollars on the table I have to say I'd probably say the same

People just keep feeding EA so they can keep doing this is the saddest part.