Saudi-led group (including Jared Kushner's firm) close $55bn deal to buy gaming giant EA

Many fans are concerned the profile of the new owners will lead to changes in the company’s gaming output.

Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner Electronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn). The company announced the completi

The sale of gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) for $55bn (£41bn) to a group of buyers including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been finalised.

The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.