Digital Arts is likely one of the largest online game publishers there’s, however as evidenced by Microsoft’s huge takeover of Activision Blizzard, that does not essentially imply it will stay unbiased. Earlier this yr, we heard stories that the Californian firm had been in talks with main firms for a buyout, together with Disney, Apple, and Amazon, amongst others. In its newest earnings name, nevertheless, the writer has said it intends to proceed as it’s.

CEO Andrew Wilson informed traders that EA is in an “unbelievable place”, and following the Xbox/ActiBlizz deal, will grow to be the “largest standalone unbiased developer and writer of interactive leisure on this planet”. So far as Wilson is worried, the corporate is in nice well being and has a vivid future forward.

“In a world the place gaming is turning into extra necessary to the lives of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who would be the main technology by way of consumption, leisure for the longer term, I do not assume we may very well be in a stronger place as a standalone firm,” he says, including he feels “very, very assured” concerning the future. Principally, regardless of these earlier stories, EA is staying unbiased.

So, if you happen to had any considerations about EA’s library being locked to 1 platform or one other, you needn’t fear. Have been you anticipating one other firm to grab up EA? Do you assume it will occur later down the road anyway? Talk about within the feedback part under.