In a blockbuster move, Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to be taken private in a $55 billion leveraged buyout by a consortium composed of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), private equity firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. This is officially one of the largest take-private deals in history. EA shareholders will receive $210 per share, reflecting a 25 % premium over pre-announcement trading levels. The deal is expected to close in the first fiscal quarter of 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approval. Why This Acquisition Matters This isn’t just a financial headline—it reshapes EA’s strategic runway, especially in high-stakes franchises like Star Wars. A few key takeaways: What’s Happening at EA & Star Wars Now So, how does this intersect with EA’s current Star Wars game lineup? EA’s official press release frames this buyout as accelerating EA’s “strategic vision to advance the future of entertainment.” The message is clear:…
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Cameron Monaghan Returns as Cal Kestis in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past
Cameron Monaghan is picking up his lightsaber once again—this time, in brick form. The actor, best known for bringing Jedi Knight Cal Kestis to life in the Star Wars Jedi video games, will reprise the role in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past, arriving on Disney+ September 19, 2025. It’s a rare treat when a beloved video game character jumps mediums without losing the original voice behind them. Monaghan’s return not only keeps the continuity fans crave but also promises plenty of wry humor and heartfelt moments—yes, even in LEGO form. Cal Kestis Steps Into the LEGO Multiverse If you thought the galaxy couldn’t get any more chaotic, think again. Pieces of the Past throws Cal into a mashed-up Star Wars universe where Jedi and Sith identities get scrambled like sabacc cards in a high-stakes casino on Canto Bight. The show’s premise sees characters from…
EA Layoffs Hit Respawn: What It Means for Star Wars Jedi 3 and the Future of the Galaxy
There’s a disturbance in the Force—and it’s not just another Death Star blowing up. Electronic Arts has quietly swung its corporate lightsaber and laid off around 100 developers at Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved Star Wars Jedi series. Yes, that includes some of the folks working on Star Wars Jedi 3, the next chapter in the saga of Cal Kestis, Force-sensitive poncho connoisseur. And no, this isn’t just another business-as-usual reshuffle. It’s part of a wider EA maneuver that has seen hundreds of jobs slashed across multiple departments. While the droids you’re looking for are still safe (for now), some serious behind-the-scenes shakeups have fans of Star Wars games—and those keeping an eye on the industry—wondering: what’s next? EA’s Layoff Spree Hits Respawn Right in the Core According to multiple sources, EA recently trimmed its workforce by approximately 670 positions, with 100 of those cuts coming from Respawn…