Episode 764: EA Goes Private

This week, there’s a lot of discussion about the Tokyo Game Show, Epic pulling controversial Peacemaker dance emote, and Minecraft entering The Copper Age.

News:

  • EA to be acquired by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55bn
  • Halo Studios revealing more on next projects at next month’s World Championship event

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(Thanks, CasualGamerChick)

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