Entertainment & Media Trends: Sep 28 (5 stories)
Sunday, 28 Sep 2025 Weekly Entertainment & Media GLOBAL
Here is your Weekly summary for Entertainment & Media across the world for Mon 22nd September - Sun 28th September 2025
Electronic Arts is reportedly on the verge of a $50 billion acquisition led by Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, marking a significant shift in the gaming landscape. This move could reshape EA's strategic direction and enhance its market competitiveness. Meanwhile, Oracle and Silver Lake are exploring a 45% stake in a U.S. version of TikTok, aiming for board representation, which underscores the ongoing interest in the platform amid regulatory scrutiny.
In the gaming sector, a crowded release schedule highlights a growing concern: the market may be oversaturated with titles, complicating visibility for new games. Additionally, Meta is set to introduce ad-free paid versions of Facebook and Instagram in the UK, reflecting a shift towards monetization strategies that cater to user preferences for less intrusive experiences.
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Electronic Arts will reportedly be acquired for $50B
TechCrunch 26 Sep 2025, 7:25pmThe rumored buyers of EA include investors like Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
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Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX Weigh 45% TikTok Stake, Board Seats
Bloomberg Technology 25 Sep 2025, 6:38pmOracle Corp., Silver Lake Management LLC, and the Abu Dhabi-based investment company MGX are in talks to invest in a US version of TikTok and receive board seats in the new venture, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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The Video-Game Industry Has a Problem: There Are Too Many Games
Bloomberg Technology 26 Sep 2025, 5:00pmA crowded September for video-game releases illustrates a broader challenge in the market
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Meta Set to Launch Paid Version of Facebook and Instagram for UK
Bloomberg Technology 26 Sep 2025, 10:01amMeta Platforms Inc. will soon offer paid versions of Facebook and Instagram in the UK that will remove advertising from both platforms.
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Electronic Arts Nears Takeover by Silver Lake, PIF
Bloomberg Technology 26 Sep 2025, 7:35pmVideo-game maker Electronic Arts Inc., is in talks to be taken private by a consortium led by Silver Lake Management, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
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