It’s no secret that prominent companies are keen on entering the gaming industry by considering acquisitions of industry leaders, and Disney appears to be exploring a similar path. Reports suggest that Disney is looking into potentially acquiring of a significant game publisher, such as Electronic Arts.
Disney CEO maintains a “non-committal” thought on this prospect
According to Bloomberg, high-level executives are urging Disney’s CEO, Robert Iger, to consider the prospect of transitioning the company from being merely a gaming licensee to becoming a gaming publisher with substantial first-party development capabilities. However, Iger is said to be maintaining a “non-committal” stance toward this idea.
Last year, there were reports circulating that EA was actively exploring options for acquisition and mergers, reaching out to several potential suitors. These rumored companies included Amazon, Apple, Disney, and NBC. However, that wasn’t concrete as EA CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed EA was in an incredible position.
Not so long ago, in September, EA announced its plans to bolster its collaboration with Disney and adopt its successful business model within the gaming industry. CEO Andrew Wilson expressed that gaming holds some of the most significant intellectual properties globally and that there’s potential for further projects built around these IPs.
Having said that, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Disney pulled this off. Disney has plenty of IPs that could be the foundation for exceptional gaming experiences, and acquiring or partnering with a well-established publisher like EA could be a game-changer. The future will undoubtedly unveil how this potential partnership develops.
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