Game company profile: Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is one of the largest and most well-known video game companies in the world. Founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins, EA has grown to become a major player in the gaming industry, known for its diverse portfolio of games across various genres and platforms.
EA publishes a wide range of video games, including sports titles like FIFA, Madden NFL, and NBA Live, as well as popular franchises such as The Sims, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Apex Legends, among others. EA is particularly well-known for its sports simulation games under the EA Sports brand.
EA has acquired several game development studios and intellectual properties over the years, including its acquisition of BioWare in 2007 and its partnership with Disney to produce Star Wars games following the closure of LucasArts.