‌The publishing giant responsible for gaming blockbusters like the FIFA (now EA FC), Madden, and Battlefield series was acquired by a consortium of investors, including President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. ‌As part of the deal, the group will pay an inflated $210 per share—a significant increase from when the company first listed 36 years ago at $0.52. They are committed with conviction to EA – they believe in our people, our leadership, and the long-term vision we are now building together." In the decades since, alongside publishing smash hits that have sold over 300 million copies like FIFA, EA has also moved to acquire smaller publishers and add big names to their roster, such as Battlefield publisher DICE. ‌Industry expert Christopher Dring, speaking to the BBC, warned that the debt-laden buyout by private equity had raised "anxiety" among gamers.