'I feel dirty:' EA workers trapped in a maelstrom of cynicism and doubt after Saudi buyout

EA’s $55 billion take-private by Saudi-backed investors has left many current employees rattled, with some describing the deal as a moral and cultural gut punch. The biggest concern inside the company is what happens next: layoffs, tighter creative control, and a shift in priorities for long-running franchises. For developers, the uncertainty is now the story.