{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Video Game Mount Rushmore","description":"\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING: EA has been acquired in a historic $55 BILLION deal. But who really bought it? \ud83d\udea8 In this episode, we break down the shocking takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts by a consortium including the Saudi Arabian government's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. We delve into what this means for your favorite franchises from studios like BioWare, Maxis, and more. We cover: \u2022 The $55 Billion deal breakdown (PIF, Silverlake, Jared Kushner) \u2022 What &quot;Vision 2030&quot; means for the future of EA games \u2022 The planned AI pivot and our prediction for MASSIVE layoffs \u2022 The concerning political and ethical implications \u2022 PLUS: Xbox Game Pass price hikes and the new $1,000 handheld \u2022 And finally, we lighten the mood with our personal Mount Rushmore picks for Gaming! This isn't just business news\u2014it's a pivotal moment that could redefine the entire gaming landscape. ","author_name":"Video Game Tango","author_url":"https:\/\/www.videogametango.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38449700\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193761065"}