Late last month, rumors surfaced surrounding a potential acquisition of Electronic Arts by Microsoft. Detailed in a report by Polygon, sources "close to Microsoft" indicated the company was looking to drop tens of billions on the video games publisher.
With little backing for this claim and misalignment from Microsoft's recent focus, such an acquisition isn't expected anytime soon. But as one of the biggest companies in gaming, Electronic Arts would be a powerhouse to drive the Xbox brand, with a strong library of established franchises and services.
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