EA, Leveraged Buyouts, My Thoughts....

News has broken that Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to a sale reportedly worth around $55 billion to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund alongside Affinity Partners and JPMorgan Chase. That's an extraordinary valuation. EA is one of gaming's oldest and most recognisable publishers. Whether or not you're a fan of its catalogue, few companies have had the influence EA has had…