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Starfield and Deus Ex actor has done "a lot" of work with EA, but isn't sitting idly by as rumored AI-powered cost-cutting plans surface following controversial $55 billion buyout: "F*** you"
News It's been claimed that investors are hoping to use AI to save money and help manage the $20 billion of debt EA is set to take on
Former Dragon Age director says it's "hard to imagine" BioWare pivoting from "very progressive messaging to having the reverse" following EA's $55 billion buyout, and public perception not being "apocalyptically bad" if it did
News He also questions if The Sims would fit into the "messaging desires of the three groups that are involved in the acquisition"
Ex-BioWare veteran says EA's $55 billion buyout is "likely going to mean layoffs and studio closures and a dramatic reduction in people" thanks to that looming $20 billion of debt
News "There is hope to be had here, but it's going to definitely be painful before that hope is going to come to fruition"
EA tells employees worried about layoffs after $55 billion buyout that there will be "no immediate changes" to your jobs, and I think "immediate" is the key word here
News That doesn't sound like a no to me
The Sims 4 stans share just why they find the "record-breaking" $55 billion EA deal "extremely scary," citing everything from "concerns about AI" to potential layoffs and "more microtransactions"
News "Well, I'm just saying my goodbyes to the Sims franchise"
Battlefield 6 is set to get 3 game modes, 2 maps, and a festive makeover before the end of 2025
News EA has released the game's Season 1 roadmap
"It's going to get worse before it gets better": $55 billion buyout has EA employees worried, and "nothing feels great" as "layoffs usually follow those type of acquisitions"
News "If better is even possible"
EA's new buyers reportedly hope AI can be used to cut operating costs and boost profits, just in case that $20 billion in debt wasn't already concerning enough
News It's not clear exactly what AI might be used for, however
