Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA

Communities from EA's games such as The Sims, which aims to champion inclusivity, have started petitions against the deal PIF is a £514bn pot of money used by the government of Saudi Arabia to invest in many different kinds of ventures - such as football club Newcastle United.

Saudi Arabia has hosted a range of esports tournaments including the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League From the £300m takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United to its acquisition of four football clubs in the Saudi League, the money from PIF has especially been used to fund large sporting ventures and grow its influence in that world."If the PIF's football strategy limited them to ownership of Newcastle United and some Saudi Pro League teams, owning EA hands them a relationship with the 20,000 players, 750 clubs and 35 leagues at the top of the professional game," he said.