Is This The End of EA? | Xbox Game Pass Price SHOCK
Is this the end of EA as we know it? The gaming giant is being acquired in a record-breaking $55 billion deal. We break down what this means for Battlefield, The Sims, and Apex Legends. PLUS: Microsoft just announced a major price SHOCK for Xbox Game Pass. Is the $30 Ultimate tier worth it? In this episode, we dive into the two biggest stories in gaming news, analyzing the official reports and the community's reaction. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - TOPIC 1: The End of EA? ($55B Acquisition News) 00:28 - Details of the Deal (Saudi Arabia's PIF) 01:48 - What Happens to EA's Games? (Battlefield, The Sims) 03:27 - Analyzing the Official SEC Filing 07:08 - Community Reactions (Reddit) 11:29 - TOPIC 2: Xbox Game Pass Price SHOCK 11:45 - The New Price: $30/Month for Ultimate 13:10 - Microsoft's Justification (Ubisoft+, Fortnite Crew) 15:02 - Day One Games & Call of Duty 18:06 - Is Game Pass Still Worth It? (The Debate) 21:07 - Reddit Reactions to Price Hike 23:46 - Final Thoughts & Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS VIDEO: We're analyzing the landmark $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's PIF. What does this mean for the future of our favorite franchises? We read the official statements and dive into the community reaction. Then, we pivot to Microsoft's shocking price increase for Xbox Game Pass. The Ultimate tier is jumping to $30 a month. We explore the new justification and debate whether the service is still a good value for casual and hardcore gamers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET INVOLVED: Thanks for watching ModifiedCodeTV. If you enjoyed this breakdown, please Like and Subscribe! What do YOU think? Is the EA acquisition good or bad for gamers? Will you be paying the new $30 price for Game Pass Ultimate? Let us know in the COMMENTS below! #EAAcquisition #XboxGamePass #GamingNews
