Electronic Arts may be seeking an acquisition, recent rumours indicate. Executives at the Burnaby-based game development studio have allegedly held talks with companies such as Apple, Amazon, and Walt Disney. The topic of discussion? A possible merger or takeover, a report from Puck News suggests. Apple and the other “potential suitors” declined to comment, but EA’s […]
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It’s fair to say 2021 was an improvement on 2020. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Not surprisingly, Techcouver had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2021. As we look forward to a much […]
BC Tech Launches Startup Program In Partnership With BC Tech Anchor Companies
The BC Tech Association has announced the launch of BCTech4Startups in partnership with five leading BC Tech Anchor companies – Absolute Software, Amazon, Electronic Arts, SAP Canada and TELUS. BCTech4Startups provides qualifying startups free access to a suite of dedicated support services focused on key startup needs – educational resources, networking, valuable brand visibility, peer-to-peer […]
From Burnaby To Vancouver, Electronic Arts Confirms Future Tenancy On Great Northern Way
Burnaby-headquartered Electronic Arts (EA) confirmed today that they’re taking on ~150,000 square feet at 1077 Great Northern Way in the new False Creek Flats area. The award-winning building, which was completed in 2015, was previously occupied by MEC and is owned by Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson’s Lowtide Properties. It is one of a handful in […]
Electronic Arts Acquires Victoria’s Metalhead Software
Victoria’s Metalhead Software has been acquired by Electronic Arts. Metalhead is the developer of the fan-favorite Super Mega Baseball franchise. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Metalhead co-founders Scott Drader and Christian Zuger started the company in 2009, and have since developed Super Mega Baseball into a highly rated and beloved gaming franchise, with […]
Electronic Arts Planning Major Expansion Of Burnaby Campus
Electronic Arts (EA) is planning a massive expansion of its campus in Burnaby. The gaming giant intends to redevelop a portion of a 12 acre property it owns at 3700 Gilmore Way — immediately north of its main 16 acre campus at 4330 Sanderson Way. According to Urbanized, a ground-level parking lot and treed parcel […]
Respawn Marks Tenth Anniversary With A New Vancouver Studio
Respawn Entertainment, maker of the hit battle royale game Apex Legends, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new studio in Vancouver. Founded in 2010 by Call of Duty originators Vince Zampella and Jason West, Respawn Entertainment established itself with the Titanfall series. The developer was acquired in 2017 by Electronic Arts. The new location […]