Electronic Arts to Buy 2 Game Makers

October 11, 2007

(AP) -- Seeking to fill gaps in its product lineup, video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said Thursday it will acquire two software studios from Elevation Partners in a deal worth $860 million, the largest in its history.

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