EA Purchase Of DICE Complete
DICE To Remain Under Current Management
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Electronic Arts has announced that they have finished the acquisition of Digital Illusions CE, the brains behind the Battlefield franchise. The Swedish-based firm is now a wholly-owned development house for the world's largest third-party publisher and will continue development for PC, next generation consoles and other new platforms.
"EA is thrilled to officially welcome this team of incredibly talented people and a globally recognized game franchise," said Paul Lee, President of EA's Worldwide Studios. "The DICE studio has strong opportunity for growth as we build the Battlefield franchise and other new products. We're confident that our creative approach and business leadership principles are well matched to share future success."
Patrick Soderlund, DICE CEO, said, "Being part of the EA studio team is a great step forward that will help us continue to deliver new games and new franchises to DICE fans. We've been working very closely with EA for the past five years and this is a very natural step for us as we move into the next generation of gaming."
Soderlund will be "maintaining responsibility for the DICE studio and taking on additional creative responsibilities," as he moves into his new role as EA Studio General Manager. DICE will continue to run under their current 'leadership team.'
"EA is thrilled to officially welcome this team of incredibly talented people and a globally recognized game franchise," said Paul Lee, President of EA's Worldwide Studios. "The DICE studio has strong opportunity for growth as we build the Battlefield franchise and other new products. We're confident that our creative approach and business leadership principles are well matched to share future success."
Patrick Soderlund, DICE CEO, said, "Being part of the EA studio team is a great step forward that will help us continue to deliver new games and new franchises to DICE fans. We've been working very closely with EA for the past five years and this is a very natural step for us as we move into the next generation of gaming."
Soderlund will be "maintaining responsibility for the DICE studio and taking on additional creative responsibilities," as he moves into his new role as EA Studio General Manager. DICE will continue to run under their current 'leadership team.'