The June rumor that console gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) was looking to buy casual gaming pioneer PopCap Games has come true: on Tuesday it was announced that EA has agreed to purchase PopCap, the creator of such games as Plants vs. Zombies and Bejewelled, for at least $750 million in cash and stock. READ MORE
Another note from the “Rumor Has It” files says PopCap Games, makers of popular titles such as Bejeweled and Zuma, is in late-stage acquisition talks with Electronic Arts. Though not officially confirmed by either company, reports from two sources are that EA is willing to pony up $1 billion for entry into the lucrative mobile gaming space, says Jason Kincaid at TechCrunch. READ MORE
