Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, specializing in the development, publishing and distribution of video games, content and services for a variety of platforms including consoles, PCs, mobile devices and cloud-based systems. The company’s operations are organized around multiple business segments that encompass free-to-play titles, premium packaged goods and subscription-based offerings designed to engage a broad base of players around the world.
Among its most recognizable franchises are FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, Battlefield and Apex Legends, each delivering immersive gameplay experiences across single-player and live-service modes. EA leverages proprietary online platforms—such as the EA app and Origin—to distribute digital content, support community interaction and provide ongoing updates, downloadable content and microtransactions. The company also offers EA Play, a subscription service that grants members access to a curated library of titles, early play trials and exclusive in-game rewards.
Founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins and originally headquartered in San Mateo, California, EA expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions, including studios such as BioWare, DICE and PopCap Games, to enhance its portfolio across genres and geographies. Today its global footprint spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions. Over four decades, EA has evolved from a PC game publisher into a diversified entertainment enterprise that embraces emerging technologies, such as cloud streaming, artificial intelligence and mobile-first development.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson, who assumed the role in 2013, Electronic Arts continues to focus on player-centric innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The executive team emphasizes corporate responsibility initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as environmental stewardship. With a commitment to creative storytelling, technical expertise and community engagement, EA remains positioned to shape the future of interactive entertainment on a global scale.
