Add-on Acquisition • Digital Media

Electronic Arts Acquires Black Box Games

On June 11, 2002, Electronic Arts acquired digital media company Black Box Games

Acquisition Context
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 9th transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 2nd transaction in British Columbia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 11, 2002
Target Black Box Games
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Electronic Arts
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Black Box Games

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Black Box Games is a video game developer.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Electronic Arts

Redwood City, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Digital Media
Employees13,700
Revenue 7.5B USD (2025)
DESCRIPTION
Electronic Arts' corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California.
Electronic Arts' corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California.

Electronic Arts is a producer of video games. Electronic Arts develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. Electronic Arts was founded in 1982 and is based in Redwood City, California.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 15 of 46
Sector: Digital Media 9 of 34
Type: Add-on Acquisition 13 of 42
State: British Columbia 2 of 3
Country: Canada 3 of 6
Year: 2002 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-02-28 Pogo.com

San Francisco, California, United States

Pogo.com is a provider of online gaming website. Pogo.com was founded in 1995 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-10-06 Studio 33

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Studio 33 (UK) Ltd. is a developer of games in the racing genre. Studio 33 is known primarily for games created for the console including Formula One, Newman-Haas Racing, and Destruction Derby Arenas.

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