Electronic Arts (EA), the renowned video game publisher behind franchises like FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims, is reportedly in advanced negotiations for a $50 billion leveraged buyout. The consortium leading the acquisition includes private equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. If finalized, this deal would mark the largest leveraged buyout in history, surpassing the previous record of $44 billion set in 2007.