Electronic Arts Acquires Metalhead Software, Bringing a Talented Sports Development Team and Baseball Franchise to EA SPORTS
05 Maio 2021 - 5:05PM
Business Wire
Fan-Favorite Super Mega Baseball Franchise
Continues the Expansion of EA SPORTS
Combination of Metalhead and EA SPORTS will
bring more unique, innovative and entertaining baseball and sports
gaming experiences to fans worldwide
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), a worldwide leader in
interactive entertainment and sports gaming, announced the
acquisition of Metalhead Software, a talented Canada-based video
game studio and developer of the fan-favorite Super Mega Baseball
franchise. EA SPORTS and Metalhead are teaming up to grow the Super
Mega Baseball franchise as well as develop new gaming and sports
experiences for players worldwide.
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Electronic Arts welcomes Metalhead,
developer of the fan-favorite Super Mega Baseball franchise.
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Metalhead co-founders Scott Drader and Christian Zuger started
the company in 2009, and have since developed Super Mega Baseball
into a highly rated and beloved gaming franchise, with an
enthusiastic and loyal community. The Metalhead team will continue
to work out of their Victoria, BC studio while partnering with the
global EA SPORTS team to expand the Super Mega Baseball franchise
as well as deliver new and engaging entertainment and sports
experiences.
“We’re all players of Super Mega Baseball, and we’ve long
admired the work of the Metalhead team. It’s a unique and beloved
franchise among sports gamers - the balance and depth of gameplay,
and the unique style of the content, makes it super fun to play
with friends. We look forward to supporting and investing in the
team so they can continue to build out more amazing games that
delight sports fans around the world,” said Cam Weber, EA SPORTS
EVP and GM. “EA SPORTS continues to expand, and we’re deeply
excited to create more unique and interactive experiences that blur
the lines between sports and entertainment.”
“Our team has worked hard over the years to refine a formula
that uniquely mixes an arcade style with deep on-field gameplay and
innovative co-operative and competitive multiplayer experiences,”
said Scott Drader, Co-Founder of Metalhead Software. “In this next
chapter, we’re excited to leverage EA’s power and reach to bring
our titles to a broader audience and to take some ambitious next
steps in the development of our future titles.”
This move is the latest in a series of significant EA SPORTS
growth and expansion announcements including EA SPORTS College
Football, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR and the F1 franchise now published by
EA SPORTS through EA’s Codemasters acquisition. EA SPORTS is at the
center of the sports experience for hundreds of millions of sports
fans worldwide. Across its unparalleled portfolio, including FIFA,
Madden NFL, NHL and UFC, as well as ongoing live service offerings
on PC and mobile, EA SPORTS brings players closer to the sports,
teams, and leagues they love.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. EA SPORTS will
reveal more about Metalhead and specific product plans in the
future. To stay updated on the latest EA SPORTS news, follow on
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or visit easports.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More
information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need for Speed,
Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts
Inc. Madden, FIFA and the NFL are property of their respective
owners and used with permission.
About Metalhead
Metalhead Software is a Canadian game developer in Victoria,
British Columbia. The studio has focused on its Super Mega Baseball
series since inception, now 10 years in the making.
Category: EA Studios
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