Electronic Arts today announced the acquisition of Digital Illusions CE (DICE), creators of the Battlefield franchise. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, DICE is now a fully integrated EA studio. The acquisition is effective immediately.
"EA is thrilled to officially welcome this team of incredibly talented people and a globally recognised game franchise," said Paul Lee, President of EA's Worldwide Studios. "The DICE studio has strong opportunity for growth as we build the Battlefield franchise and other new products. We're confident that our creative approach and business leadership principles are well matched to share future success."
Patrick Soderlund, DICE CEO, said, "Being part of the EA studio team is a great step forward that will help us continue to deliver new games and new franchises to DICE fans. We've been working very closely with EA for the past five years and this is a very natural step for us as we move into the next generation of gaming."
Soderlund will become an EA Studio General Manager, maintaining responsibility for the DICE studio and taking on additional creative responsibilities. The DICE leadership team will continue in their roles in Stockholm.
Source: Game Informer Online
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