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Electronic Arts Acquires Metalhead Software, Bringing a Talented Sports Development Team and Baseball Franchise to EA SPORTS
Fan-Favorite Super Mega Baseball Franchise Continues the Expansion of EA SPORTS Combination of Metalhead and EA SPORTS will bring more unique, innovative and
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nFan-Favorite Super Mega Baseball Franchise Continues the Expansion of EA SPORTS\n\nCombination of Metalhead and EA SPORTS will bring more unique, innovative and entertaining baseball and sports gaming experiences to fans worldwide \n\n REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nToday, 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.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210505006066/en/Electronic Arts welcomes Metalhead, developer of the fan-favorite Super Mega Baseball franchise. (Graphic: Business Wire)\nMetalhead 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.\n\n“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.”\n\n“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 ...