Why did Saudi Arabia buy EA? - Pachter Factor S10E34 (Patreon)

What are the pros and cons of EA being purchased by Saudi Arabia and going private vs staying public? Why does Saudi Arabia want to be involved with gaming? Will the deal have an impact on the content in EA's games going forward?

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