October 3, 2025

💰 The $55 Billion Question: Are Games Geopolitical Assets Now? 

This week on UNBOXING, Laine and Joost unpack the Saudi-backed $55 billion buyout of Electronic Arts, breaking down why the math ain’t mathing on this backend deal. Then your favorite co-hosts dive into what this mega-acquisition means for games publishing, geopolitics, and the gay couple from The Sims. Closing out this week’s episode are the team’s hot takes on Xbox’s pricey new handheld and the Video Game History Foundation’s latest archival release.