Is EA Going to Buy Zynga or Playfish in Social Gaming Bid?

In recent weeks we’ve been hearing rumors about gaming giant EA looking to acquire social gaming companies — specifically Zynga and Playfish. Both companies have denied the rumors, so assuming there are no deals that are about to be inked and announced, here’s what appears to be going on.

EA, as many in the gaming industry have expected, is starting to look around for acquisitions. If anything, we’re surprised we haven’t heard rumors about other gaming giants, like Activision/Blizzard and Ubisoft doing the same.

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