Rumor: Electronic Arts Acquires Social Gaming Startup J2Play

While we haven’t been able to obtain confirmation or comment from either of the parties involved, we’re hearing from industry sources that J2Play, developers of a social gaming SDK for web, mobile, and PC casual game companies, has been acquired by Electronic Arts. Details of the transaction are unknown, but we’ve heard rumors that it was likely in the “few million dollars” range.

J2Play was founded in 2006 by Robert Balahura, who “creat[ed] and commercializ[ed] the world’s first mobile multiplayer game & SDK,” according to J2Play’s website.

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