EA’s mobile cull: who’s next?
The games giant has now closed five mobile games this year, having killed Apex Legends and Battlefield in 2023. Sadly, EA’s Simpsons game may not be the last to tap out.
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EA’s mobile cull: who’s next?
The games giant has now closed five mobile games this year, having killed Apex Legends and Battlefield in 2023. Sadly, EA’s Simpsons game may not be the last to tap out.
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