Electronic Arts has purchased Chillingo, which has been confirmed by EA spokeswoman Holly Rockwood. The U.K. publisher of Angry Birds has focused on iOS games and was reportedly acquired for $20 million in cash, though that has not been confirmed.
“By acquiring Chillingo, EA Mobile is increasing its market leadership on the Apple Platform as well as reaffirming its position as the world s leading wireless entertainment publisher,” said EA in a statement. “This acquisition will combine Chillingo s expertise in cultivating the ideas of independent developers with EA s global mobile publishing reach.”
Angry Birds developer Rovio does retain the rights to the game, so it won’t be published by EA. The developer will no longer work with Chillingo.
Source: LA Times
