Electronic Arts Buys Glu for $2.1 Billion to Tap Into Growing Mobile Gaming Market

Electronic Arts announced a $2.1-billion (roughly Rs. 15,300 crores) deal to by smartphone-focussed game studio Glu Mobile.

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