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EA closes on Jamdat acquisition

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Video-game powerhouse Electronic Arts Inc. said it completed its acquisition of Jamdat Mobile Inc.

The $680 million deal was announced in December.

Mitch Lasky, formerly Jamdat’s chief executive officer, was named senior vice president of EA Mobile. Michael Marchetti, Jamdat’s chief financial officer, was named vice president and chief operating officer of EA Mobile.

EA has announced plans to publish more than 50 wireless games this year.

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