Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the Titanfall

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Both companies are already working together on several projects, including a VR game, a Star Wars game, and "a new title in the Titanfall franchise."EA announced the acquisition today, saying the move "builds on a successful publishing partnership" already in place between the two companies.Respawn CEO Vince Zampella said the move "brings the resources and support" his company needs for its"long term success.""We're excited to combine our strengths," he said of the acquisition.In a statement on Respawn's site, Zampella said "there will be no layoffs or major organization changes" at Respawn, and games "currently in development are continuing as planned."EA is paying $151 million up front for Respawn, with $164 million "in long-term equity" paid out over the next 4 years.There's also a long-term consideration worth a maximum $140 million.Back in August, Respawn promised fans there would be more Titanfall on the way, with Zampella saying Respawn is "heavily invested" in the Titanfall franchise.In May of 2016, EA first announced Respawn was working on a new third-person Star Wars game

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