News Summary:
On September 29, Nintendo partnered with Electronic Arts for a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle featuring *EA Sports FC 27* targeting the Brazilian and Latin American markets. Earlier, on September 25, a "Beta 3" internal build of *Burnout 3: Takedown* for the original Xbox, originating from a 2004 devkit DVD-R, was preserved online and uploaded to the Internet Archive. This followed the September 22 launch of the *Apex Legends VS Street Fighter 6* event, which runs until October 13, 2026, offering players a *Street Fighter 6*-themed Olympus experience with classic characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, Akuma, and Dhalsim. Separately, on September 21, Electronic Arts released a *Madden NFL 27* title update, available since September 16, addressing franchise management, online leagues, presentation, and game stability. Previously, on September 19, the company officially closed its acquisition deal, going private after 36 years as a publicly traded entity. The $55 billion transaction involved Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
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