# Electronic Arts <small style="color: gray">Last updated: January 17, 2026</small> ## Overview Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is one of the world's largest video game publishers, founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins. The company has grown from a small publisher emphasizing game designer recognition to a global entertainment giant responsible for franchises like Madden NFL, FIFA, The Sims, and Battlefield. ## Sierra Connection Electronic Arts published several games developed by studios that would later become associated with Sierra On-Line: **Dynamix Games:** Before Dynamix was acquired by Sierra in 1990, EA published several of their early titles including *Arcticfox* (1986), *Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict* (1987), *Caveman Ugh-lympics* (1989), and *Project Firestart* (1989). **Papyrus Design Group:** EA published *Indianapolis 500: The Simulation* (1989), developed by Papyrus Design Group, which was later acquired by Sierra. ## Games Published (Sierra Archive) | Year | Game | Developer | |------|------|-----------| | 1986 | Arcticfox | Dynamix | | 1987 | Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict | Dynamix | | 1989 | Caveman Ugh-lympics | Dynamix | | 1989 | Project Firestart | Dynamix | | 1989 | Indianapolis 500: The Simulation | Papyrus Design Group | ## Related - **Developer (later Sierra):** [[Developers/Dynamix\|Dynamix]] - **Developer (later Sierra):** [[Developers/Papyrus Design Group\|Papyrus Design Group]] ## References [^ref-1]: [Wikipedia - Electronic Arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts) - Company overview and history [^ref-2]: [MobyGames - Activision Publishing, Inc.](https://www.mobygames.com/company/25/activision-publishing-inc/) - Game database profile [^ref-3]: [Gamedeveloper - We See Farther: A History of Electronic Arts](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/feature-we-see-farther---a-history-of-electronic-arts-) - Company history feature [^ref-4]: [Britannica - Electronic Arts](https://www.britannica.com/money/Electronic-Arts-Inc) - Company profile and franchises [^ref-5]: [EA Official Site - About](https://www.ea.com/about) - Company information [^ref-6]: [Company Histories - Electronic Arts Inc.](https://www.company-histories.com/Electronic-Arts-Inc-Company-History.html) - Historical overview [^ref-7]: [David Mullich - How Game Publisher Electronic Arts Got Started](https://davidmullich.com/2015/10/05/how-game-publisher-electronic-arts-got-started/) - Founding history [^ref-8]: [List of Electronic Arts games - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Electronic_Arts_games) - Published games catalog [^ref-9]: [EA Partners - Official EA Site](https://www.ea.com/ea-partners) - Independent studio partnerships [^ref-10]: [List of acquisitions by Electronic Arts - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_acquisitions_by_Electronic_Arts) - Company acquisitions [^ref-11]: [EBSCO Research Starters - Electronic Arts, Inc](https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/arts-and-entertainment/electronic-arts-inc) - Company research profile [^ref-12]: [Finance Charts - EA Company Profile](https://www.financecharts.com/stocks/EA/profile) - Founding and IPO history [^ref-13]: [EA Official Games Library](https://www.ea.com/games/library) - Archival game catalog [^ref-14]: [Criticism of Electronic Arts - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Electronic_Arts) - Company controversies [^ref-15]: [The Sims (video game) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_(video_game)) - Major EA franchise