VOLUSIA
USA 250 - Iconic Brands
A look at EA through the lens of gamers, games and fans
April 15, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET

Arnold Shakirov, a fan of EA who hopes to work there one day, is shown on March 12, 2026, in a Stetson University classroom in DeLand, Florida.
Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal
An image from "Apex Legends" season 23
Provided By Electronic Arts
Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts (EA) at the E3 press conference at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California, on June 10, 2017.
AFP Via Getty Images
World famous soccer player, Pelé, who died in 2022, is shown in the EA Sports "FC 26" game.
Provided By Electronic Arts
Teyana Taylor attends Madden Bowl presented by SUPER BOWL EA SPORTSª at Super Bowl LX on Feb. 6, 2026 in San Francisco, Calif.
Jesse Grant, Getty Images For EA Sports
An image from "Madden NFL 26."
Provided By Electronic Arts
An image from "The Sims 4" shows characters enjoying tea time.
Provided By Electronic Arts
Tom Brady attends Madden Bowl at Super Bowl LX on Feb. 6, 2026 in San Francisco.
Jesse Grant, Getty Images For EA Sports
Bridget Wexler, of Rhode Island, participates in an advanced 3D modeling and animation class on March 12, 2026, at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. Wexler said "It Takes Two," an EA game, piqued her interest in game design.
Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal
An image from "Madden NFL 26" shows action on the sidelines.
Provided By Electronic Arts
Characters ride frogs in "It Takes Two." The game features "Cody and May, two humans turned into dolls by a magic spell," according to EA.
Provided By Electronic Arts
Dengke Chen, associate professor of Digital Arts at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, helps a student on March 12, 2026. Chen said EA works with the school to promote game design education.
Nadia Zomorodian/News-JournalFeatured Weekly Ad
Sheldon Gardner