Playfish sold for up to $400 million

US video games publisher Electronic Arts has bought Playfish, a social gaming company backed by Accel Partners and Index Ventures, for $275 million (£170 million) in cash, plus $25 million in share options. A further $100 million could be paid if the company hits financial targets (Source: BBC)

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