"Why is Electronic Arts, one of the biggest names in the video game business, reportedly in talks to go private? Bloomberg's Jason Schreier notes that video game companies are moving towards consolidation and that the deal could reflect EA executives' broader concerns over the future of the industry. Following a period of rapid growth in the 2010s and during the pandemic, Schreier said gamers in recent years have "tended to stick with old favorites rather than purchasing new titles.""
"This seems to be reflected in EA's fiscal year 2025, with 75% of revenue coming from live services rather than new purchases. In fact, analyst and Spilt Milk Studios co-founder Nicholas Lovell told Schreier, "We're moving away from an era of breaking new ideas to people settling into the same games, spending money over and over again." So Lovell suggested that EA executives might see the reported $50 billion price tag as the company's "peak valuation,""
Electronic Arts is reportedly exploring a private sale as the video game industry consolidates. Gamers increasingly favor established titles, reducing new-purchase demand and boosting live-service revenue. EA's fiscal 2025 shows about 75% revenue from live services. Industry trends emphasize repeated spending within the same games rather than adoption of new ideas. Rising profits from live services may coincide with lower public-company valuations. A reported $50 billion price tag could represent a peak valuation as companies reassess long-term growth and investor expectations during consolidation. Executives may favor private ownership to manage strategic shifts without short-term market pressures.
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