analysts
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“a bigger focus on live services, more focus on annual sports franchises, [and] microtransactions”
analysts · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21
Analysts predicted the newly private, debt-ridden EA would focus more on live services, annual sports franchises, and microtransactions to increase profits.
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Ars Technica
“layoffs, studio closures, and [selling] of IP”
analysts · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21
Analysts told Ars to expect layoffs, studio closures, and selling of IP after EA was taken private in a $55 billion deal.
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Ars Technica