EA's ~$50B buyout talks highlight the slowdown and consolidation trends in the $178B global gaming market after the COVID&19 boom, as gamers stick to old titles (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg)

Jason Schreier / Bloomberg: EA's ~$50B buyout talks highlight the slowdown and consolidation trends in the $178B global gaming market after the COVID-19 boom, as gamers stick to old titles  —  The gaming market has matured and analysts see slower growth moving forward  —  A proposed leveraged buyout …

Sep 29, 2025 - 16:02
EA's ~$50B buyout talks highlight the slowdown and consolidation trends in the $178B global gaming market after the COVID&19 boom, as gamers stick to old titles (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg)
Jason Schreier / Bloomberg: EA's ~$50B buyout talks highlight the slowdown and consolidation trends in the $178B global gaming market after the COVID-19 boom, as gamers stick to old titles  —  The gaming market has matured and analysts see slower growth moving forward  —  A proposed leveraged buyout …