Technology | Electronic Arts Profits Burnout at Electronic Arts Game maker loses money despite soaring game sales By Rob Quinn Posted Feb 1, 2008 1:08 AM CST Copied Two popular Electronic Arts games on display at Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif., Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) (Associated Press) Video game sales are at an all-time high but the world's largest independent publisher of them has reported a third-quarter loss, reports the AP. Electronic Arts says the loss is down to restructuring and accounting changes. Revenue was up 17%, but the company saw its share of the market slip in Europe and North America and could face a difficult 2008. "Losing share is just not acceptable," said Electronic Arts' chief executive. Delays to expected hits Battlefield: Bad Company and Mercenaries 2: World in Flames are likely to result in losses next quarter as well, but analysts think the firm's strong line-up will keep it ahead of rivals later in the year. Read These Next Scientists have discovered a huge added bonus of COVID vaccines. Mom helps evacuate 22 kids after spotting a school bus fire. Author Michael Wolff has sued the first lady. Brewing storm could be one of the Atlantic's strongest ever. Report an error