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 "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Trump voter who supported mass deportations could be deported herself. Shooter opens fire on Texas Border Patrol What makes a person cool? These six traits. Report an error