Research-and-Development Time Series for Electronic Arts Inc. Electronic Arts Inc. develops, markets, publishes, and delivers games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, and mobile phones worldwide. It develops and publishes games and services across various genres, such as sports, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation; and live services offerings, including extra content and subscription offerings through its global football and American football franchises, such as EA SPORTS College Football and EA SPORTS Madden NFL, as well as based on its IP comprising The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. The company markets and sells its games and services through digital distribution and retail channels; and directly to mass market retailers, specialty stores, and distribution arrangements. Electronic Arts Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

A global consumer survey conducted in March 2024 found that 18 percent of respondents were more likely to buy a video game if it was advertised as a collector or limited edition. However, 45 percent of respondents stated that they were not interested in limited edition releases.