SAN FRANCISCO: US video game titans Activision and Electronic Arts on Tuesday reported strong earnings as people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic turn to games such as Call of Duty.
"In the face of so many difficulties, our employees have made certain that the joy, the engagement, and the benefits of gaming remain an effective way to help keep our 400 million players around the world connected and safe." The latest installment in the popular FIFA soccer video game franchise boasted more than 25 million players, and the Madden NFL 20 title - devoted to US pro football - saw the highest online engagement numbers in franchise history."We're humbled to see people around the world connecting through our games during this unprecedented period," EA chief executive Andrew Wilson said in an earnings release.
EA said that it continues to see rising engagement with its online services as people remain hunkered down at home due to the pandemic.