As pandemic home life eases, EA should reach into the Metaverse


FILE PHOTO An Electronic Arts office building is shown in Los Angeles California U.S. July 27 2020. REUTERSMike BlakeFile Photo  GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD

FILE PHOTO: An Electronic Arts office building is shown in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD

(Reuters) - As millions of gamers peel themselves away from TVs at home, analysts say Electronic Arts Inc should look to build a metaverse around its popular titles that can help the "FIFA 22" creator produce interactive experiences to keep players engaged.

Metaverse, a buzzword in the tech industry after Facebook renamed the company Meta, is a shared virtual world where people in the form of avatars can interact with others, enjoy concerts by Ariana Grande, digitally purchase custom Vans sneakers and snack on Chipotle burritos.

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