Profits flat at gaming giant despite revenues doubling

Profits at the Irish arm of games giant Electronic Arts remained flat last year, in spite of revenues increasing by almost 50% to €22m.

New figures filed by Electronic Arts Ireland Ltd show pre-tax profits rose marginally from €242,831 to €243,628 in the 12 months to Mar 31, 2013.

The slight increase in profits coincided with revenues rising by 47%, from €14.98m to €22.09m.