Jefferies sees video game industry bouncing back to growth in 2025
** Jefferies sees FY25, FY26 as new high watermarks for the video game industry, returning to growth through a mix of new content, evolving business models and new platforms
** Brokerage initiates Electronic Arts EA.O with "buy" and PT of $165
** Says, EA unrivaled in sports and live services; expects continued execution, robust new game pipeline and addition of College Football to sustain growth
** Take-Two Interactive Software TTWO.O is best pick, says it favours TTWO's many release catalysts, headlined by GTA VI and expects upward estimate revisions as release gets closer
** Sees catalysts beyond GTA in development pipeline over FY26 and FY27 helping in margin expansion, scaling line services and regaining momentum on mobile
** Downgrades Roblox RBLX.N to "hold" from "buy"
** RBLX's premium valuation warrants caution as growth and margin expectations are lofty, execution concerning recently with revenue miss in last four quarters for RBLX - Jefferies
** As of last close, RBLX down over 13%, EA up 5% and TTWO down 7% for the year
Reporting by Purvi Agarwal in Bengaluru
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