Aug 3 (Reuters) - Videogame publisher Electronic Arts missed expectations for first-quarter bookings on ‌Monday, hit by a post-launch decline in ‌engagement for its "Battlefield" franchise ahead of its Saudi-backed acquisition. Here ​are more details:• Despite having a strong launch last year, "Battlefield 6" has struggled to maintain player engagement, raising concerns about its long-term live-service ‌revenue potential. • ⁠The Redwood City, California-based company relies heavily on in-game spending to extend ⁠the life cycles of its titles and derive consistent revenue. • Electronic Arts is likely to ​feel the ​heat from Take-Two ​Interactive's upcoming blockbuster release ‌of "Grand Theft Auto VI", which is expected to command player attention and funnel discretionary spending away from rivals. • The gaming company reported first-quarter bookings of $1.35 billion, missing analysts' average ‌estimate of $1.48 billion, according to ​data compiled by LSEG.