Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) shares drew fresh attention after reports of a possible $50 billion take-private deal valued the company at 17 times adjusted EBITDA, echoing Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision Blizzard acquisition multiple.Despite buyout speculation, EA's stock outlook still hinges on the performance of its major franchises. Madden, EA Sports Football Club, and Battlefield are integral to its long-term strategy.Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintained a Neutral rating on EA with a pric ...