I'm sort of curious if it would be almost a boon. 

My thoughts: Because E.A so rarely puts their games on Nintendo systems, they aren't really in a conversation as to what makes the platform attractive. E.A's lack of Nintendo is also a common criticism of the platform, as it is a fairly solid hole in their lineup. 

However, should E.A games become locked on a single platform, Nintendo not having E.A games is basically the same effect as saying Nintendo sucks 'because it doesn't get Sock Boy and Sea of Thieves'. So you won't really hear it anymore. 

Of course I am aware of the argument that Microsoft would have E.A be like Minecraft and appear on multiple platforms, but given how much of a 'buy a console' the sports titles are Microsoft may have more reason to hold them to their own self instead of giving them to Playstation. 

It could potentially be massive if Xbox was the only console to get certain sporting releases. Look how much FIFA sells on PlayStation.

Not sure effect on Nintendo though, they haven’t had much of their content anyway.

It would make no difference for Nintendo.

I really doubt that if Microsoft really buys EA they would restrict their games only on Xbox. I imagine more like a Mojang kind of stuff. But even so,they used to be a good partner for Nintendo but nowadays they barely launch anything on Nintendo consoles,it wouldn:t make much difference.

Basically, this. Sony on the other hand... That would certainly be entertaining to watch.

Then again, doesn't Microsoft own Minecraft?

Microsoft buying Mojang helped get Minecraft to Nintendo platforms including the 3DS

I don't think it would have happened if Mojang remained independent

EA is a bit different though, since they are very conservative with Nintendo platforms, so I would say no direct effect but more indirect ones. If Microsoft did, in fact, acquire EA, I don't think EA games will become exclusive to the Xbox. Games will still come out for the PS4, but even less likely for the Switch

MS has more respect for Nintendo than EA. I'm not sure MS games would be exclusive. Would they actually care which device plays their games/uses their subscriptions?

Interesting times.

I think if Micro bought EA they would let the yearly sports titles on other systems, but games like Battlefront, Anthem, Need for Speed, etc on their systems only. Which would be pretty smart. I kinda hope Micro buys them. I'm sick of the same old EA we've had for so long.

If Microsoft buys EA I am sure that FIFA, Madden and NHL series would still release the games on Sonys console. Otherwise they take the risk that they could loose in a long term their deals for those series.

Tbh if MS were to ever buy EA I don't think it will make much difference to Nintendo as most EA games don't come to their platform anyway and the ones that do have little impact, EA have never really had much presence on Nintendo platforms.

For Sony however it could be a big complication as sports titles and the likes of BF would be MS exclusive and the latter would be like an exclusive COD for MS.