May 10 (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc EA.O on Tuesday forecast first-quarter adjusted sales below estimates, bracing for weaker sales of its "Battlefield 2042" title and a slowdown in demand fueled by pandemic lockdowns. The lightning surge in sales fueled by lockdown-weary gamers is starting to fade as normal life resumes, while rising inflation threatens to curb spending power and weigh on videogame makers worldwide. (Reporting by Tiyashi Datta in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath) ((tiyashi.datta@thomsonreuters.com;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.