The old command and conquer model no longer works

[FrieChamp]

A transcription of some of the topics talked about by EA CEO John Riccitiello at the D.I.C.E summit:

He mentioned Bullfrog, OSI and Westwood as examples of creative failure: "We at EA blew it. To a degree I was involved in these things, so I can say I blew it."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=32922

Would have loved to hear the whole speech...sounds like he talekd quite openly/casually, financial reports aren't this interesting :-|

[Steppenwolf]

So EA is finaly learning from their mistakes?

[zaphod]

Riccitiello said that the ideal of two guys in a garage creating a bust-out game, financing it on their VISA card, is not reality or even a possibility in the current market.

SHIT. I need to make a phone call.

[Bic-B@ll]

use your mastercard!

[Taylor]

This is a tad late in the day.

[Gorion]

well, i always said i will never work for ea, and i don't plan to do so in the future, even its my last option!

Lets see if that statements can stand the test of time.