Riccitiello Says Investors Don't Care About Quality

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by PlayaHataSupreme

360 08: 300K 360 09: 291K PS3 08: 101K PS3 09: 125K So for the systems that matter, the overall sales actually went up. Many people migrated to PS3 for this installment.

I bet it sold more a few years ago when the PS2 was more prominant. I have a feeling that EA has lost people who were not given enough reason to upgrade from a ps2 to a 360/ps3.

[auburntigersfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by baumy300

Well the investors can't be too smart then. If the quality of the games isn't good, do they really expect to keep selling them and therefore bring in a profit? Come on now.

yes, if it is a college football game.

[stewaat]

Hello....exclusive rights! No competition!

Marketing, marketing, marketing.....casual game that anyone can pick up and beat.

Sounds like a financially winning plan to me!

[ShaunLMason]

Sheesh, the guy didn't say HE didn't care about quality.

Not to mention, for every one person who will vote with their wallet, there are 10 people who won't.

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by stewaat

Hello....exclusive rights! No competition! Marketing, marketing, marketing.....casual game that anyone can pick up and beat. Sounds like a financially winning plan to me!

From a business standpoint, I can't say I'd do anything different. Look what quality and no marketing did for 2k sports. You get the picture. The guys who run the business aspect of EA have their act together.