Electronics Arts CEO Ousted In Wake of SimCity Launch Disaster 427
mozumder writes "The disastrous launch of SimCity took its first major toll, with EA CEO John Riccitiello being fired from his position and removed from the Board of Directors. It is unknown what effect this may have on the SimCity franchise or any future DRM of EA games, but clearly someone didn't think their cunning plan all the way through when they decided to implement always-on connections for single-player gaming."
Schadenfreude (Score:5, Funny)
Well, hopefully his golden parachute will only be accessible if he maintains a continuous online connection to HR for the next three years.
On the plus side... (Score:4, Funny)
That was a fast ouster (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Tipping point ... (Score:5, Funny)
Since they had exclusive rights didn't they also thus turn out the best NFL games for years?
Also, we're nerds here. What's a good NFL game in the first place?
Re:Finally! (Score:4, Funny)
I offer my services as CEO. I might fail, but I'd be willing to do it at half the price.
Re:Its first major toll (Score:5, Funny)
It's a shame you don't feel the same way about code tags....
cheers,
Re:Odd (Score:3, Funny)
Obviously he just wants to spend more time with his family.
Re:Let me be the first (maybe) to say: (Score:5, Funny)
Slashdot is not the place for speculation.
You're new here, aren't you?
Re:Finally! (Score:4, Funny)
HP?
Re:Finally! (Score:5, Funny)
His one-time payout should be a game of his choice from EA's portfolio or five dollars off of his next purchase of an EA game.
Re:Let me be the first (maybe) to say: (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Fired (Score:4, Funny)