EA and Ubisoft Hate E3

This year’s toned-down E3 with ~5,000 attendees was apparently not a big hit in the offices of EA/Ubisoft. Top executives of both companies have ran the show to the ground:

“I hate E3 like this,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello. “Either we need to go back to the old E3, or we’ll have to have our own private events.”

Laurent Detoc, president of Ubisoft North America, was equally critical. “E3 this year is terrible. The world used to come to E3. Now it’s like a pipe-fitters show in the basement.”

New Need for Speed game in Development, entitled “Undercover”

Need for Speed: Undercover is under developement as EA’s CEO John Riccitiello revealed during an investor meeting. Riccitiello admitted torturing the developers. What a surprise:

We were torturing a very talented group of people up in Vancouver, which makes it harder to be as innovative every year. So, I think we are going to get better from here.

Electronic Arts Appoint Eric Brown as CFO

Shortly after Warren Jenson decided to leave EA, EA has announced their new CFO to be Eric Brown. Brown previously worked with McAfee Inc as their CFO. Brown’s position will be effective as of April 14th.

“Eric’s strong financial background, broad international experience and industry knowledge makes him a perfect fit for EA,” said CEO John Riccitiello.

by GamesIndustry.biz

EA CFO Warren Jenson Departs

According to Electronic Arts, Warren Jenson will be leaving EA shortly.

“I want to thank Warren for the leadership he has provided in the past six years,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello.

“He has built a first class Finance Department and has been a contributor to our growth and strategic initiatives.”

Jenson reportedly got $595,204 Per Annual with EA.

By GamesIndusty.biz

Jack Thompson: “EA has it’s head in the sand”

This just keeps getting more interesting! As we reported earlier, EA dismissed Thompson’s help in acquiring Take-Two. Apparently, that made little jack mad. Instead of politely asking EA to reconsider their opinion towards him, Thompson did what he does best: be a crybaby and hence this post. Thompson got back at EA with a very nice response.Thompson’s letter, which is addressed to EA’s CEO John Riccitiello and the board of directors reads:

“I have not yet received but have seen news reports of your Senior Manager Mariam Sughayer’s communication to me regarding the above.

“Assuming the reports are accurate, since they don’t emanate from the New York Times, please note:

I have in the last few days been contacted by a company with whom Take-Two does business. This company is now my client,” he continued.

Full letter after the jump!

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