EA boss John Riccitiello has today announced it is a little too early to be talking about his legacy in the games industry.
“I think it is a bit early to talk about my legacy. Some of my greatest beliefs regarding gaming are that our art form is today – or certainly has the potential – to be recognized as the peer of the best of Hollywood movies. I want to help others see that.” he said.
Riccitiello, who will be firing around 1,000 EA employees due to lack of profit last year, then went on to claim:
“I also believe that there is no inherent conflict between great creativity and achieving strong profitability – I believe they go hand in hand. More than trying to work on my legacy, I want to work to prove both of these points are true and see a day when these ideas are seen as common knowledge.”