Electronic Arts CEO on Cloud-Based Gaming, eSports

The video discusses the impact of streaming and subscription models on gaming, highlighting the challenges and opportunities they present. It explores EA's esports strategy, emphasizing the importance of competitive gaming for player engagement. The development of Star Wars Battlefront 2 is detailed, focusing on community feedback. The potential shift in game release strategies and Apple's role in gaming are also examined.

What has been the greatest disruptor to entertainment media consumption in the last five years?

• Virtual Reality

• Streaming and Subscription

• Augmented Reality

• Physical Media

What are the two greatest positive motivators of human behavior according to the esports strategy?

• Relaxation and leisure

• Creativity and innovation

• Financial gain and fame

• Social connection and competition

What feedback did the community give about the first Star Wars Battlefront game?

• It was too easy

• It needed to be bigger and broader

• It had too many space battles

• It was too complex

How does EA plan to deepen its relationship with Disney?

• By acquiring Disney

• By developing more games based on Disney IP

• By creating a joint venture

• By focusing on non-gaming collaborations

What is EA's approach to releasing new titles in Korea and China?

• Releasing a new big code drop every four years

• Releasing titles based on community votes

• Releasing only mobile games

• Releasing new titles every year

What is the potential future business model for games according to the discussion?

• One-time purchase

• Ad-supported

• Subscription-based

• Pay-per-play

What is the current trend in app store business models?

• Increased focus on free-to-play

• Focus on in-app purchases

• Rise of subscription services

• Decline of mobile gaming