8 posts and columns on Madden

EA Says Digital Will Offset New Console Investments for the First Time

in Commerce on May 8 at 2:45 pm PT

Despite having to sink $80 million into new console game development this year, EA’s CEO John Riccitiello is upbeat, saying that “we are absolutely a different company in a different spot.”
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Sports and Social Titles Drive Electronic Arts to Beat Q2 Estimates

in Commerce on October 27, 2011 at 1:47 pm PT

Electronic Arts reported a strong second quarter today, showing off its diversity across its traditional console business as well as mobile and social.
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Playhem Brings Gambling to Online Gaming (Sort Of)

in Commerce on September 21, 2011 at 9:44 am PT

All forms of online gambling are illegal in the U.S., but there’s a small loophole: If you are wagering on yourself in a game of skill, it’s completely fair game. That’s where Playhem enters the picture.
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An Inside Look at EA’s Social Games Business as Zynga’s IPO Awaits

in Commerce on July 26, 2011 at 5:05 pm PT

As part of Electronic Arts’ first-quarter earnings report today, it shed some light on the company’s social games business, which is both up and down at the same time.
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Can Electronic Arts Really Become A Digital Gaming Powerhouse?

in Commerce on May 6, 2011 at 5:00 am PT

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello talked a big game Wednesday, telling analysts on its year-end conference call that the 29-year-old company is well on its way to a major transformation. But the big question is whether EA can turn the ship around when there are 8,000 employees on it who are used to doing business the old way.

Electronic Arts Focuses on Digital Strategy as Earnings Beat Expectations for Fourth Straight Quarter

in Commerce on February 1, 2011 at 1:56 pm PT

Electronic Arts’ stock is up after reporting solid earnings for the third quarter. Now the company is turning its attention to digital games, which generated just 15 percent of overall revenues.

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App Watch: Madden NFL 11 on the iPad

in News on August 9, 2010 at 1:07 pm PT

For the first time, Electronic Arts is launching mobile versions of its popular Madden football game on devices like Apple’s iPhone and iPad on the same day as the full console version of the game. The Redwood City, Calif., videogame maker said “Madden NFL 11” will go on sale on Tuesday. It is expected to be priced at $7.99 for the iPhone version and $12.99 for the iPad version, compared to $59.99 for the console game.

Nondeal of the Day: Microsoft Says It’s Not Buying Electronic Arts

in Media on September 24, 2009 at 4:25 am PT

There’s going to be a lot of buying and selling in the coming months, but here’s one deal that’s not happening: Contrary to market-moving rumors, Microsoft isn’t acquiring videogame giant Electronic Arts. Anyone else want to take a shot?
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