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Former Unity and EA boss "was the worst CEO in video games," says the arguably worse ex-boss of Activision Blizzard
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, who was drenched in controversy by the time he left the company at the end of 2023, has called the ex-leader of EA John Riccitiello "the worst CEO in video games."
Former Activision CEO on former EA CEO: ‘He was the worst CEO in video games’
The now-retired Activision CEO Bobby Kotick did not think much of his rival at Electronic Arts, according to a new interview.
EA Rejected Major Activision Blizzard Games Like Call of Duty Years Ago
According to Bing Gordon, former CCO of Electronic Arts, during a conversation on the Grit podcast, EA once decided not to purchase several major games from Activision Blizzard, including Call of
EA Previously Had The "Worst CEO" In Gaming, Ex-Activision Boss Says
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reveals he would have paid to keep John Riccitiello as EA's CEO because he was bad at his job.
Bobby Kotick Declares Former EA Boss John Riccitiello 'Worst CEO in Video Games'
Former Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has hit out at ex-EA CEO John Riccitiello, calling him "the worst CEO in video games."
Bobby Kotick says EA’s former CEO was so bad he ‘would have paid to keep him in charge’
When asked about their friendship, Kotick said he was always worried that Gordon would take over from Riccitiello, who was CEO at EA from 2007 to 2013, because he felt Riccitiello was doing a bad job and he liked seeing a rival company struggling.
EA 'Passed' on Buying Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and Even World of Warcraft Studio Blizzard, Former Exec Reveals
EA "passed" on buying a number of blockbuster Activision Blizzard games, including Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and even World ...
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Former Activision Blizzard CEO says Microsoft acquisition came after TikTok purchase failure
A recent interview on the Grit Podcast featuring the former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick and former Entertainment ...
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EA Missed Out On Buying Blizzard & Some Big Activision Franchises, Says Former CCO
While EA perhaps regrettably missed out to Activision on these big developers and franchises, in the end, Microsoft ended up ...
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Call of Duty fans are relieved EA ‘passed’ on owning the series
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that EA almost purchased the Call of Duty IP, and players are glad it didn’t happen.
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EA Passed On Chances To Buy Guitar Hero, Call Of Duty, And Blizzard
Former EA Chief Creative Officer Bing Gordon recalls how EA passed on three major deals that went on to help Activision ...
EA & Ubisoft Have One Last Shot To Dethrone Call Of Duty
Today, there is only Call of Duty, but it would be generous to pretend it could have solidified this grip on the scene ...
Former Activision CEO somehow forgot the unforgettable
There’s a clip making the rounds today of former Activision Blizzard CEO — and all-around video game fandom boogeyman — Bobby ...