nichaelb.bsky.social
👤 Joined on 08 January 2025
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@nichaelb.bsky.socialEA is going private under PIF and Jared Kushner's ownership. Wilson will probably make even more money while thousands of people look for work. This isn't a win for anyone except the fat cats who want us to remain angry at each other online so we don't pay attention to their strip mining.
Show PostEA CEO Andrew Wilson was chastised by the board for his exorbitant pay back in 2020 ($39 million). He made more than $10 million less in both 2022 and 2023, but received a $38 million payout in 2026.
Show PostEA executives ran BioWare into the ground. The Dragon Age team was forced to try to inject live-service elements into Veilguard, which delayed production and ultimately damaged the final product.
Show PostConsolidation is killing our industry. The Gamergaters who make money off the rage game will have you think this is a victory. This is purely a loss. A loss of work and art and fun and expression in a space that desperately needs it. Massive fucking bummer.
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