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5 years ago

EA not making the money they want to on this?

It feels like someone at EA isn't making the money they thought they should be making and probably blaming Apex for it. That's different, of course, than actually making enough money or making a pro...

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DarthValtrex

Hero (Retired)

5 years ago

@KelRiever Yeah they set goals/targets. They have projections. But the executives don’t micromanage game development. I have not seen any evidence of it from EA.

It’s fairly well known that people brains work differently. Some people are extremely creative. Some people are extremely book smart. Some are leaders and can manage. They have specific skill sets. When someone who lacks creativity attempts to micromanage the creators you get garbage. When someone who is lacks management skills, tries to lead a company you get chaos. There are exceptions but it’s rare.

That is all well known by most executives. So they let creators create, managers manage and so on.

I have told you Apex is not missing targets. It’s fueling record profits and revenue for EA.

KelRiever

5 years ago

@DarthValtrex That doesn't mean someone passes down those profits. And that doesn't mean people don't do bad jobs overseeing games.

Yes, record profits, but how come the servers are trash then? Not according to me, look at these forums. If those profits weren't being milked excessively, and being used to keep the goose laying golden eggs, so to speak, this game would be in better shape, don't you think?

Honestly, if you were running the company well, a record profits game should get record attention. Do you honestly think Apex is getting the attention it deserves?