EA CEO John Riccitiello Named One of 50 Most Powerful Men in Sports

[bghost]

the answer is no, he doesn't have much of an impact on sports, but his company is one of the reason sports video gaming exists.

He should not be on a list of the 50 most powerful people in sports, but the 50 most powerful in video games... sure.

[footballfan41]

there goes sports games as i know them

[richmondn96]

Now, I get frustrated at EA as much as the next guy but...

You guys are calling him greedy, corporate tool, etc. but you still buy his games every year?

[zman714]

On sports, no, on sports gaming duh but by default. It should have been noted that his company thrives on not having competition. Would a gold medal mean anything if you won it competing against no one? He had a positive effect on my gaming life because without his company's half hearted football games this generation I would have never found great football gems like front office football and professional football simulator and for that I thank you.

[bcruise]

Not so powerful anymore:

http://kotaku.com/5991181/ea-ceo-joh...llo-steps-down

[pietasterp]

Quote: Originally Posted by bcruise

Not so powerful anymore: http://kotaku.com/5991181/ea-ceo-joh...llo-steps-down

Not surprising, for those with even a passing familiarity with their stock price over the past year or so, as well as their continued misses on their quarterlies...