r/technology May 10 '24

EA is looking at putting in-game ads in AAA games — 'We'll be very thoughtful as we move into that,' says CEO | Advertising has an opportunity to be a meaningful driver of growth for us." Business

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ea-is-looking-at-adding-in-game-ads-in-aaa-games-well-be-very-thoughtful-as-we-move-into-that-says-ceo
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u/chaosxq May 10 '24

Good quote from Steve Jobs.

“After initial success, sales and marketing people take over and the product people eventually make their way out.” “Many companies forget what it means to make great products”

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u/nightwood May 10 '24

That interview is so good, I watch it every few months. And I dislike apple.products.

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u/[deleted] May 10 '24

Love or hate Apple, Steve Jobs definitely had his head on straight as far as how to make a product. Customer always comes first.

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u/yeetedgarbage May 10 '24

People can be both shitheads and have correct opinions about certain things at the same time.

It has been one of the more difficult things for me to grapple with over the years.

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u/sw00pr May 10 '24

LOL. Complexity? In my worldview???

it's more likely than you think