Bobby Kotick Declares Former EA Boss John Riccitiello 'Worst CEO in Video Games'
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick launched a scathing attack on his ex-EA counterpart, John Riccitiello, labeling him "the worst CEO in video games" during a recent podcast appearance.
Speaking on the Grit podcast alongside former EA chief creative officer Bing Gordon, Kotick acknowledged EA's superior business performance compared to Activision's, stating that he would have paid to keep Riccitiello as CEO indefinitely. Gordon hinted that Riccitiello's leadership contributed to his own departure from EA. Kotick's comments were not solely based on Gordon's presence, emphasizing a fear that Gordon might lead EA instead.
Kotick, who oversaw Activision Blizzard's $68.7 billion acquisition by Microsoft in 2023, revealed that EA had made multiple attempts to acquire Activision Blizzard. He admitted that EA's business model was, in many respects, stronger and more stable than Activision's.
In the same interview, Kotick also criticized Universal's 2016 Warcraft film adaptation, calling it "one of the worst movies I've ever seen."
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