EA’s reputation is far from being the best. However, a certain renowned developer does not hesitate for a second to defend the American publisher.
One of the largest publishers and development studios in the world, EA is a major player in the video game industry. However, not all of his decisions are viewed favorably by the players. Some even tend to constantly criticize the company, whatever the subject. However, the statements of one of the most popular developers of recent years could lead you to reconsider your position.
EA is not the publisher you think
Electronic Arts made a big splash last year. The publisher was the subject of a historic buyout from a consortium of investors. Despite the exceptional side of this news, players are worried about the future of EA-branded games in the future. But a developer might just reassure you. Josef Faresfounder of Hazelight, makes surprising confidences during an interview for The Game Business.
When a publisher as large as EA oversees a small studio like Hazelight, one might expect it to impose its vision. However, it would be rather the opposite according to Fares. “ They know our way of working and respect it, so they leave us alone “. The director ofIt Takes Two et Split Fiction is particularly delighted. “ It’s a very good collaboration for us “, he assures. And knowing how outspoken he is, he wouldn’t hide from saying it if things weren’t going well.
One of EA’s strengths for Fares is that its employees are largely gamers who ” love games “. It’s even reassuring for him not to be ” surrounded by executives in suits “. On the other hand, he seems sorry for the image that sticks to the publisher and reminds us that all the greats in the gaming world have made mistakes. “ But, for some reason, EA became the bad guy “, he laments. However, he wants to reassure fans of his productions: “ people shouldn’t worry, because at Hazelight we will continue to do what we want “. Therefore, the buyout should not influence the studio’s future gameswhose unique style has made its reputation.
Source : The Game Business.
