EA's stock is at an all time low, and "investors don't get gaming" ... (console, Short)

[Sayantsi]

Not sure if anyone else read the latest on EA's tanking stock price, or the CEO's responses, but this was an interesting article with good comments -

EA stock drops, CEO John Riccitiello thinks investors are confused about gaming - Neoseeker

Got me wondering about a couple things, like "is EA really worse than Zynga?", but more importantly, "is EA's abuse of gamers catching up with it, or is this part of the lull between consoles?"

Anyone have any thoughts?

[cool rob]

Originally Posted by Sayantsi

Not sure if anyone else read the latest on EA's tanking stock price, or the CEO's responses, but this was an interesting article with good comments -

EA stock drops, CEO John Riccitiello thinks investors are confused about gaming - Neoseeker

Got me wondering about a couple things, like "is EA really worse than Zynga?", but more importantly, "is EA's abuse of gamers catching up with it, or is this part of the lull between consoles?"

Anyone have any thoughts?

That right there is a big part of the problem-

In between the same Madden/NCAA/Tiger Woods/FIFA sports franchises being the same game year end and out, EA totally ruining games (007), and there new practice of charging online fees I knew this was coming at some point-

[Randomdude]

Originally Posted by cool rob

That right there is a big part of the problem-

In between the same Madden/NCAA/Tiger Woods/FIFA sports franchises being the same game year end and out, EA totally ruining games (007), and there new practice of charging online fees I knew this was coming at some point-

Madden isnt the same game year in and out. Go back and play Madden 2008 or 2009, then play 2012, you tell me those are the same games.

Just because you dont see ground breaking differences every year does not mean it isnt making significant strides which, cumulatively, result in a game that is noticeably different within a few years time.

[Randomdude]

Originally Posted by Sayantsi

Not sure if anyone else read the latest on EA's tanking stock price, or the CEO's responses, but this was an interesting article with good comments -

EA stock drops, CEO John Riccitiello thinks investors are confused about gaming - Neoseeker

Got me wondering about a couple things, like "is EA really worse than Zynga?", but more importantly, "is EA's abuse of gamers catching up with it, or is this part of the lull between consoles?"

Anyone have any thoughts?

Here is my opinion.

Stocks havent been remotely reflective of a company since the advent of high frequency trading. Stock prices are now a reflection of trends and short term profits, not neccessarily fundamentals.

[Chango]

EA has been putting out a bunch of crap lately... that's why their stock is at an all-time low.

[DFWgal]

Originally Posted by cool rob

That right there is a big part of the problem-

In between the same Madden/NCAA/Tiger Woods/FIFA sports franchises being the same game year end and out, EA totally ruining games (007), and there new practice of charging online fees I knew this was coming at some point-

I totally agree. I loved the 007 games, and after EA started charging for everything I decided I'd never buy their games again.

[BrianH]

Yeh its totally investors dont get gaming. Its not the crappy games they release.

[Kenion]

Originally Posted by Sayantsi

Not sure if anyone else read the latest on EA's tanking stock price, or the CEO's responses, but this was an interesting article with good comments -

EA stock drops, CEO John Riccitiello thinks investors are confused about gaming - Neoseeker

Got me wondering about a couple things, like "is EA really worse than Zynga?", but more importantly, "is EA's abuse of gamers catching up with it, or is this part of the lull between consoles?"

Anyone have any thoughts?

No, this is a fact when any gamer like me; that's been gaming for 13 years.... Hears about EA they say "Oh god why" Cause their over all quality of games is through the ground. They keep creating games with these stupid idea's i mean. They were one of the most well respected gaming companys... but they have just fallen they don't keep up with their community at all. Refunding and etc is not something they do commonly. They more a less would say " Oh well, that sucks to be you." I've found EA to be one of the worst community gaming company's. If you invested in this stock i'm sorry and feel bad for you cause they threw away your money. Get out while you can cause they're going to have to file for bankruptcy soon.

[Tek_Freek]

I had a problem with a game order through them and when I requested help it was like dealing with a bunch of 10 year-olds that weren't educated past the preschool level.

Never again...

[Malloric]

Originally Posted by Randomdude

Here is my opinion.

Stocks havent been remotely reflective of a company since the advent of high frequency trading. Stock prices are now a reflection of trends and short term profits, not neccessarily fundamentals.

So since the '80s?

Certain stocks certainly don't... Zynga, or Facebook are too great examples. I wouldn't say it has all that much to do with high frequency trading and more to do with simple hype and human psychology. HFT just makes the market react faster and magnifies to effect.