A video game maker hits reset; Electronic Arts bets on future of Web-based interaction

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Computer-game software maker Electronic Arts Inc., after experiencing two quarters of losses, has spent close to $700 million to prepare for the future of the computer game industry. Pres. John Riccitiello's strategy includes preparing for the more powerful Sony Playstation II console which should debut in Oct. 2000 and developing EA.com, an online gaming site. The company will have five new computer games ready when Sony's new console is introduced. Riccitiello believes that in the future the Internet, through the TV, will become the favored medium for computer gaming.

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Sega forsaking consoles to focus on game software

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Sega Enterprises said it was getting out of the game console business. It lowered the price of the Dreamcast to $99 to sell out remaining inventory. Sega trailed Nintendo and Sony in console sales and did not relish competing against Microsoft and its forthcoming X-Box. Sega will concentrate on game software, which it can now more readily license across all platforms. It also hopes to market games for other devices, like cell phones and PDA's. Sega had sold 6.5 mil Dreamcast consoles worldwide.

Japan, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Electronic Games, Statistical Data Included, Management, Marketing, Video game industry, Video games industry, Video games, Computer game, Sega Enterprises Ltd.

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Fringes vs. Basics in Silicon Valley

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There has been a debate in the software industry as to whether or not companies cheat employees by skimping on tangible benefits while offering in-office perks; video game developer Electronic Arts is breaking with tradition and offering over-time pay.

Personnel administration, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Computer programmers, Company personnel management, Software developers (Individuals)

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