• 29Apr

  InsideEA: May 2011 Newsbrief

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  Amplifying Our Game:  Internal Mobility at EA.

  EA employees around the globe recently received an announcement from our Global SVP of Human Resources, Gabrielle Toledano, encouraging any and all to be fearless in our approach to furthering our careers – within EA.  EA has an active Internal Mobility program in place that encourages all employees to take full control of our career development, and partnered with our management teams, engage in our fully transparent process of internal applications and transfers.  There are some guidelines of course, but the bottom line is that EA is committed to facilitating this process, underscored by the belief that our organization is strongest when employees are openly encouraged to grow within.  Way to make career dreams possible, EA!

   

  EA and the Japan Relief Effort.

  Last month’s devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan were felt very close to home within the EA community.  Our team in Japan is fortunately safe, but they are facing a daunting and uncertain future as their country begins rebuilding and recovering.  EA teams from around the world, including Battlefield Heroes, Playfish, Pogo, The Sims, Ultima Online and FIFA Ultimate Team have implemented some creative ways to reach out and help those in need.  Some of those campaigns included:

  • In-game micro-transactional features were modified to allow players to circumvent EA and go directly to Japan relief organizations.
  • At EA Canada, the facilities were used to pack meals for “Kids Against Hunger” – which were then sent directly to those in need in Japan
  • EA set up a donation matching program for employees donating to select organizations

  In the face of such tremendous challenge, our employees and their families in Japan have voiced their gratitude for the contributions being made by the EA team to the aid of their nation.

  

  
• 15Sep

  Welcome to Playfish….cool new video takes you behind the famous glass doors

  Career paths, Developer Insight, EA Having Fun, EA Offices across the World, Social Media Gaming, Social Networks, University Relations 558 Comments

  

  Yes, it’s time to go behind the doors of Playfish

  Just in.  Smoking hot off the press.  We all know that social gaming is exploding in growth.  Playfish is one of those cool companies leading the charge in creating innovative, high quality and fun social games.  Great games that trip off the tongue include Restaurant City, Pirates Ahoy, Hotel City and FIFA Superstars.  The team have just released the critically acclaimed Madden Superstars.  And there is so much more to come.  Wish I could tell you more but you’ll have to wait and see.  Nice surprises to come.

  But behind all the great games, what’s it like to work for Playfish?   That’s where this great video helps us wrestle open the doors of Playfish and see the faces behind the games describe their lives, challenges and fun at Playfish.

  Let us know your views.

  And yes……Playfish is recruiting right now.  To learn more about Playfish visit:  www.playfish.com   To look for a job at Playfish, your next stop should be:  www.jobs.ea.com

  EArl

  Here’s the new video:

  

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• 31Aug

  EA attend Indian ‘Game On’ events in Delhi & Mumbai

  Career paths, Developer Insight, EA Across the Globe, EA Offices across the World, Events, University Relations 756 Comments

    The entrance to ‘Game On’ Delhi   

  Very cool insight into gaming in India and an illustration of one way that EA are trying to message out about building successful careers in videogames.   

  Last week, EA attended ‘Game On’ events held in Delhi and Mumbai.  These events, organised by the MAAC, were aimed at raising the general awareness about careers in gaming in India.    

      En route to the event, fighting through the traffic   

  MAAC were the event organisers.  Here’s a little more information on them….The Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) is one of India’s leading educators in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Founded in 2001 to cater to the specific needs of high-end 3D Animation and Visual Effects companies, MAAC is a division of Aptech Ltd. which is a key driver of education, training and content in various domains like, IT, Hospitality, Language with more than 3 lakh students in 35 countries.  Today MAAC has a network of more than 70 academic centers spread across India and abroad, and a 30,000 alumni members who have been major contributors to the rapid growth of this exciting industry in India.   

  

   Inside MAAC Delhi:  Students get vital development practice & schooling

  With the rapid growth of the games industry globally and tremendous growth in India, MAAC is totally focused on driving initiatives to bring awareness about the scope of gaming as a great career option. To help drive awareness MAAC organised a specialized COUNTRY TOUR on GAMING in India and asked EA to join it in two key cities with Delhi on 20th Aug & Mumbai on 21st Aug. The GAMING TOUR focused on case studies and insight into the global gaming industry, how the education system in India is going to serve the gaming industry and a live gaming contest. The gaming event was introduced to more than 5000 students and professionals.   Matthew Jeffery, Global Director of Talent Brand, represented EA.

    

    ’Game On’  Careers in Gaming event in Delhi entrance    

  

   EA’s Global Director of Talent Brand represented EA in Delhi

  Jeffery messaged that EA is excited about gaming in India for several reasons and drew attention to the success of Indian films.  ‘India has a rich culture and heritage.  As we have seen from the worldwide success of Bollywood films, it is obvious that there is a Global appeal to Indian cultural films.  Now the question is, which Indian games development studio will be the first to create a globally successful ‘AAA’ game?  If it is possible in film, why not games?  Just think that there are people sitting in this room who could have that potential to create such games.  They could be the next Will Wright, Miyamoto or Kojima.  EA aims to help and uncover that talent and nurture them.  Very exciting times for gaming in India’.   

      Over 800 students and interested industry professionals crowded into the Auditorium   

  What makes India so exciting for growth?  Jeffery continued to enthuse the audience: ‘We see India as a good long term growth opportunity for the industry.  There is demand for consumer electronics/entertainment products like PC’s, LCD TV’s, Digital Camera’s, Mobile Phones and Game Consoles, and rapid adoption of internet with over 40 million current users. Those elements, plus new game offerings and delivery platforms will help the industry grow in this market.  We see opportunity for long term growth.  There is a strong talented pool of artists, programmers and game designers across India that can help contribute to the global interactive entertainment industry. We see potential here for talented individuals to build, grow and solidify a world class, unique gaming proposition. We also have to break through the myths of careers in gaming.  Gaming is the fastest growing media segment, and offers jobs in a stable industry, well paid, with companies like EA that offer well defined career paths, including promotion prospects.  And are fun !   The Indian games industry has so much potential.  Individuals need to believe in what is possible and achievable and make a difference.  Those bed room programmers, artists and game designers have to take risks, pursue a dream and start making those games that will place India on the gaming map’.

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• 07Aug

  EA Summer Intern/Co-op Video Challenge

  Career paths, EA Having Fun, Uncategorized, University Relations 964 Comments

  The challenge… to put together the best 5 minute video. The result… a 5 minute video!

  No seriously, every year EA challenges their interns/coop in each studio to unite, work together, and create a video that encompasses their internship/coop experiences at EA. This year we had entries from Tiburon, EAC, Bioware Austin, and EARS.  While all the videos were incredible, there can only be one winner.  Not an easy decision, as we had a great mix of videos showing elements of humor, action, music, visual and sound FXs, and best of all showed us how fun it is to intern/coop at EA.  

  Envelope Please……………………

  And the award for Best Picture goes to TIBURON. 

  Congratulations Tiburon!!! You are this year’s winner!

  So, please have a look at some of these great videos and see for yourself which one is your favorite.    Oh, and don’t forget to give your local intern/coop team member a high five for their efforts on their video!

  TIBURON

  EARS

  EAC

  Honorable Mentions go out to:

  • EARS for Best use of Visual and Sound Effects  (WOW, NICE WORK!)
  • EAC for the Best use of a Child’s Flower Costume in a coop film (It really started to grow on us)

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• 16Jul

  Question: How can you tell if a company values Graduates?

  Career paths, University Relations 278 Comments

  

  Answer:  When the CEO personally makes time in in a busy diary and spends quality time with the new graduates.

  Yes, EA CEO John Riccitiello is a man who is devoted to ensuring EA hires the best talent and for him that includes putting Graduates on the centre stage.  He recognises they are the future business leaders.

  Yesterday, he gathered a group of new Grads, interns and co-ops together and spent time discussing EA, the future, business models, competition, latest games and then held a great Q&A so the grads could ask him about anything.  And that they did!…….

  All involved left feeling inspired…..and that included JR.

  How cool is that?      EArl

  

   A couple of extra shots for you.  Look carefully at the audience amongst the grads and you can see Gabrielle Toledano EA’s EVP of HR and Cindy Nicola, the VP who heads up Recruitment.  Very cool.

  

   

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