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Study Group: Video Game Software Experts(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 73

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Peter Roithmayr
Principal
Peter Roithmayr Associates LLC

Peter Roithmayr is an independent consultant in the video game industry. Previously, he was the Vice President of Strategic Merchandising within the Video Game division at Electronics Boutique...


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William Gardner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Eidos Inc.William Gardner
FormerPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Eidos Inc.

William Gardner was most recently (05/08) the President and Chief Executive Officer at Eidos, Inc, a major videogame publisher, until the takeover of USA Sales by Time Warner. There he was responsible for rebuilding the business from finance, sales, marketing and operations perspectives. Previously,...


1 recent news post(s)
Mauricio Polack
Director of Video Game Purchasing
Baker & Taylor, Inc.

Mauricio Polack is the Director of Video Game Purchasing, involved in managing the video game division at Baker & Taylor, Inc. In his current role, he works with both game publishers and retailers...


2 recent news post(s)
Michael Sellers, CEO, Online AlchemyMichael Sellers
CEO
Online Alchemy

Michael Sellers is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Alchemist at Online Alchemy, a developer of computer games, artificial intelligence, and social networking software. He has been designing and developing online multiplayer games since 1994. One of two co-founders of Archetype Interactive, Mike...


Dave Sacco
Managing Partner
Blue Ocean Management Group

Dave Sacco is the President of Sacco Management Group which focuses on specialty and entertainment sectors, where he has worked since 2004. He is also a Managing Partner at Blue Ocean Management Group, a private business development group focusing on retail and restaurant development. Mr. Sacco has...


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Microsoft's X-Box Challenge | 07-02-2008
Analysis of: Microsoft reportedly to cut price of Xbox 360 to $299 | news.yahoo.com
Author: William Gardner, Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Eidos Inc.

There are several key implications from this price move. First of all, the X-Box 360 is not moving well at retail, and there is "push-back" from retail vendors to get the hardware moving again. This lack of movement is causing a slowdown  in software sales, forcing developers and publishers to...

Changing of the Guard | 04-17-2008
Analysis of: Variety: 'Grand' videogame breaks record | www.variety.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Sometimes we're so close to something that we can't see what's going on.  Videogames are now tipping the scales in the entertainment industry.

EA's Model is Nothing New | 02-29-2008
Analysis of: EA Leaps into Free Video Games | www.businessweek.com
Author: Peter Roithmayr, Principal, Peter Roithmayr Associates LLC

EA attempts to bring a successful Asian model stateside. Success is almost guaranteed given the penetration of internet play in US homes.

EA Making Big Play To Get Back Into Online Gaming | 02-01-2008
Analysis of: EA Leaps into Free Video Games | www.businessweek.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Electronic Arts is demonstrating that they are serious about getting back into online gaming.  Microtransactions will supplement subscription-based services, but digital distribution will not replace the retail channel.  New methods of acquiring data will have to be devised to accurately...

Talk about getting it wrong... | 12-04-2007
Analysis of: Expect fewer industry mergers, says Riccitiello | www.gamesindustry.biz
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Not only did EA ceo John Riccitiello get it wrong, but there's now another 500 pound gorilla in the room.

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