"Speaking to The Game Business, the Split Fiction director said that there are "a lot of great people at EA" who "respect" Hazelight's work and "leave [them] be." Then, in classic Josef Fares fashion, he argued that "there's not a publisher in the world that hasn't f****d up now and then." While EA has an infamous reputation, "earning" the title of "Worst Company in America" from the website Consumerist in 2012 and 2013, Fares still believed that "EA is getting more sh*t than they deserve.""
"The list of reasons for video game players to roast EA is long enough to warrant its own Wikipedia page. Fans of studios like BioWare and franchises like Titanfall and Battlefield have raised grievances over EA's management of them. In the past year, the company reportedly cancelled anticipated titles and underwent mass layoffs. EA is far from the only big gaming company that engages in such business practices, though."
Josef Fares defended Electronic Arts, noting many employees respect Hazelight's work and allow the studio autonomy. Fares argued that every publisher makes mistakes and that EA receives disproportionate criticism. EA's reputation includes being named "Worst Company in America" by Consumerist in 2012 and 2013, and criticism has arisen over studio management, canceled titles, and mass layoffs. Hazelight maintained a strong relationship with EA and benefited commercially, with Split Fiction surpassing EA's sales projections. Proposed sale to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has raised concerns about potential cultural and operational changes under new ownership.
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