EA exec restructuring results in career change for Bradshaw. Maxis boss Lucy Bradshaw has reportedly been promoted to Electronic Arts Senior Vice President, following news of executive restructuring at the company last week.
This week: Kick-Ass 2 makes an early GotY bid, Half-Life 3 still exists, Ubisoft delay another PC game and Maxis miss the point again. Plus, F1 2013, Shadow Warrior and Battlefield 4.
User Generated Content guidelines to be finalised over the next few weeks.
Developer Maxis has announced its stance on User Generated Content (UGC) created for its urban planning simulation game .
Posting on the official (EA) forum, staff member MaxisKane announced the first draft of the UGC guidelines and invited fans to participate in the discussion.
According to the post, official members of the SimCity development team will be active in the thread for "the next few weeks" to gather feedback. A final version of the official guidelines will then be created.
The first draft of the User Generation Content guidelines outline what constitutes acceptable standards for content, including the replacement of art assets. It also states that UGC which effects multiplayer games and features are disallowed.
SimCity's launch in March was , the first add-on for SimCity. Cities of Tomorrow is scheduled for release on November 12 for PC and Mac.
User Generated Content guidelines to be finalised over the next few weeks.
Developer Maxis has announced its stance on User Generated Content (UGC) created for its urban planning simulation game .
Posting on the official (EA) forum, staff member MaxisKane announced the first draft of the UGC guidelines and invited fans to participate in the discussion.
According to the post, official members of the SimCity development team will be active in the thread for "the next few weeks" to gather feedback. A final version of the official guidelines will then be created.
The first draft of the User Generation Content guidelines outline what constitutes acceptable standards for content, including the replacement of art assets. It also states that UGC which effects multiplayer games and features are disallowed.
SimCity's launch in March was , the first add-on for SimCity. Cities of Tomorrow is scheduled for release on November 12 for PC and Mac.
Maxis opens discussion, outlines restrictions. Maxis has told SimCity players it is ready to consider allowing them to create user-generated content and mods for the game.
SimCity Mayors could soon start apply mods, as Maxis has revealed plans for a set of guidelines that will determine what user generated content (UGC) would be permitted. Altering the simulation is a big no.
Art assets for buildings and vehicles are definitely in. Whatever the mods end up being they must ensure an environment that's "safe and has integrity," so no rude municipal erections!
[UPDATE] Week after Andrew Wilson named CEO, company reportedly appoints Patrick Soderlund to head of EA Sports, while Frank Gibeau will run mobile division and Origin; internal memo confirms changes.
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, obtained an internal memo that confirms the executive appointments. It also indicated that Maxis general manager Lucy Bradshaw has joined Wilson's management team as head of the SimCity studio, while COO Peter Moore "continues to lead our Global Publishing and Marketing organizations, as well as EA's Worldwide Customer Experience and Global Media Solutions teams."
Other direct reports for Wilson include Rajat Taneja (CTO), Blake Jorgensen (CFO), Joel Linzner (EVP of business and legal affairs), and Gabrielle Toledano (EVP and chief talent officer), who will continue in their existing roles.
"These are exciting times for all of us here at EA," Wilson said in the memo. "Games like FIFA 14, launching this week around the world, are at the very pinnacle of quality for the current-gen consoles and an example of what great can look like across platforms, business models and geographies. We have more amazing games launching over the coming months, including our robust slate of titles for the next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft. Meanwhile, Mobile continues its amazing trajectory, and we're exploring new opportunities in digital gaming every day."
The original story is below.
A week after EA Sports executive Andrew Wilson was .
EA Games Label executive vice president Patrick Soderlund will now see his responsibilities expanded, as he will take over as head of EA Sports, according to the report. Meanwhile, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau will reportedly henceforth run EA's mobile group.
In addition to leading EA's mobile business, Gibeau will take over as head of EA Origin, the position Wilson held--along with his post at EA Sports--prior to his promotion.
The information was leaked out of a company-wide "town hall" meeting today at EA. The company has not confirmed the reported leadership changes.
[UPDATE] Week after Andrew Wilson named CEO, company reportedly appoints Patrick Soderlund to head of EA Sports, while Frank Gibeau will run mobile division and Origin; internal memo confirms changes.
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, obtained an internal memo that confirms the executive appointments. It also indicated that Maxis general manager Lucy Bradshaw has joined Wilson's management team as head of the SimCity studio, while COO Peter Moore "continues to lead our Global Publishing and Marketing organizations, as well as EA's Worldwide Customer Experience and Global Media Solutions teams."
Other direct reports for Wilson include Rajat Taneja (CTO), Blake Jorgensen (CFO), Joel Linzner (EVP of business and legal affairs), and Gabrielle Toledano (EVP and chief talent officer), who will continue in their existing roles.
"These are exciting times for all of us here at EA," Wilson said in the memo. "Games like FIFA 14, launching this week around the world, are at the very pinnacle of quality for the current-gen consoles and an example of what great can look like across platforms, business models and geographies. We have more amazing games launching over the coming months, including our robust slate of titles for the next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft. Meanwhile, Mobile continues its amazing trajectory, and we're exploring new opportunities in digital gaming every day."
The original story is below.
A week after EA Sports executive Andrew Wilson was .
EA Games Label executive vice president Patrick Soderlund will now see his responsibilities expanded, as he will take over as head of EA Sports, according to the report. Meanwhile, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau will reportedly henceforth run EA's mobile group.
In addition to leading EA's mobile business, Gibeau will take over as head of EA Origin, the position Wilson held--along with his post at EA Sports--prior to his promotion.
The information was leaked out of a company-wide "town hall" meeting today at EA. The company has not confirmed the reported leadership changes.
[UPDATE] Week after Andrew Wilson named CEO, company reportedly appoints Patrick Soderlund to head of EA Sports, while Frank Gibeau will run mobile division and Origin; internal memo confirms changes.
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, obtained an internal memo that confirms the executive appointments. It also indicated that Maxis general manager Lucy Bradshaw has joined Wilson's management team as head of the SimCity studio, while COO Peter Moore "continues to lead our Global Publishing and Marketing organizations, as well as EA's Worldwide Customer Experience and Global Media Solutions teams."
Other direct reports for Wilson include Rajat Taneja (CTO), Blake Jorgensen (CFO), Joel Linzner (EVP of business and legal affairs), and Gabrielle Toledano (EVP and chief talent officer), who will continue in their existing roles.
"These are exciting times for all of us here at EA," Wilson said in the memo. "Games like FIFA 14, launching this week around the world, are at the very pinnacle of quality for the current-gen consoles and an example of what great can look like across platforms, business models and geographies. We have more amazing games launching over the coming months, including our robust slate of titles for the next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft. Meanwhile, Mobile continues its amazing trajectory, and we're exploring new opportunities in digital gaming every day."
The original story is below.
A week after EA Sports executive Andrew Wilson was .
EA Games Label executive vice president Patrick Soderlund will now see his responsibilities expanded, as he will take over as head of EA Sports, according to the report. Meanwhile, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau will reportedly henceforth run EA's mobile group.
In addition to leading EA's mobile business, Gibeau will take over as head of EA Origin, the position Wilson held--along with his post at EA Sports--prior to his promotion.
The information was leaked out of a company-wide "town hall" meeting today at EA. The company has not confirmed the reported leadership changes.
