Triple Click Which Parts of EA Would We Want To Buy?
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Nov 27, 2025 The hosts dive into which parts of EA they would buy, debating classics like Ultima and BioWare. They explore the implications of discussing games before finishing them and share thoughts on the evolving nature of game criticism. The impact of post-release patches on player experiences is examined, alongside comparisons to theatrical revisions. They even ponder which games they'd love to be an NPC in. The conversation wraps up with musings on listener interactions and a couple of intriguing recommendations!
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Value In Forgotten Franchises
- Jason notes EA holds many neglected classic franchises like Ultima and Dungeon Keeper that could be revived profitably.
- He suggests Ultima-style RPGs could work well with modern systems-heavy design similar to Baldur's Gate 3.
Let Studios Self-Run To Recover Quality
- Maddy would return BioWare to independence and urge them to just make a really good RPG with strong characters.
- She recommends small stewardship: buy, then let the studio run itself with light guidance to regain quality.
Buy Cashflow To Fund Creativity
- Kirk points out owning EA Sports FC (FIFA) is the smart business move because it reliably prints money.
- He suggests using steady cashflow from such a franchise to fund riskier passion projects.
