Guess who's leaving EA? Bing goes!
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Apr 28th 2008 at 6:36PM }
EA co-founder and Chief Creative Officer (and mountain biker), William "Bing" Gordon, is leaving the monolithic publisher to join Silicon Valley venture capital firm, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) as a Partner. Gordon, who has been with EA for 25 years, won't be severing all ties before he goes, as he'll occasionally drop by to "lead periodic workshops on innovation with EA Studio leaders" under his fancy new title, Chief Creative Officer Emeritus.
Over at KPCB, he'll be relied on to "provide his unique insight and expertise to entrepreneurs in consumer technologies" as of June 9, 2008. KPCB Partner John Doerr notes, "His success with dynamic and engaging digital entertainment and consumer media is invaluable for innovators in mobility, social networks, gaming and entertainment – indeed, in any area that interacts directly with consumers."
As you've likely played at least one of the numerous franchises Gordon has been critically involved with -- Madden NFL, The Sims, Need for Speed, to name a few -- you may want to see what he has to share in a Q&A with Newsweek's N'Gai Croal. "As much as anything else, after 25 years at EA, I'm ready to be a forty-year old," says Gordon.
They grow up so fast, don't they?
Read -- Announcement
Read -- Q&A
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JAmerican @ Apr 28th 2008 6:43PM
Good for you. Leave that evil alliance!
WiiFTW @ Apr 28th 2008 6:51PM
Was the E-vil A-lliance comment intended to be a EA nickname?
BananaBoat @ Apr 28th 2008 7:09PM
*Face Palm*
Chase @ Apr 28th 2008 6:52PM
I will remember you. Will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by. Weep not for the memories.
343 Guilty Fart @ Apr 28th 2008 7:19PM
Are we at Lillith fair?
Chase @ Apr 28th 2008 7:34PM
I think Joystiq has more boobs than everyone combined at the Lilith fair. So, yes. Joystiq is the true Lilith fair - but sexier.
Tiptup300 @ Apr 28th 2008 11:10PM
+hearts for boobs!
voodoo_craig @ Apr 28th 2008 7:13PM
Ooooh sir! I doth my cap to your exquisite punnage!
Saria the Cat @ Apr 28th 2008 7:29PM
Pwnage of punnage, no?
Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ Apr 28th 2008 7:19PM
Well sure, anybody with 'Independence Day' on their resume could get a job wherever they want. Good for you, Bill Pullman!
theturtle363 @ Apr 28th 2008 7:22PM
hehe
Bing
heh
BigD145 @ Apr 28th 2008 7:32PM
Since when does innovation equal regurgitation?
LaughingTarget @ Apr 28th 2008 7:37PM
Please note his job title.
Now note EA's reputation in the creative department.
That is all.
rigby @ Apr 28th 2008 8:33PM
Lol, innovation workshops and he's critically been involved with The Sims, Madden, and Need For Speed.
...ITS LIKE RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.
Ronshatmycarl @ Apr 28th 2008 11:37PM
Luddy these puns WILL make my head explode, please desist. . . . NO but really.