Interesting Podcast- Garriott sheds light on the gaming biz

[Morreion]

2:25 Where Has Richard Been?
6:15 Inception of Tabula Rasa
20:04 NCsoft trying to break into NA market (mid 2000s)
24:20 Did Tabula Rasa fail because Richard went to space?
36:50 Stock options and selling them for space travel
38:42 NCsoft threatens to cancel Richard's stock
42:20 EA Distributor and their shady tactics
43:50 EA sues Richard Garriott/Origin Systems
45:20 EA's business strategies
51:30 Difference in NCsoft vs EA



A very interesting interview with RG. Lots of inside baseball about the gaming biz.

Money quote (paraphrased)-

"You're either with EA or you're against them in EA's view. If you aren't with them, they will do everything they can to destroy you."