If innovation is what you crave, stay away from EA - Senior Game Designer Electronic Arts Employee Review

4.0
4 Oct 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great perks around campuses Loads of talented people Great discounts Decent compensation You can seemingly skate by and be lazy for years if you're into that sort of thing

Cons

Bloated management structures Lack of drive towards innovation or new IP Absolutely not a meritocracy Senior staff seems to still be in place (and getting promoted) after doing nothing but drive the stock price into the dirt

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5.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Fast paced startup mindset in an established corporate ladder

Cons

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2.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of good and smart people that are able to create good work together.

Cons

Restructuring every year, nepotism, no clear path for career progression at all, senior leadership isn’t communicating clearly, acquisition communication has been non-existent, layoffs are a constant factor and fear, unclear why some people get promoted and many high performers do not

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