Speaking with the AIAS about his legacy, veteran chief has said that he would like to see the games one day rival Hollywood for respectability - he wants games to be regarded as a legitimate art form.

The big cheese is also quick to assert that it is rather too early to be assessing his legacy in this regard, unsurprising, given that EA have just been forced to cut 10% of their workforce.

"I think it is a bit early to talk about my legacy. Some of my greatest beliefs regarding gaming are that our art form is today - or certainly has the potential - to be recognized as the peer of the best of Hollywood movies. I want to help others see that," the exec enthused.

"I also believe that there is no inherent conflict between great creativity and achieving strong profitability I believe they go hand in hand. More than trying to work on my legacy, I want to work to prove both of these points are true and see a day when these ideas are seen as common knowledge."

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By Luke Guttridge