Secrets of the Game Business (Game Development Series)

EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) valuation method, 120, 121

Edgar, Les, 89

Edge, 23

editor, defined, 175

Eidos Interactive

acquisitions, 67, 72

finances of, 68, 73, 75

general discussion, 66, 69–70

Elast-O-Mania, 88

Electronic Arts, 20, 66, 89

Electronic Entertainment Expo (E³), 48

Electronic Game Monthly, 23

Electronics Boutique, 30

Elixir Studios, 72

Empire Interactive, 73, 75

employees. See also customer service; volunteers

finding, 109–110

interviewing, 113–115

legal issues, 276–277

management of

creation of positive work environment, 312–315

handling issues, 310–312

warning signs, 309–310

screening, 110–112

skills verification, 112–113

entities, role of, 15–32

equity funding, 101. See also finances

Europa Universalis series, 50

European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD), 65

European ratings boards, 292

Everquest, 276, 277

executive staff, role of, 57

expansion packs, 52, 238

expected units defined, 46

extreme producer personality type, 61