Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has declared that the next generation's publications of the FIFA and Battlefield are in development and going to talk about the more titles in May 2013. EA COO Peter Moore also spoke about EA's future, emphasizing the company's success with its renowned franchise, downloads and iOS line-up.
We are also investing in Gen 4 console technology and content, said Riccitiello, as a part of today's financial results. We have suggested that we are working on the next editions of our two greatest franchises Battlefield and FIFA. And we hope to discussing these and many other programs with you when we provide out our FY14 guidance in May 2013.
Peter Moore, meanwhile, highlighted the strength of the leading franchises of EA, Medal Of Honor even had a lower performance.
In the vacation period of 2011, the ten titles accounted for approximately 40 percent of western world industry income. In 2012, the 10 captured nearly 50 percent. EA had two of the first five in 2012 - FIFA 13 and Madden NFL 13. we also had more Top 20 hits - six in 2012 compared to four the previous year.Digital trends are overwhelmingly positive, he continued. We estimate that overall income of digital gaming and services increased by more than 25% year over year. The income mobile games iOS and Android doubled its size during the year 2012. Income linked to Digital PC games, including downloads full games, paid DLC, social games & Subscriptions grew at about 20%, as well as digital incomes related to the game console.
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