earnings statements, 103
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