Daybreak Hires Former EA And Zynga Executive As Senior VP
PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online, and EverQuest 1 and 2 are still free-to-play, so we can still report on Daybreak Game Company news for now, right? In that vein, GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that the company has hired industry veteran Larry LaPierre to serve as its senior vice president of games.
LaPierre has a long résumé, which includes 14 years at Electronic Arts and working on such titles as Skate 3, Diablo (on PlayStation), and the SSX and Need For Speed series. He was also a general manager at Zynga and co-founded Wyley Interactive, a mobile loyalty and rewards platform.
Let's be honest: Your first instinct upon hearing about LaPierre's history probably isn't positive. Seeing "Zynga" and "mobile" isn't exactly going to raise confidence in core gamers' perception of Daybreak or what its future might hold. Still, if there's any silver lining to be found, it's... well, it's...
Here, have a puppy!
Related Articles
About the Author
Jason Winter is a veteran gaming journalist, he brings a wide range of experience to MMOBomb, including two years with Beckett Media where he served as the editor of the leading gaming magazine Massive Online Gamer. He has also written professionally for several gaming websites.
Discussion (4)
Read Next
Report: MOBAs Skew Young, But World Of Tanks Has Broad Age Appeal
Like charts?...
By Jason Winter - 7 years agoYou May Enjoy
Social Deduction Game "West Hunt", Where Even Tumbleweeds Are Suspicious, Launches On Steam
Even the tumbleweeds are suspicious in NewGen’s West Hunt.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 days ago
Earn The Things You Need To Successfully Navigate Menzoberranzan in Neverwinter’s Latest Battle Pass
The Protecter’s Enclave Vaults open once again.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 5 days ago
Digital Extremes Celebrates 10 Years Of Warframe With Rewards And Activations
The team is also preparing for the return of TennoCon as an in-person event.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 4 days ago
New Weapons And Countless Improvements Added To Warhammer 40K: Darktide
There’s tons of bug fixes, balancing, and QoL updates in this patch.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 2 days ago
Descend Into The Deepest Depths Of The Sea In Tower Of Fantasy’s March 30th Update
The game’s next major expansion arrives later this month.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 days ago
Go Hands On With Free-To-Play Digital Card Game Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge During The Steam Digital Tabletop Event
40K fan rejoice, you have a new free-to-play CCG to try this weekend.
By Troy Blackburn - 4 days ago
Is a break away from mmos