Electronic Arts COO on gaming’s big moment: “We have significant runway ahead of us”

The Covid-19 pandemic and work-from-home mandates added up to a huge increase in the number of people who spent time with games and other interactive entertainment products. — Bloomberg

LOS ANGELES: Laura Miele knows that video gaming is having a big moment.

The industry veteran, who was named chief operating officer of gaming giant Electronic Arts in September, also knows that well-heeled competitors are ready to barrel into the sector that is becoming ever-more intertwined with Hollywood’s core businesses.