Electronic Arts is the Joseph Stalin of video game publishers. It has a loyal fanboy apologist following, some forced alliances, and enemies that despise it. Joseph Stalin simply killed anyone (particularly within his ranks) that may have presented a threat to his power, and that's exactly what EA does with its strategy of acquisition and exclusive licensing muscle. And like a ruthless dictator, EA sucks the life force out of those around it (EA Spouse scandal victims, the souls of hopeless Madden junkies, curses to cover athletes).