EA just said that Apple was its biggest retail partner, which shows how the distribution model has changed within the video game industry. Is Apple more friend or foe to gamer makers?
Last quarter, Electronic Arts (EA 0.79%) said that Apple (AAPL 1.27%) was its biggest retail partner. That has some disruptive implications for the traditional gaming distribution model, as mobile platforms level the competitive playing field. The larger incumbent developers no longer have an overwhelming advantage.
In the following video, Fool analysts Evan Niu, CFA, and Eric Bleeker, CFA, discuss Apple's impact on the gaming industry.
The relevant segment can be found between 10:24 and 14:30.
Chris Hill has no position in any stocks mentioned. Eric Bleeker, CFA, has no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Evan Niu, CFA, owns shares of Apple. The Motley Fool recommends Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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