Electronic Arts chief executive John Riccitiello dropped some interesting tidbits about the company’s upcoming product line-up during today’s earnings conference call. Those games seem promising and they raise the question: Has EA gotten over the worst of its slump? It’s a big question, since EA is one of the biggest independent video game players. Wither EA goes, so goes the industry. For the past four months, the console video game industry has been sinking, as the recession bites gamers an

LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K. flag carrier British Airways PLC (BAY.LN) Friday reported its first ever first-quarter pretax loss as a private airline due to falling passenger numbers and cargo volumes, but Chief Executive Willie Walsh said traffic had now stabilized and may improve slightly during the peak summer months. However, like rivals, BA warned that those still flying were spending less and yields were volatile. London - British Airways (BA) Friday reported pre-tax losses of 148 m

The gig: President and chief executive of Broadcom Corp., the Irvine semiconductor company that supplied more than a billion chips last year for cellphones, set-top boxes, televisions, computers and the Nintendo Wii. Broadcom made $215 million in profit last year on nearly $4.7 billion in revenue.

Israeli startup, 3DV Systems, a company that specializes in 3D imaging hardware and software has become a new item on Microsoft's "I want" list. According to Reuters, Microsoft and 3DV systems are engaged in buyout talks but 3DV Chief Executive Zvika Klier declined to comment. 3DV has managed to raise over $38 million in private funding, so for Microsoft to buy out such a company it would be quite a sum that would have to be offered. 3DV Systems develops virtual reality imaging technology