Every 
Thursday, I join the mid-day edition of America’s Radio News Network to discuss trends and news in the technology and video game space. This week, we looked at the best ways to watch the NCAA tournament at your office and a new television that has a truly horse-choking price tag.
EA’s hot seat: Who will be the next CEO?
Chris 
Morris examines six viable replacements for Riccitiello and handicaps the candidates
As the shock begins to wear off over John Riccitiello’s sudden departure from EA, investors, staffers and gamers are starting to look down the road.
JR’s reign at what was once the industry’s preeminent publisher was an uneven affair, with many well-publicized follies, but with plenty of victories as well. More importantly, he was a CEO who wasn’t afraid to gamble – and even if those bets didn’t always work out (like Brutal Legend and Mirror’s Edge), gamers appreciated the risk taken on new IP.
The Company That Wants to Drag TV Into the Future
The 
television industry has never been one to warmly embrace change. Just ask the pioneers of the VCR and DVR business.
But as America becomes a country of second (and sometimes third) screens, broadcasters, cable and satellite companies are being forced to rethink how they interact with customers. With so much competition for people’s time and attention, good programming is no longer enough to turn heads.
Missile Command record falls after 31 years
If 
Earth ever comes under alien attack, we can rest easy knowing that Victor Sandberg is on our side.
Sandberg came out of nowhere this weekend to apparently shatter one of gaming’s oldest records: the 31-year old high score for the coin-op classic Missile Command.
Who shot JR? John Riccitiello leaves behind a shaky legacy at EA
It’s 
going to be a while before the dust settles on Monday’s executive shakeup at Electronic Arts. And the debate is likely going to last a lot longer than that.
John Riccitiello’s departure Monday afternoon from the company he steered for the past six years certainly wasn’t filled with warm fuzzies. The press release was filled with boilerplate comments and a lack of any real information or affection. And the slipped-in sentence that the company would report earnings at the low end of guidance – or even possibly below it – certainly didn’t add any fondness to the farewell.
Developer recreates autistic experience in video game
While 
there’s no shortage of video games that focus on shooting, dragons and fast cars, some game makers aren’t afraid to tackle weightier issues.
A developer in Vancouver has crafted a simulation of what life is like for people with autism in an effort to raise awareness about the condition and help educate people about what it’s like for those suffering its effects.
Game industry sales slide as Wii U continues to disappoint
The 
video game industry’s retail losing streak just keeps getting uglier.
Brick and mortar video game sales were down in February, and once again they falling far short of analysts’ weak expectations. Software sales, which are the most closely watched figure, were down 27 percent from a year ago to $352 million.
Nintendo charged $30 million for violating patent with 3DS system
A 
U.S. District Court is ordering Mario to cough up some gold coins.
A federal jury in New York has found Nintendo guilty of infringing on a key patent in the creation of its 3DS handheld system and has ordered the game maker to pay over $30 million in damages.
5 video game features we could live without
Playing 
video games isn’t supposed to be upsetting. You might feel some competitive pressure during a harrowing multiplayer match or a difficult level might drive you a little crazy, but “angering consumers” isn’t exactly a top priority for game makers.
Unfortunately, business is business, and what’s apparently best for game companies isn’t always best for players. A number of questionable features in new video games (and upcoming consoles) have turned otherwise happy gamers into teeth-gnashing trolls.
Some of these features are meant to curb piracy. Some aim to boost revenues. Some attempt to promote technology. Others? Well, we’re really not sure why anyone thought they were a good idea. Here are five new game features we desperately wish we could unplug.
Microtransactions invade Call of Duty
Activision 
is getting into the microtransaction game, and it’s bringing its most notable franchise along for the ride.
Starting today, Call of Duty: Black Ops II will let players pick up small items such as extra loadout slots and gun personalization packs for prices ranging from $1 to $5.
Chris Morris: Journalist 