SCEA's Karraker resigns

In an unexpected e-mail to the media, SCEA spokesperson Dave Karraker announced that he is leaving the company effective September 7.

Karraker, who joined SCEA only a year ago as Senior Director, Corporate Communications, said that he had been "presented a global opportunity near my home in an industry where I have previous experience that I feel I must pursue."

He announced that he will become head of PR and events for Skyy Spirits on October 1st. Karraker had previously worked at Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine. He also did public relations work for Access Communications and Rogers & Cowan and formerly worked as a broadcast journalist.

"It has been a wild ride and an incredibly enriching experience," Karraker said. "I have enjoyed immensely my tenure at SCEA and think the company and its brands are very well positioned to have an exceptional holiday and a very bright future."

"I look forward to continuing to follow this industry as a gamer, rather than a spokesperson."