This is standard policy. Activision has the same in place, at least when I worked there.
EA legal also will work w you to ensure that everything is kosher - they do NOT just swoop in and "take" your creative works outside of the company.
I've published a book and am producing a movie short. EA has been incredibly supportive of both and is not claiming either. Two of my colleagues have published children's books w the same support and hands-off treatment re: ownership.
There are things to get mad about in this industry. This isn't it.
The scary ban man has become such a corporate hack

At my company I applaud people working on their own stuff. The only thing we have is a right of first refusal on any new client starting a certain sum.
They can even use our facilities outside of working hours for their own projects or host workshops, network events and stuff. Seems like a waste to have an office building vacant during weekends when the space can be put to good use.
If our designers want to make logo's for local businesses in their free time or whatever to develop their skills they are free to do so. It also fosters a culture of sharing between our workers.
Some of them work together outside of office hours on their pet projects.
But I'm easily one of the coolest employers around in my area so
