Revealing the reason why EA is about to close the FIFA game series

EA is ready to close by FIFA.

Since its launch in 1993, the FIFA and EA teams have created the most powerful football game empire on the planet. Despite the appearance of many pursuers (most notably Konami’s PES), FIFA is still alone and has become the most successful football simulation game in history.

However, no fun lasts forever. In its latest announcement, EA is ready for a plan to cancel the FIFA football game series to create another name to replace it.

“As we look ahead, we are exploring the idea of ​​renaming our football series,” EA Sports Group general manager Cam Weber said. “This means we are reviewing the naming rights agreement between EA and FIFA, which is separate from all of our other official partnerships and licenses around the football world.” .

Immediately following this announcement, an invite trademark was registered by EA in Europe, which is EA Sports FC. It is very likely that this will be a new series to replace FIFA when the agreement of EA and the world football federation ends.

According to the New York Times, the main reason for this breakup was money. The report says FIFA wants EA to pay an additional $1 billion (for a 4-year cycle) of the new contract. And this is such a large number that the publisher from the US is very hesitant. In addition, FIFA also wants to limit EA’s exclusivity, especially when EA is planning an NFT game with football content.

It is the great demands from FIFA that make EA ready for a future without FIFA. In essence, except for the name, EA is no longer too dependent on FIFA. If the biggest football organization in the world doesn’t give them a reasonable and acceptable contract, then they won’t need FIFA anymore. A new football game brand is taking shape.

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