EA sent an ultimatum to FIFA.
A shocking news for FIFA fans in particular and the gaming community in general. EA SPORTS has planned to close the FIFA series, the nearly 30-year-old football game franchise. This is information confirmed by Cam Weber, executive vice president and senior general manager of EA SPORTS.
FIFA 22 could be the final version of this legendary football series.
Electronic Arts said it may end its partnership with FIFA for future football games. The method will be similar to that of Konami to do with PES. That is to remove the FIFA brand and change to a new name.
EA’s agreement with FIFA to use the FIFA name is valid until 2022, so the two sides have about a year to negotiate a new contract (or not). Weber explains in the blog post that EA (which can’t possibly be without FIFA) as they have separate licensing agreements with more than 300 different groups (besides FIFA), including over 17,000 athletes, over 700 teams, 100 stadiums and 30 leagues around the world.
“EA is constantly investing in partnerships and licensing because we understand it means a lot to gamers. Our game is the only place you can play for the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Premier League, Bundesliga, and LaLiga Santander and many more.” Weber said. “EA’s breadth of partnerships and licensed content ecosystem will allow us to continue to deliver unparalleled realism in EA SPORTS football games, now and for years to come.” .
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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