While EA will lose the rights to the FIFA name, the company has signed up 19.000 athletes, 700 teams, 100 stadiums, and over 30 leagues including the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and UEFA, so players can still expect real team names and players.
What went wrong with EA and FIFA’s deal?
Tensions had built for months as EA and FIFA worked to hash out a new contract, according to the New York Times. A major point of contention was FIFA’s demand to double its licensing fee, which was already $150 million a year, the Times reported.
Why did EA change its name from FIFA to FIFA?
In an interview with the BBC, EA Sports vice president David Jackson says that the deal with FIFA wasn’t just for the name, but included a set of licensing restrictions that EA no longer has to abide by. This could free the company to explore more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.
Will FIFA 22 be the last game EA Sports and FIFA work together?
However, barring a dramatic turnaround, reports indicate that FIFA 22 will be the final game that the two parties work together on - at least exclusively. Why have FIFA and EA Sports split?
What will happen to FIFA's video game rights after World Cup?
It remains to be seen how FIFA will deal with its video game rights following the expiration of the EA Sports deal after next year's World Cup. Such is the brand recognition of the franchise, though, that FIFA will surely put its name to a new game alongside another developer.
Does EA still own FIFA?
EA splits from FIFA—will rebrand as EA Sports FC FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.
Why is FIFA leaving EA?
EA Is No Longer Allowed To Use 'FIFA' For Its Video Game Titles. With EA and FIFA going their separate ways after failing to agree on terms of a renewed contract, EA is now forbidden to use any 'FIFA' branding.
How long does EA have the rights to FIFA?
The present licensing agreement continues until 31st December 2022 and FIFA 23 will be the final EA Sports FIFA game when it is released this autumn.
Who owns FIFA now?
Electronic ArtsEA Sports FC (formerly known as FIFA Football or FIFA) is a series of association football video games developed and released annually by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label. As of 2011, the FIFA franchise has been localised into 18 languages and available in 51 countries.
Is FIFA coming to an end?
EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the last in its long-running series of football video games.
Did EA lose rights Madden?
The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years. NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that has existed for 30 years.
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The two organizations are not happy with each other at the moment
Some big rumblings have been circulating in the sports video game world, with publisher Electronic Arts ( EA -0.82% ) and the international governing body of soccer, FIFA, butting heads publicly over the upcoming renewal of their licensing deal.
FIFA is not happy with EA at the moment
This news story started with a press release on Oct. 7 from EA that updated its investors about the launch of FIFA 22, which was released on Oct. 1. The game has been record-breaking so far, with 9.1 million players joining the game and 460 million matches played.
How it could impact Electronic Arts
With the FIFA license only covering the naming rights for the video game franchise, EA likely thought $250 million a year was a bit egregious for FIFA to ask for, and that is why it is walking away from this relationship.
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So does that mean no Ronaldo, Dybala, Chiellini & co. on FIFA 20?
Fortunately, no. EA Sports were quick to make an announcement saying the Juventus team will appear on FIFA 20, but under a different guise.
So. How does PES 2020 play?
Konami has gone all out to create, what they believe, to be the strongest game so far in the series. We've had extensive hands on with PES 2020 and have learned a lot about what to expect come final build.
Insane Graphics
The 3D scans of the players look eerily similar to their real-life selves.
Iconic celebrations
PES has brought back some of the hilarious and brilliant celebrations, as well as some signature celebrations from the best goalscorers in the world.
First touch mechanics
Konami has changed the 'cheesy' style of one-touch play that let you pass your way through a team just by repeatedly pressing the short pass button.
Defending and Shielding
We've already touched on the graphics, but it's the animation that really shines this year.
Cover stars
The four PES 2020 cover stars will be a Barca superstar Lionel Messi, Scott McTominay of Manchester United, Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry and Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Why have FIFA and EA Sports split?
The existing rights deal between EA Sports and FIFA is due to expire next year – and it’s fair to say that negotiations over an extension to the agreement could have gone better.
Will there be any more FIFA games after 2022?
It remains to be seen how FIFA will deal with its video game rights following the expiration of the EA Sports deal after next year’s World Cup.
Starting with FIFA 99: Who was this FIFA cover star?
Given the staggering sums that EA Sports have made over the years from football video games, don’t expect them to go anywhere either. Already with an established game engine in place, EA are hardly in bad shape moving forward.
When will FIFA 21 end?
So fifa 21 could well be the last fifa with the fifa rights as the contract comes to an end in 2022.
Why is the first touch important in FIFA?
FIFA need to massively improve the gameplay like when players touch the ball as the ball is like glued to the players feet when you pass the ball which in reality the first touch is vital because it makes that difference in terms off scoring goals or creating chances.
Is Madden better than FIFA?
I am sure FIFA gets their cut and that is all that matters. Madden is much much worse than FIFA and its exclusive deal with the NFL was just redone for six more years. The quality of the game and your desire for it to have a better career mode or whatever means zero to FIFA. It is all about the monies.
