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.
Is EA Sports changing the name of FIFA?
Original story: After almost 30 years, EA Sports and FIFA are parting ways and EA will chart a new future under the name, EA Sports FC. Aside from the name change, the lack of a licensing deal means there could be some changes to the tried-and-true FIFA formula.
Why did FIFA stop making video games?
The FIFA soccer video game that gamers have enjoyed for years will disappear after its maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Electronic Arts Sports will instead introduce a new game — EA Sports FC — for 2023.
What is the difference between FIFA and EA Sports FC?
EA Sports FC video games are expected to largely remain the same as FIFA releases due to more than 300 licensing agreements EA has with clubs and leagues around the world, but FIFA events like the World Cup will no longer be included.
How did EA lose FIFA?
EA Sports Loses Rights To 'FIFA' Brand For Soccer Video Games After Talks Fail With Soccer's Governing Body. I cover national politics, with a focus on Donald Trump.
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.
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.
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.
Who will take over FIFA?
EA Sports FCFIFA, 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.
Is FIFA 23 the last game?
FIFA 23 will be the last game in the series bearing the FIFA name. In May 2022, EA Sports confirmed in a blog post (opens in new tab) that after 30 years it will be ending its partnership with FIFA and, from 2023, the series will be known as EA Sports FC.
What's happening to FIFA?
What Happened To FIFA Game Series? FIFA 23 will be the final entry in EA Sports' ubiquitous football franchise, the publishing giant announced on Tuesday. The deal was set to expire after the 2022 men's World Cup but was extended through the 2023 Women's World Cup next summer.
What happen to FIFA game?
EA Sports has revealed it will no longer make games affiliated with Fifa, with the deal between the games studio and football's governing body set to end.