According to the latest reports, 2K Sports is reportedly in talks with global football's governing body FIFA to buy the official FIFA license. This follows reports that the global giants have failed to negotiate terms with current holders of the license, EA Sports, who have been long-term developers for the gaming franchise.
Is 2K Sports in talks to buy FIFA license?
According to the latest reports, 2K Sports is reportedly in talks with global football's governing body FIFA to buy the official FIFA license. This follows reports that the global giants have failed to negotiate terms with current holders of the license, EA Sports, who have been long-term developers for the gaming franchise.
Does 2K Sports own NBA 2K?
Currently, 2K sports owns the NBA 2K series, PGA Tour 2K, and WWE 2K. However, the potential coup will be a huge one for the company considering the series’ brand value around the world.
Could FIFA take over 2K's video games franchise?
Some investors with 2K Sports have recently shown interest in filling the void that would be left should the two parties actually split. Metro reports that the interest by those investors to talk to FIFA about taking over the video game franchise was expressed to 2K's boss Strauss Zelnick.
Why did 2K buy Nordeus?
Zelnick initially tried to avoid the question by talking about mobile game Top Eleven, a relatively obscure title that nevertheless led to 2K buying developer Nordeus. ‘We are so thrilled to have Nordeus in the Take-Two family,’ Zelnick told investors during an earnings call, as transcribed by VGC.
Is FIFA owned by 2K?
FIFA and 2K Partnership Take-Two - the parent company of 2K Games - boss Strauss Zelnick recently spoke to IGN on the subject: "We're definitely interested in expanding our opportunities in sports and FIFA has a great brand and incredible clout, but we have no current plans to discuss."
Is 2K related to EA?
Take-Two wholly owns 2K Games and Rockstar Games. … In early 2008 EA tried to buy Take-Two Interactive for $2 Billion.
Will 2K make a football game?
The games will be non-simulation football game experiences. While specific game titles, developers and release dates will be announced at a later date, 2K confirmed the projects are in early development and will launch starting in calendar year 2021, during Take-Two's fiscal year 2022.
Does EA own FIFA?
The EA partnership with FIFA ends later this year. FIFA said Monday it has decided to allow "third-party studios and publishers" to produce video games going forward.
Who is EA owned by?
Electronic ArtsThe EA headquarters building at Redwood City, California in May 2011FounderTrip HawkinsHeadquartersRedwood City, California , USArea servedWorldwideKey peopleAndrew Wilson (CEO and chairman) Laura Miele (COO)14 more rows
Is Madden or 2K more popular?
NBA 2K. The NBA 2K franchise is the most popular basketball video game franchise in the world. In total they have sold 90 million copies of the game. Unlike Madden, NBA 2K doesn't have an exclusive deal with the NBA and so there are also other basketball games.
Will 2K take over Madden?
2K to Take on EA Sports' Madden Empire With Football Game in 2021.
Is 2K getting NFL license?
The game, which will be the first NFL 2K game since NFL 2K5 was released in 2004 before EA bought an exclusive NFL license, is not among the titles 2K is expected to release during the fiscal year 2022 (ending March 31, 2022).
Will 2K Take Over FIFA?
2K Sports and FIFA. This could be our future. Take Two is said to be interested in FIFA's naming rights. But is EA Sports able to compete with its competitor?
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EA Sports and Take-Two have already fought for various license rights in the past. Best example: PGA Tour 2K21, released by 2K last year. There has also recently been a partnership between Tiger Woods and 2K. Woods was previously an EA ambassador, for over 25 years, actually. EA plans to publish its own PGA Tour Game again next year.
