What does FIFA and EA's split mean for fans of football games?
Change is the name of the game. EA and FIFA, the game that dominates the gaming consoles worldwide, are ending their association. The two have arguably made the most successful game amongst fans.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Electronic Arts (EA) and FIFA are ending their decades-long partnership. Their last installment, FIFA 23, will be the final between the two. EA Sports wants to create its own game called EA Sports FC by ending its licensing agreement with FIFA. A representative for EA said the new game would be a defining moment for them. It will allow EA to provide fans with a more joyful, creative, progressive, and interactive experience.
Captain Fantastic: Sunil Chhetri, third on international top scorers list, gets FIFA honour
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Indian football mainstay, Sunil Chhetri, is the subject of a three episode series on FIFA’s streaming service.
Indian football mainstay, Sunil Chhetri, is the subject of a three episode series on FIFA’s streaming service.
The Indian captain has 84 international goals, which is the most for an active player, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The Indian captain has 84 international goals, which is the most for an active player, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
“You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men's international,” tweeted FIFA announcing the series on Chhetri’s life.
“You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men's international,” tweeted FIFA announcing the series on Chhetri’s life.
On the all time international goals list, Chhetri places fifth and is only six goals behind Argentine superstar Messi. On the active list he places third, here’s a look at the others on the list.
On the all time international goals list, Chhetri places fifth and is only six goals behind Argentine superstar Messi. On the active list he places third, here’s a look at the others on the list.
Portugal’s talisman, the Manchester United player has a record 117 goals on the international stage, having played 191 games for his country and still chugging along.
Portugal’s talisman, the Manchester United player has a record 117 goals on the international stage, having played 191 games for his country and still chugging along.
Arguably the greatest player the game has ever seen, former Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi is in search of an elusive World Cup this year. In his hunt for the honour, he’s scored 90 goals in 164 appearances.
Arguably the greatest player the game has ever seen, former Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi is in search of an elusive World Cup this year. In his hunt for the honour, he’s scored 90 goals in 164 ap..
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One of the few players from outside of major footballing nations, the United Arab Emirates’ Ali Mabkhout is fourth on the active list, having scored 80 goals in 108 games.
One of the few players from outside of major footballing nations, the United Arab Emirates’ Ali Mabkhout is fourth on the active list, having scored 80 goals in 108 games.
Poland powerhouse Robert Lewandowski places fifth on the active goal scorers list, continuing to shoulder the Polish team’s scoring burden, netting 76 in 134 games
Poland powerhouse Robert Lewandowski places fifth on the active goal scorers list, continuing to shoulder the Polish team’s scoring burden, netting 76 in 134 games
Messi’s Paris teammate and friend, Brazilian sensation Neymar Jr is sixth on the list, having scored 75 goals in 121 games in the yellow jersey.
Messi’s Paris teammate and friend, Brazilian sensation Neymar Jr is sixth on the list, having scored 75 goals in 121 games in the yellow jersey.
EA calls the change the start of a new and exciting era and said the series would not lose any significant features in EA Sports FC. The EA Group General Manager said the game would have the same athletes, clubs, tournaments, leagues, modes, and experiences.
FIFA released its statement and said it would try to create different video games with third parties. It said it would release a non-simulation game based on the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a new simulation game in 2024.
FAQs
Q1. Why are EA and FIFA divorcing? A1. EA and FIFA are ending their decades-long partnership, and EA will create its own football-based game called EA Sports FC.
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Q2. Will there be significant differences in EA Sports FC? A2. EA calls the change the start of a new and exciting era and said the series would not lose any significant features in EA Sports FC. The EA Group General Manager said the game would have the same athletes, clubs, tournaments, leagues, modes, and experiences.