As a long-serving FIFA player, this story may or may not be a shock to you, but you have read that title correctly. The National body FIFA has finally ended its long-serving partnership with gaming developer Electronic Arts, also known as EA. This news met with mixed emotions, as some people are shocked, whereas others are sort of happy, as they haven’t been pleased with FIFA games over recent years.
The governing body had released a statement on this, saying, “FIFA is excited about the future of gaming and esports for football. However, this needs to be occupied by more than one party to control all rights. Mobile companies and technology as a whole are now actively competing with each other in order to be associated with FIFA, its platforms, and our global tournaments. FIFA has been engaging with many other industry players. Which also includes developers, investors, and analysts, to build a long-term view of the gaming, esports, and interactive entertainment sector.”
