The Future of Football Video Game Franchises

When it comes to baccarat สดจากค่าย SA Gaming, Evolution และอีกมากมาย! soccer gaming, there aren’t many franchises that have lasted as long or as successfully as EA Sports’ FIFA series. It’s been one of the biggest video games in the world for three decades, generating billions of dollars and winning over fans all over the planet to the point where the annual ratings reveal is as much an event as the actual matches themselves. Yet despite this enduring popularity, the game’s era is sadly coming to an end. Fifa 23 marked the final iteration of a partnership that was once the defining force in the genre, with EA Sports and global football body FIFA deciding to part ways.

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The reason for this is, unsurprisingly, that the relationship was starting to sour, with critics calling out both sides for their respective monetization tactics. For EA, this was particularly glaring with its Ultimate Team mode, where players were paying for randomised digital packets of new players to build their own squad. This is the kind of ‘loot box’ mechanic that caused Belgium to ban games with this business model, with some governments pondering the need for tougher regulations to protect younger gamers.

Meanwhile, FIFA has been relying on its EA Sports partnership to help fund the governing body’s various initiatives and projects around the globe. While the breakup is certainly a blow for both parties, it’s unlikely to be as damaging for FIFA as it would have been had it partnered with another developer to create its own branded game.

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