![]() At present, EA's only real competition is Konami's recently-rebranded eFootball, which was disastrously rebooted as a free-to-play release rife with glitches and other problems. ![]() EA is reportedly looking into changing FIFA's name to "EA Sports FC" in response.įIFA's statement also opens the door for more competition from other major developers. FIFA reportedly wants to charge EA $1 billion every four years to continue using its name, which EA has used since the mid-90s. Its biggest impact is apt to be on the name itself. EA negotiates licensing deals with individual clubs and leagues, and recently inked long-term detail with FIFPRO, a professional soccer association that will give EA access to the names and likenesses of thousands of players around the globe. ![]() This does not necessarily mean the end of EA's soccer franchise as we know it.
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