Did EA lose NBA?

Did EA lose NBA license? No. They are merely going to lose exclusive rights. So, for example, EA has licensing to make NBA games, like the popular NBA Live.

Is EA still making NBA?

The last released installment to date was 2018's NBA Live 19. As of 2022, the series has been in an indefinite hiatus, and after the cancellations of NBA Live 20 and NBA Live 21, there has not been any official confirmation on whether or not more games would be developed.

Why did EA stop NBA?

“We're not launching a new NBA Live HD product this season,” EA chief executive Andrew Wilson told investors Tuesday. “Instead, we're expanding our vision, leaning hard into the new leading-edge platforms, and taking the time to ensure we deliver against the opportunity for our players.”

Does EA have exclusive rights to NBA?

The extension will allow Take-Two to continue producing NBA 2K games and using the likenesses of NBA players, but there is seemingly no exclusivity involved in the deal. That means EA Sports will be allowed to continue on with the NBA Live series as well.

Is NBA on EA Access?

EA Access members can go ahead and play in the Vault, too, as NBA LIVE 19 has now been added to this collection of awesome games. There are no time limits, no stopping points, and they're full games there to play whenever you want.

The End Of EA Sports...? (They Lost FIFA)

Does EA own NBA 2K?

The series was originally published by Sega Sports. Beginning with 2005's NBA 2K6, the series is currently published by 2K (previously under the 2K Sports sub-label). As of 2021, the series consists of twenty-three main installments and several spinoff titles across eighteen different platforms.

Will EA make a basketball game?

EA eyes return to basketball as it expands its sports offerings. Electronic Arts apparently isn't finished with basketball quite yet. While NBA Live went dormant in 2019, Axios reports that the sports giant is working on "next-generation" basketball games that could revive EA's fortunes in the space.

Will EA lose NFL license?

EA and the NFL announce that they have renewed their Madden esports deal, allowing the Madden NFL Championship Series to continue.

How long does 2K have NBA rights?

The $1.1 billion, seven-year deal will allow Take-Two's 2K Studios to continue making the video game series that has become a best seller across all genres over the past few years.

Who has the rights to NBA?

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery own the NBA rights until the end of the 2024-2025 season — more than two more years from now.

What games are EA shutting down?

EA is shutting down online services for four more games in 2023, so players will only be able to enjoy the games offline if they own a copy. EA has confirmed that it is shutting down the online services of four games, those being Syndicate, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Shadows of the Damned, and Warp.

What sports game did EA lose?

FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.

Is EA losing FIFA?

The breakup means that EA's series will no longer be able to call itself FIFA—it will now be known as (the less catchy) EA Sports FC—and will lose access to global tournaments, following with the Women's World Cup in 2023. But it's FIFA that stands to lose the most from the parting.

Will EA ever be bought?

So far, Electronic Arts has not revealed any plans to go under the hammer. Potential bidders are likely to wait to see how the Microsoft-Activision deal plays out with regulators before making any move of their own. Microsoft and Activision are aiming to close the transaction by 2023.

Why did EA and FIFA fall out?

That's not to say EA Sports didn't want to continue the partnership. The company saw no need to unnecessarily jeopardise its most profitable series, but it did want more freedom. Specifically, it wanted to do more with its games, stage esports tournaments, and release non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on FIFA.

Could EA be bought out?

The deal is set to be officially announced later today. As reported by USA Today Sports, the GLHF sources have confirmed that Amazon has eventually made an offer to acquire Electronic Arts, one of the biggest video game publishers and developers in the world.

Did 2K buy NBA rights?

The agreement allows Take-Two's 2K studio to continue making its NBA 2K videogame franchise and other NBA-branded games, including smartphone apps. The company and the league announced the partnership on Tuesday.

Is a EA ban permanent?

A ban is when we remove your access to a game, part of a game, or your EA Account for an extended period of time. We normally issue a ban on your EA Account due to repeated or extreme violations of our Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct. Account bans are typically permanent.

Why can only EA make NFL games?

Exclusivity. In 2004, EA signed an exclusive licensing rights agreement through 2009 with the NFL and the NFLPA to give the company the exclusive rights to use the NFL's teams, stadiums, and players in a video game.

Did Panini lose their NFL license?

The NBA/NBPA and NFL licenses remain with Italy's Panini until 2026. Panini has had the exclusive NBA deals since 2009 (and nabbed the WWE license from Topps starting this year). Upper Deck retains the NHL licenses it's had since 1990 and was extended in 2019.

Why did EA stop NCAA?

A lot has changed in college football since the last iteration of the game formerly known as “NCAA Football” that will now carry the branding of “EA Sports College Football.” EA stopped making the game due to the ongoing NCAA legal dispute surrounding the use of player likenesses.

Will EA bring back NCAA basketball?

So far, EA Sports has announced they plan to release an NCAA Football video game in the summer of 2023. While there are no plans at the moment, the relaunch of the EA Sports college football series certainly opens the door for a new edition of NCAA Basketball.

Why did EA stop making NCAA games?

EA Sports last published a college football video game in 2013. The game was discontinued amid court battles over the use of players' name, image and likeness, including a settlement with former players, but 2021 rule changes allowing college players to make money off their NIL brought renewed hope.