Who is leaving EA?

With EA and FIFA going their separate ways after failing to agree on terms of a renewed contract, EA is now forbidden to use any 'FIFA' branding. In light of this, it has been confirmed by EA's vice-president, David Jackson, that the company will continue to release soccer video games, but under the title EA Sports FC.

Why is FIFA leaving EA?

FIFA said in its statement, "FIFA is bullish and excited about the future in gaming and eSports for football, and it is clear that this needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights." This, to us, implies that FIFA wanted to work with other partners, but EA might not have been open ...

Who will take over FIFA after EA?

EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the very last in its long-running series of football video games - to be replaced by a new franchise called EA Sports FC.

What will EA lose from 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.

What games are EA shutting down?

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Is EA Play replacing Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

What games are shutting down in 2023?

Will Madden lose NFL license?

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

Is FIFA going to be discontinued?

FIFA 23 will be the last installment in the EA Sports FIFA franchise, but it most certainly doesn't spell the end of the video game. In May, EA Sports and FIFA announced their partnership spanning over 20 years will come to an end in the summer of 2023.

Did anyone go to jail for FIFA scandal?

The Department of Justice has not charged anybody at FIFA with bribery. Prosecutors have instead alleged racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracies under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) Act, which was intended for use against the Mafia.

What will happen to FIFA after 23?

Of note, FIFA 23 is the final entry in the series from EA bearing that name. 2023's game will be called EA Sports FC due to EA and FIFA breaking up.

What game is replacing FIFA?

EA promises "the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes," so FIFA fans can rest easy. EA Sports FC will be the new name for the publisher's football series when it releases next year, with FIFA 23 being the last instalment in the franchise as we know it.

Will FIFA 23 be called FIFA?

The latest installment of FIFA 23 will be the last under the partnership between the two entities. After this release, all future games will cease using the FIFA name or branding, and the World Cup will also cease being a part of it as an official FIFA event. Instead, the game will be renamed EA Sports FC.

Is EA losing rights to FIFA?

The FIFA soccer video game that gamers have enjoyed for years will disappear after its maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Electronic Arts Sports will instead introduce a new game — EA Sports FC — for 2023. The EA partnership with FIFA ends later this year.

Will FIFA 23 be good?

On the pitch, the game of football is good – better in many ways than FIFA 22. Animations are smooth and varied, there's more free-flowing action and more variety in player types. Yet, everything else feels half-baked.

Will FIFA 22 be shut down?

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The Stadia versions of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23 will all have their online functionality removed on January 18, 2023, alongside the Stadia versions of Madden 21 and Madden 22.

How long will FIFA 22 be supported?

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Why is FIFA no longer called?

The Fifa branded football series will be coming to a close in 2023 as developers fail to strike a new licensing deal with world football's governing body.

How much does EA pay the NFL?

The deal will reportedly provide $1 billion to the NFL and $500 million to the players during this time, with another $500 million in marketing commitments. According to Albert Breer of The MMQB, the deal will run through the 2025 season but can extend through 2026 if certain revenue thresholds are reached.

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.

What is the oldest game still running?

Furcadia holds the Guinness World Records title for the longest continuously running social MMORPG and in addition to being one of the first games to heavily encourage modding and let users build virtual worlds for themselves, it was also one of the first freemium online games.

What will gaming be in 2050?

Is Xbox shutting down 2023?

According to Gematsu, a Microsoft representative has confirmed that the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023, and that this message "was posted in error."