Why did EA stop making boxing games?

The games didn't sell well enough to justify making them. Fight Night

Fight Night

Fight Night is a series of boxing video games created by EA Sports. It follows on from their previous series Knockout Kings, produced for various platforms yearly between 1998 and 2003.

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was fairly expensive to make for two reasons: it had a fair amount of licensing expense, and more importantly it was the only game EA Chicago made.

Will EA make another boxing game?

This certainly wasn't the result boxing fans were hoping for. Just a few months ago, Electronic Arts looked set to green-light a Fight Night reboot after the boxing franchise had sat dormant for over a decade but I'm sorry to say folks, we shouldn't plan on entering the ring anytime soon.

Why was Fight Night cancelled?

The cancellation was due to Krylov falling ill earlier in the day. It was announced on the broadcast the 17-fight UFC veteran had been receiving fluids and medical treatment at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas at which the event was taking place, however the 30-year-old was not cleared to compete.

Why is there no new Fight Night game?

The publisher has decided to 'temporarily pause its core development' on the unannounced Fight Night title to focus on the next EA Sports UFC entry. A studio-wide email sent to EA Canada staff informed them that they want to prioritise EA Sports UFC 5, which is expected to be released in late 2022.

What was the last boxing game made?

Fight Night Series

The latest boxing video game series showcased some of the best gaming experiences out there. Fight Night has been available on PS2, Xbox Xbox 360, and PS3 (for Round 3).

Why EA Sports stopped making Fight Night Games

What was the longest boxing game?

The longest recorded fight with gloves was between Andy Bowen of New Orleans (1867-94) and Jack Burke (Texas, 1869-1913) at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on 6 April 1893. It lasted 110 rounds, 7 hr 19 min (9:15 p.m.-4:34 a.m.), and was declared a no contest (later changed to a draw).

What is the most bought boxing match ever?

As of May 2022, the 2015 'Fight of the Century' between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao had the most most boxing pay-per-view (PPV) buys of all time, with 4.6 million buys in total.

Will EA bring back Fight Night?

Electronic Arts is set to revive its classic boxing series Fight Night in the near future, development sources have said. According to people with knowledge of the EA Sports label's plans, the new Fight Night, which is currently codenamed 'Moneyball', has been greenlit and entered early development.

Is Fight Night Round 5 coming out?

UFC 5 to release in summer 2023 and Fight Night soon after (Tom Henderson)

Will PS5 have a boxing game?

Why did HBO lose boxing?

Various issues in the boxing business, including the influx of streaming options (such as DAZN and ESPN+) and issues with promoters, along with declining ratings and loss of interest in the sport among HBO's subscribers, made continued carriage of the sport untenable.

Why is Mayweather not in Fight Night?

"I'm working on my video game as we speak," grinned Mayweather when asked about a possible launch. Mayweather also said he won't be featured as a character in a new Fight Night game because he wants some "ownership."

What happened to HBO Boxing After Dark?

The end of Boxing After Dark

On September 27, 2018, HBO announced they would be dropping boxing from the network following its last televised match on October 27, although there was an additional airing on December 8, 2018.

What games did EA cancel?

EA cancels mobile Apex Legends and Battlefield games, shutters Industrial Toys studio.

Will PlayStation make a boxing game?

Undisputed is set to be released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Who is making the new boxing game?

Steel City Interactive Undisputed is a new generation of boxing game built with the latest hardware in mind.

Is Mayweather in Fight Night game?

This is the only game in the series to feature Mayweather. EA SPORTS TRAXX: featuring music by Fabolous (who appears in the video game), David Banner, Geto Boys, and Pitbull. The GameCube version includes the SNES game Super Punch-Out!! as a bonus game.

Is Fight Night on PS4?

Amazon.com: Ps4 Fight Night: Video Games.

Will there be a Shadow Fight 4?

Shadow Fight 4: Arena is mainly about "Player versus Player" gameplay. Each character and location in the game has its own unique connection with Shadow Fight 3's storyline. There are two modes of multiplayer in this game, Ranked and Unranked, each of which supports 3v3 and 1v1 for the playable characters.

Why is FIFA ending with EA?

The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million — bring the total for the mooted four-year contract to $1 billion.

Do games ever leave EA Play?

Games are added to The Play List (previously known as The Vault) at EA's discretion, such as making a title available on Access a set number of days after its retail launch. Although the Terms of Service allow EA to remove titles with 30 days' notice, EA initially pledged that games will not be removed at a later date.

What classic EA game is returning?

(NASDAQ: EA), today announced during EA Play Live 2021 the sci-fi classic survival horror game, Dead Space™, will be returning as a remake completely rebuilt from the ground up.

Who is the highest paid boxer?

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is reportedly the highest earner among boxers in history with an estimated total income of 1.33 billion euros.

What was Mike Tyson's highest paid fight?

Mike Tyson's biggest fight purse came in a 2002 showdown with Lennox Lewis.