Why did EA stop making NBA games?

In a future of new possibilities, players shouldn't be content with a game built for today's realities and based on what we know to be possible, we feel we can go so much further with the new design. So, we're not launching a new NBA LIVE HD product this season.

Will EA ever make another basketball game?

EA Sports is still planning to release four sports titles for the 2021 fiscal year, but NBA Live won't be one of them. Instead, in addition to the usual Madden, FIFA and NHL launches, the company will be releasing EA Sports UFC 4 which is deep in development.

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.

Does EA still make 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.

What happened to EA 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.

The Last NBA Live

Is EA bigger than 2K?

When the NFL first partnered with EA Sports in 1989 to create a Madden game, it quickly became one of the most popular sports simulations. However, since 2K released its first title after partnering with the NBA in 1999, they've become the NFL's biggest competitor in the gaming market.

Why is FIFA ending?

In May, EA Sports and FIFA announced their partnership spanning over 20 years will come to an end in the summer of 2023. After months of negotiations regarding an extension of their current partnership, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement on future terms.

Did EA lose FIFA rights?

(NASDAQ: EA) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until December 31, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, EA SPORTS maintains exclusive rights to release FIFA-branded action and management videogames.

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.

What games did EA cancel?

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

Is NBA 2K23 worth it?

Verdict: 8.5/10. NBA 2K23 is worth the price of admission almost entirely because of how good the new MyNBA Eras mode is. What makes NBA 2K23 the best installment in years is the well-needed gameplay changes, as well as the return of the enthralling Jordan Challenge mode.

Is the NBA play in game permanent?

Current format

On July 22, 2022, the NBA Board of Governors made this format permanent. The format is similar to the first two rounds of the Page–McIntyre system for a four-team playoff. The 9th place team hosts the 10th place team in an elimination game.

Will the NFL leave EA?

The current contract was set to expire after the 2021 season. The extension means that EA Sports will continue to be the league's exclusive publisher of football simulation games through 2026.

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.

Why is NCAA 14 so rare?

EA hasn't released a single NCAA Football title since 2013, so there's no such thing as a new copy. Moreover, the company can't sell digital copies, so the physical discs for sale are the only copies available — period.

Will Madden lose NFL license?

EA will remain in possession of the “Madden” license and development rights through at least 2026. The deal will allow EA to develop new games both in the “Madden NFL” franchise and outside it.

What will EA call FIFA?

The FIFA video game franchise 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.

What rights will EA lose?

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 game is replacing FIFA?

EA Sports FC Ultimate Team.

Will FIFA 23 be last?

While the current contract expires after the 2022 World Cup, EA Sports and FIFA agreed to extend the current deal through the FIFA Women's World Cup in July and August 2023 to include one final edition.

Is FIFA 22 the last one?

Long story short: yes, FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA-branded game that EA Sports makes for the foreseeable future.

What is EA's most profitable game?

In 2022, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes was the top-grossing mobile gaming title published by Electronic Arts (EA) in the Google Play Store.

What is EA's biggest selling game?

FIFA — EA Sports

FIFA is the most successful sports video game franchise of all time, and that really shouldn't be all that surprising.

What is the most bought sports game?

When it comes to sports video games, FIFA is by far the best-selling game, with the franchise selling over 260 million copies worldwide as of 2022. The next best-selling sports video game franchise is Electronic Art's Madden, which has sold well over 130 million copies since its first edition in 1990.

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.