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EA Sports monopoly? Decide for yourself.

Many of us have already heard the recent news regarding the class-action lawsuit against EA Sports. Although the possibility of free money has a great deal of drawing power, we wanted to play devil’s advocate and provide an unbiased argument to get the thoughts of the public.

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blitz0x4772d ago

If your decision is mixed, be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section. I assume that I know what the general consensus will be, but you never know.

agentxk4772d ago

It’s a double edged sword. Due to their exclusivity contract, better games (such as the 2K series) cannot be allowed to use anything licensed by the league. Even if a competitor was to compete, there isn’t the connection players get with their favorite team and players. Stadiums can’t be used and even words like “Superbowl” are not allowed.
However to complain about product and pricing would mean that everyone who purchased a CoD game after CoD2 should also be given reparations. After all, it’s not like they aren’t slapping a skin on each game and taking $60 for the game and then more for map packs.

tmoss7264771d ago

I think they should complain that they have a monopoly because no other company can use the NFL properties. How is that allowed? They shouldn't be suing over the price fact, because they aren't anymore then $60, but should be suing at the fact they don't have any other options if they want a game with NFL stadiums, etc. in it.

gypsygib4771d ago

It's hard to tell from the article but are gamers actually suing EA for buying the exclusive right to make NFL games?

If so, the I'm even starting to hate all these sue-happy gamers, seriously they should get a life or just kill themselves because their life must suck soooo bad if they're suing for that reason.

The NFL sold the rights to EA, the NFL had ultimate control....jeez, only in America (I love the US but people can sue someone for farting or coughing it seems)

Whatever the case, I think the appropriate meme is:

"cry more"

agentxk4771d ago

It actually comes off more as, "You have an exclusive contract, so you shouldn't charge $60 for a game" which unfortunately is silly. If it was more of a "You are suffocating all competition" suit I think it would have more weight.

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EA Delists Latest FIFA Games From Prominent Digital Stores

Following the release of EA Sports FC 24, the publisher seems to have removed FIFA 14 up to 22 from major digital storefronts.

MrNinosan214d ago

And as a Journalist, you should know why.
FIFA ain't allowing the games on the storefronts without EA paying for them. Pretty obvious.

Rols214d ago

Looks like the FIFA licensing deal has expired. No mystery about it.

badboyz09214d ago (Edited 214d ago )

EA FC please Flop🤞

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EA Sports has partnered with Nike's new NFT platform

“Virtual Creations” from Nike's .swoosh WEB3 Platform will be integrated into EA titles.

Nike has struck a deal with Electronic Arts that paves the way for the introduction of NFTs to the publisher’s sports games.

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potatoseal333d ago

You gotta love EA. They've always got their finger on the pulse of the gaming community in regards to the wants and desires of the players /s

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potatoseal332d ago

Loot boxes --- "surprise mechanics"
NFTs ----------- "virtual creations"

just_looken331d ago

Well its sports gamers so they will buy the nft's very fast.

BrainSyphoned332d ago

EA: We need a new way to be voted the worst company
Nike: Have you tried child slave labor? No?... well how about a Jordan NFT. We will even throw in Chinese LeBron NFTs for free!

potatoseal332d ago

Can they even read the room? The world wide gaming room filled with gamers. No one wants this. They know they will probably get away with putting NFTs in their sport games.

XiNatsuDragnel332d ago

EA and Activision are competing for worst company fr.

mariopasta332d ago (Edited 332d ago )

How could they not know this is the wrong ass move. If EA survive this which they will, they are seriously untouchable. Too many casuals play their games and dont know what happening or even give a dam

JackBNimble332d ago

How is Nike still surviving?

People talk about justice this justice that but are so self absorbed that they will continue to support these companies so they can have their neat little things.

At the end of the day , everything the plebs say is all a lie.

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EA Proposes 10% Revenue Share For Schools In College Football Game

EA Sports is proposing a 10% revenue share for universities who agree to be in their College Football video game set to be released in July 2024. Schools who choose to participate will receive guaranteed payouts of between $10,000 and $100,000 per year.

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TheColbertinator363d ago

Good idea but I expect the NCAA and college boards to swipe away all that money for themselves.

badboyz09362d ago

This means 2 things
1.Ultimate Team is Confirmed
2.They have some competition from another Studio

anast362d ago

They need to start paying college players.

hiroyukisanada362d ago

Bro, pay as much as you need to and don't be greedy, cuz I NEED my college football game back 🤣
It was the ONLY sports game I bought annually