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mezzer Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 21 Oct 21 11.46am
Read this today. FIFA could lose quite a lot of money by being greedy. Who'd have thought? "FIFA and EA might break up after 28 years — but EA could keep the die-hard fans It’s getting Messi… A breakup between a soccer power couple could be coming. Video-game giant Electronic Arts (EA) and soccer org FIFA have released a new FIFA game together for 28 years, making FIFA the best-selling sports-game franchise ever. Fans love that FIFA lets them play with friends while rooting for their favorite teams. But EA is reportedly considering walking out on its longtime teammate. Trouble in the FIFA-verse… EA has made $20B+ from the FIFA franchise over the past 30 years or so, and FIFA currently makes $150M in yearly licensing fees from EA. But their 10-year contract ends after next year’s World Cup in Qatar, and they can’t agree on a new deal. Here’s why: Putting the “fee” in FIFA: FIFA wants to double the yearly licensing fee it charges EA to use its name. Open relationship: EA wants exclusive rights to develop FIFA extensions like arena gaming tourneys and NFTs, but FIFA wants to limit EA and launch its own ventures. Uneven split: FIFA, a nonprofit, made more than half its nearly $270M in revenue last year from its EA deal. But EA, which is valued at $40B, made $5.5B last year distributing several hit games like Madden, The Sims, and Apex Legends. New partners: EA has already lined up 300+ partners from national leagues to players’ unions, and filed to trademark “EA Sports FC.” Now, FIFA could start looking for a new gaming partner like Epic Games or Activision Blizzard. THE TAKEAWAY You need the name to join the game… But you only need loyal fans to keep playing. EA leveraged FIFA’s brand to generate buzz and build a huge global fan base: More than 31M people have played FIFA 21 since it launched last fall. But EA’s games themselves are what keep fans plugged in. Most sports fans don’t abandon their teams when they trade star players; EA hopes customers show similar loyalty." Living down here does have some advantages. At least you can see them cry.
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mezzer

Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 21 Oct 21 11.46am

Read this today.

FIFA could lose quite a lot of money by being greedy. Who'd have thought?

"FIFA and EA might break up after 28 years — but EA could keep the die-hard fans

It’s getting Messi… A breakup between a soccer power couple could be coming. Video-game giant Electronic Arts (EA) and soccer org FIFA have released a new FIFA game together for 28 years, making FIFA the best-selling sports-game franchise ever. Fans love that FIFA lets them play with friends while rooting for their favorite teams. But EA is reportedly considering walking out on its longtime teammate.

Trouble in the FIFA-verse… EA has made $20B+ from the FIFA franchise over the past 30 years or so, and FIFA currently makes $150M in yearly licensing fees from EA. But their 10-year contract ends after next year’s World Cup in Qatar, and they can’t agree on a new deal. Here’s why:

Putting the “fee” in FIFA: FIFA wants to double the yearly licensing fee it charges EA to use its name.
Open relationship: EA wants exclusive rights to develop FIFA extensions like arena gaming tourneys and NFTs, but FIFA wants to limit EA and launch its own ventures.
Uneven split: FIFA, a nonprofit, made more than half its nearly $270M in revenue last year from its EA deal. But EA, which is valued at $40B, made $5.5B last year distributing several hit games like Madden, The Sims, and Apex Legends.
New partners: EA has already lined up 300+ partners from national leagues to players’ unions, and filed to trademark “EA Sports FC.” Now, FIFA could start looking for a new gaming partner like Epic Games or Activision Blizzard.

THE TAKEAWAY
You need the name to join the game… But you only need loyal fans to keep playing. EA leveraged FIFA’s brand to generate buzz and build a huge global fan base: More than 31M people have played FIFA 21 since it launched last fall. But EA’s games themselves are what keep fans plugged in. Most sports fans don’t abandon their teams when they trade star players; EA hopes customers show similar loyalty."

Living down here does have some advantages. At least you can see them cry.

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MrRobbo Chaldon 21 Oct 21 12.45pm
Not a surprise that FIFA want more money. But TBF they can ask for what they want. Back in the day ISS was better than FIFA, and the fake names never seamed to bother anyone, but EA got their act together and ISS slowly died. Will be interesting to see how it unfolds. EA sports is a big enough name that they should be able ot make it work. FIFA will sell out to the highest bidder, likely at the detriment to gameplay
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Chaldon 21 Oct 21 12.45pm

Not a surprise that FIFA want more money. But TBF they can ask for what they want.

Back in the day ISS was better than FIFA, and the fake names never seamed to bother anyone, but EA got their act together and ISS slowly died.

Will be interesting to see how it unfolds. EA sports is a big enough name that they should be able ot make it work.

FIFA will sell out to the highest bidder, likely at the detriment to gameplay

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Qwijibo Bournemouth 26 Oct 21 1.21am
I feel this is a good opportunity for Sensible Soccer to return.
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Qwijibo

Bournemouth 26 Oct 21 1.21am

I feel this is a good opportunity for Sensible Soccer to return.

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