EA is ditching the FIFA branding starting with next year’s soccer game
by Jay Peters from The Verge - All Posts on (#5Z2XJ)
EA is moving on from one of the most recognizable brands in gaming. | Image: EA EA is officially dropping the FIFA branding for its hit soccer video games starting with next year's release, the company announced Tuesday. The new title for the games will be EA Sports FC.
Despite the name change, it sounds as if much of the DNA of the FIFA games will remain the same. Everything you love about our games will be part of EA Sports FC - the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes will be there," EA's Cam Weber said in a blog post. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs and Volta Football will all be there. Our unique licensing portfolio of more than 19,000+ players, 700+ teams, 100+ stadiums and 30 leagues that we've continued to invest in for decades will still be there, uniquely in EA...