- Messages
- 22,129
- Reaction score
- 2,007
- Points
- 313
Pretty huge story in the sports videogame world IMO
To this end, FIFA has been in talks with numerous companies within the gaming, tech and mobile industries to create a landscape where more than just EA has all the rights to its licensing. “FIFA is bullish and excited about the future in gaming and esports for football, and it is clear that this needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights,” the statement reads. “Technology and mobile companies are now actively competing to be associated with FIFA, its platforms, and global tournaments. Consequently, FIFA is engaging with various industry players, including developers, investors and analysts, to build out a long-term view of the gaming, esports and interactive entertainment sector.”
FIFA to End Exclusive Partnership With EA Sports
The organization is hoping to widen its scope on the esports front.
hypebeast.com
To this end, FIFA has been in talks with numerous companies within the gaming, tech and mobile industries to create a landscape where more than just EA has all the rights to its licensing. “FIFA is bullish and excited about the future in gaming and esports for football, and it is clear that this needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights,” the statement reads. “Technology and mobile companies are now actively competing to be associated with FIFA, its platforms, and global tournaments. Consequently, FIFA is engaging with various industry players, including developers, investors and analysts, to build out a long-term view of the gaming, esports and interactive entertainment sector.”