A rift has opened up between FIFA and its video game partner, Electronic Arts. The world’s governing soccer body has decided to break off its exclusive agreement with the sports video game juggernaut.
“Gaming and eSports are the fastest-growing media verticals on the planet, with new and diverse types of games launching continuously,” FIFA said in a statement. “It is therefore of crucial importance for FIFA and its stakeholders to maximize all future opportunities for football and gaming fans.”
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