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EA’s potential FIFA rebrand reportedly stems from FIFA asking for $1 billion for naming rights

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Time Stamp: October 13, 2021 8:51 PM - Modified On: October 13, 2021 - Published By:
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Last week, Electronic Arts reported the company was looking at potentially rebranding its popular FIFA brand of sports games as it reviews the naming rights agreement with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). According to a new report from the New York Times, this rebrand hinges specifically on FIFA asking for $1 billion every four years to license its properties. This new deal would also reportedly include limitations on ways that EA could monetize the game outside of its initial sale. The NYT noted it had talked to “multiple

Do You Need Xbox Live for the Battlefield 2042 Beta?

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Top GamesPlayers will need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play in the Battlefield 2042 beta. / Photo courtesy of EADo you need Xbox Live Gold for the Battlefield 2042 beta? As the open beta is focused exclusively on the online multiplayer aspect of the game, it would make sense that players trying to take part on the Xbox would need to pay for Microsoft's online multiplayer subscription service to do so. On the other hand, not every participating platform has to pay for online multiplayer to get into the

Battlefield 2042 beta reportedly starting on Oct. 6

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 6:22 PM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Following Battlefield 2042’s initial delay from Oct. 22 to Nov. 19 earlier this month, Electronic Arts and Dice promised to keep fans updated on an open beta that would be running in the near future. Now, a previous insider’s claims have seemingly confirmed that the beta will begin on Oct. 6.  The original report came from known Battlefield insider Tom Henderson, with a new set of images from Chinese live streaming platform Bilibili backing the info that said the beta would also be delayed.  These dates are yet to be

Battlefield 2042’s release delayed until November

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Time Stamp: September 15, 2021 4:55 PM - Modified On: September 15, 2021 - Published By:
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The war will have to wait for any Battlefield 2042 fans eagerly anticipating the release of the game. Electronic Arts confirmed today that the developers will be moving the drop date from next month to Friday, Nov. 19. DICE Studio general manager Oskar Gabrielson said the team wanted to bring the best product to the fans, who have shown “inspiring” support for the first-person shooter. The process, however, hasn’t been too smooth due to the ongoing circumstances around the global pandemic. “Building the next generation of Battlefield during a global

Mass Effect 5 Development Could Be Delayed Until 2023+

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Top GamesAccording to a new job posting from BioWare publisher, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect fans may have to wait until 2023 to see progress... / BioWare, EAAccording to a new job posting from BioWare publisher, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect fans may have to wait until 2023 to see progress on a new Mass Effect game.The listing, posted on Sept. 1, called for a "Technical Director" to be "the most senior engineering lead on the next [installment] in BioWare’s acclaimed Mass Effect franchise." Essentially, the company is looking for an engineering/programming

Everything we know about Battlefield Mobile: Release date, maps, modes, and more

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Battlefield is coming as a standalone title for mobile devices soon. Electronic Arts previously talked about the release of the game, and its official page for the game went live on the Google Play Store in select regions recently, Battlefield Mobile will be offering the same gameplay traditional fans love while toning it down to be playable on Android and iOS. Here is everything we know about the game so far. Release Date Electronic Arts had previously said that Battlefields Mobile would be released in 2022, so fans will have

Battlefield Mobile’s first gameplay screenshots are here

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Time Stamp: September 3, 2021 6:45 AM - Modified On: September 3, 2021 - Published By:
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Battlefields Mobile is now open for pre-registration in select regions of the world through the Google Play Store. The game was recently added to the Android app store and contained the first look at the upcoming shooter title. The page said that the game will contain modes and maps which will be “both new and familiar to veteran players.” This could be indicating that Electronic Arts could do something similar to Activision’s CoD: Mobile, which has maps and modes from across the franchise. The screenshots look like the game will

Electronic Arts launches accessibility patent pledge, makes 5 technology patents available to all developers

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Electronic Arts has officially made five of its registered gaming patents available for use by all developers and studios in hopes of meeting the “needs of diverse populations in gaming and beyond.” This new patent pledge the company is making is centered on giving developers access to previously restricted technology patents for free as a way to promote more game design, specifically for those with disabilities.  “Anyone can freely use these patents and implement our accessibility-centered IP in their own games to make them more inclusive,” EA said. “This pledge