In one of the biggest rebrands of the year, gamers will say goodbye to FIFA and hello to EA Sports FC.
For 30 years, the name FIFA has been as synonymous with the world’s most popular football video game.
But that is set to change with the worldwide launch of EA Sports FC on 29 September.
Games maker Electronic Arts (EA) has parted company with football’s governing body following a reported disagreement over the cost of the licence to use the FIFA name.
Klaus Kajetski, founder of YaLLA Esports, said: “I don’t think it will affect much, as long as the game is good, gamers will play. The FIFA affinity is not as strong for gamers as maybe hardcore football fans, probably some s
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