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Does EA SPORTS need FIFA?
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Oct 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Host Adam Leventhal and a couple of The Athletic's resident gamers, Jay Harris & Art de Roché, reflect on the cultural impact, messy divorce and exciting future of FIF... EA SPORTS FC 24!
Why Gianni Infantino will miss the PR cover the game inadvertently provided for FIFA and why EA were happy to go it alone. How the franchise pulled clear of rivals like Pro Evolution Soccer and their efforts to impact the sport in the real world.
With interviews from David 'DJ' Jackson (VP of Brand at EA SPORTS) and Leah Revelle (leading female FC streamer in North America) on the decision to incorporate the biggest stars from the Women's game in 'Ultimate Team', gaming addiction and spending on 'packs'.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Jay Beale
Additional Production: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why Gianni Infantino will miss the PR cover the game inadvertently provided for FIFA and why EA were happy to go it alone. How the franchise pulled clear of rivals like Pro Evolution Soccer and their efforts to impact the sport in the real world.
With interviews from David 'DJ' Jackson (VP of Brand at EA SPORTS) and Leah Revelle (leading female FC streamer in North America) on the decision to incorporate the biggest stars from the Women's game in 'Ultimate Team', gaming addiction and spending on 'packs'.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Jay Beale
Additional Production: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
***
• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL and get on your way to being your best self.
• Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/athleticfootball
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Oct 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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