Industry
June 3, 2022
Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Probe EA’s FIFA Packs
In Europe, loot boxes have faced strong opposition from certain countries. The highly popular mechanic that is a part of most online games nowadays is now facing a new battle across the ocean. Advocacy groups urged the Federal Trade Commission to look into Electronic Arts (EA), over its popular functionality as a part of FIFA: […]
Esports
March 10, 2022
Electronic Arts Win the Appeal against the KSA over Loot Boxes
The State Council of the Netherlands, Raad Van State, has sided with EA Games in the company’s dispute with the Dutch KSA. The Dutch gambling regulator judged that EA’s loot boxes can be labeled as games of chance reward. KSA Won the Original Ruling KSA notified EA Games in 2018 that it will undertake an […]
Esports
February 2, 2022
Electronic Arts Reports Biggest Net Bookings, Misses Earnings
Electronic Arts has had its biggest net bookings yet in the company’s history as the video gaming giant and publisher closed another successful three months ended December 31. The company’s total revenue reached $1.79 billion, up 7% and net bookings ended at $2.58 billion, up 7% as well. Nevertheless, this missed the expected $2.577 billion […]