EA have announced that they will not be creating a new college football game this year and are re-evaluating the future of the franchise, as posted today on their blog site, The Beat.
Cam Weber, GM of American Football has said:
“Today I am sad to announce that we will not be publishing a new college football game next year, and we are evaluating our plan for the future of the franchise. This is as profoundly disappointing to the people who make this game as I expect it will be for the millions who enjoy playing it each year.”
EA have made this decision due to a dispute between the NCAA and student-athletes who are asking for compensation.
“Just like companies that broadcast college games and those that provide equipment and apparel, we follow rules that are set by the NCAA – but those rules are being challenged by some student-athletes. For our part, we are working to settle the lawsuits with the student-athletes. Meanwhile, the NCAA and a number of conferences have withdrawn their support of our game. The ongoing legal issues combined with increased questions surrounding schools and conferences have left us in a difficult position – one that challenges our ability to deliver an authentic sports experience, which is the very foundation of EA SPORTS games.”
They later quote that the decision will not affect EA’s commitment to NCAA Football 14.
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