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While EA attempts to spin these moves as progress, critics see them as craven attempts at virtue signaling that do little to address real issues—chiefly, the game's lack of innovation and the company's monopolistic grip on the NFL license.
Ultimately, the Madden controversy signals a critical point for EA Sports: their focus on virtue signaling and social politics may temporarily divert attention, but genuine engagement with gameplay quality and consumer interests is what will determine their future success or failure.