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Beyond ad infiltration, the community also lambasts EA for releasing identically re-skinned sports games year after year. Madden NFL and FIFA, for example, are often criticized for minimal updates, with new editions mostly reusing old assets, rosters, and animations. Video evidence of Madden gameplay reveals nearly identical Super Bowl celebrations across multiple versions, with slight differences that are barely noticeable. This "reskinning" tactic significantly contributes to the perception of laziness, stripping the games of innovation and effort.
Many fans view this as blatant cash-grabbing—overpriced, nearly identical games that only offer roster updates to justify yearly releases. This approach frustrates players who expect more value, creativity, and effort from a $60 AAA title.