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Fans Push for Change: Calling for the NFL to Drop EA
The combination of glitches, graphics recycling, and predatory microtransactions has sparked a movement among fans demanding change. All across social media, the hashtag #DropEA has trended globally, with fans urging the NFL to revoke EA's exclusive license to develop football video games.
Historically, NFL fans and gamers have enjoyed multiple options—like NFL 2K, NFL Blitz, and ESPN NFL—before EA gained exclusive rights in 2004. Now, with the current dissatisfaction, there's a strong push for competition, which could compel EA to innovate and improve.