Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Electronic Arts cyberattack
Electronic Arts disclosed that attackers had stolen proprietary data, including source-code-related material. The incident was a security scandal affecting the parent company and its game-development operations.
2020
EA responds to FIFA player-licensing controversy
Company response
In November 2020, EA issued a statement responding to Zlatan Ibrahimović's claim that his likeness was used in the FIFA series without authorization. EA said the licensing arguments were not an issue for EA or EA Sports and described the matter as between FIFPro, players and their representatives. The statement framed the dispute as one involving the players' union and the individuals concerned rather than the publisher itself.
Company response
Denial — EA
The licensing arguments being played out in social media for effect are not an issue for EA or EA Sports.
Source excerpt
The licensing arguments being played out in social media for effect are not an issue for EA or EA Sports. This is between FIFPro, the players within their association and their representatives.
EA has released a statement in response to footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović’s claim that the use of his likeness in the series was unauthorised.
2014
O'Bannon litigation and collegiate likeness concerns
The O'Bannon litigation challenged the use of college athletes' likenesses in products connected with NCAA properties. The dispute contributed to the end of EA's original NCAA Basketball line and increased uncertainty around collegiate sports licensing.