Retailers reported that sales of football simulators in Russia increased by 55% compared to the previous year. We are talking about EA Sports FC projects, as well as eFootball and Football Manager, they write “News”.
According to experts interviewed by the newspaper, the increased demand for football simulators is explained by the desire of Russians to participate in the European Football Championship, which will start on June 14 in Germany.
“In April-May 2024, sales of football simulators in the market increased by 55 percent and 51 percent, respectively, in terms of quantity and money, compared to the same period last year, and the average invoice remained at the level of 2023.” Ozone press service reported.
A similar situation was confirmed in the Wildberries market. According to them, Russians have become more active in purchasing digital versions of EA Sports FC and FIFA.
Gianni Infantino, formerly President of the International Football Federation (FIFA) reported about the creation of a new FIFA football simulator in collaboration with an unnamed studio. The franchise has been developed in partnership with EA for almost 30 years. Rumor has it that 2K, known for the NBA 2K series of basketball games, is involved in the creation of a new FIFA football simulator. In May 2022, FIFA ended its long-term partnership with Electronic Arts (EA), which had produced games in the series since 1993.
Previously on PS5 became available A free Belarusian game funded by Ronaldo.
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Source: Gazeta
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