EA (Electronic Arts) is an American video game company that develops, publishes and distributes games across various platforms. The company is known for its popular franchises such as FIFA, Madden, The Sims, Battlefield and Apex Legends.
Founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins
Initially focused on PC games and later expanded to consoles
Acquired various studios including Bioware, Criterion Games, Maxis and PopCap Games
Controversial history with numerous criticisms regarding game development practices and monetization strategies
American video game company known for franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft.
French video game company known for franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs.
American video game company known for franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and NBA 2K.
A series of football simulation games that simulate real-world soccer matches.
A series of American football video games that simulate the NFL.
A series of life simulation games where the player creates and controls virtual people known as 'Sims'.
A series of first-person shooter games set in various wars and conflicts throughout history.
A free-to-play battle royale game set in the Titanfall universe.
EA games are available on various platforms including PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
EA Access is for Xbox One while Origin Access is for PC. Both services offer access to a wide variety of EA games and other perks such as early access to new releases.
Yes, EA has recently started releasing games on Steam after years of exclusively publishing games on its own platform, Origin.
EA monetizes its games through various methods such as microtransactions, DLC, subscription services, and season passes.
It depends on the game. Some EA games require an internet connection to play, while others can be played offline.