As we can expect around this time of year, the newest soccer video game has hit the shelves — but this year things are a little different. As their rights contract with FIFA was not renewed last year, EA Sports had to switch up the title of their soccer franchise, aptly calling it EA Sports FC 24. Will it have an effect on sales and perception?

The UP Podcast crew (minus Brigitte) goes through the latest release as well as the ratings of some of the pro players that they've had on the show.

Timestamps

(02:15) EA Sports FC 24's release: will the new name affect its perception?

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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