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There’s no denying that Electronic Arts is one of the largest and most influential players in gaming. The Redwood, California-based company was founded in 1982 and has been steadily developing, producing, and publishing video game content for the last 30+ years. It’s one of the longest-standing publishers currently in the interactive entertainment space and many Triple-A games are produced each year that bear the iconic EA logo somewhere on the cover.
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EA has managed to collect quite a few franchises thanks to its decades of experience. It is important to note that some of these franchises are a bit outdated in the current gaming landscape and EA hasn’t developed or produced any titles for these series in quite some time. The following list will showcase all the current (and past) franchises that EA owns.
Battlefield 1942 (2002)
Battlefield 2042 (2021)
Regarded as one of the best warfare-based first-person shooters on the market, the Battlefield series has been entertaining players for decades with its heavy-action gameplay. Over the years, the series has evolved from simply story-driven FPS to a truly massive multiplayer experience thanks to its iconic Conquest Mode. Large teams of players work together (sometimes up to 32-plus) to capture points on massive maps filled with vehicles and destructive environments.
Burnout (2001)
Burnout Paradise Remastered (2018)
EA has seen its fair share of racing games, but Burnout became iconic thanks to its over-the-top crash-heavy arcade gameplay. In the newest iterations, gamers can race against shifty A.I. or take their battles online in an attempt to steal the pole position from rival players. What separates Burnout from the rest of the racing pack is its explosive crash mechanics, which have players exploding (sometimes quite literally) when taking too much damage or hitting objects too hard.
Command & Conquer (1995)
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection (2020)
RTS fans most likely recall Command & Conquer, even if it’s not nearly as prominent in the Real-Time Strategy genre in the modern age. In the same style as games like Age of Empires and Starcraft, Command & Conquer has carved out its own niche in the RTS scene and made a name for itself thanks to its entertaining, engaging, and often challenging story-driven scenarios.
Crysis (2007)
Crysis Remastered Trilogy (2021)
Crysis became best-known for its ridiculously beautiful high-quality graphics, especially during its release. Even nowadays the shooter holds up extremely well from a visual standpoint, pushing some consoles and PCs to their absolute limit. Past the gorgeous graphics lies a pretty entertaining Sci-Fi action game that has its own fair share of unique weapons, abilities, and character designs. All of this is underlined by an interesting storyline.
Dead Space (2008)
Dead Space 3 (2013)
Herald by some as Resident Evil in Space, Dead Space is one of the most terrifying Survival Horror experiences ever created.Although the latest games have been a bit more action-heavy, the original release was a hair-raising adventure that thrust protagonist Isaac Clarke into the limelight as one of video gaming’s most iconic characters. Players that enjoy Survival Horror that makes them feel as if they’re constantly in a fight for their very lives should embrace Dead Space with open arms.
Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
There are a lot of great Fantasy-driven games out there, titles that help to evoke the same feelings that players might get when playing a heavy role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons. Electronic Arts hosts perhaps one of the best with Dragon Age, a Bioware-developed franchise that has been captivating Fantasy-loving fans for quite some time, with the most recent release featuring some great combat and an engaging storyline. Anyone who wants to live and breathe Fantasy, with all the magic and sling slinging it has to offer, will find much to enjoy in Dragon Age.
FIFA International Soccer (1993)
FIFA 22 (2021)
Those seeking simulated Sports can turn to EA for their extensive list of sports-based franchises. They even have their own dedicated label with EA Sports. European Football (or Soccer) fans can load up the FIFA series, a dedicated franchise that brings a new entry with it each year, with minor improvements,added players, and more.
John Madden Football (1988)
Madden NFL 23 (2022)
American Football gets its own nod too, with EA owning the rights to produce the Madden NFL series, a long-running franchise that has been steadily improving its formula over decades. Today’s titles are a far-cry from the pixelated offerings that showed up in the late 80s and early 90s. Fans can now load up their favorite teams with real-time rosters, play as NFL icons, and even build their own team of legends to take online and battle against other Football fans.
Mass Effect (2007)
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021)
Sci-Fi fans would end up getting just as much attention as Fantasy fans with Bioware turning their attention to Space with the iconic Mass Effect series. The saga of Commander Shepard brought in massive gains for both Bioware and EA thanks to the incredible storylines, player choices, and entertaining gameplay. A great third-person shooter oozing with substance, Mass Effect is a go-to franchise for Sci-Fi fanatics and features a beautifully large-scale universe filled with all sorts of amazing characters and lore.
Medal of Honor (1999)
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond (2020)
Battlefield isn’t the only shooter that EA has on the docket. The Medal of Honor series has managed to develop quite the cult following over the years, as players turn towards the shooter for its heavily story-driven FPS narrative. As Battlefield grew into a multiplayer oasis, Medal of Honor stuck to its roots and began to develop a series of single-player-focused (although some do still have multiplayer options) offerings for FPS fans that still wanted to experience some wartime drama.
