Now, pay attention, cause this is a bit complicated. The current problems in the NFL between the league and the players association might make the EA/NFL contract void. This is because if the union decertifies, then anti-trust rules will apply. If this happens, then EA is out of luck. Antitrust laws would be in effect and the contract would be voided. EA signed a deal with both the NFLPA and NFL so at the least, other companies could use the players, but not the actual team names. Not a big deal really, since we know who they would be referring to.
Are there any sports-savvy Shackers out there willing to either corroborate or point out flaws in the analysis? If true, it could be quite a blow to EA. The company's NFL video game exclusivity agreement was arguably a response to the growing threat of the 2K series of NFL titles, which were available at a budget price. If this interpretation of the labor conflict is correct, EA's exclusivity deal would end years before its intended conclusion, introducing a bit more balance to the sports video game market. That said, if any publisher has the means and ability to work around such legal setbacks, it's EA.
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