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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 It is important to note that some of these franchises are a bit outdated in the current gaming landscape and EA hasn’t developed or produced any titles for these series in quite some time.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Madden NFL
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
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
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.
Mirror’s Edge
Perhaps one of the most unique franchises on this list, Mirror’s Edge was a breath of fresh air for single-player enthusiasts. Mirror’s Edge blended together Parkour elements with some awesome futuristic action, creating a title that many classify as a “freerunning adventure.” Players take control of Faith Connors, a courier that ends up embroiled in a twisting and turning storyline. The end result is an engaging story that’s progressed via some very entertaining “platforming” sections.
Need For Speed
Although Burnout developed a cult following, EA’s Arcade Racing pride and joy is arguably the Need for Speed franchise. Players that are looking for an amazing Arcade Racing experience can find a breadth of titles under the Need for Speed banner, with some featuring over-the-top police chases and some incredibly fast-paced gameplay. Need for Speed is easily one of the most recognized Racing franchises on the planet.
Peggle
Another unique offering, Peggle is a puzzle game of sorts where players drop balls from the top of the screen and attempt to hit as many pegs as possible, clearing them from the board. Each level has players either going for a score or attempting to clear all the pegs on the board. As the game grew in popularity, developers began adding in special abilities to spice up the gameplay. Peggle is easily one of the strangest but most entertaining franchises out there.
Plants Vs. Zombies
Originally a strategy game, Plants Vs. Zombies ballooned into a massive franchise with many branches. The base gameplay had players protecting a house from attacking zombies by playing a series of super-powered plants, similar to a Tower Defense game. Nowadays, players can find Plants Vs. Zombies wave-based shooters, multiplayer games, and even a card game. The colorful world and wacky characters have developed a widespread cult following over the years.
SimCity
The Sim City franchise is regarded by some as one of the most entertaining and engaging simulation games on the market. Players that want to try their hand at creating a city from the ground up can load up one of the many Sim City games and create a thriving metropolis. With all sorts of customizable options and some crazy events like natural disasters and infrastructure failures, players will have a lot to keep them busy while simultaneously flexing their creativity.
The Sims
The Sims takes the concept of Sim City and zooms all the way to one particular family living in one particular part of town. This incredibly entertaining simulator has spawned many games, mods, and communities full of creative gamers that can build characters, families, and live many separate lives all at once. Between building houses, careers, and sometimes even entire towns, there is so much to see and do in the Sims series.
Skate
The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series arguably put skateboarding games on the map but it’s not the only franchise dedicated to the sport. EA has its own series with Skate, which developed quite the following thanks to its “realistic physics” and ragdoll effects. Skate is quite challenging compared to THPS and the spike in difficulty has definitely captured the attention of some dedicated players.
Star Wars: Battlefront
EA helped to reshape the way players perceived Star Wars by giving them a grandiose battlefield to fight against one another. Similar to Battlefield, players are dropped in to areas where they must capture points (or defend them) from enemies. Battlefront helped to differentiate itself form Battlefield by offering up Hero Units, which players can purchase once they have enough points in a given match, giving them the ability to play as some of Star Wars’ most iconic characters.
Titanfall
There are a lot of multiplayer first-person shooters out there that look and feel at least somewhat the same but Titanfall is a truly unique experience in the genre. Players will hop into a match as a Pilot, with incredible weaponry and some augmented abilities that allow them to traverse the maps in a Parkour-like style. Pair this with the fact that Pilots can then call down their Titan’s after a short period of time and walk around the map in the hulking mechs, and it’s easy to see why the game series is such a blast to play.
Other Franchises EA Owns
The above franchises are not the only series that EA has ownership rights to, whether as a developer or a publisher. Here’s a table outlining all of EA’s franchises.
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