EA Sports FC’s big reveal took place last week and its decision to integrate female players into the Ultimate Team (UT) mode has led to some pushback from fans. John Shepherd, an executive producer at Electronic Arts, addressed this issue by emphasizing that UT is a fantasy mode and should be open to all kinds of players regardless of gender. Senior producer Sam Rivera added that male players will still retain certain advantages in terms of athleticism and size, but that EA is striving for as level a playing field as possible. Ultimately, EA’s commitment to womens’ football is a positive thing for fairness and diversity in gaming, and those who are objecting to its inclusion should try playing the game themselves before making any judgements.
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