Deeper Down The Piggy Bank Hole As FIFA Points Got Pricier

Happy Pride Month, fellow gamers [29]! Nearly two weeks ago, we have previously discussed the statistics of the mind-blowing incomes of FIFA eSports players that are bigger, compared to how much footballers outside of online gaming make these days [22] [30] [31]. Recently, the price for FIFA points has been increased by a little more than 14% by EA (Electronic Arts) [21]. Moreover, according to a recent report, EA earned approximately over $1.940 billion from in-game purchases throughout the last twelve months [5], leading to the possibility of increased prices for FIFA points resulting in about £710 million more [21]. As pretty as the four shortly upcoming pastel colours for Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch are and as ecstatic as our loyal lombaxes and robotic rangers are for the upcoming PC port of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart [12] [15] [16] [17], it is important to be wise when it comes to purchasing in-game currency with real currency, especially when discovering price increases that seem so sudden. Furthermore, we shall reflect on some reactions to the new prices for FIFA points [21], along with the financial benefits of being a professional FIFA eSports player we discussed previously shortly after the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge [18] [22] [33]. 

Specific amounts for FIFA points have gotten pricier by over 10% over a week ago [21]. As a result, some FIFA footballers may stick to buying FIFA Ultimate Team packs with FIFA coins that are earned by selling things on the Transfer Market, receiving rewards in the Squad Battles and Rivals modes, playing matches in FIFA Ultimate Team [9], but how many players are affected by the increased prices exactly [21]? [9]

Reflecting on the previous survey regarding financial flourishing involving FIFA [30] [31], the weekly salary for a professional FIFA eSports player is about $2,000 [22]. As for a recent survey regarding the increase of prices for FIFA points established by EA, over 65% of FIFA footballers claim that they are not put off by the increase in cost for FIFA points, which increases the likeliness of £710 million for EA [21]. Considering how much professional FIFA eSports players have been making these days [22] [30] [31], that claim does not really surprise me, yet I can put myself in the smaller fraction’s trainers in terms of a decision. No offence to wise and friendly Twitter Blue subscribers who have a monetised Twitter account, but £11.00 a month for a subscription? I will pass, thank you [6] [19] [28]. Even though microtransactions and subscription services are quite a convenient way for a company to remain financially stable, preferring to stick to considerably cheaper gaming subscriptions, such as Nintendo Switch Online as a consumer is understandable and a company can still be called out for signs of greed [20]. Since FIFA Coins can be earned, but not bought, according to EA SPORTS FIFA’s terms and conditions [10], the increased price for a smaller amount of FIFA points could be a decent deal for many FIFA footballers [21].

In-game purchases for DLC and microtransactions are always optional. Nearly a pound for one-hundred FIFA points or almost a fiver for five-hundred FIFA points does not sound too bad [21]. When it comes to criticism towards EA, I think there have been worse business decisions than increased prices of FIFA points [27]. Aside from that, £11.00. month for Twitter Blue would be an okay deal to some, but not for me, I am afraid [6] [19] [28]. [10]

In conclusion, while I am personally not affected by EA increasing prices for FIFA points, what matters the most is a FIFA footballer’s overall enjoyment in terms of gameplay. If you think about it, a footballer visiting a convention as a special guest in their uniform counts as cosplaying [7] [30] [31]. Speaking of cosplaying, it would be no surprise if there will be so many female cosplayers dressed up as Harley Quinn from DC who is the most popular cosplay option, according to another recent survey [4], at many forthcoming conventions to nerd out and have fun at, including this year’s MegaCon at Manchester this July [13]. In the meantime, our sinners are hyped for the forthcoming fifth episode of the second season of Helluva Boss [2] [11], our tama-caretakers are looking forward to voyaging through the Tamaverse and there is a magical new chapter of the fifth generation of the My Little Pony franchise to gallop through as our FIFA footballers continue to follow their passions for virtual footballing [3] [14] [24]. As for EA, it is sure to keep progressing beyond winning the Golden Poo Award twice in a row [1]. Regardless of the increased price for FIFA points [21], let us show respect and support for both male and female FIFA footballers [23] [30] [31]. 

I still get livid at the toxicity and offensiveness that still lurk around on Twitter and other social media platforms [6] [19] [26] [28], which is no wonder why I refuse to pay for an upgrade to Twitter Blue and makes me miss the simpler times of playing games like The Sims Social and Pet Society [25] [32], but I am grateful for your support, and I know there are good people in this world. Moreover, let us show our compassion and support for all the LGBTQIA+ gamers out there throughout the rest of this Pride Month and so on [29], along with both male and female FIFA footballers in honour of equal opportunities [23] [30] [31]. [8]

 
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