Best EA Video Game Franchises, Ranked

Summary

• Fans love EA’s popular franchises like FIFA and Battlefield for their competitive gameplay and massive battles.
• Burnout series offers cathartic arcade racing with flamboyant destruction elements that fans miss.
• Dead Space trilogy provided action-packed horror gameplay but hopes for a remake were dashed by a lackluster commercial performance.

Electronic Arts is a name that elicits a mixed reception from gamers. Some people appreciate the huge footprint that this company has in the video game industry, while others rightfully criticize the company for pursuing a profit motive at a detriment to the creativity of developers.

However, there’s no denying that EA owns some of the most successful and well-known video game IPs players can’t get enough of. Any new entry in these franchises attracts a ton of attention as fans get to enjoy another amazing entry in their beloved series.

Franchises will be ranked based on their overall quality and popularity.

8

FIFA/EA Sports FC

One Of The Longest-Running Sports Video Game Franchises Of All Time

• Notable Entries: FIFA Football 2004, FIFA 16, EA Sports FC 25

FIFA, or EA Sports FC as it’s known nowadays, is one of the most popular sports video game franchises of all time. While the annual release schedule means that there’s barely any improvement made in each title, fans don’t care as long as they get to enjoy the most up-to-date playable soccer game they can get their hands on.

Players love controlling players from their favorite clubs and helping them earn silverware or be promoted to a new division in Ultimate Team. Either way, players love FIFA‘s competitive nature and hope that a new EA Sports FC game will bring about just enough improvements to become one of the better entries in this long-running franchise.

7

Burnout

A Racing Series Full Of Cinematic Races And Bombastic Crashes

• Notable Entries: Burnout 3: Takedown, Burnout Revenge, Burnout Paradise

It’s a shame that Burnout has been dormant for so long. Players who love arcade racing with a focus on destruction will love every game in the series for how cathartic the racing action is.

Taking out other racers in flamboyant fashion is encouraged, with Burnout Paradise being hailed by many as the very best that this franchise has to offer. Hopefully, EA will surprise players and announce a new Burnout game to satiate the masses and make Burnout fans rejoice at the prospect of humiliating their opponents once again.

6

Battlefield

A Multiplayer-Focused FPS Franchise Known For Its Large-Scale Battles

• Notable Entries: Battlefield 1, Battlefield 5, Battlefield: Bad Company 2

A multiplayer FPS series where firefights can be stupidly massive, Battlefield has served as a competitor to the Call of Duty series for the longest time, even though the action in both games is notably different. Teamwork is critical in every Battlefield game if players want their team to secure victory.

The immense destruction physics have become better in each Battlefield entry, with the newer games boasting fully destructible environments that can completely change the map after a building crashes down. While Battlefield 2042 was maligned because of its bugs, the game was eventually fixed and has become a decent entry in the series fans can sink their teeth into.

5

Titanfall

The Movement Mechanics And Shooting Action In This Series Is Amazing

• Notable Entries: Titanfall, Titanfall 2

The first Titanfall game boasted fun gameplay and traversal, but fans criticized it for the lack of a single-player mode and a lack of content altogether. These complaints were addressed in the second game, which many people consider to be a near-perfect sequel and one of the best FPS games ever made.

The campaign is a short and action-packed romp full to the brim with some surprisingly emotional storytelling where players will form a bond with their mech in no time. It’s a shame that EA canceled the development of a third game to focus on Apex Legends instead, but fans still hope that this series will make a comeback eventually.

4

Mirror’s Edge

The Fun Players Can Have With The Series’ Parkour Is Unmatched

• Notable Entries: Mirror’s Edge, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst

Most people who wondered if smooth movement mechanics could work with a first-person perspective sang a different tune after playing Mirror’s Edge. Faith’s fast-paced adventures involved a ton of platforming as players flew across stages in style.

It’s a shame that Catalyst dropped the ball by integrating an unnecessary open world that made traversal quite repetitive. However, players willing to forgive this puzzling design choice will find the parkour to be quite cathartic once again.

3

Need For Speed

A Legendary Street Racing Series Full Of Amazing Games

• Notable Entries: Need For Speed Heat, Need For Speed Unbound, Need For Speed: Most Wanted

One of the most popular racing franchises fans can’t get enough of, Need for Speed is a series with a long and incredible history. From classics like Most Wanted and Undercover to fun new entries like Heat and Unbound, Need for Speed is the gift that keeps on giving.

Players love pimping out their rides to achieve faster speeds and leave their opponents in the dust. By the end of each game, players will be comfortable with an amazing vehicle that can reach ridiculously high speeds without being too hard to control.

2

Dead Space

The Action-Focused Horror Of This Trilogy Is Something Fans Can’t Get Enough Of

• Notable Entries: Dead Space, Dead Space 2, Dead Space 3

Dead Space boasts a trilogy of action-packed horror games that fans can’t get enough of to this day. The first Dead Space and its sequel let players enjoy some gory gameplay as players take out necromorphs and help Isaac Clarke survive at all costs.

While Dead Space 3‘s focus on co-op and a lack of horror elements disappointed fans, it’s still a fun entry in the series to enjoy for fans of the IP. The Dead Space remake was a step in the right direction, but a lackluster commercial performance canceled any hopes for a remake of Dead Space 2 as fans were left in limbo about the series’ future once again.

1

The Sims

One Of The Most Popular And Engaging Life Simulation Series Of All Time

• Notable Entries: The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, The Sims 4

The legacy of The Sims is something that fans are quite aware of. Every entry in the series boasts amazing life simulation gameplay as players help a household prosper and continue a family tree that can become gargantuan after a point.

The news surrounding the future of The Sims has disappointed fans, but the popularity of this series ensures that EA won’t be resting on their laurels for too long with this title. Eventually, fan complaints will reach a head and the series will be forced to evolve to stay relevant, especially with many new competitors entering the market.