The year 2012 marked one of the worst times in the relationship of Nintendo and EA. That's right, we're talking about the controversial case of FIFA 13 on the Wii U. You may not remember it or you may not have been interested in FIFA at the time; however, the launch of that FIFA was one of the worst moments in the history of gaming. EA decided to take FIFA 12 for Wii and just make some roster changes and present it as FIFA 13 for Wii U.
There were fans who could not believe it, since it felt like a robbery. The case was so, but so controversial, that EA decided not to publish another FIFA game for Nintendo.
Already 15 years have passed since that event and EA has decided that it is time to return to Nintendo with more force than ever. However, the version of FIFA 18 for Nintendo Switch is once again a port that leaves us Nintendo fans with a feeling similar to that of 15 years ago.
The question is simple: Will Switch users have a franchise match or will they have to pull a second-rate FIFA? Switch director Andrei Lazarescu comments: "Nothing at all, FIFA is not a second FIFA World Cup game, it's a FIFA World Cup game, it's the best FIFA game you can play Where, when and with whom you want. We offer the immersive and authentic experience that fans expect from FIFA, taking advantage of the many options of game that allows Nintendo Switch both at home and outside.