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[@Vizeh]

Any FIFA Creators whos content exclusively revolves around opening store packs with Points is complicit in normalizing gambling to their young audience and that’s reality. I feel sick in what the scene has become, it’s not a football game. It’s not even a game.

[@nahhboiisc1499]

the vizeh comment cameo is insane

[@scottyboy9141]

Bateson is a joke

[@afroshinobimikeemikee2208]

Don’t any of you have any will power ea or content creators aren’t forcing you to buy coins or fifa points but you guys will still buy the game every year knowing that ea don’t care

[@Vizeh]

@@afroshinobimikeemikee2208 I don’t play the game, I’ve not made content on it for 2 years.

[@Gummeylol]

this game is so bad the machmaking is so bad I have rivals games where I win 10 0 and then get smashed 10 0 the next

[@hmzhus]

Thank you Nick for actually holding EA accountable for all their mistakes

[@Mcmbby]

Him and inception the rest are frauds like Auzio go un sub to that dog on a leash

💯!

[@kabee707]

I think EA should make a game just for Ultimate Team. I'm sure it will be stable and have few errors.

[@Nowhereghg56666]

He is only doing this for his pocket bro. These dude make 100 of thousands annually

[@NickPhillips-yf2re]

He could make much more praising ea, why do u think conscious rappers speaking about the government barely get views. He’s taking a stand

[@user-ug2bc2yu3h]

1. Refer to the game as "ea fc glitch" 2. Do not buy points ever again. Ever again. Not a single penny goes into the game. 3. As soon as EURO 24 starts, stop playing fc glitch untill the end of the tournament. 4. DO NOT pre order fc glitch 25. 5. Buy fc glitch 25 on the first discount after 1 or 2 months. 6. We are all addicted, we must break the addiction. Stay strong, and the boycott begins when EURO 24 starts.

[@bennhenderson7898]

sounds good pal....I uninstalled FIFA on Friday for the first time ever since i started playing in 2008 and I don't intend on re-installing it. Its took me a while, but I realised I just don't enjoy playing it anymore. I been playing Elden ring and helldivers 2 and its not even a question that both of these games are way better, its time for us all to play better games in my opinion.

[@nkenchington6575]

spot on

[@Nathan-lh8fg]

Love the part where everyone will boycott the game 😂😂 not happening buddy we’re too addicted

[@bennhenderson7898]

@@Nathan-lh8fg I uninstalled the game before this video was even released. I was just playing champs on Friday, realised I wasn't enjoying it like I used to... you are probably right though, i was probably only playing it because i was addicted rather than for the enjoyment.

[@Nathan-lh8fg]

@@bennhenderson7898 yeah man that’s the thing. I know if I ever uninstalled fifa ( which I have in the past) it would only last for 2/3 days I can’t help it 🤣

[@SuperLN17]

Kurt walked so we could run, and we’re completely shitting ourselves when it’s time to start the marathon. It’ll never change.

[@Toni2k_]

Kurt ran so we could walk and most of us don’t want to walk

[@BeltwaySmoke]

EA hacked me so I started recording it. Up to 60k view in 4 months. That's how I'm getting EA back little by little.

[@Sickwitit18]

Yup. These kids are addicted to this game and too scared not to buy the new game. Millions of addicts, giving them $70 each. And they think it'll make EA change

[@teklohere]

people who genuinely think this fifa is acceptable are proof that this game is a addiction scam pulling kids when they're young into this and making them addicted to keep gambling on shitty cards which are tenfold better than the other just because you paid for that one store pack.

[@cerb12]

u think ea cares tho genuinely ? in this new age world most products are scams its just about companies having monopolies and products they know the consumer will constantly return to e.g fifa. no one’s quitting for real

[@paulsen5931]

Facts

[@i_555]

⁠@@cerb12that’s what he’s saying. EA is just like any corrupt company benefiting on manipulating their customers. But yh unfortunately there isn’t really a good enough competitor or substitute and EA know that so until there is they ain’t gonna make a change. They’ll only listen once they’re losing sales.

[@xguti001]

I've played FUT since its inception and do agree it is an addiction. I did however stopped spending a single dollar on fifa points.

[@mathmagician155]

@@i_555 the thing is they're not going to lose enough sales to actually do something. Because you also have to realize people play eafc 24 not for ultimate team. People are still going to buy the game

[@BrodyEditsss]

I’m not afraid… To take a stand… ✊

[@AlexLee360]

I mean, great but you’ll still buy ea sports 25😂

[@ballislife511]

@@AlexLee360nope not everyone is addicted to the game.

[@AlexLee360]

@@ballislife511 very true, but let’s be realistic mate, majority of people complaining will still buy the next game

[@euaaue7010]

cringe

[@onarfyt]

Cold eminem

[@henriquetaveira6482]

For everyone who spends money on fc points just remember: IN A YEAR THE MONEY YOU SPENT WILL BECOME LITERALLY WORTHLESS AND YOU COULD'VE SPENT IT ON SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD OF A COMPANY THAT DOESN´T CARE ABOUT YOU

[@noduj]

The whole Fifa concept is: step 1: make the gameplay frustrating and bad so people get emotional triggered step 2: send them into the menu to open a 700k pack for the daily dopamine dose, or get even more frustrated step 3: repeat

[@thisaccount2723]

Thank you for speaking out, one of the few creators that gives a fuck about the community. #BOYCOTTEA

[@HarisKhan-rw8id]

AND FUCK THE CREATORS STILL LICKING EA ASS

[@sean-e-boy]

he still buys FC points and plays the game. standing out and giving a fk about the community means a boycot lol

[@greenred8372]

​@@sean-e-boyHe literally doesnt buy fc points lmao do you event watch the guy?

[@shloke123]

@@sean-e-boy Stop spreading misinformation, he doesn’t purchase FC points

[@sean-e-boy]

@@shloke123 oh he doesnt? interesting considering you can see fifa points loaded up on his account lol

[@ernestprakasa]

Please disregard the ppl that said u're baiting for engagement & whatnots. We are 100% behind you. EA is freakin awful.

[@akunpesbaru-hb1ky]

buseh ada koh ernest

[@wagnerabrantes4034]

I wouldn't take this email seriously. I'm a developer in another area and most of the problems he mentioned are problems in any software environment. Hire a qualified team, a qualified team does gatekeeping to the point that only they understand the code base well. Qualified team gradually leaves, an outsourced company comes in to deal with the code base. Top-down decisions that focus only on revenue and not necessarily on product quality. If you talk to any programmer they will say they have worked in a place like this. So it wouldn't be anything new for EA to do this, but it would also be very easy to forge a false statement. In any case, I'm happy for Nick and I think this will be good for his community too. The vast majority of people are here because of his personality, it's interesting to see him playing other games.

[@samuelboyd4760]

Hey Nick, I appreciate what you’re doing because I have been feeling this way about FIFA since I quit last year, you’re the only reason why I kinda keep up with content and unless you sit with the people with big influence and strategically make a movement to take a swing at EA you’re basically fighting against the air, the truth is your work is tied to a community that is against your principles, I went through something similar when I was trying to help my friends quit weed altogether by yourself, I respect you using your influence to take a swing at EA because that’s why we go to work for, to take a stand for whats right but unless you’re able to take the mafia down (EA) you’ll end up depressed whilst playing FIFA to earn money, I hope you get to make the difference but if you dont, I suggest you change a lane to another game that’s friendlier with good codes, you’ll be smaller but happier. -A loyal OG fan

[@AA_lcfc]

Best thing that everyone can agree on to do is Too not buy FC points next fifa. People will say just don’t buy the game which is not realistic. Streamers should stop share playing these store packs with Fc points. if they don’t want to then that’s fine but am sure people will get behind this. EA need to be held accountable for how long our beloved game just being all over place. Streamers need to come together and agree on something that we can all do and i think stop promoting store packs with fc point is the way

[@CarlosRojas-hr6ms]

This exactly. Hit EA where it hurts. The creators hurting themselves doesn’t hurt EA

[@mohammed999craft]

you are right but if people bought the game they will eventually buy fifa point and we are back to square zero and best case scenario people wont buy fifa point for the first month at max but if the community stand to not buy the game for the first 2 month of the game release that will make a big impact on EA.

[@deanwatson1773]

There isn't a next FIFA

[@deanwatson1773]

​@@mohammed999craft square one not zero

[@JustinFC_FIFA]

I bet EA will anticipate people revolting against purchasing FIFA points. So they will adapt and make there an option to purchase the elite version of next game with 12k FIFA points instead of the traditional 4.6k points and they factor the price of the extra points into total cost of purchasing the game. And everyone will be willing to pay because that is the only way to get the game a week early as soon as possible.

[@Justarandomguy476]

Death threats over the mighty eafc 24 is diabolical 😭

[@user-kv8vw1gr2n]

Fr that's just fuckin messed up

[@NickRTFM]

Yeah. Just messed up

[@T0mF0rd]

It’s the xbox kids. Should have never did crossplay

[@hectortornez3266]

@@T0mF0rd😂😂

[@EagleEyeBallin55]

Why the fuck is there death threats going out? What did he do?

[@ArchieTHEstaffy]

I’ve seen tfa, auzio, boras and many more all stop doing SharePlay’s with fc points, seems nick had a impact and it’s a good thing, thanks for leading the way nick the community needs u

[@connorbarlow72]

thank you for not only speaking out but using your voice on multiple platforms as well. seems like you always have the communities back, and we appreciate it. a few creators i’ve seen are expecting people to go through 8 hour live streams and find a 5 minute segment of them talking about it where they basically say mistakes happen. thank you nick. whatever content you create whether it be EAFC or not i’m sure we’ll all watch.

[@Oxygenual]

1hr10 we are eating good tonight

[@Cench2772]

Factsss

[@Jozinho1881]

No diddy

[@kobvv]

yap sesh

[@12345Yeah]

Bro is waffling

[@Nsokwa]

the yapathon

[@Mono_303]

Bruh the government needs to get involved at this point, how the hell are EA getting away with a gambling game rated E, disguised as a football game. They have a monopoly in sport games, it’s sickening.

[@Mustafa92G]

The government gets paid by EA bro 😂

[@mattsong7149]

This case pushed me to contact my government. I wanted to do it long time ago, but this situation just made me do it. We had a change in government, a socialist is a minister of IT things, so maybe I will be able to do something. Right now, zero answer, but i will keep trying. I want to ban FC points just like they did in Belgium. No more microtransactions in games. This ...g shit killed gaming. Games were fun. Grind and finishing a game brought joy. And I play since 1989. This EA situation is very nicely shown in "Ready Player One" Spielberg movie.

[@stefverniers]

@@mattsong7149 As a Belgian fifa player, I can assure you I've made the mistake of buying fifa points in the past. But for one time, our government did something good by disabling the option to buy fifa points. My fifa experiences are all RTG's now and EA have done a kinda great job in making it easy to get free cards so it's fine in that aspect.

[@onlychaosmatters]

@@mattsong7149 That's the way.. if someone can pass a case to the EU court it might work..

[@mightymoeish]

Bro just wait until the 2K games come out. Competition is good.

[@connormcchicken5915]

I just watched your FIFA 17 gameplay. You had so much fun and looked so happy

[@bahakhemiri164]

Nothing but love and respect for u nick for standing up ! You a real one man keep this spirit up and we'll always be thankful for what you're doing for the community

[@YungPuyLicker]

Batesons latest video : 50k fifa points decide my team 😭😭😭 you literally couldn’t script this shit, these content creators on EA’s payroll actually have no shame bruh

[@raideryka]

Amen, shameless, spineless and gutless for real bro

[@Monageehan]

And he’s deleting comments from people calling him out!

[@teamtakage2180]

What's misleading with batesom too is he can claim his money on store packs back because it's his job. Kids spending loads can't do that

[@insidiousinflation8605]

It's an expense to offset the income

[@raideryka]

@@Monageehan shameless and the fact he is deleting comments and blocking everyone who speaks up to him is really sad. Says a lot about the man, absolute narc of the highest order

[@Jalen_fut]

Nick, can’t forget about fifa 19 ea employees selling prime icon moments. This company has never had any integrity and hates their player base

[@A1-Franksauce]

He went over it.

[@sulinel3241]

That was actually such a funny moment in fut history😭

[@chris64k]

ea has done so much bs you cant even count it all

[@parsahosseinzadeh]

Brother I just want to thank you for being my voice in this community (as well as thousands of other players like me). I agree with all your points and wish more people took a stance like us.

[@d3monicpenguin311]

Much respect for you my brother I love your content and I love the fact you will use your voice to stand up for the community your the real mvp

[@tommathy6881]

the problem with ea is that the degens that keep buying these overpriced store packs means that their worries about profts and money loss is slim. they couldn't give a shit about the gameplay as long as the kids with the moms credit cards keeps buying these shitty gambling packs.

[@DeVito92]

The problem are the Fifa Whales. People who spend thousands or more of dollars everyday… they not really care about people who spend 10-50 dollar in the month.

[@vhmaid1831]

@@DeVito92 these type of creators are few but the casual players who spend 50-100$ hundreds of millions so the creators make ads to make you spend like them

[@theengineerish3r367]

Hey Nick, I have a suggestion, real talk. I'm 40 years old with a job, and life and kids.. yet I've played this game since it's 98 version, and in some years, PES... I agree with everything you've said, and I suggest all of us protesting to play FIFA 23 instead. Why? 1) we boycott this FC 24 cr*p game 2) we still play a game that is football and miles better than this game on both consoles and PC 3) most of us have top tier very end game cards 4) it will be fun as there is no chase up for rewards, its competing for fun, winning isn't a priority anymore 5) and most importantly, get kids less addicted to surprise mechanics (scientifically speaking, we need 21 to 42 days to break the habit and replace it with a better one) 6) it would ring the EA's bell for sure, and incur them drops on projected revenue and profit 7) bonus reason: it's FIFA franchise, FIFA 23, so it might wake some employees at EA who have a little bit of leftover conscious. Let me know what you think? Thanks!

[@fypkt]

really good idea

[@mt23289]

I actually might give it a go 😁

[@VerhagenRokus]

Bro you cooked up a masterplan and im all for it!

[@hunterlittle3843]

Cold

[@theengineerish3r367]

@VerhagenRokus thank you all guys for the support and encouraging comments so far. Trust me guys when I say this, and no flex intended, I can afford to buy fifa point and other in-game content on a weekly basis, BUT what's the point? A) it's not good value for money. B) it's a scam for most of the time. C) the gameplay is bad anyways even if you have the best cards that are available out there. D) the game should make all cards available either for spending time and efforts, or maybe a bit of money, but just to accelerate the process a bit, not to pass the entire "queue"... These greedy EA stakeholders seem like sucking up every bit of blood of us, the fans of the most famous sport game on earth. I hope this comment will get the attention and, most importantly, the support of Nick. If no effective action is done by us guys, then there is no point of these rants with all due respect to Nick, Inception and others out there... and we should perhaps all raise 5% only of that money spent on stupid EA points to fund a real eFootball game competitor, where its board members and governance body are both formed by us (nomination wise and participation wise), the real people playing this game for passion.

[@stefanz8451]

Thanks for your passion and effort Nick! Everyone in the community should be happy to have positive guys like you. We should take every creator and player on board who is willing to change something, even though we are less than the ones staying silent!

[@Zidane-10]

The only issue I've had with you Nick was you voiced our problem with FIFA and EA and you were in a position to take action but didn't, what you've done over this past week or so, my respect for you as a man and content creator is through the roof, thank you

[@lsong8461]

As someone who’s watched nick since 17, YOU CANNOT LOSE THIS VOICE. I’ve seen it all. The streamers coming and going, the hacking. Everything. Nick has stood through THAT MUCH BS. If you lose nick you not only lose a non bias streamer which is SUPER rare these days, but also someone who’s not afraid to voice his opinion, which is usually very well aligned with the player base/audience. Nick hadn’t let fame etc get to his head, therefore he has a very normalised outlook on current situations. You can’t lose this man, and from what I just heard, it’s a matter of a year or 2 before either nick leaves or EA changes. And good lord I hope it’s EA changes.

[@King_Babak]

Fair proposal tbh I'm shocked more people weren't more open minded to at least discuss your ideas. As a smaller content creator I want the game to improve so we can all make great content and it not be painful for creators and everyone who plays this game. So many of us grew up playing the game, and want the game to flourish. I appreciate the passion and you putting yourself out there.

[@patrikcesarec5020]

Every person has 2 faces but that one is not Nick. Issue is that every person looking only at their asses but at the wrong time and wrong situations. Thank you Nick for this. Hate the game from bottom of my heart.. Keep doing this for us, man. We appreciate you!! Keep trying, we are here!

[@garyshmarry3153]

I respect your stance, you’re speaking nothing but facts. I have the utmost respect for you using your platform to try and help and support others that love football but are so disillusioned by EA and FIFA. The community has become so toxic in its competitive nature that if you stop buying points, people will just see it as a leg up on the rest of the player base, carrying on their normal point buying behaviour. If it’s available, people will buy it and in abundance when they’re a player short on an SBC or need a player for an objective. I started to question my relationship with FIFA when i started to notice that people had a full icon XI before i even got a single icon organically. You used to be able to field a team of players you liked and be competitive but now gameplay is so tragic and sweaty that there’s no fun in the challenge. So many problems with this game and EA overall. Keep fighting your fight, you’re one of the good guys in the creative spaces.

[@Swagblazeitswag360]

I’m so fortunate that I realised days before TOTY started, it’s more enjoyable to watch you play this game than to play it myself

[@Giiicheru]

i agree. i quit the game back in october but here and there i enjoy watching nick play fifa even though i dont play anymore. this video is one of the reasons he is my favorite fifa content creator.

[@btechninja4952]

fr, I stopped playing all the way back in December and decided to come back this weekend. I quickly realised why I stopped playing. multiple tots packs and no players over 150k (no money spent from me) and multiple other seemingly good packs with terrible players again. just gonna go back to fm, rocket league, topspin, etc.

[@cn9448]

I did exactly that about two years ago now, take the plunge and not buy the game, it's so worth it

[@chicocannon]

The EA Employees sounds legit, I work for a massive Tech company who are a 3rd party vendor for a massive Tech company (Not EA) and every bit of it is familiar from the company we are contracted to and the company I directly work for, the knowledge gap being created is scary it often feels like the company is actively trying to get rid of experienced staff as they're too expensive.

[@asma7065]

Same for EA who are offshoring their work

[@Sickwitit18]

Same with my business. I'm a franchise owner with 7 restaurants. They are getting rid of all the best most knowledgeable people who actually care about the business

[@willowz6]

Quality is a bespoke characteristic these days. The bigger a company grows, the more it becomes quantity over quality and service. Saw it at my previous workplace after the company I worked for was acquired by a larger firm - the attention to detail and customer service went straight out the window.

[@liamspeeckaert4547]

Truth be told, at first I was angry with Belgian authorities for restricting purchases on E.A. games in my country. However, the current trend of microtransactions is not only a problem with E.A. its a trend that is destroying the gaming community in general. The introduction of battle passes and microtransactions made sure that AAA studio’s are more intrested in making money than making a Good game. I really think that is why games like Helldivers 2 by a indie studio was so popular. People want a Good game but the companies that can provide are more focussed on stealing every single penny possible. E.A. Will not change Because of their shareholders, but you can take action through different means. Never thought I’d say this but It might be time other countries follow the example of Belgian Authorities.

[@jameSA1NThatrick]

gotta be in a position of influence to propose these kind of ideas your the guy Nick!!!! Stand on Biness!!

[@gamefreakQ77]

lol, nick said a lot of these creators think he’s cringe? Nick is the only FIFA youtuber who is not cringe, that’s why i have always loved his channel.

[@afroshinobimikeemikee2208]

You’re entitled to your opinion

[@user-kv1kj9pn8p]

facts

[@telspence]

Nick, you tried, and that’s all this community could ask for. Others just have different views as us. These creators just feel like they can’t leave their shell or else it will all come crashing down, but you are willing to take a risk (true rat). You’re a goat and we all love and appreciate you 👊

[@nsteeezy]

i quit after the toty messi drama and my gaming has been peaceful ever since, i cant even imagine how heated i would be if i had still been playing and went through this STAND UP AGAINST THIS SHAMELESS COMPANY GUYS

[@y2sav]

Nick you're great fun to watch and you talk openly and honestly about the game which a lot of content creators either won't do or are afraid to do. I respect you for talking about it and being you, that's what makes you good at what you do. We all want a great game which is fair, EA don't want to provide the fairness part as they want to push us all on to store packs which are a joke.

[@Soccerboy1456]

Thank you nick for speaking out for the community and calling out this disgusting company

[@gurra1359]

Fifaboy2089

[@Johnny-wh7tc]

fifaboy in the username and fc 24 game cover as the pfp is diabolical 💀

[@goldlion9066]

the account aint lookin good for u gng 😭

[@gokuamvs4660]

You are part of the problem.. Change your username and pp than give them free publicity..

[@Soccerboy1456]

I changed it

[@ShadowTheHidden]

Nick we now realize the other creators are so scared to voice out any change against EA. You are the alpha. Your voice carries the most weight. Don’t give up man. 95% of us agree that THIS GAME NEEDS CHANGE!

[@qtyahia4143]

I’ve always liked you and seen your clips dawg but this vid earns a sub from me having the personality and leadership to start this stands out for me so much props to you

[@perryfrageskou2867]

Well said nick, it’s simple the only way things will change is us as a community is to STOP PLAYING the game, that is the only way they will ever do anything about it, loved everything you said keep up the good work!!! Much love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@neverlucky5815]

One hour cooking session. We are feasting

[@Joriszx]

feasting very good lmfao

[@ssbeast101amv8]

Thank you nick for being one of the most real content creators. I stand with you for wanting change and love watching all the variety and watch alongs youve been doing. Keep it up

[@jp99gaming14]

As an watcher, but also an person tryna understand everybody’s point. I would like to see this like a normal demonstration, it doesn’t start with one person but with a bigger known group, under one banner, that people know. That way the idea of when a goes away b takes over doesn’t work. Because not only a b and c go away no a to maybe m or even more go stop with a lot of the watchers aswell or atleast stand behind them , that way their is actually a bigger group of people behind the same cause. And will not pressure other creators that don’t want to because the people that are higher up, imo should be the only ones to personally inv people to the cause or people can join personally by clicking a link or whatever to the cause. Because this isn’t just a normal problem one person can fix. This is like politics even how much we hate politics. Because we will Al be behind one name we are better heard then multiple. #eaplzlistentoyourplayers Also wrote this before watching the whole video, if this gets talked about later maybe I will change my comment, but still stand behind good change.

[@kylejohnson9605]

Love this Nick. Your doing the right thing... Stay the course, dont lose your lively hood doing it though. We are here! I stopped playing the game a few months ago.... I still watch you videos.

[@SoranM101]

should have posted the entire 3 hour vod

[@yonh5350]

Nick dont let up on this bro. we appreciate your authenticity and raw emotion. We all love(d) this game, unfortunate what has happened to it, but without ppl like you, kurt, inception, boogz, skillz etc etc and your communities having the courage to challenge EA then we have ZERO chance of any positive change. Hope to see continued conversation and ultimately action. much respect bro

[@fourokay]

Don’t back down from this. Plenty of people all feel the same way. Maybe when competition comes along things may change but we shouldn’t have to wait on that. Stand tall knowing you are centered on what needs to change. Massive respect to go against the grain. Keep being you, bro.

[@Alan-db4mq]

A game boycott was a bit ambitious with this community but FIFA points is something that you can certainly make a dent in

[@TxchnoTikToks]

1 hour nick vid? im here for it man will always support you

[@eliteeikels4350]

My appreciation for you grew from 100% to 100000%. thank you for being real and standing up for yourself and 99% of the community💪🏼

[@simionolimpiu1027]

In order to make any significant progress, it seems necessary to persuade the executives at EA to dismiss both the product manager and product owner, and also to establish a direct means of opening tickets with the development teams.

[@owengaul2388]

we love you nick! you’re the only reason i’ve continued playing this game. we will follow you/support your mission in whatever manner you want!

[@speedyklaxton7255]

Not sure you will see this but I'm going to write some ideas and thoughts that I've had about EA, EAFC, and the last few years of Fifa. I personally think that this game is addictive and that most of the player base that is still around would be described as gaming addicts or gambling addicts. Addiction is a complicated subject but in general it stems from negative feelings. When addicts feel negative they turn to whatever they are addicted to to either numb the way they feel or change the way they feel. In Fifa the drug is packs and packing good players. Fifa is such an interesting game because it causes negative feelings and also offers an easy way out through spending real money. Similar to how the low after a drug high just makes you want to use more. This may be a controversial take but I believe EA keeps the infuriating aspects of the game around in order to tap in to peoples addictions. If the game is fun than that will be a high by itself, so why would you need to spend extra money? If the game is infuriating and inconsistent than you have to turn elsewhere to get your high. The high of this game has turned from fun to gambling. That is the truth and thats all that it is. I feel for you a lot honestly. I started with FIFA 10 and loved playing with my friends. I played my first ultimate team in 12 just to try it out and packed gold neymar who was like a 84 rated but an absolute god. Those were the days. Anyway on some level I want to tell you to just let it go. I almost see it as you going into the slot rooms of a casino and looking at all the decrepit old folks wasting their retirements on slots and trying to organize a rebellion. In all honesty I think most of the people who are smart enough to follow you abandoned this game a long time ago. In my opinion, changing this game from this inside is a bleak proposition. I just dont see it happening and I think EA and this game in particular have dug their own grave and will reap what theyve sown, eventually. However, I do think there are still mechanisms and levers of change that exist outside of EA and this community that could make an impact. These things still obviously take community effort and no one can do it alone but I also am sure that you have connections and more sway than most people. I personally find it shocking that so much of what we try to say and do surrounding changing this game is directed at EA. In my opinion they are completely unsaveable and unreachable. I think we would be better suited directing our frustrations and wishes for change elsewhere. I think the biggest deal with any sports game is licensing. EA has all of that locked up tight. They lost FIFA which is either promising or scary depending on your viewpoint but they have almost every team in all of the major leagues. Why dont we start going after them? EA might not give a shit about kids gambling but I bet the premier league or their teams might feel that pressure differently. Everyone in gaming hates EA including the people who play their games. Their reputation literally cannot get any lower. Why are teams and world football allowing this to happen? If EAFC lost its licensing to big teams it would be a huge wake up call. To be honest im not sure UEFA is any better given their shady ass history but its a different avenue that could be looked into. Obviously government is something too. I firmly believe that EA will have their day in court but why not encourage players to contact their local representative and urge them to look into it? We rallied quick around banning tiktok so gambling in video games could play well. I dont know, I kinda think government intervention is a bit of a pipe dream but its there. Mainly what Im trying to say is that I think its time to stop trying to make EA change because of us, their loyal consumers. I think its time to apply pressure elsewhere. Why arent there social media campaigns directed at the ICONS of this game shaming them for accepting a bag from this shit company? Seriously this shit should be out there way more. EA needs pressure from sources it actually respects and/or fears because clearly its playerbase is not among them. Content creators are a part of the puzzle but y'all are downstream. We need to go upstream to impact these fuckers. I mean imagine the impact if a major league or a team like Madrid or some of the major icons took their hats out of the ring? As far as im concerned them taking any money to be included in this game is unethical and amoral so why not bring that to light? Anyway sorry for the rant but I've watched all of yours over the years so you owe me one lol. Big fan, will watch you regardless of what you play, shout out the vods channel do more futbol meme reacts that shits hilarious.

[@chrisjacob3875]

I use to think Nick was pretty Obnoxious but after this I F*ck with him heavy and am in agreement. This game is getting ridiculous and I haven’t complained all year until now. I guess I just tolerated it because fifa has been my go to decompress. Now I just find myself staring at my team and not playing any games.

[@brandonmccloed1273]

Yeah same with me ever since I hit div 2 I don’t play rivals anymore just stare at my team and scroll around the sbc menu. Don’t understand how these fuckers made a game where we spend most of our time sitting staring at the menu instead of playing games. Can’t believe getting 7 wins in rival is so painful.

[@PaulBlartsMall]

@@brandonmccloed1273bro fr

[@brandonmays1363]

Logged into champs this morning for the first time this weekend. Was winning both in the 2nd half and got a DNF for both. Closed the game and don't plan on picking it back up. So frustrating

[@runha6898]

I played fifa 15, when fifa 16 came out I still was stuck to fifa 15 thats how much i loved that game, now for past 3 years, since fifa 22, I stop playing the game cause it is litterally impossible to play free to play and casually, in october i start to lose any motivation for the game when i see certain content creators buy 1203300 fp and have the best possible gold/totw squad, its just killing the hype for the game where you build anything.

[@Omidexce]

We either do what needs to be done, or this scam company will just suck the fun out of a game we grew up loving and enjoying. Boycott EA

[@afroshinobimikeemikee2208]

Don’t buy any ea products but I doubt you won’t you guys say the same shit every year

[@user-ms4yo3bc1u]

Im gunna play still I enjoy :) just like all of you will be back in a week hahahaha

[@MrHastygamer]

You could have done the week of Ultimate TOTS where you privately ask some of the top EAFC creators all play different games together (non-EA) each day. It could be a big event and take eyes from EAFC on one of their biggest pack selling weeks.

[@MADN3SS]

Bro I won’t buy next fifa or spend a single dime untill you approve the game for all of us! We with you !!

[@FCCOLLEGEYT]

Nick it's good you spoke up!

[@anthonygarcia1997]

I listened form start to finish and felt every second of what u said I’m with u all the way nick I stoped playing a week ago and will not return, but I will continue to watch ur videos for updates, come on guys we can make a change

[@azza8504]

Whatever you do don’t apologies or feel bad for flak that Bateson and anyone else gets, I’ve seen firsthand what this game can do to people susceptible to gambling addiction, it needs to be stamped out

[@alexanderaguilar3401]

Lmfao

[@keithharding9575]

@@alexanderaguilar3401 we're laughing at you buying store packs. How many did you have to buy before packing gullit 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mathmagician155]

whatever u think about the situation calling people out is fine but abusing them is not

[@PaulBlartsMall]

@@keithharding9575bro still hasn’t packed gullit or R9 $1500 later. 😂😂

[@maliseedy9412]

Nick coming through for the community spitting facts and genuinely caring about trying to get a better game for all of us. Need more content creators in this community to grow some balls and back this man

[@damonmorningstar7162]

I have been playing since fifa 98 and its sad to see the way the game is going

[@anthonycimino7334]

Pick. You’re the greatest thing to have happened to this community. Thank you for being our voice on this shit game. Keep doing your thing brother ❤️

[@axpextz]

Listening to this in the car like a podcast, I’m all for it 😍 Cheers Nick

[@Gcrank2128]

I’m just here to say, the best part of FC 24 is watching the content you and Inception make. I stopped playing after fifa 15 and didn’t know why really, but after playing last year and this year, I remember haha. Keep up the great content bro!

[@leerussell6425]

Keep it up Nick, the momentum is building slowly. I’ve played this game since the very start, nearly 30 years. There’s been a lot of ups and downs with it over those years, this year has felt totally different. Gameplay wise for me it’s the worst it’s been in a long time

[@agdaltarek]

Now we know that this game will never get better thanks to this beautiful community.

[@kevinyuen1465]

EVERYONE just stop buying FC points until they make the change!

[@Brosak.]

U said this for ever. If u say this then do it yourself and stop playing the game. I did it. I’m free. Playing the game is only way to stop ea

[@Sickwitit18]

That's not enough bro

[@honestfan420]

I haven’t played fifa in years so have been out of the game a while but just here to say you’re still the 🐐 in this area. Keep fighting the good fight my brother; I remember following you way before you were rich and famous. Glad to see one of the good ones made it

[@x5noopy69]

I’m ready to walk away but I’m looking for a game to fill in the gap, I struggle to find anything I want to invest time into like I do fifa

[@albertfaris686]

While this is going on, Bateson just posted a new KZbin video spending 50k fifa points to build his team like he even needs to pack anyone.. crazy honestly. Just grow some balls and speak up about this terrible game, all we want to do is play a football game and have fun…. Fun. Something that takes us away from real life stress not add to it. It’s not like 1 month off the game Bateson and auzio and matthdgamer will go broke. What are they so afraid offf?? They can go to any game and still stream and make a shit ton of money doing so. Just give up the act and speak up about this garbage company ffs we are so so tired. Just tired.

[@claretormerod8220]

They’re literally getting paid to do it

[@swfcjames]

auzio said yesterday he will stop buying fifa points and stop share playing people with fifa points,and he’ll only watch store packs with coins so at least he’s doing something

[@lynxeyedgaming]

Baeston is a bought liar…

[@adamolejcek4365]

Matthdgamer is a crackhead

[@theboyxiri]

It also took Ea 2 months to fix the African servers,we had to play on 122 ms

[@RealCasualsFootball]

Thanks for trying to initiate change Nick. My fifa channel is just starting out, and I'd love to see the big streamers fighting for a better game. For both myself and our community. Keep up the great work in both your content and passion for our players.

[@TheLissek]

I don't remember when, but when fifa transitioned from ps3 to 4 and the same on XBOX platforms, it was so bad, a small group of creators said, "Yeah, that's shit, we go play pes." That small group of creators became the Sidemen. And we owe the golden era of fifa for them. There is a chance for the better, but there needs to be unity! EA needs to break again, to have something new built on the ashes of this horrendous game. You are doing the right thing Nick. Just keep up!

[@fenyxmhm]

Yo Nick , to be real you are the ONLY one speaking up for EXACTLY what the players who appreciate football and enjoy playing the game they love. You have a legion of supporters real talk. All those that don’t understand what you meant by trying to do a protest will never understand because they are yes men. They stand on nothing. The real ones for real stand with you and Kurt. Bless up

[@Shad0w_Z]

I will admit that I’m probably addicted to fifa and store packs, but I’m willing to stop playing to get some shit done

[@AO-cc9ie]

How old are u

[@Shad0w_Z]

@@AO-cc9ie 17

[@liminjini8147]

​@@AO-cc9iehow old are you

[@Shad0w_Z]

@@AO-cc9ie I’m 17 don’t know why the comment got deleted

[@iceicebaby5224]

17? Brother u need help, it’s gambling addiction

[@shaikfareed1048]

Bro, I have been watching your videos for a very long time. I have the same experience as you with the game. Bro I stand with you and won’t buy a pack any more and won’t play the game for a while. I feel your frustration.

[@chrisleader8449]

Bro you are the only one who has been this honest. And stuck with it. You are a legend

[@bendfut]

As a very old fan of yours who only watches from afar as I too am upset with EA and don't play anymore, what you did was good and don't let those people convince you to stay silent. Keep it up Nick.

[@Nezo150]

I am 48 years old, I grind this rubbish game. I am telling you KEEP GOING, it is time for a change. Keep going brother

[@RARARASPUTIN1914]

Ive never watched your videos till today but I absolutely respect and aknowledge you and I’m fully prepared to stand with you and I don’t even make content on the game ❤

[@chomchonjairuk7187]

I agree with you but it’s hard to stop playing. I will try

[@torreslol9171]

Deleting EAfc when I get home, we deserve better

[@adybfakhruddin5995]

play efootball man

[@teamtakage2180]

Haven't played in 2 years I just support nick

[@nikoneezy]

no need to delete the game if you run a rtg. just don't buy store packs.

[@MachoTM]

in the email, What the guy said about the bad gameplay may actually make sense. if the player data is linked through a cached token system, then that would explain why inputs get worse and worse throughout the week, as more data is added to the cache, it causes more delay, hence why champs is usually horrible in terms of delay. of course this issue would be fixed if the cache was simply set up to reset every time the player logs off, but you know, it's ea, decisions that make sense are rare.

[@AcMilanFan_1899]

So can it be refreshed by us ?

[@MachoTM]

@@AcMilanFan_1899 yeah, that would be the ideal scenario, but it doesn't work like that

[@Flokey_2]

Thank you for being our voice

[@CuervoDePlata]

Bro I stopped playing but I like the content you bring to us if nobody starts to raise the voice no one will this is a good movement I support you all the way keep it up bro 👊

[@jq-10]

Credit to Nick & Inception man for speaking up about this game. EA stating those crazy rewards were 'unintended' is just a slap in the face to all players imho.

[@federicoalvarez691]

Man the others big streamers xept for bugs and auzio were a big letdown. You are in the right path, dont give up. The whole community backs you up

[@LukeyGodOfMischief]

I think the main issue here is ofc EA, but alot of your I'm assuming younger audience have definetly taken this too far and have been horrendous to other creators, however I don't blame you for that Nick and appreciate you clearing that up instantly and telling them to stop

[@Lundiiis]

Thank you Nick for speaking the truth🙏 It is very refreshing to hear your thoughts on EA FC 24 after 2 hours of division rivals... It feels like my soul has left me after those hours...

[@rishikeshbora]

Kurt was ahead of his time. Every single thing he said about EA 4years back ..makes sense now.

[@tuukka1827]

It made sense then

[@user-eo3uo6xp2q]

I'm not gay ,but I fucking love you nick ,at least you tell it how it is , I'm sorry for all the hate m8 ,I will follow you always because your channel is so so good ,cheers m8 , God bless you man , stay strong man Rick .

[@flo1...471]

I still have like 15 untradeable players on my candidate list that i cant discard or store in my club….for half a year now… companion app is still not working in soooooo many different areas and it doesn’t get fixed…. You even get banned for doing sbcs on the app or bidding on players, which is wild as its a part of the game and you even have to basically do a lot of sbcs as packweight is terrible and some cards arent even ln the market because of weird priceranges… SBC prices are so weird, especially for gamble packs, hero picks etc because the weight is awful. Now theres like 35 ligue tots cards…. Packed about 8 or 9, half of them were donnarumas…. Then when they make a mistake with an sbc, they remove it, how is that fair, when the sbc sais expiring in 3 days for example? Just because they messed up and made it a 50% for toty by mistake, its not the players fault, and as it is a game they should just leave the sbc there, as it would be fair as it stated expiring in 3 days. But obv they wouldn’t sell packs if everyone got a toty in a pick, so it proves, its ONLY about money but in this case how do they hire people, that are that bad and make sooo many mistakes and clearly never played the game. And has anyone figured out why tf there is this moments mode….its terrible, not rewarding and just awfully slow to get anything done especially on ps4, that even got a different version than ps5, as ps4 is slower, but the ps4 version is also working slow on ps4, so wtf to give perspective, going from one formation to another, not any other, but just one Formation further takes like 2 seconds…..And this stuff isn’t even close to the amount of things going wrong… WE SHOULD REALLY DO SOMETHING LIKE A CROWDFUNDING, INSTEAD OF BUYING FIFA POINTS, THAT ANOTHER DEVELOPER CAN GET THE LICENSES ETC AND MAKE A PROPER GAME…

[@Lawry200]

I’ve not played fifa for years and still watch your video your the realest one out there