From 'Cricket 07' to 'Need for Speed: Most Wanted', here are 7 of EA's most nostalgic offerings as the $55 billion deal promises to steer it into a new direction.
One of the first games from FIFA and EA to go international, this game won not only hearts, but also a BAFTA award for Best Sports Game.
Despite lacking the popular appeal that the FIFA games had, 'The Sims' established its own fanbase in the early 2000s—especially among PC gamers.
This is EA at its finest. Gamers from the mid-2000s—and even nostalgic folks returning to the game now—will tell you that there are few joys like tearing down the streets of Fairhaven with a BMW M3 GTR.
Often touted as the last great cricket simulation game before the franchise was discontinued, it appealed to India's cricket-loving majority.
This free battle royale game from EA and Respawn exploded globally due to its availability on PC, consoles, and (later) mobile, despite the battle royale club being dominated by games like PUBG and Fortnite.
'Battlefield 2' featured large-scale, squad-based gameplay, which earned it a reputation as one of EA's most celebrated titles, winning it BAFTA’s Best Online Multiplayer award.
Though it is an extremely casual game, 'Plants vs. Zombies' became a runaway hit with its mix of humour, strategy, and addictive gameplay.