Electronic Arts had deliberate to in the present day announce Madden NFL 21, the most recent annual sequel of their American soccer collection. But in gentle of the protests, unrest, and violence in America proper now after Minneapolis police killed unarmed Black man George Floyd, it didn’t appear the time. “Our immediate attention is on actions we can take to drive change against the unjust treatment and systemic bias that is plaguing the nation and our world,” EA Sports stated in a stunning assertion.
EA introduced the nonannouncement on Sunday in a press release titled “It’s Game Time”:
“Tomorrow, we had dedicated to celebrating Madden NFL 21, however we’re not going to try this now.
“We stand with our African American / Black group of buddies, gamers, colleagues and companions. Our quick consideration is on actions we are able to take to drive change in opposition to the unjust therapy and systemic bias that’s plaguing the nation and our world.
“We’ll find another time to talk football with you. Because this is bigger than a game, bigger than sports, and needs all of us to stand together and commit to change.”
It actually is sort of stunning from a big video games firm like EA. Especially contemplating the NFL has at occasions opposed players simply kneeling before matches to protest police brutality and racism.
