Why FIFA 23 content creators getting DMCA notice from EA Sports is completely wrong and uncalled for

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EA Sports and FIFA 23 are already engulfed in controversy, and the game hasn't even been released. The latest issue occurred following a significant Xbox glitch that made the game available for download on certain consoles. It allowed gamers to try out the title, resulting in different content coming out online.

Social media platforms became a hub of activity for many, as people shared various things, from home menu screens to player ratings. Things like the top-rated footballer entered the public domain as it was already late by the time EA Sports could patch the issue.

While the publisher didn't update the reason behind the glitch, all fans and users had a field day.

However, it has now appeared that EA Sports is issuing DMCA notices to many who had leaked content on their social media profiles. As a result, several accounts have been reported to have been suspended and banned.

While some would justify this action, it's completely wrong and unethical in the first place.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinion.

DMCA, which stands for Digital Millennium Copyright Act, has been a helpful tool for many publishers and content creators to protect their creations. It allows gaming companies to monitor if there has been any content released anywhere that wasn't intended.

It also allows them to detect, track and remove content that breaks their copyright law and helps to maintain their integrity.

News started to come out earlier that EA Sports has been getting the accounts of several content creators suspended. The reason seems to be that they had some form of leaked content on their profiles.

It isn't exactly clear how many accounts have been suspended, but the publisher has taken direct action.

While it might