EA Sports vs. 2K Games: What's the Difference? Separate Companies, Different Licenses

They are separate companies with different sports licenses.

EA Sports (Electronic Arts)

• FIFA (soccer), Madden NFL, NBA Live, NHL, PGA Tour, UFC
• Broad multi-sport portfolio

2K Sports (Take-Two Interactive)

• NBA 2K (basketball), WWE 2K (wrestling)
• Focused primarily on basketball & wrestling

Key Differences

• Sport Coverage: EA wider; 2K narrower
• Gameplay Mechanics: Distinct engines/feel
• Licensing: Different league/team rights

Both make sports sims, but they're competitors with unique offerings.