Extended Play Productions

A Canadian video game development studio that became a key division of EA Canada, known for creating the early FIFA Soccer series.

Sports

Simulation

Action

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Website

Founded

1993

HQ

Burnaby, Canada

Parent

Electronic Arts (EA)

Known for

Sports / Soccer Simulation / Action

26

Games

1992–1997

Years

15

Platforms

$20.37

Ø CIB

+1.8%

24M change

About

Extended Play Productions was a development team under Electronic Arts, best known for developing the seminal sports title FIFA International Soccer (1993) and its follow-up FIFA Soccer 95. The studio also worked on the action-platformer Chakan (1992) for the Sega Genesis. Their work on these early titles laid the foundation for EA Sports' massive FIFA soccer franchise.

The studio's early roots trace back to International Soccer (1988), establishing an early aptitude for sports simulation. In 1992, the team diversified by collaborating on the C&L Controls Championship Joystick (1992), a specialized peripheral designed to enhance the arcade experience of home console titles.

Following this, the developer focused heavily on the FIFA International Soccer / FIFA Soccer franchise. Beyond the initial Sega Genesis release, the team produced FIFA International Soccer [Limited Edition] (1993) and oversaw the expansion of the debut title to additional platforms, including the 1994 ports for systems like the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Sega Game Gear. This multi-platform push solidified the isometric gameplay mechanics and international team rosters that defined the early era of the series.

Additionally, the studio's expertise in sports game design contributed to the genesis of the Triple Play baseball franchise, applying similar presentation styles and fluid animations to North American sports. Through these specific releases, the production team refined the physics, control schemes, and licensing structures that became industry standards for sports video games throughout the 1990s.