Video game giant EA steering players into loot-box option in popular soccer game, insider says A gaming insider says an internal company document proves video game giant Electronic Arts is trying to drive players into a type of game play that encourages them to spend more money and which has come under fire for possible links to gambling. Social Sharing Electronic Arts denies any part of FIFA 21 is linked to gambling and says spending on loot boxes is optional Posted: Apr 26, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 26 A gaming insider says an internal document from the video game company Electronic Arts shows the gaming giant wants players of its FIFA 21 game to be steered into a type of game play that has come under fire for possible links to gambling. (CBC)