EA FC gets a new age rating after loot box rule changes
The football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.
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Alex Hunter is a fictional character introduced in the FIFA video game series, known as a promising young footballer.
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The football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.
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