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EA SPORTS MMA

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EA SPORTS MMA

Reviewed: 21 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3

Electronic Arts · 2010

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

51 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 34 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking through intense combat simulation. Offers a challenging single-player experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Contains high levels of violence, including vicious attacks. The competitive nature, even in single-player, could lead to frustration.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is EA SPORTS MMA safe for kids?

Ludograph gives EA SPORTS MMA a rating of 51/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is EA SPORTS MMA appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for EA SPORTS MMA, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play EA SPORTS MMA?

We don't publish a daily session budget for EA SPORTS MMA: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of EA SPORTS MMA?

Contains high levels of violence, including vicious attacks. The competitive nature, even in single-player, could lead to frustration.