RIYADH — Among the many expected changes coming to the popular developer's line of video games following its sale, the now Saudi-owned EA will no longer allow women to play Need for Speed .

In order to adhere to the strict limitations placed on women under the Saudi regime, all future editions of the popular racing game will reportedly require player ID authentication to weed out any potential females who may attempt to drive.

"We cannot let inferior players operate vehicles — even in a simulated environment," said Saudi spokesarab Ali Muhammad after the sale of EA was finalized. "The place for women is in subservience to men, not driving sports cars at high rates of speed through intricate and challenging road courses. Any females who attempt to circumvent our authentication measures

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