NCAA Will Not Renew EA Sports Contract, NCAA Football Series is Dead in Name Only

[ghettogeeksta]

Quote: Originally Posted by prototype12

2k could do 100X better but if they won't give their likeness and logo etc to EA why would they to 2k?

Real teams will be in the game as long as the schools agree to be in EA's college football game. All they have to do is throw the schools a few dollars.

[dingleberryfinn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Quint75

One good thing that came out of today, I think; EA sees how passionate people are about the series continuing. This blew up in a hurry and became a big story on USA Today and ESPN. Hopefully that sends a loud and clear message that we want college football to live on in the future of gaming.

yep, I went out & bought an extra copy,





then donated it to a homeless bum.

[BenGerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Quint75

Not saying they can offer up anything more solid at this time. That's why I said I would take a wait and see approach. When they actually start developing the game and we start getting real info, I'll be more relaxed. That will be a while since '14 just came out. One good thing that came out of today, I think; EA sees how passionate people are about the series continuing. This blew up in a hurry and became a big story on USA Today and ESPN. Hopefully that sends a loud and clear message that we want college football to live on in the future of gaming.

They mentioned somewhere in their statement they are already working on a next-gen title, so I think its pretty safe to say there will be a college football game next year.

[SlickRick11]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

It still could. I think we will see things like students running on the field and tattoos before we will see players getting suspensions and discipline.

Guys I just read every page of this thread and learned a lot about the CLC and details on the lawsuit that I didn't know and I appreciate the insight from everyone who contributed legitimate facts and constructive discussion.....

On the quote above I just have to say BELIEVE ME, I would be the first person in line and very welcoming of all these features and I very much remember the suspensions and disciplines features of the PS2 days, but I have to ask do you really think we'll ever see field storming and tattoos in the game?

Field Storming- although a long time tradition of home upsets in College Football, its highly frowned upon by a lot of people including University heads and ESPN staff because of the obvious safety issues and not to mention the away team/home fans incidents that have occured in the past.....

Tattoos- This ones simple.....I know many many players at the collegiant level have them, but after that huge Ohio State scandal I just couldn't see them being put in the game.....I'm guessing your response will be that those were NCAA violations that they broke and with NCAA no longer apart of the game this won't be an issue, but doesn't it still seem a little fresh for them to incorporate it in the game.....

[Quint75]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

They mentioned somewhere in their statement they are already working on a next-gen title, so I think its pretty safe to say there will be a college football game next year.

I did see that. I want it to get a little (a lot) further along in development before I start celebrating. That's just my paranoia.

[BenGerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Quint75

I did see that. I want it to get a little (a lot) further along in development before I start celebrating. That's just my paranoia.

Yeah, I don't blame you there. I've stuck to my story since the lawsuit broke out: if EA likes money, they won't stop finding a way to develop this game.

I can only think of one or two scenarios where the game would cost more to make than they would get back - and those scenarios don't really exist with the way the licensing agreements are set up.

[Aggies67]

Quote: Originally Posted by dingleberryfinn

yep, I went out & bought an extra copy, then donated it to a homeless bum.

I know that if I were homeless, I'd much rather have a football game than something unimportant like a meal.

[ghettogeeksta]

Quote: Originally Posted by BBallcoach

To everyone wanting 2k to throw their hat in the ring... Go play College Football 2k3, it's terrible. Now also remember they havent made a football game in what 5 years now since APF? They will have to make it next gen and that will cost more to make then they could make from the game. They would have to secure the NFL as well and the NFL and EA love each other. For use NCAA fans "College Football 15" will be better in every way. The NCAA is like a pedophile at a kid's birthday party, they ruin everything. EA can make dynasty deeper and heck maybe even include FCS schools in there or no restrictions to TB teams imported

I never liked 2K football games not even 2K5 or 2k8 but it does not hurt to have competition and choices and 2K Sports football game 2k5 did pose a threat to Madden. Also Madden seemed to be way better when they had competition, so I welcome 2K Sports or any development studio to make a college football game no matter how bad it is as long as they push EA.