Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 Ships with Roughly 20 Stadiums, No Stadium Editor or Rain

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by TerryP

I haven't read any of the articles. Do they indicate what the hell happened to the stadiums? Wasn't it just last year's version that added all 20 Spanish stadiums, and now they're mostly all gone?

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This issue however is not something technical, it actually due to licencing. EA have been extremely aggressive with signing deals with clubs and leagues this year, and it has meant we can't implement major European stadiums, including NO Spanish stadiums. People were getting worried when they announced exclusive deals with Spanish teams. Well it turned out it meant we couldn't implement their stadium, amongst others.

Quote: Originally Posted by rckabillyRaider

basically......... EA happened.

So yeah, EA and their affinity for exclusivity happened.

[TerryP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Krebstar

So yeah, EA and their affinity for exclusivity happened.

Wow! I never counted the real stadiums in '13, but it must have been at least 30(?), and now '14 will have roughly 14. That's extremely disappointing, to say the least. I find it hard to believe EA will actually include all the stadiums in their game that PES is now excluded from. From what I understand, EA usually only adds 1 or 2 new stadiums per year(?).

[jdlsantos]

Take the ball and go home so no one plays syndrome

[Rules]

Giving us an editor opens up endless possibilities. This is how you counter features that are missing.

[Rules]

I will buy PES 2014 so I can contribute more funds for them to purchase more licenses.

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by jdlsantos

Take the ball and go home so no one plays syndrome

Pretty much EA's actions. They just want a monopoly on sports games and who can blame them when they have a possibility to bring in tons of money yearly. It is great for them and stinks for us consumers. With the way PES 2014 looking this year I am sure EA is watching them closely and will be looking to remove any fighting chance in the future for PES to make any dent in their sales.

[believeinnow]

Quote: Originally Posted by TerryP

Wow! I never counted the real stadiums in '13, but it must have been at least 30(?), and now '14 will have roughly 14. That's extremely disappointing, to say the least. I find it hard to believe EA will actually include all the stadiums in their game that PES is now excluded from. From what I understand, EA usually only adds 1 or 2 new stadiums per year(?).

EA has announced three new stadiums so far: Nou Camp is back (it wasn't in 13), Goodison (where Everton Play), The Bombonera (where Boca Juniors plays) and there are rumors there are more. Yes, EA is grabbing Europe since Konami is focusing so much on Asia.

[rbfn04]

Still gonna buy PES 14, it's the better soccer game. FIFA is too arcade for my tastes.