NFL Antitrust: What it Means for the Sports Video Game Industry

[RaychelSnr]

EA’s exclusive NFL license agreement could potentially be in jeopardy if apparel manufacturer American Needle Inc. has their way. Sure, it seems odd that something that has nothing to do with video games could affect them in such a large way, but it is true.

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[shotgun styles]

I've been eagerly awaiting the outcome of this case.

See, the NFL has an anti-trust exemption that allows it to legally operate as a monopoly. This allows it to do things that a normal corporation cannot, because it holds complete market share.

The problem is that they have violated the spirit of that exemption by creating new monopolies with it's exclusive license. For this reason, the NFL should either be forced to give up it's exclusive contracts OR it's anti-trust exemption.

[SageInfinite]

I like the fact that there could be more NFL games on the market. What I don't like is that each team could end up possibly not in the game. Good article.

[buddyhobbs321813]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

I like the fact that there could be more NFL games on the market. What I don't like is that each team could end up possibly not in the game. Good article.

my thoughts exactly.
i think it would be stupid to have an nfl game with only a certain amount of teams and not the whole league that just takes away so much.

[bucky60]

I'm in favor for just about anything that would kill the exclusive license.

[MC Fatigue]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

I'm in favor for just about anything that would kill the exclusive license.

Ditto.

Even if I have to put up with teams missing.

I'd be willing to play an NFL game with 12 teams if it meant I could play NFL 2kx

[ScoobySnax]

Quote: Originally Posted by Timmay

Ditto. Even if I have to put up with teams missing. I'd be willing to play an NFL game with 12 teams if it meant I could play NFL 2kx

Sorry, but I HAVE to have all 32 teams.

The thing I hate about the NFL are the deals with the broadcasting. People pay 75-150 dollars/month on cable and cannot even get the channels that should be somewhat of a standard (NFL Network) and Sunday ticket should be available to all companies. They'd rake in alot more cash that way. That's the whole purpose right?

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by xxplosive1984

Sorry, but I HAVE to have all 32 teams.

Same here. There's no reason we shouldn't have a game with all the NFL teams and players in this day and age.

Also, of course I'd be open to NFL2K**, but given the current performance of the 2k titles, I wouldn't be ready to jump for joy. I'm just happy to see EA getting back on track, because right now that's all we have.

Also I wonder how this would effect the NCAA football license? Would they have to give up the exclusive rights as well?