2K Sports Has Already Approached NFL About NFL 2K13 Licensing Deal

[rooney8]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cryolemon

Almost certainly yes.

I don't know about that. If a company invests huge money in an exclusive deal they can expect increased sales while greatly cutting costs. The competition from NBA2k is costing EA a fortune right now with there basketball franchise.

[no juice]

if this is the case i hope they don't then create %60 roster updates every year

[jaynny]

i think the nfl needs to give 2k a chance.. they were able to pull michael jordan for their basketball game..that says alot..plus, i really think ea is focused on fifa since thats going to be their big seller now...basketball is done for them and football is getting close to that also..lets go 2K

[KG]

Could you imagine a 2K game with a 2yr development cycle?

[knighthawksfan]

well I think this may be a good thing to happen to ea sports because now they will have to make there games with better improvement every year instead of like every 3 to 4 years Go hawkeyes beat michigan next weekend

[mvb34]

Quote: Originally Posted by jaynny;2041711132[B

]i think the nfl needs to give 2k a chance..[/b] they were able to pull michael jordan for their basketball game..that says alot..plus, i really think ea is focused on fifa since thats going to be their big seller now...basketball is done for them and football is getting close to that also..lets go 2K

The NFL doesn't have to.. All they care about is money..

[e0820]

Quote: Originally Posted by LiquorLogic

I think that in 2004 the NFL simply garnered a percentage of each game's sales; that, if it's true, would explain why they went the exclusive route with EA. EA approached them before about an exclusive deal, but the NFL turned them down. After 2k sold for $20, which forced EA to lower the price of Madden to $30, the NFL had a change of heart and signed an exclusive deal with EA.

This actually a really good analogy. It makes sense why NFL2k5 was 19.95, not to lure people into trying it (not 100% anyway) because the NFL may of looked at who sold more (again not 100% but may of played into a decision)

[STEVENATLARGE]

YES! I hope this goes through. NFL2K5 is STILL the best football game ever made...and just look what they did with NBA2K11. It's really a no-brainer...unless you work for EA.