Chris' Blog: Are Madden Sales Slipping?

[adfletch71]

most of the gaming community now is getting older, especially those with the PS1, PS2 and XBOX days. So as we get older, I think the majority wants too see exactly what's on tv. No game will be exactly what's on tv, but u can make it close...MLB the SHOW and NBA2K11 has done this and its proof right there. So if u go that route, u will see a increase in sales and positive feedback. If madden wants to appease to the younger casual crowd, let them make a game like blitz or something to that nature for them. Let the gamers that want a chessmatch and strategy have theres....simulation gameplay and presentation.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by adfletch71

most of the gaming community now is getting older, especially those with the PS1, PS2 and XBOX days. So as we get older, I think the majority wants too see exactly what's on tv. No game will be exactly what's on tv, but u can make it close...MLB the SHOW and NBA2K11 has done this and its proof right there. So if u go that route, u will see a increase in sales and positive feedback. If madden wants to appease to the younger casual crowd, let them make a game like blitz or something to that nature for them. Let the gamers that want a chessmatch and strategy have theres....simulation gameplay and presentation.

I see your point, but I think it would be cost prohibitive for EA to make a game like Blitz and a game for the sim people.

Instead of on one game trying to appease everyone, you would need to manufacture two games for the different niches.

We all know how Head Coach and NFL Training Camp ended up.

[TreFacTor]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

I see your point, but I think it would be cost prohibitive for EA to make a game like Blitz and a game for the sim people. Instead of on one game trying to appease everyone, you would need to manufacture two games for the different niches. We all know how Head Coach and NFL Training Camp ended up.

Actually they could have updated the rosters in Madden arcade, spent a little cash to advertise it, and there wouldn't have been an issue with the casual gamer angle they took this year with Madden.