EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Important

[RedZoneD25]

Quote: Originally Posted by wEEman33

I'll be shocked if EA doesn't just release Madden 12 and ignore the lockout like they did with NBA Live 99 and the NBA Lockout. Madden will sell regardless of whether or not there's a NFL season.

I'd expect highly increased sales if there were no NFL season. People need their "fix", especially if they aren't getting weekly live games.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTFitsDaveyJ

I'd expect highly increased sales if there were no NFL season. People need their "fix", especially if they aren't getting weekly live games.

I thought that myself, but it doesn't tend to be the case with strikes. Maybe the NFL is different, but MLB and NHL games took big hits during their strikes. Apples and oranges, maybe, but I think it's a fairly strong indicator considering that, while smaller, their fan bases are just as fanatic.

[Dog]

I may be crazy, but I think Madden will get HUGE sales if there is a lockout in the NFL with all the football fans wanting an NFL fix

[biggiejerseys]

@adembroski Baseball's strike happened towards the end of the season so there would be no effect in games sold not to mention in 94 video games weren't as big as they are in 2011.

[RedZoneD25]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

I thought that myself, but it doesn't tend to be the case with strikes. Maybe the NFL is different, but MLB and NHL games took big hits during their strikes. Apples and oranges, maybe, but I think it's a fairly strong indicator considering that, while smaller, their fan bases are just as fanatic.

Fair enough. Hopefully we won't have to see if that's the case (for fans and EA alike)..

[Dazraz]

I'm glad EA are not prioritising 3D. There is much to be addressed with their titles. Taking time on this area will deflect away from more immediate issues.

EA must realise that the potential of Madden 12 is going to be factored by the improvements made to the title & not on any impending lockout. If EA take the game where it needs to go it will sell. There are pages & pages of feedback on any number of forums regarding what the consumer wants from the Madden title, with many issues consistently recurring. Maybe this will be the year EA have listened.

[spit_bubble]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTFitsDaveyJ

I'd expect highly increased sales if there were no NFL season. People need their "fix", especially if they aren't getting weekly live games.

I'd be willing to bet a lot of people buy the game to sort of follow along with the season.

That being said, I think the juggernaut that is a Madden release is hard to slow down at this point. My guess is there would be a small hit in sales if there is no agreement in place, but nothing too significant.

[havokeff]

I remember it being brought up, but not seeing an answer...
Does the lack of a CBA effect the game as far as using player names as well as likenesses? IIRC, the NFLPA grants its rights to Madden as well as the NFL, but is there is no CBA, I believe the NFLPU said it would decertify for legal reasons.

Anyone caught up on this aspect?