EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

[daniverson1973]

2 perspectives on this:

1) its a sound business decision for both parties involved-for obvious reasons
2) i agree with most all the other posters, no competition for pro football gaming hurts for obvious reasons (EA can just kick back)


i can only hope that in 2014 we'll have choices we as customers can make on our own, like we can in every other freaking sport for video games

THIS SUCKS!

[adfletch71]

Thank GOD we have the NBA and MLB too chose as other options. It apparent that the NFL doesn't really care about is Video game base, because of there constant ignoring the outcry for competition for 6 years. So this gen console NFL football is dead, so we have too look forward too next gen. Hopefully the NFL will allow other developers then.

[daniverson1973]

in addition to some lacking interest, what happens if the NFL officially has a "work stoppage"-as Goodell puts it...a 'strike' and what if there is little or no football season next year???

No real football decimates interest in videogame football

NFL made this decision because EA is giving them MILLIONS!!!! and NFL is revenue driven, as they should be

[EddieV]

It's pretty telling when most people on even a Madden message board think this is a bad thing.

Sad thing is, having to pay for the exclusive license is probably the number 1 reason why things like MUT and purchaseable scouting reports and other paid DLC are in the game. If EA didn't overpay millions for the exclusive license, maybe they could stick to things that 90% of the audience cares about (gameplay and graphics).

[daniverson1973]

well, its still a pretty dam good game, its just obvious that if EA had other developers competing against them, they'd probably work harder to put out an even better product

im disappointed with madden11, i expected there to be lots of improvement from M10

[dickey1331]

Quote: Originally Posted by EddieV

It's pretty telling when most people on even a Madden message board think this is a bad thing. Sad thing is, having to pay for the exclusive license is probably the number 1 reason why things like MUT and purchaseable scouting reports and other paid DLC are in the game. If EA didn't overpay millions for the exclusive license, maybe they could stick to things that 90% of the audience cares about (gameplay and graphics).

From my understanding UT is pretty popular.


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[Cusefan]

I dont really want to spend a whole lot of time on this so here goes:

This whole Competition breeds Success Theory, lets look at some games

Baseball:

MLB The show: Great
MLB 2k:Crap

Basketball:
NBA 2K: Great
NBA Live/Elite: crap

Hockey:
NHL(EA): Geat
NHL 2k: Crap


Ok So that theory is pretty much bunk. Madden Does have to compete with non sports games though, saying otherwise is just silly. That is the sole reason for innovation, this is a new digitally informed world we live in, every day, less and less people pick a game based on the back of the case. So just having the NFL license and making a few changes will not cut it, if the message boards, review sites and mags do not like the game, that will effect how it sells. This is going to be a really good year for gaming so that may not bode well for Madden, some people can only afford a new game every few months and if Madden is in the dumps then they will save their money for Crysis 2 or LA Noire.

[ryan36]

Quote: Originally Posted by baumy300

I guess I frankly don't know what to do anymore. The NFL itself is driving fans away like crazy and Madden is strongly following suit.

This is just untrue.

Quote: Originally Posted by everydaygorship

too bad. Hopefully EA can seriously improve all aspects of the game. After seeing what 2k did to the live series, I KNOW they would have the best NFL game ever.

A) You can't know this, simply because you can't. B) 2k9 was not regarded as a great basketball game, the 2k baseball series is still underwhelming. So what you've done is say because 2k made one good basketball game this year, they'd make a great football game, while ignoring the baseball product (which is ALSO one they have semi-exclusive right to). So the closest 2k has gotten to an exclusive product IS NOT good. Your logic is flawed.

Quote: Originally Posted by SUPA_MAN20021

IM GOIN WIT VERUS AND GIDEON PRIME , I AINT BUYIN DIS BULLS*** NO MORE EVA!!!

Anyone ever wonder how they can make all their vids if they don't have the game? They HAVE to get the game , so that they can bolster they're e-cred.

Quote: Originally Posted by turftickler

This cut me deep and I'm sure others feel the same way. This is not good news for simulation video game football fans. We deserve and demand more out of this. TheSimStandard is in effect!

Most people don't demand more. Most people buy Madden.

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrikan

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