NCAA Football 12 Title Update #2 - Waiting on Approval From Microsoft and Sony

[nova91]

I just had a wild thought after seeing a thread where yet another person called EA about the patch. Why doesn't anyone call Microsoft or Sony and ask them about the status of NCAAs patch.

[tarheelguy4736]

I too wish that the patch would be released as soon as possible. I was anticipating today like many others but it seems that isn't going to happen. I mean I still enjoy the game and I don't play online so I don't have the many issues that others are having so my gripe about the patch isn't as big as others and their opinion on this situation matters more than mine. But I feel like the team at NCAA may not have the ability to make all the fixes they want in a timely manner or make all the changes we are suggesting because the people in the corporate offices may not allow it. More time devoted to NCAA '12 cuts in to the profits of the game itself. And after looking at EA's financial statements for this quarter, it shows that they are in a 300 million dollar loss. This is substantial for a company and the reason this isn't bigger is because of the sales of madden and ncaa. Anybody can view this financial statements, as they are in the corporate info section of the easports website. So I don't know who is in charge of budget control at EA but it seems like they aren't doing that well of a job. But it would be nice if we could get a patch soon but I just hope it doesnt fall short of what people are expecting here on these boards because of the lack of money that is being devoted to NCAA 12 right now. just my two cents.

[rspencer86]

Quote: Originally Posted by nova91

I just had a wild thought after seeing a thread where yet another person called EA about the patch. Why doesn't anyone call Microsoft or Sony and aske the about the status of NCAAs patch.

If you can call Microsoft and get a substantial, accurate answer as to what the status of a video game patch is, you need to be working for the New York Times rather than fiddling around on a gaming site.

Good luck.

[Leon Sandcastle]

If you guys search the NCAA forum there is a thread that says the patch will be out tomorrow so hopefully thats right so I can start my dynasty this patch is really the only reason im a little bit disappointed in this years game but hopefully after the patch the game will be able to run smooth

[BadAssHskr]

Quote: Originally Posted by tarheelguy4736

And after looking at EA's financial statements for this quarter, it shows that they are in a 300 million dollar loss. This is substantial for a company and the reason this isn't bigger is because of the sales of madden and ncaa. Anybody can view this financial statements, as they are in the corporate info section of the easports website. So I don't know who is in charge of budget control at EA but it seems like they aren't doing that well of a job.

i heard the $$ amount they'd have to pay out if the sammy boy keller trial is successful, and that amount would also make your head spin.

that coupled with a 300 million dollar loss could be absolutely devastating for ea sports.

assuming these numbers are correct.

[mestevo]

Quote: Originally Posted by nonnel

1. Check overall sales. 2. As I've already stated (and you've chosen to ignore since it hurts your point), sales for ANY product that updates is mostly based on the quality of the prior version of said product. 3. You can do whatever makes you happy, but if you're looking for accurate and unbiased information, you MIGHT want to consider not getting your info from the company that actually makes the product. That SAME EXACT blog also discusses how awesome their online dynasties are going. Just saying.

I don't see what's so hard to understand:

Quote:

We are pleased to announce that thanks to our amazing fans, NCAA Football 12 has generated its largest first two weeks at retail (July 12 – July 26) on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms in franchise history!

Publicly traded companies can't outright lie about the success of their products.

[nova91]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

If you can call Microsoft and get a substantial, accurate answer as to what the status of a video game patch is, you need to be working for the New York Times rather than fiddling around on a gaming site. Good luck.

I'm not going to call them because I know it would be a waste of time much like calling EA is, I'm just saying people know that it is out of EAs hands at this point yet still want to call and annoy customer support about it when if they wanted to feel like they're making any progress they should contact the people that have the patch now.

[Strings74]

Quote: Originally Posted by BadAssHskr

fact is: http://www.ea.com/ncaa-football/blog/record-start made a big splash out of the gates it seems to me. fact is, if you don't belong to the OS community you don't know there are any potential issues with the game. fact is, out of the hundreds of thousands of people that bought this game there is about a 2% +- that can find anything in the game to complain about.

Hardly a fact.

Logic would say that for every person on these boards there are a certain number of others who feel the same way, both positively and negatively.

I completely understand that there is a certain segment of the gaming population that pisses and moans over little, inconsequential issues in every game they play and that it happens every year, but this edition is a bit different.

There is definitely a groundswell of dissatisfaction with the game, the communication about the game's issues and the overall product put out this year. I definitely think that EA will take notice although I'm also fairly sure it won't make a heap of difference next year as you correctly note that tons of people will buy the game regardless.

Still, if you guys want to make it your mission in life to defend NCAA 12 which by most measures is something of a disappointment, be our guest. Just don't be surprised when you lose credibility in the process.