Could a Lockout Affect NHL 13's Sales?

[chrish4343]

yeah! so the ahl will b like the nhl again whoooohooo!!!

[Segagendude]

Not so much sales in my case, but I've lost the desire to play since October 10. Normally I'd watch a game then fire it up. No games = loss of itch to play.

[tofubrain2]

with that OHL Ultimate Roster, my love for this game is back. I'm running a full user controlled OHL season using leafnut's brilliant work. I suggest running with it, it's fantastic.

I don't need those greedy bastards.

[daflyboys]

I think it's NHL.com that was putting up EA games as simulations for real season games.

pathetic

[bwiggy33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Segagendude

Not so much sales in my case, but I've lost the desire to play since October 10. Normally I'd watch a game then fire it up. No games = loss of itch to play.

100% describes me. I'm very partial on whether I like the game or not, but I can definitely say that the lockout is affecting me playing the game. I know I'd be playing it if the season was going on. Honestly even since the day I got it I haven't really had that long session of NHL where I don't want to put the controller down. This lockout is no doubt depressing though. It hit me last night how much I missed watching the NHL. There was nothing on TV. The Twolves were on but I don't watch any basketball besides the occasional college game. What's worse is ya there is college but that's only on two days a week. Luckily the Russian Super Series has been on NHL Network. After tonight though, that's over. Just sucks all around.

Also to add on I don't really think NHL lost many sales because of the lockout, but I do think that there are people out there that aren't playing the game due to the lockout. So very similar to myself. The lockout had absolutely no influence on my purchase though.

[DJ]

Still haven't purchased the game, and I won't until the players are back on the ice. Looks like that could be a long while, sadly.

[GlennN]

Quote: Originally Posted by bwiggy33

100% describes me. I'm very partial on whether I like the game or not, but I can definitely say that the lockout is affecting me playing the game. I know I'd be playing it if the season was going on. Honestly even since the day I got it I haven't really had that long session of NHL where I don't want to put the controller down. This lockout is no doubt depressing though. It hit me last night how much I missed watching the NHL. There was nothing on TV. The Twolves were on but I don't watch any basketball besides the occasional college game. What's worse is ya there is college but that's only on two days a week. Luckily the Russian Super Series has been on NHL Network. After tonight though, that's over. Just sucks all around. Also to add on I don't really think NHL lost many sales because of the lockout, but I do think that there are people out there that aren't playing the game due to the lockout. So very similar to myself. The lockout had absolutely no influence on my purchase though.

Yep, me too. I still play it some, but much less than in a normal season.

[renojedi]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

Still haven't purchased the game, and I won't until the players are back on the ice. Looks like that could be a long while, sadly.

Ditto. For me, no roster changes, no rating updates, no AHL updates, no new rookies, etc make this get stale just as much not being able to watch the games on TV. I know the game sold well initially. I'll be curious to see some updated numbers and see if it falls behind 12. Also, not seeing NHL 13 in any black Friday ads so maybe it is doing well enough not to discount. Time will tell.