SEC, Pac-12, Big Ten Won't License Trademarks in Future Video Games

[Kingfish]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigbob

With the community that we have here, a full customizable game wouldn't really cause too big of an issue. While it sounds easy typing each thing out, it would obviously be difficult for them to do in a years time.

That's my feelings too. If they souped up the Team Builder, added a few more things and expanded it, the community would take care of the teams/players.

Then, if they would make a Conference Builder (and maybe a Stadium Builder Toolkit)as well, that would be all we'd need! EA could just work with a generic league and concentrate on the connecting framework and getting the gameplay, rules and other things closer to perfect.

Lastly, a purely generic league like this would finally allow for stadium expansions, recruiting violations and other real world issues the current NCAA and universities wouldn't EVER allow in a game again.

I think the community would LOVE to build the players, teams, stadiums and conferences in the weeks leading up to the release day. Most likely ALL this stuff would be done and ready to download when the game came out!

[ghettogeeksta]

I admit I am happy to hear this, somebody has to knock EA off their high horse, buying up exclusive licenses, corning the market and putting out crap games every year! Maybe without all the NCAA, SEC, flash all over the game they will focus more on being innovative and making a quality football title. Ncaa 14 is one of the most buggiest video games Ive ever played and that's unacceptable for an 8 year old title!
I hope some big schools pull out too this will certainly force them to make up for this/over compensate with vastly improved presentation and game-play.

[slick589]

Man I'm actually drooling of a completely customizable game complete with suspensions, violations, and off field issues....dare I say it...player tattoos lol

All this would be possible since EA is no longer tethered to the NCAA.

That being said I don't think EA will take that route. Probably gonna dish out the same game with generic conferences and individual teams pull out we will get generic schools like College Station or Tallahassee

[OmahaKnights]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kingfish

That's my feelings too. If they souped up the Team Builder, added a few more things and expanded it, the community would take care of the teams/players. Then, if they would make a Conference Builder (and maybe a Stadium Builder Toolkit)as well, that would be all we'd need! EA could just work with a generic league and concentrate on the connecting framework and getting the gameplay, rules and other things closer to perfect. Lastly, a purely generic league like this would finally allow for stadium expansions, recruiting violations and other real world issues the current NCAA and universities wouldn't EVER allow in a game again. I think the community would LOVE to build the players, teams, stadiums and conferences in the weeks leading up to the release day. Most likely ALL this stuff would be done and ready to download when the game came out!

While it'd be nice if they downloaded OOTP and took a few notes, I doubt that'll happen. Customization like that really won't work on consoles. Besides, what about online gamers?

[ab2c4]

Quote: Originally Posted by slick589

Man I'm actually drooling of a completely customizable game complete with suspensions, violations, and off field issues....dare I say it...player tattoos lol All this would be possible since EA is no longer tethered to the NCAA. That being said I don't think EA will take that route. Probably gonna dish out the same game with generic conferences and individual teams pull out we will get generic schools like College Station or Tallahassee

"College Station or Tallahassee", don't I remember it being that way back in the Sega Genesis versions?

[BonesKnows85]

Yeah, EA got punched in the mouth on this one. That's why for some reason, I'm not as mad as I should be. Like I said, if they would just add creating of draft classes to Madden, the loss won't be as bad for me. But if this leads to generic players going into Madden via the draft, then I will put that game out of it's misery too. Hopefully there is no RIP to football gaming.

Losing the college game is a tragedy. I'll have to admit that I am pretty disappointed with my conference in their decision. No one ever thinks about the fans or consumers.

[stormisbruin]

It's a sad world when people are wishing harm on others because a video game got cancelled...

All I think it about it is: it sucks but we'll still get a game likely and if not, it's a necessary sacrifice to ensure that people can control THEIR OWN likenesses. It's ridiculous we even need to have this debate.

[Pike1302]

Quote: Originally Posted by ab2c4

"College Station or Tallahassee", don't I remember it being that way back in the Sega Genesis versions?

On the very first college game .... 'Bill Walsh's College Football' .... There were generic team names .... South Bend, IN .... Tallahassee .... Provo, UT .... And Pullman, Washington were some of the names I remember .... By the next time the game was released, 'College Football USA' had all the real names and mascots and stuff and they have had them ever since .... What I always missed was when you started a dynasty on those games you had the option to choose 'playoff' or 'bowl' for the post season .... If you chose 'playoff' then the playoff games were on neutral sites and actually played in the bowl games ....