EA Sports Will Not Publish College Football Game Next Year, Future Plans in Doubt

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

It may have been profitable before their settlement of the lawsuit, but with those damages factored in, who knows if EA came out in the black. Plus, even if they did decide to resume the series later, you have to think not having accurate rosters would hurt sales a bit. Yes, I know the community roster makers solve this problem. But the average buyer may not even know you can download named rosters. This is just a crappy day for sports gamers. It's getting to a point where I might decide to give up on sports games. 4 of my 5 favorite sports games (MVP Baseball, NFL 2K, College Hoops, NCAA) are no longer made. Just a punch in the gut.

Actually the rosters will be more accurate. Why? Because when they come back players will receive money in exchange for their likeness.

[canesfins]

The one positive I can think of in this situation is like others have said, At least now I'll be able to go deeper than ever in a dynasty.

[JerseySuave4]

they'll have a tough time against the tv people. This isn't just 1 company like EA, they'd be going up against ESPN/ABC (Disney) + CBS + FOX + others and those companies can certainly pony up the money and take the time to make sure they win that lawsuit.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by JerseySuave4

they'll have a tough time against the tv people. This isn't just 1 company like EA, they'd be going up against ESPN/ABC (Disney) + CBS + FOX + others and those companies can certainly pony up the money and take the time to make sure they win that lawsuit.

Im mad that people think this would actually happen. That would be a complete waste of money and time and could result in O'bannon having to pay the networks legal fees if he lost depending on the claim they brought.

[elprez98]

I love the 'labor of love' comment.

[Cryolemon]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Im mad that people think this would actually happen. That would be a complete waste of money and time and could result in O'bannon having to pay the networks legal fees if he lost depending on the claim they brought.

Fair enough, but is there actually a precedent that says they couldn't sue for that? If not I wouldn't be that surprised to see them try. If there is then it's obvious not going to happen.

To clarify, I know they'd lose if they did try, but I would't put it past them trying if they win against the NCAA.

[kjcheezhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Huh? This will not affect Madden or the NFL license AT ALL. If anything it increases the likelihood EA will attempt to get another exclusive license. They will be able to cut the costs of making an NCAA game and are likely to want to protect the one remaining football license they have.

The ncaa game was making more than it cost, or EA wouldn't have been developing it. It was just built off the madden engine.EA just lost the entire revenue of this game. Sales, ultimate team, advertising, everything.

EA may want to protect the one remaining game, but it's the cost. They lost a lawsuit to the creator of madden, a price lawsuit on past games, and now the obannon case. Lawsuits are really hitting them this year.

[Swaggedupbruh]

Didnt EA say they were going to make one next year?

Hey look another lie from ea sports. It never fails.