Madden 11 sales strong

[bxgoods]

Quote:

The figures for the North American market launched by the NPD Group for the month of August has show the video game industry decline in terms of sales by about 10 percent over the same period of last year, with the software segment being the hardest hit, despite the very successful launch of the Electronic Arts made Madden NFL 11.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/NPD-S...t-155922.shtml

Quote:

After a start to the year that saw dramatic declines in sales with UFC Undisputed 2010 and Tiger Woods 11, NCAA Football 11 was able to buck the trend by growing by 8%. Now the official numbers from NPD have arrived for Madden 11 and tell a similar tale. Overall sales for the game rose 12% year-over-year.

http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/09/09...ong#more-27332

So can we end the myth that Madden 11 isn't selling?

[rooney8]

I know people think otherwise but to me this is bad news for the sim community.

[JaymeeAwesome]

I have noticed more marketing this year than previous years though

[bxgoods]

Video games as a whole aren't selling much, the only games that are selling well now are games with a huge online focus. Because games with a strong multiplayer community have the highest replay value. That's why I wasn't surprised at all that EA was focusing on Madden 11 online features so much.

Multiplayer games are the only things selling well now, even MW2 is still in the top 10 for August after how long its been out. Its business.

[megamante360]

i can't believe this

[Round.Out]

12% over last year isn't a big deal, as last years' Madden sales were abysmal.

[LIGHTNING]

Madden sales are down since 2006 though and they spend much more on marketing. No wonder EA has declined so much the past five years. It is not just EA, the video game industry is in big trouble long term as the global economy enters into a deflationary depression.

[kjcheezhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by bxgoods

Video games as a whole aren't selling much, the only games that are selling well now are games with a huge online focus. Because games with a strong multiplayer community have the highest replay value. That's why I wasn't surprised at all that EA was focusing on Madden 11 online features so much. Multiplayer games are the only things selling well now, even MW2 is still in the top 10 for August after how long its been out. Its business.

What is ironic about this is that online is where this years madden is taking the most heat. The lack of defense compared to madden 10 (can't adjust sliders), the new 3 button kick meter that is annoying as anything when playing with lag (and I get terrible lag this year). Then there is the online pass which requires people to spend additional money to play online as a a separate user or buying the game used.

Imo, this is not good news. The game really went away from sim play and fans overall have reacted positive. Next year we can look forward to a return of "big head mode" and "da boot" cheats. It's enough to make a person want to start following hockey.