EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

[DaReapa]

Quote: Originally Posted by khaliib

Same game engine through 2014!!! I guess I'm wondering what foolish person would run out and buy the next tier of console, when sports games for the current systems have not been developed to maximize their potential? Well, it's not EA's fault or the NFL's fault. It's you the foolish consumer that complains about this game, yet you go out and spend $60, just to trade it in and complain even more. If all the people who complained they didn't like this game, stop buying what they hate so much, then this deal would be worthless. But you keep buying, so as hard of a pill it is to swallow, it's your fault!!! I've been saying Rent-before-Buy for the past 3 years, but it seems to be such a hard concept to grasp or folks just have little self control and must go buy. What's sad is that you buy knowing exactly what your going to get. Can't get mad, your dollars are the Glue to such a deal. Hey, if your really "Hardcore" as you say you are, and want authentic football without the gimmicks, then a Non-NFL/NCAA Brand shouldn't really matter to you as long as it's what you see on TV, right? Maybe one of the writers could do a "Poll" to see how many gamers would buy an authentic football game without the brand names. Let's see what the numbers really look like (as far as on the OS Forum). Count me as a Buy for "Authentic" Non-Brand Name football!!!

You are so right, m'man. I can proudly proclaim that I haven't purchased a Madden game since the PS2 era and don't see that changing anytime soon. Just as others have stated, 2K just needs to focus their attention on gaining a share of the NCAA license. This has gotten beyond ridiculous.

[bluengold34_OS]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little............

[FootballDetails]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTFitsDaveyJ

Exactly. Just an extra year.

Until they extend the deal again.

[Giants4Natic]

I for one do not understand the hate on Madden. Any game that is out for more then 2 decades is going to get some people angry of the games development.

Madden series has been a staple of gaming and is not going to stop.

Anybody who thinks that if 2K was to make 2K12 that it will outsell Madden 12 is not thinking straight.

I love Madden. Is it perfect? Noooo

But it is not to the point that some of you think it is. I also still play 2K5 and that is far far from perfect.

EA is making a killing with Madden and so is the NFL. They are doing what any smart company would do. Make money

If Madden was such a bad game then it would not sell and EA would have to give up the license. But Madden is far from terrible and it sells big time even with its drop in sales. It is going to take a lot more bad years of sales for Madden to lose the license.

2K can't compete with EA when it comes to money. And the NFL loves money

[RedZoneD25]

Quote: Originally Posted by Details

Until they extend the deal again.

Well, if that happens (long term extension)...Yes, then I will be livid. I'm not willing to nail the coffin of Madden yet, it really and truly hinges on this year. Year 3 in the NFL is when you can begin to accurately assess a draft class, well here's year 3 for the current group of Madden devs. Make or break for me here.

re:Giants4Natic-

I didn't want to quote your whole post, but I may have a little insight past the "IT SUX" portion of the angry comments. To me, back in the mid 00s when Madden was perceived to be at it's "prime" on PS2, obviously it had competition but that's not the point I'm after. Let's just use Madden 05 as an example. Madden 05 was a beautiful game. It had tons of depth, customization, mass replay value, and other mini modes to keep the user interested beyond a play now game. Madden didn't need to pimp out it's name for commercial time, because it was a GREAT game that did more than just "stand out" ...It was THE sports game for it's time (the "other" game not withstanding, but that's a different topic for a different time). All I'm getting at, is that buyers now are paying more money for less product than a game that was released seven years ago this August. They (and to some extent, I) am frustrated because Madden is selling more now because they buy more airtime through media to advertise it...Which wouldn't be a problem to the "hardcore gamer" minus that the airtime is geared to a casual crowd (because they're alienating the people who want nothing more than to love this game) by continually not adding back the features (and improving/adding new ones) that were so enjoyable in previous versions for those who are interested to enjoy.

Just my .02, sorry for the paragraph sentence at the end.

[Dog]

Can't say I agree with it, but not because of the quality of the game. It would be nice to have a variety.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Giants4Natic

I for one do not understand the hate on Madden. Any game that is out for more then 2 decades is going to get some people angry of the games development. Madden series has been a staple of gaming and is not going to stop. Anybody who thinks that if 2K was to make 2K12 that it will outsell Madden 12 is not thinking straight. I love Madden. Is it perfect? Noooo But it is not to the point that some of you think it is. I also still play 2K5 and that is far far from perfect. EA is making a killing with Madden and so is the NFL. They are doing what any smart company would do. Make money If Madden was such a bad game then it would not sell and EA would have to give up the license. But Madden is far from terrible and it sells big time even with its drop in sales. It is going to take a lot more bad years of sales for Madden to lose the license. 2K can't compete with EA when it comes to money. And the NFL loves money

That's all fine and dandy, and if you love Madden thats great. I don't hate Madden, but for the love of all that is holy.....give me a damn choice!! If 2k had purchased the exclusive license for this long, I would probably feel the same towards them.




I'm not tired of Madden, I'm tired of only 1 damn choice.

[PhillyJim76]

This license is EA's until they go out of business.

We will never have an NFL licensed game made by another company again.

Time to face facts people, this is profitable for both the NFL and EA.

[delija66]

horrible news...

[ryan36]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

That's all fine and dandy, and if you love Madden thats great. I don't hate Madden, but for the love of all that is holy.....give me a damn choice!! If 2k had purchased the exclusive license for this long, I would probably feel the same towards them. I'm not tired of Madden, I'm tired of only 1 damn choice.

EXACTLY. If there were two or three football games I'd buy them all. Madden is too sterile this gen, I thought other games were too sterile last gen...but theres' room in my ps3 for any good sports game