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MMChrisS · 06-02-2009, 07:56 PM

The UFC video game license is precisely where it should be. Previous UFC themed games were poorly received by critics and fans alike while doing nothing to advance the Ultimate Fighting brand.

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DocHolliday · 06-02-2009, 09:12 PM

I agree, but I bought THQ stock so im biased.

MCNABB51BOI · 06-02-2009, 09:24 PM

im with you i hope to god EA doesnt get this game it would be ruined

Sausage · 06-02-2009, 09:27 PM

I believe EA already announced their own game. Competition will only make the next game that much better.

Birdman18 · 06-02-2009, 09:40 PM

i agree with Sausage... competition makes everyone raise their game, no matter what it is.. video games, sports, everything in life... I think THQ provided a great foundation for a long running series, and after the good reviews and so far pretty good sales, i think UFC will stay with THQ, especially after the success of the WWE franchise. hopefully they can stick with the same dev. group the next few years to continue to build upon whats been established with UFC 2009

jusmegamer · 06-02-2009, 11:28 PM

EA will soon buy the exclusive license and end all chance of the game becoming the best it could be. Finally, if competition makes the game better and that is what gamers want why did EA buy the NFL and College Football exclusive licenses. Is it that they dont care what the gamers really want?

mgoblue · 06-03-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jusmegamer


	EA will soon buy the exclusive license and end all chance of the game becoming the best it could be. Finally, if competition makes the game better and that is what gamers want why did EA buy the NFL and College Football exclusive licenses. Is it that they dont care what the gamers really want?

FYI, EA got the NFL exclusive license because the NFL was actively seeking exclusivity and EA ponied up more money than 2k...so it wasn't EA instigating there like you imply.

I think the competition will be good, but Dana and the UFC won't leave for EA anytime soon...they have such a great game and they know that.

carlhungis · 06-03-2009, 06:33 AM

All EA has to do is show Dana how many units Madden has sold and how much money it has made. I don't think that Dana is some uber gamer that would prefer a better game over more profit and exposure. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if EA ends up with the exclusive rights when they become available.

allBthere · 06-03-2009, 08:40 AM

why did we have to even mention EA. THQ has the license till 2011 I believe and they're making quality stuff. DANA and the UFC chose THQ because of their passion for MMA and comittment to realism/quality.

the UFC's number one concern from day 1 was quality - and to make the best combat game ever. The game imo was never a cash grab, but a means to expand the UFC audience, promote mma, and get the brand to be even more of a household name.

They didn't go cheap for this thing, modelling everyone at turtlerock studios or whatever costs big bucks.

UFC and THQ are happy and proud about the finished product, as they should be There is absolutely no reason for either party to end the relationship.

MC Fatigue · 06-03-2009, 09:44 AM

I don't agree with the title of the article or the first sentence at all.

I'm against EA holding a monopoly with the license for the NFL, and I'm against THQ as well.

I agree that THQ did a great job and that Dana picked well, but I think EA should be able to get the license as well and make their shot.

06-02-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
MCNABB51BOI Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: UFC is in the Right Hands im with you i hope to god EA doesnt get this game it would be ruined

06-03-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
MC Fatigue Banned OVR: 29 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,690	Re: UFC is in the Right Hands I don't agree with the title of the article or the first sentence at all. I'm against EA holding a monopoly with the license for the NFL, and I'm against THQ as well. I agree that THQ did a great job and that Dana picked well, but I think EA should be able to get the license as well and make their shot.

06-02-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
DocHolliday Nostalgia for Infinity OVR: 19 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,015	I agree, but I bought THQ stock so im biased.

06-02-2009, 09:27 PM	#4
Sausage MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Feb 2003	I believe EA already announced their own game. Competition will only make the next game that much better.

06-02-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
Birdman18 Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Feb 2007	i agree with Sausage... competition makes everyone raise their game, no matter what it is.. video games, sports, everything in life... I think THQ provided a great foundation for a long running series, and after the good reviews and so far pretty good sales, i think UFC will stay with THQ, especially after the success of the WWE franchise. hopefully they can stick with the same dev. group the next few years to continue to build upon whats been established with UFC 2009

06-02-2009, 11:28 PM	#6
jusmegamer Banned OVR: 19 Join Date: May 2009 Blog Entries: 12	EA will soon buy the exclusive license and end all chance of the game becoming the best it could be. Finally, if competition makes the game better and that is what gamers want why did EA buy the NFL and College Football exclusive licenses. Is it that they dont care what the gamers really want?

06-03-2009, 06:33 AM	#8
carlhungis Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: May 2003	All EA has to do is show Dana how many units Madden has sold and how much money it has made. I don't think that Dana is some uber gamer that would prefer a better game over more profit and exposure. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if EA ends up with the exclusive rights when they become available.

06-03-2009, 08:40 AM	#9
allBthere MVP OVR: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto	why did we have to even mention EA. THQ has the license till 2011 I believe and they're making quality stuff. DANA and the UFC chose THQ because of their passion for MMA and comittment to realism/quality. the UFC's number one concern from day 1 was quality - and to make the best combat game ever. The game imo was never a cash grab, but a means to expand the UFC audience, promote mma, and get the brand to be even more of a household name. They didn't go cheap for this thing, modelling everyone at turtlerock studios or whatever costs big bucks. UFC and THQ are happy and proud about the finished product, as they should be There is absolutely no reason for either party to end the relationship.