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Senator Palmer · 11-17-2010, 04:23 PM

There were many around here rooting for this scenario so that the game could return to sim roots. But I think that's too much to hope for. I think Ryan and MMChris are right, increasing market share means increasing gimmicks, not sim. Sim is probably viewed by marketing as "niche", which doesn't bring in new buyers. Niche isn't what you want out of a flagship franchise.

11-17-2010, 04:23 PM	#3
Senator Palmer MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Madden Sales Down 18% from last year There were many around here rooting for this scenario so that the game could return to sim roots. But I think that's too much to hope for. I think Ryan and MMChris are right, increasing market share means increasing gimmicks, not sim. Sim is probably viewed by marketing as "niche", which doesn't bring in new buyers. Niche isn't what you want out of a flagship franchise. __________________ "A man can only be beaten in two ways: if he gives up, or if he dies."