Wonder if FOF will ever make it all the way to ESPN...

Honolulu_Blue · 08-14-2003, 10:54 AM

Interesting to see how good the site is as it devlops more.

Here's the address:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espngamer/index

cuervo72 · 08-14-2003, 10:57 AM

Too much of a niche market, I'm afraid.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-14-2003, 11:04 AM

The ESPN site is certainly geered toward gamer DoOdZ, but once it fleshes out more (if it does), it will be interesting to see if they ever get into text sims. At some point, one would think, they would have to address the Champ Man craze. That would logically lead into a discussion about other text sims.

ScottVib · 08-14-2003, 12:31 PM

It's almost entirely console based right now... But I've mentioned it to Arlie and we're certainly going to take a shot at getting their attention towards sims... the worst they can do is say no.

But if they say yes, well then the extra traffic could be great!

So it's really a low risk high reward proposition IMO.

Ragone · 08-14-2003, 03:59 PM

Well, they seem to hype their own products over others.. but their reviews are kinda funny..
Cases in point

989 studio's game..
2) "Authentic" Houston Texans playbook should include more "take the sack" and "throw the ball away" plays.

4) Virtual Randy Moss should sometimes ignore user hot route commands. After all, the real-life Randy doesn't play for anyone but Randy.

and xbox's nfl fever.. which includes a online league play option

3) Fine users/league members for failing to interview black head coaching candidates during virtual offseason.

4) When playing with certain virtual quarterbacks -- for instance, Washington's Danny Wuerffel -- replace "Read-and-Lead" passing system with "Chuck-N-Duck."

5) Los Angeles-based gamers should not be allowed to join an XSN league. After all, everybody knows that L.A. doesn't need or want an NFL franchise

FBPro · 08-14-2003, 04:25 PM

It would be nice for them to give the "text sim" arena some attention in this area, especially since they use Diamond Mind to look at past/future seasons. Not holding my breath though.

Solecismic · 08-14-2003, 04:28 PM

There's always a chance. TCY was featured on ESPNews a couple of years ago, and I sent a copy of FOF4 to the reporter who ran the story.

FBPro · 08-14-2003, 04:45 PM

Good Luck Jim, keep us posted.

08-14-2003, 10:57 AM	#2
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08-14-2003, 11:04 AM	#3
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	The ESPN site is certainly geered toward gamer DoOdZ, but once it fleshes out more (if it does), it will be interesting to see if they ever get into text sims. At some point, one would think, they would have to address the Champ Man craze. That would logically lead into a discussion about other text sims. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

08-14-2003, 04:25 PM	#6
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	It would be nice for them to give the "text sim" arena some attention in this area, especially since they use Diamond Mind to look at past/future seasons. Not holding my breath though. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

08-14-2003, 04:45 PM	#8
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	Good Luck Jim, keep us posted. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

08-14-2003, 12:31 PM	#4
ScottVib High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: My Computer	It's almost entirely console based right now... But I've mentioned it to Arlie and we're certainly going to take a shot at getting their attention towards sims... the worst they can do is say no. But if they say yes, well then the extra traffic could be great! So it's really a low risk high reward proposition IMO.

08-14-2003, 03:59 PM	#5
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Well, they seem to hype their own products over others.. but their reviews are kinda funny.. Cases in point 989 studio's game.. 2) "Authentic" Houston Texans playbook should include more "take the sack" and "throw the ball away" plays. 4) Virtual Randy Moss should sometimes ignore user hot route commands. After all, the real-life Randy doesn't play for anyone but Randy. and xbox's nfl fever.. which includes a online league play option 3) Fine users/league members for failing to interview black head coaching candidates during virtual offseason. 4) When playing with certain virtual quarterbacks -- for instance, Washington's Danny Wuerffel -- replace "Read-and-Lead" passing system with "Chuck-N-Duck." 5) Los Angeles-based gamers should not be allowed to join an XSN league. After all, everybody knows that L.A. doesn't need or want an NFL franchise

08-14-2003, 04:28 PM	#7
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	There's always a chance. TCY was featured on ESPNews a couple of years ago, and I sent a copy of FOF4 to the reporter who ran the story.

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