APF 2k8 A Great Move On 2k's Part

[jdros13]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

Do you realize how dumb of a business move that would be for EA? My goodness, how many 360's are in homes right now? Pulling their games for that system isn't even an option.

Amen. It might have been an option during last gen, when the PS2 was so far superior to the Xbox in units sold, but at this point with 3 major players in the current consoles it would potentially alienate 33%+ of their potential customers to exclude anyone.

No chance that is happening.

[CM1847]

I'm wondering how the NFL likes the idea of 2K signing it's retired players to create a game to rival the NFL-exclusive EA game.

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM1847

I'm wondering how the NFL likes the idea of 2K signing it's retired players to create a game to rival the NFL-exclusive EA game.

Those players are free to market themselves however they want once they retire. The NFL has no say in the matter. I'm sure the NFL is fine with it. At the end of the day, it's all helping to promote professional football, right?

[8ty8]

Doesn't the NFL exclusivity deal that EA run until like 2011? I believe it was a 5 year deal with the option to renew after 3, I don't think it expires next year.

But I do agree with all points about how this is a good idea on 2k's part.

[daflyboys]

Unfortunately a game of legends is not going to win over the "pimple faced" market. 17-and-under-year-olds (or so) don't really give a rat's *** about legends. They want all the glitz and feel of the real NFL coupled with the notion that many are Stepford gamers for Madden. It's gonna be a tough crowd to win over without an NFL license.

[mercalnd]

Quote: Originally Posted by HELLisFUN

Next year, I'm very sure they will outstandingly impress the sports gaming world with their amazing gameplay, new franchise mode (I think they wanted to polish it up to make it as good as possible thus the reason IMO it wasn't implemented in 2k8), and finally maybe they will have a graphical upgrade next year to show how great it can look along with its already great gameplay (although we aren't sure how the graphics look at the moment).

Make that 2 years from now. 2K has already stated that this would become biannual series if it does well this year.

[boomhauertjs]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM1847

I'm wondering how the NFL likes the idea of 2K signing it's retired players to create a game to rival the NFL-exclusive EA game.

The NFL would have no right to complain. They've been screwing over retired players with a crappy pension for years.

[ChicagoSparty]

Quote: Originally Posted by HELLisFUN

What ya guys think?

I think the NFL will choose whichever company gives it the most money. The NFL holds all the cards here.