Re: VC close on a deal
Believe me, I am not saying it is good for us gamers, all I am saying is that Take Two's deal is less restrictive because Microsoft and Sony can still make baseball games. If you hate Sega's offering, buy 989's and vice versa. With EA's deal it is Madden or nothing. Hence, no choice.
I understand your statement regarding the consoles, but do you really think Microsoft won't do something baseball wise if this deal goes through? I sure as heck think they will do something. Plus, consoles are pretty dirt cheap right now (new and used). You can buy a console instead of buying 2 or 3 games. I have a PS2 and XBOX and so do many others I know. As for the next gen systems, I see your point (they will be expensive), but I believe Microsoft will step up to the plate (no pun intended).
As for my argument regarding MVP players buying another game if the deal goes through, I loved ESPN NFL 2k5 last year, but I am buying Madden this year because it is the only game in town. I assume you loved MVP, so then you will just play the 2005 version for the remainder of Take Two's MLB deal? I think most people will buy a new baseball game each year. Hey, I loved the ASB franchise, but Acclaim's dissolution will not prevent me from buying Sega's or Sony's game this year. I will admit I didn't like MVP last year, but I do not want to see it eliminated. I am not a fanboy and I love the fact that we used to have choice. I pick the game I like best regardless of who makes it.
We can discuss this all day regarding which deal is better, but the reality is that they both suck. The elimination of any competition (whether it be the highest seller or lowest seller) affects quality and in the end, hurts us.
Originally posted by brendanrfoley
I understand your statement regarding the consoles, but do you really think Microsoft won't do something baseball wise if this deal goes through? I sure as heck think they will do something. Plus, consoles are pretty dirt cheap right now (new and used). You can buy a console instead of buying 2 or 3 games. I have a PS2 and XBOX and so do many others I know. As for the next gen systems, I see your point (they will be expensive), but I believe Microsoft will step up to the plate (no pun intended).
As for my argument regarding MVP players buying another game if the deal goes through, I loved ESPN NFL 2k5 last year, but I am buying Madden this year because it is the only game in town. I assume you loved MVP, so then you will just play the 2005 version for the remainder of Take Two's MLB deal? I think most people will buy a new baseball game each year. Hey, I loved the ASB franchise, but Acclaim's dissolution will not prevent me from buying Sega's or Sony's game this year. I will admit I didn't like MVP last year, but I do not want to see it eliminated. I am not a fanboy and I love the fact that we used to have choice. I pick the game I like best regardless of who makes it.
We can discuss this all day regarding which deal is better, but the reality is that they both suck. The elimination of any competition (whether it be the highest seller or lowest seller) affects quality and in the end, hurts us.
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