Getting a bit angry at Take Two

[Kodiak33]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

The market this really screws over is the PC gaming people. MVP was the only title to be released on PC, and this is going to be the last year for it...

Maybe this will have Microsoft release a new Hight Heat or Inside Pitch (or a combo of the two games) for the PC. Of course, if 989 could develop MLB for the PC, I would be happy.

Maybe Take Two will now have 2K games for the PC?

[Kodiak33]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

The market this really screws over is the PC gaming people. MVP was the only title to be released on PC, and this is going to be the last year for it...

Maybe this will have Microsoft release a new Hight Heat or Inside Pitch (or a combo of the two games) for the PC. Of course, if 989 could develop MLB for the PC, I would be happy.

Maybe Take Two will now have 2K games for the PC?

[Sportie]

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Maybe Take Two will now have 2K games for the PC?

I believe I read in another article that they will indeed have games for the PC. Probably starting next year......but as part of the agreement, PC games were grouped in. So only Take Two and the three console makers can make a PC game. I could have read it wrong...it gets very confusing....lol

[Sportie]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

Maybe Take Two will now have 2K games for the PC?

I believe I read in another article that they will indeed have games for the PC. Probably starting next year......but as part of the agreement, PC games were grouped in. So only Take Two and the three console makers can make a PC game. I could have read it wrong...it gets very confusing....lol

[bubba4]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

A lot of guys are saying that there won't be MVP after this year. I'll bet that there will be. I don't think that EA would tank the brand entirely. Even though I am not an EA fan, they certainly know how to push their name brands. I wouldn't be surprised to see a "generic" baseball game with the title MVP on it. TakeTwo may just do the same with football. There probably would not be a whole lot of production resources thrown at those games. But they may be thinking that the name could sell. Just look at Madden. If TakeTwo had gotten the exclusive rights to football, EA could push a generic game out the door with Maddens name on it, and it would still sell very well.
Some people would buy an old mop if it had the word Porche on it.
Bubba4

[bubba4]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

A lot of guys are saying that there won't be MVP after this year. I'll bet that there will be. I don't think that EA would tank the brand entirely. Even though I am not an EA fan, they certainly know how to push their name brands. I wouldn't be surprised to see a "generic" baseball game with the title MVP on it. TakeTwo may just do the same with football. There probably would not be a whole lot of production resources thrown at those games. But they may be thinking that the name could sell. Just look at Madden. If TakeTwo had gotten the exclusive rights to football, EA could push a generic game out the door with Maddens name on it, and it would still sell very well.
Some people would buy an old mop if it had the word Porche on it.
Bubba4

[Cyrano]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

It still sucks that we never got a Take-Two baseball game at $20. All of the other sports released one game at $20 to pull people in. I suppose with an exclusive deal, they don't have to pull people in -- they'll be the only game in town.

[Cyrano]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

It still sucks that we never got a Take-Two baseball game at $20. All of the other sports released one game at $20 to pull people in. I suppose with an exclusive deal, they don't have to pull people in -- they'll be the only game in town.

[ChicagoChris]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

It still sucks that we never got a Take-Two baseball game at $20. All of the other sports released one game at $20 to pull people in. I suppose with an exclusive deal, they don't have to pull people in -- they'll be the only game in town.

I support Take 2 on this. I agree, its bad for the marketplace. However, and i know its childish, but EA started it.

[ChicagoChris]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

It still sucks that we never got a Take-Two baseball game at $20. All of the other sports released one game at $20 to pull people in. I suppose with an exclusive deal, they don't have to pull people in -- they'll be the only game in town.

I support Take 2 on this. I agree, its bad for the marketplace. However, and i know its childish, but EA started it.

[SPTO]

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T2 had every right to do this. It's business and sometimes it can be messy. The only thing I fear is that this may lead to a dwindling of the sports gaming market with these companies taking potshots at each other. As long as the quality of the games are within reason then i'll keep buying.

At least with baseball you'll have an option unlike what EA has done to the football gaming market and we should be thankful for that even if it's only a small consolation.

The rest of your points I don't mind. Cover athletes mean little to me and 40 bux is less then what you'd pay for most premium games.

[SPTO]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

T2 had every right to do this. It's business and sometimes it can be messy. The only thing I fear is that this may lead to a dwindling of the sports gaming market with these companies taking potshots at each other. As long as the quality of the games are within reason then i'll keep buying.

At least with baseball you'll have an option unlike what EA has done to the football gaming market and we should be thankful for that even if it's only a small consolation.

The rest of your points I don't mind. Cover athletes mean little to me and 40 bux is less then what you'd pay for most premium games.

[Sportie]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

It still sucks that we never got a Take-Two baseball game at $20. All of the other sports released one game at $20 to pull people in. I suppose with an exclusive deal, they don't have to pull people in -- they'll be the only game in town.

True. And it may be that MLB has asked them not to. Not wanting them to appear to be a bargain bin title. But be glad it's at the $40 range. EA has already stated that they expect their prices to increase once the next generation of consoles come out. So $40 will appear to be a bargain compared to the $60 and more titles coming for Xbox 2, Playstation 3, and Nintendo.

[Sportie]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

It still sucks that we never got a Take-Two baseball game at $20. All of the other sports released one game at $20 to pull people in. I suppose with an exclusive deal, they don't have to pull people in -- they'll be the only game in town.

True. And it may be that MLB has asked them not to. Not wanting them to appear to be a bargain bin title. But be glad it's at the $40 range. EA has already stated that they expect their prices to increase once the next generation of consoles come out. So $40 will appear to be a bargain compared to the $60 and more titles coming for Xbox 2, Playstation 3, and Nintendo.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: Getting a bit angry at Take Two

First off, ESPN Basaeball 2k5 will be $20.00. The price hike will go into affect once the Next Gen Systems come out.

Secondly, this deal is great for Take2 simply because they now have the attention of EA Sports.

EA will have to step-up or they will get blown out of the water. We all know that VC & Kush are much better developers then anything EA Sports has to offer.

With the Next Gen Systems right around the corner, Take2 in my opinion has done a great job in putting EA on notice.

PS: Let's not forget Take2's acquisition of Top Spin, Links & Amped