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  • Afroman4ever
    Banned
    • May 2003
    • 181
    #1

    Somebody Is listening

    Have you noticed that immediately after people complained that ESPN was not showing enough of the game there has been an almost immediate influx of long videos and media?

    Could somebody at 2K be listening and watching?...I think it would be safe to assume so simply because of all the other boards I've frequented OS seems to have the least amount of FanBoy-itis.

    Worst fanboyitis sites are:

    1. ESPN - by far the worst...The mere mention of the two words EA will cause bedlam
    2. EA - not nearly as bad and tio be quite honest more of a boring bored as opposed to being polluted with fanboyitis

    IMO it appears that here you still have a few fanboys but the overall tone seems to be driven by a more mature poster who is unbias and willing to actually discuss the games from the standpoint of a gamer who just wants a great game as opposed to being hung up on who makes it.
    Last edited by Afroman4ever; 02-04-2005, 08:12 AM.
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    • BrianFifaFan
      Semi-retired
      • Oct 2003
      • 4137
      #2
      Re: Somebody Is listening

      Actually, VC, and for that matter, other companies spend a lot of time surfing these boards. Fatpitcher was in the MLB 2k4 boards last year. (of course that ended badly) The guys from 989 are on the MLB 2006 board; giving previews and actively soliciting feedback. And Murete was on the College Hoops board.

      I like the fact that developers are visiting and listening. It helps to improve the games with the many great ideas that are generated here and it is nice to know that, if there are concerns, they have a chance to be heard through the active dialog this forum provides.

      I feel that, due to the fact that developers actually visit here, this is a great site. For the most part there are many insightful, intelligent, and committed gamers who know their stuff. The developers are smart enough to see that too. They get a free focus group that is committed to getting the best games that money can buy.
      Last edited by BrianFifaFan; 02-04-2005, 08:21 AM.
      Note to Tiburon Marketing:

      A great product sells itself, no "back of the box" features required! (See Fifa...)

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        • BrianFifaFan
          Semi-retired
          • Oct 2003
          • 4137
          #3
          Re: Somebody Is listening

          Actually, VC, and for that matter, other companies spend a lot of time surfing these boards. Fatpitcher was in the MLB 2k4 boards last year. (of course that ended badly) The guys from 989 are on the MLB 2006 board; giving previews and actively soliciting feedback. And Murete was on the College Hoops board.

          I like the fact that developers are visiting and listening. It helps to improve the games with the many great ideas that are generated here and it is nice to know that, if there are concerns, they have a chance to be heard through the active dialog this forum provides.

          I feel that, due to the fact that developers actually visit here, this is a great site. For the most part there are many insightful, intelligent, and committed gamers who know their stuff. The developers are smart enough to see that too. They get a free focus group that is committed to getting the best games that money can buy.
          Note to Tiburon Marketing:

          A great product sells itself, no "back of the box" features required! (See Fifa...)

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            • Anaxamander
              Imperator
              • Mar 2003
              • 2795
              #4
              Re: Somebody Is listening

              Originally posted by Afroman4ever
              Have you noticed that immediately after people complained that ESPN was not showing enough of the game there has been an almost immediate influx of long videos and media?

              Could somebody at 2K be listening and watching?...I think it would be safe to assume so simply because of all the other boards I've frequented OS seems to have the least amount of FanBoy-itis.

              Worst fanboyitis sites are:

              1. ESPN - by far the worst...The mere mention of the two words EA will cause bedlam
              2. EA - not nearly as bad and tio be quite honest more of a boring bored as opposed to being polluted with fanboyitis

              IMO it appears that here you still have a few fanboys but the overall tone seems to be driven by a more mature poster who is unbias and willing to actually discuss the games from the standpoint of a gamer who just wants a great game as opposed to being hung up on who makes it.
              I fear that in your extensive study of fanboy-itis, you may have been infected.

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                • Anaxamander
                  Imperator
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 2795
                  #5
                  Re: Somebody Is listening

                  Originally posted by Afroman4ever
                  Have you noticed that immediately after people complained that ESPN was not showing enough of the game there has been an almost immediate influx of long videos and media?

                  Could somebody at 2K be listening and watching?...I think it would be safe to assume so simply because of all the other boards I've frequented OS seems to have the least amount of FanBoy-itis.

                  Worst fanboyitis sites are:

                  1. ESPN - by far the worst...The mere mention of the two words EA will cause bedlam
                  2. EA - not nearly as bad and tio be quite honest more of a boring bored as opposed to being polluted with fanboyitis

                  IMO it appears that here you still have a few fanboys but the overall tone seems to be driven by a more mature poster who is unbias and willing to actually discuss the games from the standpoint of a gamer who just wants a great game as opposed to being hung up on who makes it.
                  I fear that in your extensive study of fanboy-itis, you may have been infected.

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                    • stealyerface
                      MVP
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 1803
                      #6
                      Re: Somebody Is listening

                      And that infection has apparently led to Cantspellitis.

                      SYF
                      "Ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know"....GD

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                        • stealyerface
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2004
                          • 1803
                          #7
                          Re: Somebody Is listening

                          And that infection has apparently led to Cantspellitis.

                          SYF
                          "Ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know"....GD

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                            • GB33
                              Pro
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 584
                              #8
                              Re: Somebody Is listening

                              Originally posted by Afroman4ever
                              Have you noticed that immediately after people complained that ESPN was not showing enough of the game there has been an almost immediate influx of long videos and media?

                              Could somebody at 2K be listening and watching?...I think it would be safe to assume so simply because of all the other boards I've frequented OS seems to have the least amount of FanBoy-itis.

                              Worst fanboyitis sites are:

                              1. ESPN - by far the worst...The mere mention of the two words EA will cause bedlam
                              2. EA - not nearly as bad and tio be quite honest more of a boring bored as opposed to being polluted with fanboyitis

                              IMO it appears that here you still have a few fanboys but the overall tone seems to be driven by a more mature poster who is unbias and willing to actually discuss the games from the standpoint of a gamer who just wants a great game as opposed to being hung up on who makes it.
                              Afro! I remember you from the ESPN boards. I am with you there man, these boards seem to have at least a little more maturity and intelligent conversation to them. Have you checked out 989's MLB yet? That is where my money is going to first this year, then will maybe try the other 2 .

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                                • GB33
                                  Pro
                                  • Apr 2004
                                  • 584
                                  #9
                                  Re: Somebody Is listening

                                  Originally posted by Afroman4ever
                                  Have you noticed that immediately after people complained that ESPN was not showing enough of the game there has been an almost immediate influx of long videos and media?

                                  Could somebody at 2K be listening and watching?...I think it would be safe to assume so simply because of all the other boards I've frequented OS seems to have the least amount of FanBoy-itis.

                                  Worst fanboyitis sites are:

                                  1. ESPN - by far the worst...The mere mention of the two words EA will cause bedlam
                                  2. EA - not nearly as bad and tio be quite honest more of a boring bored as opposed to being polluted with fanboyitis

                                  IMO it appears that here you still have a few fanboys but the overall tone seems to be driven by a more mature poster who is unbias and willing to actually discuss the games from the standpoint of a gamer who just wants a great game as opposed to being hung up on who makes it.
                                  Afro! I remember you from the ESPN boards. I am with you there man, these boards seem to have at least a little more maturity and intelligent conversation to them. Have you checked out 989's MLB yet? That is where my money is going to first this year, then will maybe try the other 2 .

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                                    • CMH
                                      Making you famous
                                      • Oct 2002
                                      • 26203
                                      #10
                                      Re: Somebody Is listening

                                      While I'm sure they are lurking and listening to what we have to say, ESPN isn't responsible for the influx of videos.

                                      Review sites are beginning to receive their betas and releasing their own video content.
                                      "It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace

                                      "You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob Neyer

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                                        • CMH
                                          Making you famous
                                          • Oct 2002
                                          • 26203
                                          #11
                                          Re: Somebody Is listening

                                          While I'm sure they are lurking and listening to what we have to say, ESPN isn't responsible for the influx of videos.

                                          Review sites are beginning to receive their betas and releasing their own video content.
                                          "It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace

                                          "You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob Neyer

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                                            • NINJAK2
                                              *S *dd*ct
                                              • Jan 2003
                                              • 6185
                                              #12
                                              Re: Somebody Is listening

                                              Originally posted by Anaxamander
                                              I fear that in your extensive study of fanboy-itis, you may have been infected.
                                              If you go to a site of a particular brand/company the last thing you should expect is non-bias views unfortunately. If you go to a Cavs Fan sight the last thing you should expect to see is a thread titled "What the Pistons need to do inorder to improve and repeat as champs?" If someone doesn't see a thread like this they shouldn't be pissed or expect to see one at a Cavs website.

                                              OS is certainly the melting pot for all views and opinions though.
                                              Last edited by NINJAK2; 02-04-2005, 02:03 PM.
                                              EA and 2k have the unfortunate task of trying to balance on a tightrope of fun and sim while trying not to fall 10,000 feet to their death. Instead of a safety net waiting down below there will just be angry customers quick to move out of the way and talk of their failure.

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                                                • NINJAK2
                                                  *S *dd*ct
                                                  • Jan 2003
                                                  • 6185
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Somebody Is listening

                                                  Originally posted by Anaxamander
                                                  I fear that in your extensive study of fanboy-itis, you may have been infected.
                                                  If you go to a site of a particular brand/company the last thing you should expect is non-bias views unfortunately. If you go to a Cavs Fan sight the last thing you should expect to see is a thread titled "What the Pistons need to do inorder to improve and repeat as champs?" If someone doesn't see a thread like this they shouldn't be pissed or expect to see one at a Cavs website.

                                                  OS is certainly the melting pot for all views and opinions though.
                                                  EA and 2k have the unfortunate task of trying to balance on a tightrope of fun and sim while trying not to fall 10,000 feet to their death. Instead of a safety net waiting down below there will just be angry customers quick to move out of the way and talk of their failure.

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