Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

[Oldsmobile19]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. And this is not only a marketing strategy it's one that is obviously working. People are frantic for gameplay video at this point. The intent was to build demand and that's exactly what I see all over these forums.

Why build the demand though? I think frustration has outweighed the demand at this point. I just don't see how having a secret gameplay video release date will make more people want to buy it more lol. I cannot wait to see the units sold at the end of the day with this Madden compared to others.

[roadman]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Art vs gameplay? I think if 2k releases anything before Madden releases anything, it's always going to be good compared to nothing being released. lol

Looks better than 17, but that's a different thread and topic.

[Oldsmobile19]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Then on top of this Rex is actually teasing. It's not a good look at all. Makes we want to roll in and preorder Destiny 2 and leave Madden 18 alone, just on principle.

Yea I am in a GroupMe with the rest of the people in my CFM and we see Rex's tweets trolling pretty much daily.

[Gorilla Glass]

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Yea I am in a GroupMe with the rest of the people in my CFM and we see Rex's tweets trolling pretty much daily.

I'm just hoping with all this secrecy, that M18 is more fulfilling than a nothingburger. lol

[ultralow36]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

the less you see the more you want.....its simple marketing 101

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[ODogg]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Nostalgia or not, start with the foundation of NFL 2K5 and project it forward 13 years. I bet that's a hell of a game.

Start with Madden 05 and plot the timeline to today. That's a very disappointing exercise.

You can run it parallel with their basketball games. NBA 2K5 - NBA 2K17 huge advances from all view points. Live 05 - Now...they literally had to stop making it for awhile because they couldn't keep up.

I completely agree with you on all of this. We can dream..

[ODogg]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

I see that a lot around here, that Nostalgia word. But the truth is, we were at a Pinnacle in NFL sports gaming back in 2004. More so than anyone affiliated with EA would ever like to admit NFL 2k5 WAS the superior product. I still regularly play NFL 2k5 it was THAT good. BUT let me be clear, this isn't a 2K vs EA argument. I just find that choice of verbiage ("Nostalgia is powerful thing") is not only a direct correlation with what Madden devs use to bypass obvious grievances with current consumers, but also a sleigh jab at anyone who dare voice displeasure with the current product while bringing up its old competitor.

I too wish we had multiple NFL games. Yet another reason to hate the NFL IMO. It's a good thing it's such a strong product but even now it's showing vulnerability with ratings dropping nearly 30% from some of what I've read.

[ODogg]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

the less you see the more you want.....its simple marketing 101

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Yes, exactly. It's sort of like Christmas, you are mad because you can't know your gift but you are more interested in ever.

I know people hate it. I hate it too. But I get why they're doing it. I really do believe it is working but I know a lot of folks disagree.

We shall see when sales numbers roll out near end of year if it worked.

[ultralow36]

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Yes, exactly. It's sort of like Christmas, you are mad because you can't know your gift but you are more interested in ever.

I know people hate it. I hate it too. But I get why they're doing it. I really do believe it is working but I know a lot of folks disagree.

We shall see when sales numbers roll out near end of year if it worked.

in a few days gamers will eat this up like crazy....sometime to much info can hurt you...

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[NFLBULLY84]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

I too wish we had multiple NFL games. Yet another reason to hate the NFL IMO. It's a good thing it's such a strong product but even now it's showing vulnerability with ratings dropping nearly 30% from some of what I've read.

We agree. The NFL as a whole has been way to aggressive in "defending the shield" as opposed to doing what is best for its consumers. The Exclusive agreement whether it went to EA or 2k was BAD for gamers. But another subject for another day.

[jbd345]

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the less you see the more you want.....its simple marketing 101

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This ^ 100% everyone is falling right into ea's hands.

[goillini03]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Actually, it's quite the opposite. I know a lot of people are going to wait on reviews, and videos to purchase this game. They may feel that it's creating more demand, but I know a lot of people that might pass on Madden this year if it doesn't meet expectations, including myself.



The fact is, why put so much into the blogs and this new "longshot" mode if you're trying to created some sort of demand by being koy with video footage of the game, then the entire game would be a mystery at this point. They're afraid of people pointing out the flaws, it's just that simple.

I agree with this to a point. For me, I wanted gameplay a few weeks back at its peak. Now that I get to play the game in just over a week, I really do not care to see it. Knowing that it will be heavily doctored, and that we will have to deal with You Tubers showing it, just is not at all appealing to me.

[Skyboxer]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Outside of that I have to agree with Tweeg. Call it what you like but this is not Marketing. You voiced that people are "frantic" for gameplay, I believe you have that mistaken. People are "overly concerned" with the lack there of.

Not all are. I'm 100% not concerned at all. For me it's just a game.
If I see videos and real gameplay and decide it's not for me then I won't buy it and will play other things.
We'll have plenty of time before release to make a purchase decision so I really don't see what all the fuss is over.

[Skyboxer]

Re: Only 2 1/2 Weeks to EA Access and No Gameplay... Concerned?

Nostalgia or not, start with the foundation of NFL 2K5 and project it forward 13 years. I bet that's a hell of a game.

Start with Madden 05 and plot the timeline to today. That's a very disappointing exercise.

You can run it parallel with their basketball games. NBA 2K5 - NBA 2K17 huge advances from all view points. Live 05 - Now...they literally had to stop making it for awhile because they couldn't keep up.

Totally agree. Can only imaging the FB gaming bliss we'd be in if things had been different with 2K still in the mix.
Doubt we ever see those days of multiple purchases again.. It's a real shame for the gamers.

[Tweeg]

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Totally agree. Can only imaging the FB gaming bliss we'd be in if things had been different with 2K still in the mix.
Doubt we ever see those days of multiple purchases again.. It's a real shame for the gamers.

It's a shame for us baseball guys too. I feel like The Show has gotten too comfortable over the last 3-4 years. I'm wishing this new NBA Live game a lot of success, because I just want to see better sports games.