The NFL and 2K Are Back Together, 'Non-Simulation' Games Will Release Beginning in 2021

[iLLWiLL]

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2K can't make a simulation type of game those right belong to EA until 2021. So all they can make is a arcade style game.

Did I read the press release incorrectly? My interpretation was 2K's contract only allows them to make arcade-style NFL games for the indefinite future, starting in 2021. You are saying they can make simulation football after 2021?

[tnixen]

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"non-simulation football game experiences"

Thanks but no thanks

[mestevo]

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I kind of expect this to compete more with games like this rather than Madden:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordsmobile.nfl&hl=en_US

That has more than 10 million installs.

In-app Products
$1.99 - $99.99 per item

[Rayzaa]

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This announcement is both exciting and disappointing at the same time. Only allowing 2k to make some arcade bs will do nothing towards forcing ea to step up their game. EA has cornered the Sim market for 15 years and has done literally nothing to separate itself from NFL 2k5 imo. Missed opportunity NFL...

We will have to wait and see for what exactly it is for. You making assumptions is premature.
I hope it is more than that. Im really wanting to get away from EA. Dont even care if the real players names arent in it.
If i have to wait til 2022 for a simualtion game from 2K, so be it. Im not a annual must have Madden guy. Didnt buy 2020.

[Oldsmobile19]

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This is definitely a step in the right direction. I still have a lot of questions that need to be answered and will be answered in time but the future is looking bright. We are all finally getting options and just in time for the next gen consoles.

Even if 2K’s first game is “non-simulated football experience” it puts EA in danger going forward because of the 2K following and people being loyal to the brand and due to the amount of people disappointed in how lazy EA has been with Madden for years now.

2K has already made EA basicly quit trying to make NBA Live, so no telling what the future holds for the NFL. This is an exciting first step.


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[Vercingetirex]

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If it's anything like the abomination of nickel and dime crap that nba 2k has become, I think we all will be a little disappointed.



I hope I am wrong.

[extremeskins04]

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I feel like a ton of people are setting themselves up for disappointment. This isn't going to be an updated NFL 2k5 to a NFL 2k21 or whatever they're going to call it.

People should lower their expectations now cause a non-simulation gaming experience is exactly what it means. And it's not good.

Thanks but no thanks.

[ijumpedthegun]

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If it's anything like the abomination of nickel and dime crap that nba 2k has become, I think we all will be a little disappointed.



I hope I am wrong.

Their VC sucks something awful, but at least there's a great franchise mode behind it. They do with 2k what EA doesn't bother doing with Madden--exploiting the people with time and money to waste on E-sports and MUT-style game modes while still giving the sim-lovers a deep franchise experience.

[pietasterp]

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I was excited until I read "non-simulation". So, no, the golden age of football gaming is not returning for next-gen (sadly)….

[roadman]

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Two things are clearly evident based on what I've read so far:

1. 2k is back with the NFL, but for the time being, only multiple non simulation games.

2. EA is still producing NFL simulation type games (11vs11).

Anything beyond that at this stage is pure speculation.

[jaiman]

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This is awesome. Regardless of their limitations, a window has been opened. So cool. Now do the NHL!!

[prey2god]

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ALL PRAISE HEAVEN!!!



I've been waiting for so many years for this to happen and it's finally happening!!! I never thought i'd live to see the day. We can finally buy other football games. I feel like i'm dreaming.



Competition is good EA. Trust me. Don't be greedy.

[Hooe]

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Cool. I loved NFL 2K.

At the same time, I'm pumping the brakes on this being OMG THE RETURN OF NFL 2K until:

A - I know exactly what "non-simulation football game experiences" (their quote) entails. That phrase is gonna be doing some heavy lifting in absence of details. For example, does the entire concept of a multiple-season team-management game mode such as Franchise qualify as a simulation football game experience?

B - We get some indication that the NFL and EA won't just re-up their exclusive agreement involving simulation football games after 2021; and

C - I find any confidence whatsoever that this game won't be a glorified digital casino. Glaring a hole into Take 2's most popular franchises - NBA 2K20 with its literal slot machines and roulette wheels, alongside Grand Theft Auto V with its literal gambling house - here.

[SolidSquid]

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Even if it isn't the real players names, so what? You have made up names as you draft anyways. I'm just hoping for a better game.
If it wont have a franchise then I won't buy it. Not doing online play only

It’s not just about names it’s about the type of game it will be. Personally I want a great deep franchise mode where I can develop and progress my team with on field gameplay that’s an updated version of 2k5 and APF. If there’s no NFLPA then there’s no way this game will have any type of franchise mode. The market would be too small to justify it.

[TheGentlemanGhost]

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What if they make a game totally based on career mode base or something else completely different? Something like an RPG/Sports game solely based on you’re player or a head coach like game? It may not exactly mean a Blitz style arcade game.