OS Staff Lists Their Three Most Anticipated Titles of 2012

[JaySmooov]

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1. College Hoops- I want to see if it is coming back
2, MLB 2K12- I want to see how they go out or if they go out.
3. MVP Baseball- I want to see if it will be announced
3A- NBA 2K13- I want to see just how much more respect they earn once again when it is proven that people just like to complain because they will still be far superior to anything the comp will produce, and I am one that thinks if they improve there online and then bring back college hoops so that draft classes can be incorporated they will deliver the knock-out punch once and for all.

Up until this year, 2K was still using online code (or whatever it's called, not too familiar with that stuff) from the Dreamcast era, correct? I don't think they'll make a huge jump in online without neglecting/improving other areas.

My list:

1. NCAA Football 13 - I just want to see where they go from 12. What improvements will they make? I don't expect overhaul-type changes, just improvements, and I want to see what they are.
2. NBA Elite/Live 13 - Hype seems to be building over the potential features and (possibly) improved physics engine and gameplay, so I'm excited to play the demo and see for myself what it's gonna look like. I expect a lot of gamers to make the jump back to EA if they promote it right, and I wouldn't be surprised if sales were close to 2k's.
3. Madden NFL 13 - Haven't played/bought Madden in almost 2 years now, but I've been following the game and it's improvements. Want to see, like NCAA, the improvements and changes in the game.

[Dalsanto0026]

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Sports -

1. MLB 12 The Show
2. NBA Elite 13
3. Fifa 13

Non sports -

1. GTA 5
2. Prey 2
3. Resident Evil 6

[VisceralBishop]

great lists all around - and props for someone actually being named "Bishop Tart".

Hey man, thanks! I have to thank my parents for naming me that -- so all credit goes to them.

[ps3veron]

1) FIFA 13
2) SSX
3) UFC 3

I would love to put FIFA Street in there somewhere as well..looks very interesting!

[truintellectplaya]

Up until this year, 2K was still using online code (or whatever it's called, not too familiar with that stuff) from the Dreamcast era, correct? I don't think they'll make a huge jump in online without neglecting/improving other areas.

My list:

1. NCAA Football 13 - I just want to see where they go from 12. What improvements will they make? I don't expect overhaul-type changes, just improvements, and I want to see what they are.
2. NBA Elite/Live 13 - Hype seems to be building over the potential features and (possibly) improved physics engine and gameplay, so I'm excited to play the demo and see for myself what it's gonna look like. I expect a lot of gamers to make the jump back to EA if they promote it right, and I wouldn't be surprised if sales were close to 2k's.
3. Madden NFL 13 - Haven't played/bought Madden in almost 2 years now, but I've been following the game and it's improvements. Want to see, like NCAA, the improvements and changes in the game.

Who cares about sales? Are u getting any of it? That is just stupid. I don't get why you guys continue to mention this. If the game is good and the market that it is promoted to likes it I am all for sales, but if the game is as garbage as what they have been putting out for quite some time why would I care about sales? That has to be one of the most annoying comments that remains consistent around here. Oww, they gonna sell good. Who cares. I am all for competition in sales and everything else if the game is good. Other than that, I could care less about what they sale. By the way, it doesn't make you seem smart to say it now just for the sake of being able to tell everyone I told you they would sell well. Makes you seam like you care about something that is secondary to quality. Madden outsold NF2K and people like myself wish we still had 2K. Maddening outselling it and not being a better product was part of the problem why we are stuck with these exclusives now. They realized you could sale anything to a certain type of person.

At the end of the day I respect your opinion but the mentioning of what you think EA NBA series will sale is just annoying because it gets mentioned a whole lot around here and unless you are getting some of it it just seams suspect.

[Dazraz]

1.) NBA 2K13
2.) Grand Slam Tennis 2
3.) MLB The Show 12

[Adzs K2]

1. College Hoops 2k13? Please Please Please...With limited Euro release
2. Football Manager 2013
3. Nba 2k13 (Skipped 12)

[spankdatazz22]

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Funny how the staff didnt have 2K13 on their list; 2K12 had a chance to vanquish any hopes of an EA NBA title this year, and they let it slip through their fingers. Anything that EA comes out with now will be played by ballers who are fed up with 2Ks buggy game.
cheers

I think the lack of 2K13 on anyone's list speaks more to the different expectations placed on the title versus other games. It's way out in front of any other sports game in terms of presentation and individual player signature style, areas that any other sports game would do well to emulate. But those are things that are rarely acknowledged because they're taken for granted imo, while not expected from other sports games. Also anyone saying they're "fed up with 2K's buggy game/looking forward to EA's basketball game" seem to casually forget that the reason EA skipped a year was because their last basketball game was so buggy it had to be cancelled. Something that hasn't occurred with a sports title since early last generation. And even though EA's basketball title will have that oft-desired two-year development window, I'm sure most will go into the game not expecting much from it. Same as a certain NFL football game. Either way, my top 3 (sports):

1.) NBA2K13
2.) Madden 13
3.) (only one) The Show 13/MLB 13/possible EA baseball title

[GlennN]

It's hard to muster much enthusiasm for NHL 13 after the series has basically been put on cruise control since NHL 10.

I really wish Natural Motion would have made a console version of Icebreaker instead of leaving it on cell phones.

EA NHL has just been resting on its laurels once 2K stopped putting out hockey games.

Yeah, I'm with you. Sadly, I am not really excited for any announced 2012 sports game. To me (and I know others feel completely opposite), sports gaming is in a deep lull. I am a fan of football and hockey, and baseball somewhat. At best (as a 360 owner) that gives me one title in each professional sport (one that has not shown any real improvement in the last several years in each case). When I think back to the days of multiple games in each sport (even including the PC as a viable platform), I can't help but long for the days of old.

[JaySmooov]

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Who cares about sales? Are u getting any of it? That is just stupid. I don't get why you guys continue to mention this. If the game is good and the market that it is promoted to likes it I am all for sales, but if the game is as garbage as what they have been putting out for quite some time why would I care about sales? That has to be one of the most annoying comments that remains consistent around here. Oww, they gonna sell good. Who cares. I am all for competition in sales and everything else if the game is good. Other than that, I could care less about what they sale. By the way, it doesn't make you seem smart to say it now just for the sake of being able to tell everyone I told you they would sell well. Makes you seam like you care about something that is secondary to quality. Madden outsold NF2K and people like myself wish we still had 2K. Maddening outselling it and not being a better product was part of the problem why we are stuck with these exclusives now. They realized you could sale anything to a certain type of person.

At the end of the day I respect your opinion but the mentioning of what you think EA NBA series will sale is just annoying because it gets mentioned a whole lot around here and unless you are getting some of it it just seams suspect.

First, who cares about sales? Pretty sure sales have a hand in a lot of things, including the resources that go into game development, but I won't go there.

Second, what was the purpose of your post? All you did was go on about how you don't like people talking about sales, and it looks like you don't like the idea of EA being mentioned with 2K (more or less in general, actually). That wasn't even the point of my post, this isn't a comparison; the point was, since they've had 2 years to develop a game (which is what most sports gamers want), they could possibly make a big jump, close to 2K (which is the set bar, right?), and provide some competition.

Also, nowhere in my post did I say I prefer a lower quality game; can we even say EA's title will be of lower quality anyway? If you have some inside knowledge, please, do tell (in the appropriate thread, of course).

Third, YOU specifically prefer 2K5 to Madden, let's make that clear. Everyone does not; back when I played that game, it wasn't really fun to me, even though it was more realistic. A lot of people value being able to have fun in a game versus complete realism.

Finally, the reason Madden has exclusivity is not because Madden "realized" they could sell something (not to a "certain" customer, BTW, but the MAJORITY of the customers) and profit. This discussion isn't even relevant or appropriate, so I'll put it in spoilers, but long story short:

Spoiler

EA had the money for the license, 2K either didn't wanna pay, or didn't period (according to what I've heard).

AND, I never mentioned what I thought EA's title would sell, it was more of a "what-if" type scenario. Again, that's why I'm ANTICIPATING it, never said I was purchasing it. Same reason why I'm anticipating NCAA and Madden. I want to see the progress they'll make.

For the most part, I expect 2K to be improved, without vast changes, so it's more or less "I'll see it when it gets here" for me.

[truintellectplaya]

First, who cares about sales? Pretty sure sales have a hand in a lot of things, including the resources that go into game development, but I won't go there.

Second, what was the purpose of your post? All you did was go on about how you don't like people talking about sales, and it looks like you don't like the idea of EA being mentioned with 2K (more or less in general, actually). That wasn't even the point of my post, this isn't a comparison; the point was, since they've had 2 years to develop a game (which is what most sports gamers want), they could possibly make a big jump, close to 2K (which is the set bar, right?), and provide some competition.

Also, nowhere in my post did I say I prefer a lower quality game; can we even say EA's title will be of lower quality anyway? If you have some inside knowledge, please, do tell (in the appropriate thread, of course).

Third, YOU specifically prefer 2K5 to Madden, let's make that clear. Everyone does not; back when I played that game, it wasn't really fun to me, even though it was more realistic. A lot of people value being able to have fun in a game versus complete realism.

Finally, the reason Madden has exclusivity is not because Madden "realized" they could sell something (not to a "certain" customer, BTW, but the MAJORITY of the customers) and profit. This discussion isn't even relevant or appropriate, so I'll put it in spoilers, but long story short:

Spoiler

EA had the money for the license, 2K either didn't wanna pay, or didn't period (according to what I've heard).

AND, I never mentioned what I thought EA's title would sell, it was more of a "what-if" type scenario. Again, that's why I'm ANTICIPATING it, never said I was purchasing it. Same reason why I'm anticipating NCAA and Madden. I want to see the progress they'll make.

For the most part, I expect 2K to be improved, without vast changes, so it's more or less "I'll see it when it gets here" for me.

Sure, my point is quite obvious. Anyone talking about what a game that they have not seen will sale is obviously a little over the top with the touting IMO. That's like saying Eminem will sale records without even hearing the product. You are touting and in love with his rep even though he makes music with no substance most of the time. Why are people not running around here talking about what 2K will sell? Because they don't care considering 2K has always been about creating a sim game. I would rather 2K not sale than to keep changing things to appease the casual fans which are usually crybaby losers. That's the difference and the point since you had to bring 2K into the argument directly.

[tabulaRasa]

So Its Ea camp here now? I know people from here Got Jobs at Ea. But really more excited by eas nba than nba2k13 is so friggin obvious. Enjoy your vip ea treatment much?

[tabulaRasa]

Operationsports the NeXT thunderpuck forum?

[wheelman990]

This list should have basically called the Most Anticipated EA Titles of 2012. I love OS, but is so EA heavy iI have come to expect bias reviews & topics. Really is to bad

[Jgainsey]

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I have to agree with Kelvin Mak and Mike Kilroy...

I mean, just the fact that SCEA is releasing BOTH MLB: The Show 12 and MLB: The Show 13 in 2012 is enough to stir my own personal anticipation. :wink: