EA Sports PGA TOUR to Exclusively Have All Four Majors

[scagwi]

Quote: Originally Posted by TerryP

Mostly a casual golf gamer here. Waiting for actual gameplay before getting too excited. EA hasn't done much gameplay wise, imo, with a certain football game & the big exclusive license that goes with it.

I've said this before and I'll say it again...
You can't judge this based upon other sports.

Rory was a misstep, full stop.

Other than that, EA has done sensational work in the golf space IMO.

I will say that I caught my PS3 looking at me sideways this AM.
I still use it to fire up TW14 .... those days are likely numbered.
Sorry PS3. lol

[baconbits11]

Quote: Originally Posted by scagwi

Me too. I was advocating for a more general name like this even back in Rory days. Other than Tiger, it's just been hard over the years to pick any player to hang the hat on in the same way. Even the best of the best right now -- none of them are where Tiger was back when EA and Tiger first started doing all this together. Good for 2K to license him, although I don't think it's nearly the "thing" it used to be (not even close). In 2021 and beyond, I'll take fully licensed Augusta/The Masters over Tiger all day long. I'm so stoked to be getting Pebble and Augusta in Frostbite next-gen!!! (among all the other great news)

Wonder what kept 2K from getting rights to everything EA did? Money? If 2K had jumped earlier, this would have locked out EA. Although credit to where it is due, 2K has never been scared of competition or tried to end it. This may be where nice guys finish last.

[scagwi]

Quote: Originally Posted by baconbits11

Wonder what kept 2K from getting rights to everything EA did? Money? If 2K had jumped earlier, this would have locked out EA. Although credit to where it is due, 2K has never been scared of competition or tried to end it. This may be where nice guys finish last.

Money, relationships, track record, history...

Any and all of that.

We have to remember that when "the internet" seemed to think "2k took over the PGA license from EA", that was never exactly true. EA had a statement at that time, that they still had an ongoing relationship with the PGA.

And as for Augusta/The Masters -- they are probably the most picky license holder in the sports world and I'm sure they prefer to go with someone they've worked with before, who did a phenomenal job with their content, branding, history, heritage, etc.

TW14 was sensational on the content side - particularly The Masters content.

With the very best and most exclusive content, it can very often be about way more than just money.

How do you think The Masters would feel about "the leaderboard not working right"?
lmfao

I mean - credit to 2k/HB for trying so far, but it's still serious amateur hour over there on some aspects of the product.

[bigkev]

Quote: Originally Posted by baconbits11

Wonder what kept 2K from getting rights to everything EA did? Money? If 2K had jumped earlier, this would have locked out EA.

Never in their wildest dreams they thought to sell 2M copies, and they were only the publishers. And they had to buy HB to start with. When was the last time EA sold 2M copies?

[scagwi]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigkev

Never in their wildest dreams they thought to sell 2M copies

Never going to happen again for them now.

Rough day in 2k land

[J_Posse]

Quote: Originally Posted by scagwi

Never going to happen again for them now. Rough day in 2k land

Never is a strong assertion to make. What was the best selling copy of EA golf with most or all the majors per chance?

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[scagwi]

Quote: Originally Posted by J_Posse

Never is a strong assertion to make. What was the best selling copy of EA golf with most or all the majors per chance? Official HQ of Bills Backer/Spurs Nation

I agree - saying "never" can be a big mistake...

...but since it's never happened before in the golf space, and it only happened in an environment with literally one mainstream choice...

..and that is now changing very dramatically away from 2k's favor..

I'm pretty confident in my assertion.

If 2k is still selling 2M copies in an environment that also includes a fully licensed and content filled EA Majors+Masters game, that means AMAZING things for the golf niche and I'd be thrilled to be very wrong.

(not happening)

[J_Posse]

Quote: Originally Posted by scagwi

I agree - saying "never" can be a big mistake... ...but since it's never happened before in the golf space, and it only happened in an environment with literally one mainstream choice... ..and that is now changing very dramatically away from 2k's favor.. I'm pretty confident in my assertion. If 2k is still selling 2M copies in an environment with a fully licensed and content filled EA game, that means AMAZING things for the golf niche and I'd be thrilled to be very wrong. (not happening)

So the old Tiger Woods titles weren't multi - million selling in their heyday? Surprised to know that if it is the case.

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