my take on the exclusive NFL license

[2legit]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shamrock_11

The reason EA got freaked is because of Take-Two. I don't think there's another third party game developer/publisher in North America that's as close to EA in size as Take-Two. We're talking about Grand Theft Auto cash backing up the 2K series, and EA was'nt going to stand for it. Just my theory.

Come on, we are talking Battlefield money, Sim money, Madden money, and Fight Night money. Give it up with the EA was scared nonsense. Take Two could never touch Madden sales.

[coogrfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by PodSquad

I think that EA got pissed that 2k5 came out for $20, did their math, and realized they could buy exclusive rights, charge $50, and really never have to work hard on Madden again.

If memory serves, there were reports when the deal went down that stated that the NFL was none too thrilled with the $20.00 pricing strategy either. That may very well have played a role in the NFL's decision making process.

[LIGHTNING]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2legit

Come on, we are talking Battlefield money, Sim money, Madden money, and Fight Night money. Give it up with the EA was scared nonsense. Take Two could never touch Madden sales.

EA would not have bought an exclusive license if Take Two could not "touch Madden sales"

[Perfect Zero]

Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

If memory serves, there were reports when the deal went down that stated that the NFL was none too thrilled with the $20.00 pricing strategy either. That may very well have played a role in the NFL's decision making process.

No, the NFL saw the money from EA and took it. ESPN on the other hand was pissed off by the $20 price, got tired of looking like a second rate product, and went with EA. ESPN had allways wanted to market in the videogame market, but had to start small (Konami) and work their way up.

[drae2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

No, the NFL saw the money from EA and took it. ESPN on the other hand was pissed off by the $20 price, got tired of looking like a second rate product, and went with EA. ESPN had allways wanted to market in the videogame market, but had to start small (Konami) and work their way up.

I don't know what game you saw last year, but 2k5 was ANYTHING but second rate. Go check all of the reviews. Madden has been for years just been getting by on it's name alone.

[2legit]

Quote: Originally Posted by LIGHTNING

EA would not have bought an exclusive license if Take Two could not "touch Madden sales"

Show me some proof that they were even close in sales.

[drae2]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2legit

Show me some proof that they were even close in sales.

Actually, it's a fact that 2k5 was out sold on the ps2, but out sold Madden on the X-Box.

[2legit]

Quote: Originally Posted by drae2

Actually, it's a fact that 2k5 was out sold on the ps2, but out sold Madden on the X-Box.

What were the total sale?