Madden 360 Delay: not out of the question

[NCHelix]

This was posted recently by GameSpot, in a story commenting on EA's third quarter sells report:

Link= http://www.gamespot.com/news/6136992.html

"Given that most industry watchers consider the 360 launch window to last for the first 14 weeks after the console's appearance, Probst seemed to be prepping analysts for a release of those titles anytime before March 1, 2006.

When pressed for clarification, an EA spokesperson said the titles will "all be there at launch," adding that "in the case of any last-minute delays, we may be there a few days after launch, but no more than a week or two." EA considers the console's "launch window" to be no more than two weeks after the launch.

However, an air of hesitancy permeated the call. On a number of occasions, chief financial officer Warren Jenson cautioned listeners to consider at least the possibility of delays to games. "A final word of caution," Jenson volunteered at the top of the call. "Expect the unexpected," he said. "We are in transition. We could experience production or development snags or abrupt changes in pricing and demand."

Later in the call, he addressed the possibility of delays again, saying that while "there is no company in a better position to take advantage of this opportunity than Electronic Arts...there is plenty of risk and we certainly can and will make mistakes." The same EA spokesperson stressed Jenson's comments related to "bigger picture" issues about transitioning to next-gen development. "

Interesting...I guess we'll see how it all turns out.

[dagger55]

Quote: Originally Posted by NCHelix

This was posted recently by GameSpot, in a story commenting on EA's third quarter sells report: Link= http://www.gamespot.com/news/6136992.html "Given that most industry watchers consider the 360 launch window to last for the first 14 weeks after the console's appearance, Probst seemed to be prepping analysts for a release of those titles anytime before March 1, 2006. When pressed for clarification, an EA spokesperson said the titles will "all be there at launch," adding that "in the case of any last-minute delays, we may be there a few days after launch, but no more than a week or two." EA considers the console's "launch window" to be no more than two weeks after the launch. However, an air of hesitancy permeated the call. On a number of occasions, chief financial officer Warren Jenson cautioned listeners to consider at least the possibility of delays to games. "A final word of caution," Jenson volunteered at the top of the call. "Expect the unexpected," he said. "We are in transition. We could experience production or development snags or abrupt changes in pricing and demand." Later in the call, he addressed the possibility of delays again, saying that while "there is no company in a better position to take advantage of this opportunity than Electronic Arts...there is plenty of risk and we certainly can and will make mistakes." The same EA spokesperson stressed Jenson's comments related to "bigger picture" issues about transitioning to next-gen development. " Interesting...I guess we'll see how it all turns out.

the madden 360 site when live today, saying the game will be out on november 22, and it even has a countdown, which currently reads 20 days

http://www.easports.com/madden06/xbox360.jsp

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by dagger55

the madden 360 site when live today, saying the game will be out on november 22, and it even has a countdown, which currently reads 20 days http://www.easports.com/madden06/xbox360.jsp

Yeah, I'd say that there's a better chance of John Madden himself delivering everyone's XBox 360's out of the back of his Madden Cruiser than of EA's "Franchise" game being delayed.

Not gonna happen....no way...no how.

[deejay8595]

Now that I think of it...That would be dumb to releases Madden 360 2006 later..

They need time to work on 2007..They are already backed up as it is...

[mvb34]

Quote: Originally Posted by deejay8595

Now that I think of it...That would be dumb to releases Madden 360 2006 later.. They need time to work on 2007..They are already backed up as it is...

How do you know they are backed up?

[solutions]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

Yeah, I'd say that there's a better chance of John Madden himself delivering everyone's XBox 360's out of the back of his Madden Cruiser than of EA's "Franchise" game being delayed. Not gonna happen....no way...no how.

It happened for the PS1. That being said I too don't think it will be delayed

[deejay8595]

Quote: Originally Posted by mvb34

How do you know they are backed up?

Well unless EA lied and said they have a totally different team working on the PS3 version then they are backed up.

All the Madden games are finished by July to get shipped to stores in August. Now with the XBOX 360 remaking 2006 version they are working past July on the 2006 version still.

Now if this was current gen EA would be in development for 2007 for about 1-2 months now. So if EA Lied and really doesn't have 1 team fully dedicated to Madden XBOX 360 and will Port to PS3 then I see no way they have more time to make Madden 2007.

I know it may sound confusing but just think about it......

[Badboy49er]

Come November 22nd ..Madden will be there ...no question.