This needs to be read, not replied with flames.

[DawgcityClev]

This banning and closing threads, and people flaming those who don't appreciate what EA is doing, or the products they are releasing is waaayyyyy otta hand, and not just on this site.

Every year, EA relases basically the same game. By that, we mean the EXACT game engine. The core, along with it's many many flaws or glitches remain. Adding a Hit Stick to it, or a Flashlight QB, or a Superstar Mode is not making the game better. EA Forums would not have this much bashing or complaining, had it not bought that license, and continued to act lazily. NCAA 06 is a prime example, yet that is for another Forum.

The same way you can start a thread praising EA, and putting them on pedastals, should go for those who Don't like the game, and want to post it's issues. Why not have the Mods make an Official Madden Complaint thread, and same for the NCAA Board. You have to realize that there are millions of people who loved NFL 2K as well as Blitz but are forced to go back to Madden simply because they love football games. So EA set themselves up for this train-wreck. I've read so many posts where there are such ridiculous attempts at defending these games, it almost hurts my feelings to see people this blind and caught up by one Gaming Company.

I get fussed at by my girl EVERY year, because I get NCAA & Madden for the love of the games. Not the Companies. And she tears my ears off listening to me scream at the games, and rip EA while playing. So no one can call me a fanboy of a particualr Company, I just want EA to stop being lazy, and start caring for their customers, because it is VERY obvious to any rational mind that they don't. It's money first, quality later.

Hope the Mods think about that complaint thread. And if I posted anything wrong, or broke a rule, then I apologize.

[Jimplication]

The reason threads get locked is because posters constantly cross the line between criticism and flamboyant fanboyism.

[nofearsp2007]

thats ea for ya. all they care about is the money they make off of their titles, every year they make a so called revolution to their games and it only turns out to be minor.

[Jimplication]

Quote: Originally Posted by nofearsp2007

thats ea for ya. all they care about is the money they make off of their titles, every year they make a so called revolution to their games and it only turns out to be minor.

All anyone releasing games cares about is making money. It's called business, and in order to stay "in it" you have to profit.

[gtm]

I like your post but in this day and age, it's all greed. When i was growing up, all stores were closed on Sundays. Now it's 24 / 7.

[DawgcityClev]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jimplication

The reason threads get locked is because posters constantly cross the line between criticism and flamboyant fanboyism.

I do agree. But I hate being called an ESPN fanboy because I love how Take 2 goes about their business. Now, I loved MBL 2K4 when I played over all else, but MLB 2K5 disappointed me. I tried MLB 2006 by 989 and fell in love. Does that make me a 989 fanboy because I feel this is the best out there? *just a figure out speech* (not an actual question)

So I agree man. Some of the fanboyism can get really otta hand. But I just feel to eliminate alot of petty bickering, you can have all the complainers in one huge thread. Maybe EA will actually take heed, rather than having to search for them amongst a bunch of flaming back and forth.

[jrivera34]

EA has been lazy on this current engine, but lets wait until the next gen game comes out to pass further judgement. I am a 2K fan, but I am willing to give EA the benefit of the doubt.

I am hoping that their focus has been on the next gen game and they didn't put that much effort into updating the current gen game's engine. Yes, they added some fluff, but the engine will be the same.

If the next gen games suck, all the hardcore video football gamers will be screwed. All those who don't really like EA's brand of football, that is.

[Mossfan8480]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jimplication

All anyone releasing games cares about is making money. It's called business, and in order to stay "in it" you have to profit.

I disagree; there are still video game creators who make games for "artistic" purposes.