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cdon2k · 12-11-2008, 09:52 PM

So there has been a lot of disappointment about news around the web about how EA's major projects this year (Mirrors Edge, Dead Space) not selling well despite having major budgets invested in them...

And at the same time, we are always hearing about how Madden has a small efficient team that works within a limited budget. I have always felt like our (sports gaming fan's) revenue has been been used to expand EA unjustly. It seems like the quality and resources of Madden deteriorates while EA sinks money into just about everything except what got them where they are currently: EA SPORTS games.

Sorry if that was a little harsh, but I find it ironic that all of these games flopped while Madden continues to sell despite a lack of investment and resources.

boooey · 12-11-2008, 10:00 PM

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	So there has been a lot of disappointment about news around the web about how EA's major projects this year (Mirrors Edge, Dead Space) not selling well despite having major budgets invested in them... And at the same time, we are always hearing about how Madden has a small efficient team that works within a limited budget. I have always felt like our (sports gaming fan's) revenue has been been used to expand EA unjustly. It seems like the quality and resources of Madden deteriorates while EA sinks money into just about everything except what got them where they are currently: EA SPORTS games. Sorry if that was a little harsh, but I find it ironic that all of these games flopped while Madden continues to sell despite a lack of investment and resources.

EA did make an investment in Madden.. they paid the NFL a huge chunk of change for exclusive rights.

Cusefan · 12-12-2008, 02:12 AM

I rented dead space, but I will Pre Order DS2.

Scott · 12-12-2008, 02:13 AM

Dead Space & Mirrors Edge aren't made by Tiburon, remember that.

countryboy · 12-12-2008, 09:32 AM

I thought Dead Space was amazing. Mirrors Edge, not so much.

cdon2k · 12-12-2008, 11:51 AM

Yeah, the Mirrors Edge demo is awesome and I would really like to play the game, but these games are having a tough time against the Gears and Mario Karts of the world. I just find it ironic that they don't realize that they COULD compete with Madden if were on those game's level.

GTheorenHobbes · 12-12-2008, 11:53 AM

EA's stock is down to $16.98 today. Sooner or later, the boneheads who decided to over pay for the NFL and ESPN licenses will have to be shown the door.

kehlis · 12-12-2008, 12:14 PM

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	EA's stock is down to $16.98 today. Sooner or later, the boneheads who decided to over pay for the NFL and ESPN licenses will have to be shown the door.

what brings you to that conclusion?

12-11-2008, 09:52 PM	#1
cdon2k MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Mar 2006 Blog Entries: 4	To Phil: Message For EA Higher Ups... So there has been a lot of disappointment about news around the web about how EA's major projects this year (Mirrors Edge, Dead Space) not selling well despite having major budgets invested in them... And at the same time, we are always hearing about how Madden has a small efficient team that works within a limited budget. I have always felt like our (sports gaming fan's) revenue has been been used to expand EA unjustly. It seems like the quality and resources of Madden deteriorates while EA sinks money into just about everything except what got them where they are currently: EA SPORTS games. Sorry if that was a little harsh, but I find it ironic that all of these games flopped while Madden continues to sell despite a lack of investment and resources.

12-12-2008, 02:12 AM	#3
Cusefan Earlwolfx on XBL OVR: 35 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 315 Posts: 9,834 Blog Entries: 12	Re: To Phil: Message For EA Higher Ups... I rented dead space, but I will Pre Order DS2. __________________ My dog's butt smells like cookies

12-12-2008, 02:13 AM	#4
Scott Your Go-to TV Expert OVR: 52 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 19,782 Blog Entries: 81	Re: To Phil: Message For EA Higher Ups... Dead Space & Mirrors Edge aren't made by Tiburon, remember that. __________________ PSN-Shugarooo Steam-ScottM.816 Twitch.tv/Shugarooo

12-12-2008, 09:32 AM	#5
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,646 Blog Entries: 1	Re: To Phil: Message For EA Higher Ups... I thought Dead Space was amazing. Mirrors Edge, not so much. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

12-12-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
cdon2k MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Mar 2006 Blog Entries: 4	Re: To Phil: Message For EA Higher Ups... Yeah, the Mirrors Edge demo is awesome and I would really like to play the game, but these games are having a tough time against the Gears and Mario Karts of the world. I just find it ironic that they don't realize that they COULD compete with Madden if were on those game's level.

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12-12-2008, 11:53 AM	#7
GTheorenHobbes Banned OVR: 21 Join Date: Jul 2002	Re: To Phil: Message For EA Higher Ups... EA's stock is down to $16.98 today. Sooner or later, the boneheads who decided to over pay for the NFL and ESPN licenses will have to be shown the door.

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