EA Sports MMA One and Done?

[Steve_OS]

According to CVG, EA Sports MMA hasn't sold many copies and with THQ and Zuffa, LLC extending their exclusive UFC videogame license through 2018, it might be one and done, for EA Sports MMA.

"EA is likely to back out of the mixed martial arts genre after its debut offering, EA Sports MMA, made a poor start at retail.

That's according to Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz, who thinks UFC Undisputed maker THQ may have scored a knockout blow in the MMA battle between the publishers.

"EA's recently released 'MMA' appears to be more or less DOA at retail, while UFC recently announced an extension of its license with THQ, likely putting an end to EA's efforts to expand into the mixed martial arts genre," the analyst said in a research note this morning."

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: EA Sports MMA One and Done?

I figured it sold poorly, I was the only reserve at my Gamestop. In comparison, the manager said they had almost 100 reserves for UFC 2010.

It's a shame as it's a good groundwork for a franchise. Hopefully THQ steals the control scheme at least. LOL

[jubba910]

I'm glad that EA now knows how it feels to not have a Lisence for a sport. They killed 2K Football, so it's karma.

[TheShizNo1]

Funny, most of my beloved games were 1 and doners; APF & Backer. Thanks EA!

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[russwg1970]

Karma for sure, but this game is really, really good - with the best career mode I have ever seen in any fighting game to date. I won't play UFC with that stupid shine mechanic. At least this game has a good create a fighter mode, and figter share.

[Phobia]

Re: EA Sports MMA One and Done?

This is really sad. The best MMA game is going to vanish

[SHAKYR]

Karma for sure, but this game is really, really good - with the best career mode I have ever seen in any fighting game to date. I won't play UFC with that stupid shine mechanic. At least this game has a good create a fighter mode, and figter share.

At least this game has a good create a fighter mode, and figter share.

you are not serious, are you?

[n8ccwa]

Re: EA Sports MMA One and Done?

This is terrible news. I feel like EA hit a homerun with this game and now hearing that it's a one and done really sucks.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: EA Sports MMA One and Done?

I figured it sold poorly, I was the only reserve at my Gamestop. In comparison, the manager said they had almost 100 reserves for UFC 2010.

It's a shame as it's a good groundwork for a franchise. Hopefully THQ steals the control scheme at least. LOL

THQ probably will.........but knowing them, you just never know. LOL!

I still have not played the full version, but hearing this, I smell a price drop very soon. I still have $15 off Gamer coupon from Best Buy for this game.......being a Silver RZ member, if the price drops in 45 days they will match it.

[TheCreep]

Damn, this is a great title actually.

[Mos1ted]

I didn't buy the retail either (I'm not an MMA fan), but the control scheme is pretty nice in this game. That would probably be the deciding factor for me to get it in the future (after a price drop though).

[sb24]

Re: EA Sports MMA One and Done?

I knew I should have been patient and waited on a price drop. I knew this was comming. The best games/movies/projects always get ignored by the masses. When they do get embraced, the company/game ends up selling out and making a "mass appeal" arcade game (UFC 10).

I cant imagine the smile on Dana Whites face right now. EA insulted him, saw the sucess of the UFC game, wanted a piece of the pie, and now will be one and done on the MMA genre(and I assume lost money on the project). His ultimate revenge yet of course we as the consumer are the only ones to actually suffer.

[aholbert32]

Re: EA Sports MMA One and Done?

I knew I should have been patient and waited on a price drop. I knew this was comming. The best games/movies/projects always get ignored by the masses. When they do get embraced, the company/game ends up selling out and making a "mass appeal" arcade game (UFC 10).

I cant imagine the smile on Dana Whites face right now. EA insulted him, saw the sucess of the UFC game, wanted a piece of the pie, and now will be one and done on the MMA genre(and I assume lost money on the project). His ultimate revenge yet of course we as the consumer are the only ones to actually suffer.

Its EA's fault. They were close minded, didnt see the future and insulted Dana and the sport. They said it wasnt a sport. I find that funny especially coming from a company that produced Arena Football and College Baseball games.

I love EA MMA but anyone who thought this game would sell is crazy. There are only two recognizable fighters in this game to anyone except for hardcore MMA fans. Casual fans dont watch Strikeforce and thats why the casual fan wont buy this game.

[ballgameronny]

This game is head and shoulders above UFC 2010. I do love everything about it, and will be shame to have this game cancelled when it is a gem of a game.

[SA1NT401]

THat sucks.....THQ isnt the company to be making a UFC game....Look what they did to UFC10? Destroyed it....Too bad...EAMMA is a quality title and is leaps and bounds above what UFC10 was.