Are the OS guys going to get an early copy for review?

[thmst30]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I would bet a weeks pay, EA employees come here after release reading page after page of what the user's here think of their latest creation.

I doubt it, if they did then all the things that are harped on the most would be addressed, but they never are.

[stagnant]

I visit these forums throughout the year but places like maddenmania, I'll visit frequently this time of year then some for the next few months, then I'll check back in around April/May for new stuff... then the cycle begins again in late June.

[Brandon13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rasco11

Geez guys, there is a simple explanation?!? The copy for OS likely shipped today and will arrive either tonight or tomorrow. Unfortunately, they won't be allowed to open it or offer any impressions until the 18th. duh?

Lol, I thought that was pretty funny.

[HungryBologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by slymm21

So the point of that was to pretty much make yourself seem smart and everyone else look like douchebags?

Give the dude a break or were you just trying to be funny? He's saying exactly what happens every year when any new sports game comes out.

[CAJUN COMMISH]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

LOL...Mike, what do you suggest we do? We have contacts with all the major sports gaming companies and they are usually good about getting us copies but that doesnt seem to be the case with NCAA 07. With that said, we arent IGN or Gamespot but if you have some suggestions on how we can become bigger or more high profile I'm sure Steve and the entire staff would be glad to hear it.

You guys run a great site and I can't see how you could do a better job. I have heard a few others were left out in the cold as well this year. When I wander off my site, I often visit here - never at IGN.

[Shaver]

Since the birth of the "EA Community Leaders Program"... why does EA need to send their game to any site that doesn't have Madden, EA, or NCAA in the title????

Also, don't be fooled into blaming the Devs. We have great relationships with the Devs from (pretty much) all the houses. But, who gets a copy and when is 100% in the hands of PR. Totally different animal.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by thmst30

I doubt it, if they did then all the things that are harped on the most would be addressed, but they never are.

As long as the money roll in.... why care?

[Bobolini]

Quote: Originally Posted by davep

Exactly the same thing every year: 1) Rumours of early release 2) A few get it early starting the feeding frenzy with disenfranchised others having to wait until the release date 3) Everyone LOVES it initially..but wait, there's always a few underlying concerns...too many long balls? no PI? but we're not sure because people play a quarter and write an initial review, it could be an abberation. 4) Underlying concerns become bigger, some call it deal breakers, other threaten to return it, some keep playing and call the others whiners and EA haters....others say 'wait til next year!!!!!!' 5) I get my copy a few weeks later after reading some reviews...I adjust the sliders to my liking (don't know why everyone has to rely on other people's sliders), and play the game happily for a few months before I tire of it. 6) I revisit this site about the same time next year to repeat the process. Same 'ol same 'ol.

Well said...