The NFL and 2K Are Back Together, 'Non-Simulation' Games Will Release Beginning in 2021

[redsox4evur]

"Our goal is always authenticity, depth, fun and as it relates to these titles – approachable and social football experiences. We think this is a good opportunity to service a more casual market, and our research shows there’s an appetite for that." -2K Senior VP of Sports Strategy and Licensing, Jason Argent to IGN.

[illwill10]

Need to hear more info. But, I would take any other alternative to Madden. I would take a "Blitz" or "Street" type of game. I would buy it day one if it came to next gen consoles.

Hopefully it pushes Madden to step their game up. Even if it isn't simulation, it will still be compared to Madden

[howboutdat]

On one hand hearing " Non-simulation" football sounds bad, but then i thought about it...... all madden is, is animation forced simulation ..... so thats fine. Just give me a football game with actual physics instead of crappy forced animation dice rolls.

Either way , competition makes for better products in the end. Bring it on !

[secondsolution]

I really don't know what to expect here. An NFL Blitz style game seems likely but I wonder how close to simulation they can get before it breaches the agreement.

My dream would be that it would be an NFL Head Coach style game, but I feel like that wouldn't be lucrative enough and could possibly be deemed a simulation game.

Either way it's a step in the right direction. Will take a certain audience away from Madden which should promote competition between the two publishers

[redsox4evur]

I'm expecting something much closer to NBA Playgrounds then NBA 2K.

[Shakedowncapo]

LMAO EA had that statement ready to go...

[that1990guy]

It's nice to see this. I hope it opens the door some time in the future for a "simulation" based game.

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

I'm expecting something much closer to NBA Playgrounds then NBA 2K.

I agree. I would expect arcade football. If you are expecting 2k5 style football with a full-fledged franchise mode, then don't get your hopes up. But I'll take a over the top football game if done right.