This Madden 64 article could be a hint

[canes21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vercingetirex

What is the definition of a "simulation". Why can't they just put out a football game and just claim it's not a sim? Has the NFL put out a list of requirements as to what defines the licensing of a game as a sim or not? Because I could make a strong argument madden, even on "sim" mode, is anything but a sim.

The NFL, EA, 2k, and all representatives involved likely (99.99% likely) have a black and white list of things 2k can and cannot do. Things that are exclusive to a "sim" game.

Their definition of sim may not align with ours completely. It could be stated that simply having 4 downs is something 2k cannot have. It may be 11 vs 11 is the only thing restricted. We don't know, but the parties that need to know do know. We will likely have a good idea of what is and isn't allowed when we actually see something tangible with the game.

Whatever is missing and keeping the game from being authentic will be something we can safely assume isn't allowed. If the game isn't 11 vs 11 for example, it'll be safe to assume 2k cannot do that or they would be sim.

[Madden08PCgmr]

Quote: Originally Posted by jerwoods

here is my 02 cents we need both madden and 2k and i don't think the NFL will even think of someone else until 1 madden dies 2 owners like jerry jones robert kraft age out and younger owners that did not know madden start to own teams 3 had 2k not sold the game for 20 bucks in 2004 they very likey wouild had overtook madden by 2008 and the nfl has just in the the last 2years have foregave 2k for that mistake in 04

Kraft and Jerrah are two of the few that care enough about the League, who may actually be listening to disgusted Madden fans. We need to be rid of useless tools like Spanos, Mike Brown, and the Fords, who are just cashing checks.

Didn't 2k slash their price after the exclusive license was signed?

[bigbob]

Quote: Originally Posted by Madden08PCgmr

Kraft and Jerrah are two of the few that care enough about the League, who may actually be listening to disgusted Madden fans. We need to be rid of useless tools like Spanos, Mike Brown, and the Fords, who are just cashing checks. Didn't 2k slash their price after the exclusive license was signed?

2k5 was released at $19.99 in July 2004, the Exclusive Deal was signed in December 2004.

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[simbayless]

Acclaim grabbed all the NFL licensing rights for its NFL QB Club '98 early and EA was left playing catch up. However, EA did manage to get ahold of the NFLPA (NFL Players Associaion) so real player names are present in the game.


I just reread this part 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆
What did the article mean at that time Acclaim grabbed all the NFL License???
I thought it was only two the branding&Logos
So there is more🤔

So now im asking what did madden 64 had that 2k cant have in the contract be because they had a season mode, yeam creation but the Patriots had to go by Foxboro and not New England

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by simbayless

Acclaim grabbed all the NFL licensing rights for its NFL QB Club '98 early and EA was left playing catch up. However, EA did manage to get ahold of the NFLPA (NFL Players Associaion) so real player names are present in the game. I just reread this part 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆 What did the article mean at that time Acclaim grabbed all the NFL License??? I thought it was only two the branding&Logos So there is more🤔 So now im asking what did madden 64 had that 2k cant have in the contract be because they had a season mode, yeam creation but the Patriots had to go by Foxboro and not New England

They didn't have the restriction that 2k has with this new deal that prohibits them from creating a simulation game.

[49UNCFan]

I’m almost positive this game will be a Myplayer type of game or Backgrounds. It’s the smartest choice

[JayhawkerStL]

Quote: Originally Posted by simbayless

Hey mod no need to be sensitive we just have a healthy fun debate no matter who is right or wrong my G

Misinformation corrodes healthy debate. And guys like you, with an agenda, keep falling for whatever BS confirms your bias.

[JayhawkerStL]

Quote: Originally Posted by simbayless

Ok but show me where they gonna use the NFLPA License for real teams only That's the million dollar question

They are going to copy Madden Ultimate team. That requires NFL and NFLPA licenses.

I still think it will be 11 on 11, and either Lego or Super Mega in presentation. It might babe 7 on 7, but I’m not sure that sells better than 11 on 11.