Black College Football Game Announced

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

One of the most enjoyable live sporting events I've ever attended was a North Carolina A&T vs. North Carolina Central game at what was then called Ericsson Stadium, now Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte in it's first year of existence. The bands, the atmosphere, everything about a college football game involving two rivals from historically black colleges...it made for an incredible Saturday afternoon. I'm going to be watching to see how this title progresses, for sure!

The Aggie/Eagle classic is great. Have you been to the Bayou Classic? That's one of the best experiences in college sports, of course both of my parents went to Southern so I'm a bit biased but I don't think it's a stretch.

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by oldpro

Looks great, I hope the ai and animations are good. Some people already tripping calling it reverse racism at ign. Doesn't those idiots realize EA Sports sorry butts is the reason no one can make at NCAA D1 game. I will buy this game on Nov.23, 2007.

I don't see how focusing on an aspect of college football that has never been represented could be racist. Some people are stupid.

[Nza]

They probably claim it as reverse racism because they're probably not even aware of HBCU's in the first place.

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Guys,

Please keep race talk out of this discussion. I know it's hard, given the subject matter, but if IGN wants to bring race into it, let them. We're not going to have it here.

[luv_mist]

Interesting. This will be the first football game on the PC that I'm interested in picking up because it looks like it has upgraded along with the potential and power of the OS. Definitely looking forward to hearing about this game.

[grunt]

I hope they show Morehouse some love. Great concept.

[Jackdog]

Quote: Originally Posted by grunt

I hope they show Morehouse some love. Great concept.

Yes it is. I am interested.

[Wsv771]

This game's got my interest for a number of reasons:

1. It's a sports game being developed by Unreal Engine 3.0. Epic's always talking about how diverse this engine is, and all we've seen so far is first and third person shooters. A sports game would definitely test that.
2. PC is the lead platform. With #1 in mind, this game could potentially be the best looking football title if it continues.
3. I'm a North Carolina Central alum (and former player). I don't have to wait for College Hoops 2K8 to play as them

I do have one concern though. From the PR, they say they signed an exclusive licensing agreement with the conferences so that would suck if the I-AA teams couldn't be in a future NCAA game.