THE NFL2K AND MADDEN SALE THEORY

[bdunn13]

10% = .1

.1% = .001

[millikin54]

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digitalandroid said:
Well this is just base on my observations from visiting some Madden message boards example EA sports forums.. A lot of them seem to be in their teens...

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Part of the problem may be that you actually go to EA's boards. They do seem to be mostly teens and this is a reason why older gamers/posters, such as myself, avoid their boards.

I think that you might be surprised by the number of older NCAA and Madden players. I have been playing Madden football since the 80s (Apple II GS.) I am in the low 30s and have an older brother that plays them. I have 3 younger brothers (ages 20+) that also play these games. I have tried to give the ESPN franchise every chance to win me as a solid customer. I loved it on the DC when it first came out, but since then, Madden has been better every year since the release of the PS2 and Xbox (IMO.)

I have an excellent job with plenty of disposable income. I can easily afford to buy all 3 games (NCAA, Madden, ESPN) on an annual basis, but I have difficulty playing all 3 from a time standpoint (wife and 2 small kids.) Last year I did buy all 3, but I couldn't stand ESPN, and I promptly returned it. I was disappointed somewhat with EA's product last year, but I still thought it was significantly better than what ESPN offered.

I focus largely on the realism of the games, and EA consistently wins out IMO. Whether it is the feel of the game or performing the management/franchise features, I like EA's style/feel better. Another thing that hurts ESPN is the absence of a college game and the ability to import players for drafting. This year it appears as though EA has responded to my biggest requests: larger rosters and ability to switch roster positions in NCAA, and ability to switch roster positions, better defense, and restricted free agents/franchise players in Madden. If the gameplay is solid with these games then I probably will not even rent ESPN.

[jordan0386]

then you'll be missing out bigtime