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  • bears5122
    MVP
    • Mar 2003
    • 1208

    #1

    Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

    Just wondering. When they couldn't compete with 2K in college basketball, it was rumored they entered into a pseudo-exclusive deal with the NCAA. When 2K was catching up and even surpassing them in some people's opinions in football, they got the NFL license.

    Does anyone fear that if they realize it'll be too much effort to compete, they'll just buy the exclusive license and get rid of the competition?

    Maybe I'm paranoid, but we've lost a lot of good games over the years thanks to exclusive deals in football, baseball, and college basketball.
  • yungflo
    MVP
    • Aug 2007
    • 2798

    #2
    Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

    the nba won't allow it. they lose money over exclusivity. stern and co. said no nba game has the status of a madden, etc. since none have that, no need to lock up license
    #dairyfree

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    • blackflash83
      Rookie
      • Sep 2009
      • 161

      #3
      Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

      Originally posted by bears5122
      Just wondering. When they couldn't compete with 2K in college basketball, it was rumored they entered into a pseudo-exclusive deal with the NCAA. When 2K was catching up and even surpassing them in some people's opinions in football, they got the NFL license.

      Does anyone fear that if they realize it'll be too much effort to compete, they'll just buy the exclusive license and get rid of the competition?

      Maybe I'm paranoid, but we've lost a lot of good games over the years thanks to exclusive deals in football, baseball, and college basketball.
      You have this all wrong. Normally I stay away from threads like this but there needs to be some clarification here.

      EA did NOT pry away the college basketball license from 2K. The NCAA raised the price of the license and 2K chose not to pay it while EA did. EA continued to move forward making games while 2K chose not to.

      I just wanted to clear that up because the information that EA stole the license is completely wrong.

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      • HoosierDaddy
        Pro
        • Jul 2005
        • 863

        #4
        Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

        Originally posted by blackflash83
        You have this all wrong. Normally I stay away from threads like this but there needs to be some clarification here.

        EA did NOT pry away the college basketball license from 2K. The NCAA raised the price of the license and 2K chose not to pay it while EA did. EA continued to move forward making games while 2K chose not to.

        I just wanted to clear that up because the information that EA stole the license is completely wrong.
        Thanks for the clearing that up Yaw!

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        • champsbasketball
          Rookie
          • Sep 2010
          • 202

          #5
          Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

          Originally posted by blackflash83
          You have this all wrong. Normally I stay away from threads like this but there needs to be some clarification here.

          EA did NOT pry away the college basketball license from 2K. The NCAA raised the price of the license and 2K chose not to pay it while EA did. EA continued to move forward making games while 2K chose not to.

          I just wanted to clear that up because the information that EA stole the license is completely wrong.
          thank you blackflash83 for clearing that up cause i thought EA stole the license.

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          • swac07
            MVP
            • Feb 2007
            • 1843

            #6
            Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

            Originally posted by yungflo
            the nba won't allow it. they lose money over exclusivity. stern and co. said no nba game has the status of a madden, etc. since none have that, no need to lock up license
            thank goodness for the NBA
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            • kwas676
              Pro
              • Jul 2008
              • 520

              #7
              Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

              These a threads are so annoying, NBA said it wouldn't happen and think for moment why would they even sell it to the company that's struggling???

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              • spankdatazz22
                All Star
                • May 2003
                • 6219

                #8
                Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                Originally posted by blackflash83
                I just wanted to clear that up because the information that EA stole the license is completely wrong.
                Not trying to question you, but it would still seem suspicious that the NCAA would price their product in such a way as to discourage potential customers. There were only two players involved [to my knowledge] and it would seem they would've had some inclination to what one or both would pay. It doesn't seem to make sense they'd risk pricing them both out and receive no revenue. Of course it could be that the NCAA just overvalues it's license also. Either way, given EA's current exclusives with NFL/NCAA football, FIFA, NASCAR (I guess NASCAR is no longer exclusive because it's in the new Gran Turismo game), etc. it's hard not to put NCAA basketball or potential NBA basketball exclusive past them
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                • yungflo
                  MVP
                  • Aug 2007
                  • 2798

                  #9
                  Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                  Originally posted by kwas676
                  These a threads are so annoying, NBA said it wouldn't happen and think for moment why would they even sell it to the company that's struggling???
                  LOL EA is not struggling compared to 2k.

                  Let's get that clear.
                  #dairyfree

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                  • da ThRONe
                    Fire LesS Miles ASAP!
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 8528

                    #10
                    Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                    EA is having issues getting their product out on time and most likely is in breach of contract. I think the last thing we need to worry about is them getting an exclusive deal.
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                    • kwas676
                      Pro
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 520

                      #11
                      Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                      Originally posted by yungflo
                      LOL EA is not struggling compared to 2k.

                      Let's get that clear.
                      I'm talking bout in the Basketball department.

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                      • clivo1050
                        Pro
                        • Aug 2006
                        • 715

                        #12
                        Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                        I'm sure EA is considering it, they are in a desperate situation right now. I hope the NBA realizes that this isn't the right thing for consumers.

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                        • Playmakers
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 15419

                          #13
                          Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                          Originally posted by blackflash83
                          You have this all wrong. Normally I stay away from threads like this but there needs to be some clarification here.

                          EA did NOT pry away the college basketball license from 2K. The NCAA raised the price of the license and 2K chose not to pay it while EA did. EA continued to move forward making games while 2K chose not to.

                          I just wanted to clear that up because the information that EA stole the license is completely wrong.
                          Good job blackflash83,

                          Some of these threads are kinda silly espcially the one's like this one when someone is always trying to convince themselves of a conspiracy theory.
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                          • convince
                            Pro
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 726

                            #14
                            Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                            Originally posted by blackflash83
                            You have this all wrong. Normally I stay away from threads like this but there needs to be some clarification here.

                            EA did NOT pry away the college basketball license from 2K. The NCAA raised the price of the license and 2K chose not to pay it while EA did. EA continued to move forward making games while 2K chose not to.

                            I just wanted to clear that up because the information that EA stole the license is completely wrong.
                            From what I hear you stay away from threads that mention anything about a NCAA 10 patch. That in itself is a disservice to the basketball community. And I don't think the guy mention one time that EA stole anything. Although i agree with you that the NCAA deal did not go down like the OP said, based on NCAA 11 that was an awesome decision.

                            Now in regards to the exclusivity deal, that would be a horrible idea. Here are a few reasons: Out of the two games as of right now, the general opinion is 2k has the better game. And buying the license wont solve that problem in the foreseeable future especially with the invention of 2K share. The only time it would be profitable and that's with a good quality game, would be when people jump to the next gen system.
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                            • Playmakers
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Sep 2004
                              • 15419

                              #15
                              Re: Any Concerns EA Will Seek Exclusive License?

                              Originally posted by clivo1050
                              I'm sure EA is considering it, they are in a desperate situation right now. I hope the NBA realizes that this isn't the right thing for consumers.
                              How do you know this?

                              Did you speak to a EA head honcho regarding this matter yourself
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