To whom it may concern at EA Sports: Consumers want Head Coach 2010 - Petition

[jamy2008]

Dear EA Sports,

This may have been brought up before, I wanted to refresh the position of us consumers wanting a HC 2010.

As a 39 year old gamer who has played video games since pong, I have bought many games over the past 20+ years.

I have bought every edition of Madden since the first year on Sega Genesis. I am a dedicated fan of the series.

However, I may be in a minority, but I love HC even more. I would say I have logged more play time on HC 09 then I have on the last 5 years worth of Madden.

I understand we HC fans may be smaller in numbers than our Madden brothers and sisters, but we are out here, I assure you.

As the HC fan base may not be as large, you might be tempted to not produce HC 10 due to cost of packaging, marketing, etc. While I would happily pay 60$ for a brand new HC 2010, if it is not possible, maybe a recommendation.

If I may be so bold, I have a suggestion that can make you folks at EA money, while keeping your overhead low. It will give us hardcore fans a much hoped for product.

In light of xbox live offering added content for games for a nominal fee, how about giving us HC fanatics an updated game..at least rosters, for HC 09? No costs of boxes, manuals, shippping, etc. A penny saved is a penny earned.

I will admit I know nothing of computer programing or the sort, but would it be a large, taxing effort to create said roster update? Maybe a couple of new playbooks?

Personaly, I do not care about the graphics one little bit. I would be estatic with just the rosters coinciding with the upcoming NFL season, and whatever else you could put in.

I would gladly pay for such a valuable product. Others can debate, but I would not blink an eye to pay 20$ for an updated product.

This way, your hardcore addicts...err...I mean HC fans get what we want, and the Madden people keep their game as is.

Thank you for reading. If anyone wishes, please add on with your support of the idea of downloaded roster content.

Peace=)

If you agree please copy, edit and send in the actual petition letter in my other post, linked below. Thank you.

http://www.operationsports.com/forums/nfl-head-coach/317042-actual-petition-letter-ea-sports-please-read-send.html

I have found this link works sometimes, sometimes it doesn't. If It does not work for you, please go to the post directly. Thank you again.

[bowdown2shadi]

Re: To whom it may concern at EA Sports: Consumers want Head Coach 2010 - Petition

Good Idea, but I don't know if they are allowed to do that. I could be wrong though.


Josh has his hands full with Madden 10s Franchise, and its too late to start development for a HC10.

Maybe a HC11 is possible.

[jamy2008]

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Good point bow, and I am dreaming of a HCish franchise mode in Madden, though I am not holding my breath.

But, one can always hope=p

Peace=)

[Sanchez_Mareno]

Re: To whom it may concern at EA Sports: Consumers want Head Coach 2010 - Petition

I wish

[MrNFL_FanIQ]

Re: To whom it may concern at EA Sports: Consumers want Head Coach 2010 - Petition

I'd love it, but EA is all about this:

[jamy2008]

Re: To whom it may concern at EA Sports: Consumers want Head Coach 2010 - Petition

I'd love it, but EA is all about this:

I won't argue that fact. In fact, I'm arguing FOR that fact.

It does not take much looking around to see ALOT of download content on XBOX Live. Rockband, Call of Duty W@W, Fallout 3 to name but a very few.

I cannot see any company releasing new content if there was not a market for it, and money to be made from it. All companies are in business to make money.

And judging by the huge amount of content available, it is my point that alot of money can be made this route.

As I stated in my OP, I do not claim to know anything about making video games. My only question was if it is not a huge daunting task, and considering the current market for DC content, could EA - A.Make the fans happy with updated content and B. Pocket a good wad of cash?

Peace=)

[MrNFL_FanIQ]

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I won't argue that fact. In fact, I'm arguing FOR that fact.

It does not take much looking around to see ALOT of download content on XBOX Live. Rockband, Call of Duty W@W, Fallout 3 to name but a very few.

I cannot see any company releasing new content if there was not a market for it, and money to be made from it. All companies are in business to make money.

And judging by the huge amount of content available, it is my point that alot of money can be made this route.

As I stated in my OP, I do not claim to know anything about making video games. My only question was if it is not a huge daunting task, and considering the current market for DC content, could EA - A.Make the fans happy with updated content and B. Pocket a good wad of cash?

Peace=)

I think EA would make more money by forcing us HC guys to buy the new Madden.

[jamy2008]

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I think EA would make more money by forcing us HC guys to buy the new Madden.

I for one MrNfl, would happily buy both.

In my mind, perfection would be HC replacing the franchise mode of Madden. To me franchise mode never reached the pinnacle it could have. That pinnacle imho, is HC.

Is it perfect, no. But for depth it is the closest I have ever played.

But it makes more sense to, as you stated, have us fans buy both.

I would love a yearly HC, but I would settle for updated rosters.

Peace=)

[MrNFL_FanIQ]

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I for one MrNfl, would happily buy both.

In my mind, perfection would be HC replacing the franchise mode of Madden. To me franchise mode never reached the pinnacle it could have. That pinnacle imho, is HC.

Is it perfect, no. But for depth it is the closest I have ever played.

But it makes more sense to, as you stated, have us fans buy both.

I would love a yearly HC, but I would settle for updated rosters.

Peace=)

Oh I agree with you, I just don't think EA would put any extra effort or money into head coach, when it isn't the big cash cow.

[chickenhed]

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Thank you for posting this! I REALLY should have done this myself....

I could not agree more with the original poster. There has been no game I have been more addicted to, or enjoyed playing more, than Head Coach 09. Just like original poster, I too have been playing games almost as long. The quality and, really, love that has been put into this product is extremely obvious. The result is a game that oozes professionalism and class.

I would EASILY pay $60 for a Head Coach 2010. But if that is not possible, I would also gladly shell out money for a content update. To have this game to play for another year with updated contracts, free agency, and the new rookies would (seriously) make my year!

They don't need to update the custom draft classes at all (they are all spectacular and I still havent come close to playing with them all), just update the latest rookies from this years draft.

Anyway, I did not mean to ramble here. I just got really excited when I read this thread. Head Coach is a milestone in my gaming life that I will never forget; and for it to continue on in any form next year would be absolutely wonderful.

Chris, if you are reading this, thank you for still reading this forum. Thank you for a game I cherish dearly, and please thank the rest of the development staff for us. We are devoted fans and, as the original poster said, we ARE here, I assure you.

[jamy2008]

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Thank you for posting this! I REALLY should have done this myself....

I could not agree more with the original poster. There has been no game I have been more addicted to, or enjoyed playing more, than Head Coach 09. Just like original poster, I too have been playing games almost as long. The quality and, really, love that has been put into this product is extremely obvious. The result is a game that oozes professionalism and class.

I would EASILY pay $60 for a Head Coach 2010. But if that is not possible, I would also gladly shell out money for a content update. To have this game to play for another year with updated contracts, free agency, and the new rookies would (seriously) make my year!

They don't need to update the custom draft classes at all (they are all spectacular and I still havent come close to playing with them all), just update the latest rookies from this years draft.

Anyway, I did not mean to ramble here. I just got really excited when I read this thread. Head Coach is a milestone in my gaming life that I will never forget; and for it to continue on in any form next year would be absolutely wonderful.

Chris, if you are reading this, thank you for still reading this forum. Thank you for a game I cherish dearly, and please thank the rest of the development staff for us. We are devoted fans and, as the original poster said, we ARE here, I assure you.

Thank you for your eloquent response Chickenhed.

For anyone who is following this thread, thank you for taking the time to read it.

I am an optimist. I love this game and its nuances and depth.

I understand that some people like or love this game, but have no hope for a 2010 edition or roster updates.

I am now talking to you if you are in this category.

Please take a moment and post if you would buy 2010 HC or if you would buy downloaded content. It will only take a minute of your time. Even if you think "I love this game, but this thread is a waste of time. They will never do it."

Let us show EA that we dedicated and casual fans of this wonderful product will continue to support it with our wallets.

Thank you,

Peace=)

[deaduck]

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Even if you think "I love this game, but this thread is a waste of time. They will never do it."

It isn't so much that they will "never" do it, jamy2008.

It's one of my favorite games of all time right now but a online petition is not going to change any of the market decisions that have made it clear Head Coach 10 isn't likely.

Maybe 11 or 12, and I'll be happy with that if they make the same strides forward that 09 made over the last one.

And I don't consider it a waste of time. If you think it might help continue to go for it...good luck.

[jamy2008]

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Thank you Deaduck.

I will keep at it simply because, you never know.

Peace=)

[BocephusTyrant]

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It probably is too late for an update for '10. I read EA was losing $ big time so they cut back on projects and are focusing only on their biggest moneymakers. Since this is a niche project they might not have the resources for it right now.

If you can start a petition I will sign it. I know a few guys at work here that would too that have the game.

[sportyguyfl31]

Re: To whom it may concern at EA Sports: Consumers want Head Coach 2010 - Petition

Dear Valued Consumer,

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Sincerely,


EA Sports.