There are lot of diehard hbcu football fans of all nationalities. This game has wonderful graphics, screenshots and plenty of buzz around it as well......
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There are a lot of stupid people in this world, and some seemed to have found their way to this thread.
The nice way of saying it would be "unenlightened" instead of stupid. But it seems some people would rather not be enlightened about something they don't understand.....so we'll just call them stupid....
hey there stupid.Last edited by Afrikan; 06-05-2009, 07:32 AM.Comment
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Too bad they didn't do the season right with an end of year playoff as the HBCU's do it. I love the inclusion of the Halftime Band competition. Those of us who attended HBCU's know that the halftime is just as big as the game.
The people on here claiming this game is racist are the people who are actually racist. A common case of projection - stop trying to project on others what is actually going on inside of you. This is a simple video game for a group of schools that get no love in NCAA.Comment
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I'll take a stab at "enlightening" the masses. Below is part of a post that I placed on Blog for the Sports Gamer back when this game was first released back in 2007:
"On the Black College Experience issue… I’ve seen this reaction to the game quite a bit today (ie. “why not have a Hispanic, White, Asian, etc, game”). It’s not a game about black college athletes as much as it’s about black college athletic LEAGUES. It’s no different than someone coming out with a Negro League baseball game. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have existed and continue to exist out of necessity. We all know the history in this country, no need to restate it here. This game is just a representation of schools and leagues that exist, not just someone’s decision to make a race simulation. As a black man and an HBCU graduate, I can tell you that the “experience” of black college football (off-the-field much more than on-the-field) is indeed quite different. For example, marching bands are serious business in the HBCU world. My school’s team, the North Carolina A&T State U Aggies, are currently going through a rebuilding stage on the field (new coach, new system) after years of success. Our team was 0-11 last year, being outscored overall by a total of 475 to 114, and they’re of to an 0-1 start this year. Yet I would happily by 4 tix to a game right now for my family, just so we could see our band wipe the field with the opponent’s band. See the difference? That’s just a small part of what this game is trying to capture."
The point I made then is still valid today. By the way, since that post, my team would win only 3 of its next 23 games. Thankfully, a new coaching staff is in for next season. But despite the losses, I'll still go to the games just to see the band and the people!**********************************
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Bradshaw, Harris, Swann, Stallworth,
Ham, Lambert, Greenwood, Mean Joe, et al.
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I can't say I'd have an interest in getting it, but I don't think it's such a bad idea for a game. It just seems like too small of a niche for a full title.
They just need to do more with HBCUs in NCAA; maybe have the companies work together on something like that, with this developer working on the HBCUs and other FCS teams.Comment
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Steeler, I'm glad you attempted to clear this up.
"Why do black people get their own game?" Followed up by, "I am by no means racist."
Don't make me laugh. The fact that you had to clarify that, makes me suspect.
EA Sports took the HBCU's out of their games back in like 2006. You couldn't even play with the SWAC schools on dynasty without importing them to another conference first. I think they should bring them back, at least the SWAC. They are part of the NCAA D-I football as well. And take those FCS schools out.Comment
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Yo' homie where da white woman at?Comment
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ROTFLMAO @ those claiming this game as racist.
The same people who accept the name of the house of the highest office of this country. The WHITEHOUSE!!!! lol
You guys know dog on well you are NOT offended by the name.
You are just bored and have nothing better to do.
How many games come up yearly featuring.... WHITE PEOPLE.
Yeah... I know you get a Black alternative, but how many as the the prime guy?
I enjoy Ghost Recon and what was it Splinter Cell.
This game just represents another part of history of this country that continues to be left out. Don't talk to me about they use to. I'm quite sure you don't hear that about Miami, Texas, North Carolina, etc...
If Asians or Hispanics had historical colleges that had these events and were left out I'd have no problem with a game labeled as them either.
Racist is not about putting out a game that exhibits your culture.
If you think for a second calling blacks racist for doing so in any way BALANCES what blacks have been through you are fooling yourself.
You got a long, long, long, long way to go.
I mean if you want to go that route then lets talk about this.
How many HBCU's get national coverage compared to ALL the rest????
So be careful trying to play games with a topic such as this because many times you find yourself on the end of the stick of denial.
HBCUs have been open to Whites, Hispanics, Asians, etc.. and this includes the athletics programs and the bands as well.
As far as the name of the company is concerned. Please.
You guys play games from UBISOFT just as I do and there is no award for that name.
Now here is where I stand with the game.
Judging from the immature that still exist in the US it won't sell well.
Don't know what it is about "Black" and SOME white people, but it is funny because blacks have accepted so much white it makes no sense.
White Bread, White Gown, White House, White Walls, White Angels, etc...
I understand the company trying to convey the experience over to people, expecially those that know nothing about it, but I've played games and most people don't sit through halftime if playing online. They are all about gameplay not game package.
Just like Madden I have to see if the gameplay is worth it or not.
Madden does a good job of marketing, but always falls off the mark with the actual game itself for me. The improvements they are claiming now should have been in the games considering the size of their company.
So I will probably rent it first because I have a lot of requirements now for football games. And until I come out with one, I don't see anyone fulfilling them.
What I do like is the idea that some of my people are jumping into the industry. This is what we need. We can put an end to so much if we do so, as long as the successful do not turn out like the greedy some complain about so much. No difference between a greedy white and a greedy black man. Women too. So I don't want my brothers thinking it is okay for them because some will. I won't defend them and they can claim racism all they want, but I'll look at them the same as any other person.
I need to get back to work on my concept work. If I can secure some dedicated sacrficing people to work this into life I guarantee you no other sporting experience would match a game like mine.
Enjoyed talk'n to ya'll
Please stop playing with the terms racist/racism. It isn't a game.Comment
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Re: Black College Football: The Xperience Preview
Alright everybody lets cool it with the race talk. Race discussion is against the TOS. I'll keep this thread open as long as discussion relates to the game.Comment
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I went to Southern University,and proud of it.NCAA Football had some hbcu's in there game before but took them out for some reason.This game is only bringing the schools taken out of ncaa back to life.Comment
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With no franchise/dynasty/career option, I'll pass.Comment
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There have been HBCU's in NCAA Football with NCAA football 2000. There are NOT any HBCU's in D-1a. Alabama State who has a suck balls record is making a bid to become D-1a.
EA can afford and would greatly benefit from adding the SWAC and MEAC. Why Not? I want to see Delaware play Delaware State on a regular basis during the regular season but that crap ain't happening either.Comment
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can you create white players???? j/kComment
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