See this I don't agree with. 2k is not behind on anything outside of player control. If you measure things one to one, it's the only issue they aren't up to par with that is THAT important. People want to point to plays, crowd sounds... control is the one defining thing. Even if EA were to outright kill it with control, there needs to be more from every area of the game.
Here's the thing - what is this new direction you keep re-gurgitating? Answer me this question and we'll continue the conversation. Because EA hasn't changed direction outside of a name change.
People are buying into the media blurbs that the competitor has made. It happened when Mike left 2k, and it happened when he went back.
Step away from that for a second, and what tells you EA is going in a new direction at THIS point?