[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flamehead

The other variable in all of this is their marketing department. It's been implied that dept. plays a significant role in the planning of new features. There was a quick reference to marketing in this podcast as well. If true, that is VERY disappointing. It begs the question: are they making the game for their marketing department or the consumer/Madden fan? Are they basing design decisions to make someone's job in marketing a little easier, i.e., "hey guys, give us something we can use! We gotta put SOMETHING on the back of the box!"? I raise this point because it's all about priorities. You MAKE time for what's important to you. Is franchise mode more important than a marketing idea that they want developed instead or vice-versa?

You raise a very good point.

The only thing I add is that I feel the developers are making a game for the consumer/customers, but must work within the framework of their company structure.