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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
    • 33922

    #1

    EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Important


    Check out the article, over at Gamasutra.

    "EA also said an expected NFL strike in the coming year could have an effect on the company's bottom line, due to the signature Madden NFL American football game franchise, and that this effect has already been factored into its financial expectations.

    "We, like you, are looking forward to the NFL and the [players] resolving their differences and starting the season on time this year," said EA COO John Schappert, "but in terms of a planning assumption ... we've baked in the most conservative assumption, meaning no season. We're optimistic it can be better than that, so there's an upside."

    Responding to a question about the impact of stereoscopic 3D on the market, Schappert said he actually thought other technologies were more important to EA and the industry's bottom line."
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  • RedZoneD25
    MVP
    • Aug 2008
    • 2963

    #2
    Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications

    Thanks for the article Steve.

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    • at23steelers
      Pro
      • Dec 2009
      • 950

      #3
      Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications

      Yeah thanks Stevo!! I am glad EA doesn't think 3D is that important right now, because there is just so many other needs.
      Have an awesome day!!

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      • TheCreep
        Banned
        • Nov 2008
        • 1792

        #4
        Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications

        So what would this mean for the Madden series for said year I wonder? A Madden game without the NFL exclusive would still sell if ya ask me. What would we get, a fully editable football title? Cant go wrong there.

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        • JDoze
          Rookie
          • Jan 2010
          • 106

          #5
          Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications

          Originally posted by TheCreep
          So what would this mean for the Madden series for said year I wonder? A Madden game without the NFL exclusive would still sell if ya ask me. What would we get, a fully editable football title? Cant go wrong there.
          Backbreaker...

          Also, thanks for the info. I wonder if they are going to try and use the motion sensing devices. I hope not.

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          • jhogan3132
            OHIO ST8
            • Jan 2005
            • 6942

            #6
            hopefully they focus on online dynasties........ Maybe?
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            • jyoung
              Hall Of Fame
              • Dec 2006
              • 11132

              #7
              I'll be shocked if EA doesn't just release Madden 12 and ignore the lockout like they did with NBA Live 99 and the NBA Lockout.

              Madden will sell regardless of whether or not there's a NFL season.

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              • PVarck31
                Moderator
                • Jan 2003
                • 16869

                #8
                Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Importa

                Trust me, Madden 12 will release in August. NFL season or not.

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                • RedZoneD25
                  MVP
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 2963

                  #9
                  Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Importa

                  Originally posted by wEEman33
                  I'll be shocked if EA doesn't just release Madden 12 and ignore the lockout like they did with NBA Live 99 and the NBA Lockout.

                  Madden will sell regardless of whether or not there's a NFL season.
                  I'd expect highly increased sales if there were no NFL season. People need their "fix", especially if they aren't getting weekly live games.

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                  • adembroski
                    49ers
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 5829

                    #10
                    Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Importa

                    Originally posted by WTFitsDaveyJ
                    I'd expect highly increased sales if there were no NFL season. People need their "fix", especially if they aren't getting weekly live games.
                    I thought that myself, but it doesn't tend to be the case with strikes. Maybe the NFL is different, but MLB and NHL games took big hits during their strikes. Apples and oranges, maybe, but I think it's a fairly strong indicator considering that, while smaller, their fan bases are just as fanatic.
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                    • Dog
                      aka jnes12/JNes__
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 11846

                      #11
                      Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Importa

                      I may be crazy, but I think Madden will get HUGE sales if there is a lockout in the NFL with all the football fans wanting an NFL fix
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                      • biggiejerseys
                        Pro
                        • Feb 2008
                        • 696

                        #12
                        @adembroski Baseball's strike happened towards the end of the season so there would be no effect in games sold not to mention in 94 video games weren't as big as they are in 2011.

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                        • RedZoneD25
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 2963

                          #13
                          Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Importa

                          Originally posted by adembroski
                          I thought that myself, but it doesn't tend to be the case with strikes. Maybe the NFL is different, but MLB and NHL games took big hits during their strikes. Apples and oranges, maybe, but I think it's a fairly strong indicator considering that, while smaller, their fan bases are just as fanatic.
                          Fair enough. Hopefully we won't have to see if that's the case (for fans and EA alike)..

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                          • Dazraz
                            Pro
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 794

                            #14
                            I'm glad EA are not prioritising 3D. There is much to be addressed with their titles. Taking time on this area will deflect away from more immediate issues.

                            EA must realise that the potential of Madden 12 is going to be factored by the improvements made to the title & not on any impending lockout. If EA take the game where it needs to go it will sell. There are pages & pages of feedback on any number of forums regarding what the consumer wants from the Madden title, with many issues consistently recurring. Maybe this will be the year EA have listened.

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                            • spit_bubble
                              MVP
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 3292

                              #15
                              Re: EA Talks 'Fewer, Better, Bigger' Titles, NFL Strike Ramifications, 3D Not Importa

                              Originally posted by WTFitsDaveyJ
                              I'd expect highly increased sales if there were no NFL season. People need their "fix", especially if they aren't getting weekly live games.
                              I'd be willing to bet a lot of people buy the game to sort of follow along with the season.

                              That being said, I think the juggernaut that is a Madden release is hard to slow down at this point. My guess is there would be a small hit in sales if there is no agreement in place, but nothing too significant.
                              All ties severed...

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