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  • ryan36
    7 dirty words...
    • Feb 2003
    • 10139

    #31
    Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

    Just to be CLEAR It is ok to talk about the other companies as business entities.

    DO NOT COMPARE THE GAMES/GAMEPLAY...or say one is better than the other

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    • pietasterp
      All Star
      • Feb 2004
      • 6253

      #32
      Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

      Originally posted by BlueNGold
      Who knows if 2K would have even bothered to try putting out an NFL game when the contract wasn't ending until 2013 anyways?
      You're probably right, but it would've at least let someone else consider getting into the game, whether it be 2K or someone (anyone) else...


      Originally posted by BlueNGold
      They might have already decided they'll just wait until the next systems come out to get back into football, assuming the contract doesn't get extended again.
      Probably not a very good assumption...


      Originally posted by BlueNGold
      I remember thinking after NCAA 10 that that series was in the ****ter, only to be completely surprised by their 360 turn in one year with NCAA 11. I don't think it's out of the question that Madden can make that leap as well.
      Yes, but it took them 5+ years to get to that point...meaning they spent half a decade getting the game to a decent state, whilst pissing away the other years with steaming piles. At this point, it wouldn't even matter if Madden made a huge leap...I won't be there to find out. After all, sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie....
      Last edited by pietasterp; 02-14-2011, 07:18 PM. Reason: changed idiom

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      • SHAKYR
        MVP
        • Nov 2003
        • 1795

        #33
        Noooooooo! This guys really hate competition, they scared. It's sad!
        Poe is an advocate for realistic boxing videogames.

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        • jjdogjjdog5162
          Rookie
          • Mar 2007
          • 221

          #34
          Welp, maybe in 2014 i'll buy a NFL game. If the world is even here then....

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          • BlueNGold
            Hall Of Fame
            • Aug 2009
            • 21817

            #35
            Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

            Originally posted by pietasterp
            Yes, but it took them 5+ years to get to that point...meaning they spent half a decade getting the game to a decent state, whilst pissing away the other years with steaming piles. At this point, it wouldn't even matter if Madden made a huge leap...I won't be there to find out. After all, sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie....
            Sure it has, but they've only been going forward with this direction for 2 years. With that in mind, the progress has been pretty decent IMO.

            Don't get me wrong, the game still isn't where I want it to be. I want a hell of a lot better offline franchise mode that doesn't fail to compare to even the PSP version of Madden 07's franchise, and I want better AI, presentation, true 3-4 defenses, etc, but I'm not forgetting that every aspect of the game they've tried to improve over the last 2 years has had a sim focus in mind either.
            Originally posted by bradtxmale
            I like 6 inches. Its not too thin and not too thick. You get the support your body needs.



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            • HARTSTOPPER
              Play With Integrity
              • Aug 2008
              • 949

              #36
              This is sad. With no competition there is no reason to drastically improve the game. There is no one upping "the other guys." I am not Pro EA or Pro 2K. I am simply just a sports gamer looking for the best product for $60. If there is no competition there is no pressure to put out a better product. I know Ian and the guys are trying to do right by the fans, but nothing is stopping them from just saying forget about it, and dropping the same game with updated rosters.

              From a marketing standpoint, I can see why they don't put out the "perfect" product. If they do that, there will be no need to purchase the next years installment, but I can assure you that this exclusive contract has SIGNIFICANTLY slowed production down. Think back to how amazing both NFL 2K5 and Madden 2005 both were. Now fast forward to Madden 2011 and EA has exclusive rights to the NFL AND ESPN. Still no half time show, still no ESPN integration other than ESPN radio, still no post game show. There is just nothing that resembles ESPN in EA's BIGGEST money maker and that is dissapointing. Even the small amount of ESPN presentation added ALOT to the way NCAA 11 was received. NCAA Football has now surpassed Madden in many eyes because they seem to use the tools given to give the fans what they want.

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              • NoTiCe_O
                Pro
                • May 2009
                • 969

                #37
                Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                What can we Do ? Hmph ..

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                • TexasBorn1
                  Pro
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 798

                  #38
                  Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                  I waited this long

                  An extra year won't hurt too much!

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                  • pietasterp
                    All Star
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 6253

                    #39
                    Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                    Originally posted by BlueNGold
                    Sure it has, but they've only been going forward with this direction for 2 years. With that in mind, the progress has been pretty decent IMO.

                    Don't get me wrong, the game still isn't where I want it to be. I want a hell of a lot better offline franchise mode that doesn't fail to compare to even the PSP version of Madden 07's franchise, and I want better AI, presentation, true 3-4 defenses, etc, but I'm not forgetting that every aspect of the game they've tried to improve over the last 2 years has had a sim focus in mind either.
                    I see what you're saying Blue, and respect your optimism. After all, I would rather be wrong and have a great game of football by this generation's end than be right and have nothing much to show for it...I just fear that the fantastic heights of football gaming reached in 2004 will not be repeated in the forseeable future, and that makes me disappointed and more than anything, I guess just sad...

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                    • Hooe
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 21555

                      #40
                      Not surprised, really.

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                      • BlueNGold
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 21817

                        #41
                        Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                        Originally posted by PMG_HART
                        This is sad. With no competition there is no reason to drastically improve the game. There is no one upping "the other guys." I am not Pro EA or Pro 2K. I am simply just a sports gamer looking for the best product for $60. If there is no competition there is no pressure to put out a better product. I know Ian and the guys are trying to do right by the fans, but nothing is stopping them from just saying forget about it, and dropping the same game with updated rosters.

                        From a marketing standpoint, I can see why they don't put out the "perfect" product. If they do that, there will be no need to purchase the next years installment, but I can assure you that this exclusive contract has SIGNIFICANTLY slowed production down. Think back to how amazing both NFL 2K5 and Madden 2005 both were. Now fast forward to Madden 2011 and EA has exclusive rights to the NFL AND ESPN. Still no half time show, still no ESPN integration other than ESPN radio, still no post game show. There is just nothing that resembles ESPN in EA's BIGGEST money maker and that is dissapointing. Even the small amount of ESPN presentation added ALOT to the way NCAA 11 was received. NCAA Football has now surpassed Madden in many eyes because they seem to use the tools given to give the fans what they want.
                        I probably should read the rest of your post before responding, but I stopped at the first paragraph.

                        There's plenty of reason for them to try to make a good game. Maybe without competition they won't be as innovative as they could be or would take chances that they normally would with another company in the rear view mirror, but the game still needs to sell and keep consumers happy. If they were to continually not give a **** and put out an NBA Elite-style product, they'd run the risk of losing a lot of money and the license, so to say they have no reason to make a good game is false.
                        Originally posted by bradtxmale
                        I like 6 inches. Its not too thin and not too thick. You get the support your body needs.



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                        • videlsports
                          Pro
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 500

                          #42
                          @ this point.. wow why bother...

                          I agree with Notice_ O ..

                          I will just boycott longer.
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                          • NikeBlitz
                            Rookie
                            • Feb 2011
                            • 330

                            #43
                            Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                            Sad day for football fans ...

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                            • Flightwhite24
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 12095

                              #44
                              Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                              It is what it is. For those who don't like it, simply don't buy it. Personally I would like other companies making football games but it's not happening and I'm ok with that also.
                              The poster formerly know as "FLIGHTWHITE"

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                              • pietasterp
                                All Star
                                • Feb 2004
                                • 6253

                                #45
                                Re: EA/NFL Extend NFL Exclusive License by One Year to 2013

                                Originally posted by BlueNGold
                                If they were to continually not give a **** and put out an NBA Elite-style product, they'd run the risk of losing a lot of money and the license, so to say they have no reason to make a good game is false.
                                True, but a big difference is NBA Elite had a direct competitor that shone a blindingly bright light on the glaring shortcomings of EA's product...with nothing to judge Madden against, how will we know how good football this generation could/should be?


                                Originally posted by FLIGHTWHITE
                                It is what it is. For those who don't like it, simply don't buy it. Personally I would like other companies making football games but it's not happening and I'm ok with that also.
                                LOL...also true. Way to put it in perspective...

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