[LingeringRegime]

Quote: Originally Posted by spankdatazz22

I'm going to say never, unfortunately. Trying to make an unlicensed game seems like an exercise in futility. Imo any unlicensed game has to be able to stand/succeed on it's own merits - and consumers have shown they're not going to accept a generic football game. As it is, the first thing people here begin asking about is how customizable the game is so they can make it look like the NFL (or college, or high school, etc.). Developers aren't going to invest a lot of money/effort into so risky a venture if it's success depends on how much they can get around getting sued so people can make the game look like [something else]. I think they may as well wait for the NFL and/or NCAA licenses to come available, if they do.

Good points. Seems that sound football fundamentals don't appeal to the masses, if the "real" players aren't utilized. Largely because the market is geared towards the younger crowd (Under 21, who seem to care more about official licenses), than those of us who are 30+, who just want a realistic football game that isn't frustrating and easily exploitable online.