Who Here Gets Sucked In Every Year?

[walshcav]

After the last couple of years of mediocre NCAA offerings I always tell myself, "I'm not going to get sucked in and care about it. I'll pick it up after launch if it's good."

But now, for like the third year in a row I find myself completely obsessed with when the new details are coming out.

How many of you are in the exact same boat?

[SECElit3]

Re: Who Here Gets Sucked In Every Year?

This is exactly what EA counts on year after year and is exactly the reason why they are still in business.

[JalenTigh]

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I have every year for the last decade. Im not planning to this year though... we shall see how that works out.

[Kcordloh]

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I never got sucked in until 2011, I didn't buy launch day though.
2012 got me though for a launch day buy, although I feel I won't get sucked in for 2013 (NCAA 2012 has finally wore off for me, I play 2-3 games a week now, vs 2-3 every day the past 7 months)

We will see, I hope I get sucked in, I enjoyed the enthusiasm I had for the game!

[cparrish]

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For the first time since I can remember, I will not be picking the game up on launch day or pre-ordering the game. I will be getting the game, but maybe a couple weeks later after seeing what everyone on here says about it. I LOVE college football too much to not play it.

[hurricanefootball4]

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The OS NCAA Football boards seem a lot quieter than usual this time of year.

This is the first year in a long time that I don't have a pre-order in at this point. I'll play it the weekend before it comes out with EA Sports Season Ticket and then decide after that if I want to midnight release it.

[timbeau0805]

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I'm guilty.

[El Niche]

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I used to get sucked each year. But last year I decided to hold out to see if '12 was really worth it. Reading comments I was glad I didnt buy.I feel I didnt miss on anything. Im using the same strategy this year as I feel the best option for getting a realistic game will be with next gen consoles.

I really dont care if they add authentic hot dog stands, people in the stands waving different "mom dad send more money" signs, 20 different player's facial expressions, shiny retro helmets, the latest 15 different nike shoes or photorealistic clouds. The only thing I want is realistic gameplay (I dont think the current gameplay engine can give me that). Sad because college football is my favorite sport.

[KushNstien]

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i did get sucked in for NCAA 12, really never bought the other ones on release date. To be honest i really wanna get NCAA 13 because i just love college football games, but i dont think i really will be picking it up on release date.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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I do most years. I didn't buy NCAA 12 because I really enjoyed NCAA 11 and still do so I thought I would take a year off.

I'm going to buy NCAA 13. If the new presentation and dynasty features are implemented decently and with the current gameplay, I'll enjoy the hell out of the game.

[DJACK]

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Not getting it until it plays like real football. Tired of this arcade ****.

[Pokes404]

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I used to get sucked into the hype, but I finally had it after NCAA 11. I just want a football simulator, and the gameplay on this current-gen has been sub-par in my opinion. There's some fun to be had with it, but it can't even remotely be considered "realistic." With player movement and interactions that are that far off from real-life, there's no way the game can play realistically.

For years, I gave EA the benefit of the doubt because I enjoyed the PS2 games so much. But that credibility finally ran out last year. I rented NCAA 12 for a week, maybe played it 3 of those days, returned it, and didn't look back. It was the same thing as before. A few additions/changes here and there, but nothing major. Nothing on the scale that needs to be done.

I also realized that no amount of constructive criticism on a forum (even one the devs are known to read) would do any good. The only way to voice my dissatisfaction with the direction this franchise is going in is with my wallet.

If they make a great game this year, I'll jump back on board. But I'm not holding my breath.

[boomersooner31]

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With lasts year debacle I am not buying on release day. Instead I will actually spend my summer days lounging outside, golfing,swimming, reading and enjoying the summer, not being inside yelling at this game. Then when the bugs/patches/roster glitches get fixed or added, I will maybe,just maybe buy.

That's what i'm telling myself 4 months from game day....I am willing to bet I will be at gamestop after work on release day with trade in games in hand, ready to come home and play the crap out of the game for 2 straight weeks....all the while cursing and yelling at the bad bugs/glitches/annoying moments.

Can't wait!

[VolinBrazil]

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so I read and read about everyone who complains about the game not really evolving. I am waiting on the damn game to arrive via the ****ty brazilian postal service and i haven't played in years. when i did play i always bought the week it came out and played hours and hours non stop.

has the game just gotten to a point where it is stale? I know commentary has a pretty short shelf life and i know about the glitches with graphics and weird tackles and bad dives that happen, but do you guys really think the game itself is that bad say compared to 5 years ago? or are the complaints because it hasnt evolved enough (and that it is released with glitches).

i dont ever remember having game play issues before, so I am wondering if it is a result of not enough innovation or just broken product that is getting released

[gofresno]

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Last year was the final buzz kill for me. I'll still buy it on release day but I won't be getting hyped over much of the info. I'm just hoping it feels a bit different, I'm just burnt out on the current game engine.