[Kanobi]

I don't know if this thread will be locked or what....but I'm just done with EA football...the gameplay, the graphics, the commentary, features being axed then re-introduced as new, features being marketed as groundbreaking when nfl2k had them almost 10 yrs ago on a last-gen system.

I applaud EA's killer-instinct and foresight. They knew where nfl2k was headed...they saw an nba2k vs. nba live type of destiny for their flagship sports title (Madden) and took the necessary measures to ensure it didn't occur. I can respect that in some ways. Had I been at the helm of EA Sports, I'd have made the same move because, at the end of the day, it was an act of desperation. In those situations, you do what you have to do.

However, as a gamer, I consider EA's locking down of the NFL license one of the most tragic moments in gaming history.....not just sportsgaming....but GAMING history. Anytime the consumer's choice is eliminated...it's a bad thing. Whenever competition is eliminated...its wrong.

Its to the point now where I watch these gameplay/presentation videos for NCAA and Madden 13 and I just shake my head. There just isnt enough improvement to warrant giving up $120 for both or even $60 for one. I own the '12 versions of both titles. But those were the first EA Football purchases I've made since '06. Yep... 5 years....on average thats about how long it takes me to see significant enough upgrades to give up the cash for NCAA and/or Madden . So im not due for another EA football buy until next-gen.

But what do I do until then? When i play NBA2k12 ...it almost hurts my heart to even fathom what an NFL2k12 would look, sound and play like. I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed that the NFL License is freed up soon and 2k or some other innovative developer jumps into the arena with their take on the NFL. I know it'll be raw....but it'll be somethin different....somethin "other than". For me personally, that may be well worth 60 bucks.