To buy the game or not to buy the game...

[JZoc1014]

That is the question lol Seriously though i have NCAA 11 or 12 and dont want to buy this game just because it appears to be the last one they will be making. Is it actually worth the money? Thanks

[dingleberryfinn]

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If your'e an Old Dominion fan, then yes, you must have this game! lol
but srsly, I have to have it every year, even if it means eatin'
a lot of PB&J, baloney sammiches & ramen noodles, just to save up for it.

[videogamelover]

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You have to Buy NCAA 14 because NCAA decided not to renew the license with EA, that means no more NCAA games after this year, it also means Madden gets more watch and new stuff due to NCAA using up Madden's development time.

[USNAggie44]

You have to Buy NCAA 14 because NCAA decided not to renew the license with EA, that means no more NCAA games after this year, it also means Madden gets more watch and new stuff due to NCAA using up Madden's development time.

He doesn't know what he's talking about, it's not the last for sure

[lions2k9]

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For me it was worth paying the $60, because I took advantage of the $25 gift card you get for Toys R Us. I'm probably getting Madden, so i'll just get it for $35. I may end up selling ncaa and getting Madden for free possibly. So in this situation, yes. If i'm buying it and not getting any sort of deal with it of some kind, then no it isn't worth just $60. In my opinion though, most games are not worth that much. No NCAA or Madden has been worth $60 this generation.

It is a good game of football though! Best NCAA game of this generation by far. Best gameplay i've experienced this generation for football games.

[lendog691]

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I never buy a new sports game anymore, i make sure i get it used or have enough for a trade in. I mean since they don't test the games to much anymore and have the public do it, it's my right not to buy it new, uselessly about 2 months after it comes out so at least the first patch is out by then.

[Flightwhite24]

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My advice would be to rent it/download the demo and form your own opinion

[shaun007miller]

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It was just announced on ESPN that the NCAA has decided not to renew its license with EA Sports, so this could be the last NCAA football game for a while if not ever. EA dropped college baseball and basketball due to the O'Bannon lawsuit and to poor sales from both games, but kept making NCAA football due to the money that they made from it. It's now apparent that the money the NCAA is having to spend on litigation for this lawsuit is just not worth it to lend its name to EA for the game. It looks like the days of college sports games is officially over. Buy the game or keep an eye out for a used copy, but there won't be many of them now.

[Perfect Zero]

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I moved from 11 to 14, and I have to say that this game plays great football. It's about as much fun as I've had since NFL 2k5. Play the demo, but I think it's a buy.

[BA2929]

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this could be the last NCAA football game for a while if not ever.

This is not true whatsoever.

[LastExit]

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Well, the game is not going anywhere so you have plenty of time to make a decision.

I haven't bought it yet because as it is right now - to me - it's not worth $60. What bothers me the most is the amount of bugs that they slip into the retail version of the game. I want to see if these bugs are addressed with their first major patch before I decide to part with $60 for it. I'm not buying a game with bugs (that is putting the year-to-year bugs aside).

It astounds me that they let stuff like the floating football after some TD's make it into the retail version. Patches are great but it wasn't too long ago when there was no internet connectivity with these gaming consoles and the final product was what it was and while you'd discover a bug here or there it was nothing like we've seen the past few years....but this is a rant for a separate thread.

I'd wait to see what gets fixed with the first major patch.

[juggalotusx]

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Dont buy this game when the you cant stop the Offense cause of Defense glitches, what garbage EA. Im sure it will be in madden 25 also...

[dat boi Q]

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Learn how to read people this we not be the last COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME.
Did you see what I did there. I say this game is worth having. Mostly because it is fun to play.

[sarlndr]

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I never buy a new sports game anymore, i make sure i get it used or have enough for a trade in. I mean since they don't test the games to much anymore and have the public do it, it's my right not to buy it new, uselessly about 2 months after it comes out so at least the first patch is out by then.

This. Let people find all the bugs/glitches in the game and it also gives EA time to "fix" these problems. Also the uniform store should be up and running by them.

On another note. There seem to be lurkers here looking in EVERY thread and jumping at the opportunity to correct people about the future of NCAA games. Take it easy guys, it's not that serious.

[MrCWS83]

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I don't plan on buying the game but seeing the commercials are always fun. I'm just disappointed the playoff wasn't included moving forward with the dynasty past season 1. I'll wait and buy next years game