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  • FloorGeneral
    Pro
    • Mar 2004
    • 569

    #1

    EA Sports Will Not Publish College Football Game Next Year, Future Plans in Doubt


    Here is the official statement from EA Sports:

    "Today I am sad to announce that we will not be publishing a new college football game next year, and we are evaluating our plan for the future of the franchise. This is as profoundly disappointing to the people who make this game as I expect it will be for the millions who enjoy playing it each year. Iโ€™d like to explain a couple of the factors that brought us to this decision.

    We have been stuck in the middle of a dispute between the NCAA and student-athletes who seek compensation for playing college football. Just like companies that broadcast college games and those that provide equipment and apparel, we follow rules that are set by the NCAA โ€“ but those rules are being challenged by some student-athletes. For our part, we are working to settle the lawsuits with the student-athletes. Meanwhile, the NCAA and a number of conferences have withdrawn their support of our game. The ongoing legal issues combined with increased questions surrounding schools and conferences have left us in a difficult position โ€“ one that challenges our ability to deliver an authentic sports experience, which is the very foundation of EA SPORTS games.

    At EA SPORTS, college football has always been a labor of love, and it is unfortunate that these business and legal issues have impacted our ability to make next yearโ€™s game. This franchise has been developed by a team that is deeply committed to the tradition and culture of this sport โ€“ thatโ€™s why fans have always loved it. We are working to retain the talented people who are part of the team by placing them elsewhere within the EA SPORTS organization.

    In the meantime, we will continue to be connected and engaged with our fans who are playing EA SPORTS NCAA Football. Our decision does not affect our commitment to NCAA Football 14 and the consumers who love playing the game."
  • canesfins
    MVP
    • Jul 2012
    • 2415

    #2
    Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

    Well it looks like since I'll have the extra money, I'll buy Madden for the first time since 08 next year.

    At least I really enjoy NCAA 14 compared to past years

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    • mgoblue
      Go Wings!
      • Jul 2002
      • 25634

      #3
      Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

      I'll be picking this up then....crazy!
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      • mb625
        DJ2K
        • Jan 2012
        • 5032

        #4
        Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

        14 just turned into a definite buy for me... Was going to wait a bit longer on it until the price dropped, but now I may as well go pick it up right now rather than waiting.
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        • SECElit3
          Banned
          • Jul 2009
          • 5562

          #5
          Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

          So put the resources used for NCAA into Madden and blow us away!

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          • Pezell04x
            MVP
            • Apr 2010
            • 2909

            #6
            Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

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            • Speedy_Bronco
              Pro
              • Sep 2011
              • 609

              #7
              Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

              The only possible good thing that can come out of this is that I now have the chance to play a full 60-year dynasty.

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              • sportznut02
                The buzz is palpable now!
                • Dec 2004
                • 8068

                #8
                Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                I am not surprised by this news at all but it still sucks. At least I`ll save $60 next year. Thankfully 14 was pretty good. I don`t have any desire to get into Madden so this might be the last football game I ever purchased.
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                • gerg1234
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                  • Jul 2008
                  • 2913

                  #9
                  Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                  This is a bummer man.....this is a bummer.
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                  • TCFClemson
                    Rookie
                    • May 2012
                    • 211

                    #10
                    Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                    Well that completely sucks
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                    • Cryolemon
                      MVP
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 1691

                      #11
                      Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                      Originally posted by Pezell04x
                      lol.

                      This isn't a surprise though.

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                      • stormisbruin
                        Rookie
                        • Jan 2013
                        • 202

                        #12
                        Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year



                        Spoiler

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                        • GruffyMcGuiness
                          Rise up!
                          • Mar 2012
                          • 1365

                          #13
                          Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                          NCAA is one of the few games I get every single year. Been getting it since I was a pre teen. Crazy...

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                          • Freakydeaky9
                            Rookie
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 190

                            #14
                            Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                            Hoping someone picks this up. I really don't wanna see this turn into NCAA Basketball.
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                            • superjames1992
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 31361

                              #15
                              Re: BREAKING: EA Sports will NOT publish an NCAA College Football game next year

                              Originally posted by mgoblue
                              I'll be picking this up then....crazy!
                              Yup, I hadn't bought it and wasn't planning to, but I might as well now if this is the last one we get.

                              Well, I'll have to wait until my broken wrist heals as it's kind of hard to play with my left thumb in a hard cast.

                              This kind of makes me sad, though. This was my most anticipated release of the year of any videogame for quite a few years running. So many memories.
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