Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

[TheRealHST]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

The second one I thought looked cartoonish. The first one looked great though. I think the final game actually looks on par with the first pic. As an example, here is an in-game shot I took a little while back:




The problem a lot of people had was that it didn't look quite on par with this:

This is what im afraid of. Madden 25 looked nothing like the GIF and we all noticed . E3 will be very interesting.

So far UFC actually looks like they said it would. Now its Maddens turn,then NHL and NBA live. This could be a big year for EA. They sort of got a slight pass last year but this time stakes are high.

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[dghustla]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

Taken from CM's article in the LA Times:

Late last year, for example, Stephen Allen, a tattoo artist, sued video game maker Electronic Arts and former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams over a tattoo Allen put on Williams' bicep. The tattoo appeared on the cover of EA's "NFL Street" video game. Allen claimed that the reproduction and display of the tattoo violated his copyright.

That case was dismissed in April at the request of the plaintiff, but because so many NFL players have tattoos, it got the attention of the NFL Players Assn. NFLPA officials began advising players to get copyright waivers from their tattoo artists. George Atallah, an NFLPA official, told Bloomberg Businessweek that the union recently cautioned its players: We know you love your tattoo artists, but regardless of whether you trust them, regardless of whether there are legal merits to the lawsuits that we've seen, just protect yourself.

So, there's that, too.

I think this sums it up for everyone. If you are getting a tattoo make sure you take your copyright waiver forms with you. It's kinda messed up that if you get a tattoo you've now made everyone who uses your likeness liable for copyright infringement.

[UH53]

I'm curious to know if there's a licensing excuse with Nike or Under Armour since they can't seem to get any updated equipment? Kaep's glove is the same glove that's been around since 10. At least NCAA 14 on last gen consoles stayed current with this phenomenon! SMDH!

[SageInfinite]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

Still doesn't take away from the fact that Tiburon has BS'd us in the past. Thankfully this is not the case this time. Now I just need them to explain what the hell is going on in the background.

[UH53]

Just give us generic options with those who don't have copyrights and be done with it EA! Freaking UFC's create a fighter gives them these options. EA's lack of creativity annoys me or EA Tiburon!

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

Only Kaep has tattoos apparently:

Eric Fisher @EricFisherSBJ 4m
EA: Kaepernick personally secured his own permissions for tattoos in upcoming "Madden." Not sign of broader plan. More coming in SBD

Eric Fisher @EricFisherSBJ 5m
NFL doesn't have a contractual ban against tattoos in Madden. Artist permissions have been issue, but Kap got his own

Taken from CM's article in the LA Times:

Late last year, for example, Stephen Allen, a tattoo artist, sued video game maker Electronic Arts and former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams over a tattoo Allen put on Williams' bicep. The tattoo appeared on the cover of EA's "NFL Street" video game. Allen claimed that the reproduction and display of the tattoo violated his copyright.

That case was dismissed in April at the request of the plaintiff, but because so many NFL players have tattoos, it got the attention of the NFL Players Assn. NFLPA officials began advising players to get copyright waivers from their tattoo artists. George Atallah, an NFLPA official, told Bloomberg Businessweek that the union recently cautioned its players: We know you love your tattoo artists, but regardless of whether you trust them, regardless of whether there are legal merits to the lawsuits that we've seen, just protect yourself.

So, there's that, too.

Well it's nice to finally dispel this urban legend that the NFL forbid tats in Madden and actually get some facts.

That said, this is another example of why I want another gaming studio to purchase a football game from, the constant lack of simple straightforward communication from EA/Tiburon. All this time over the years, this simple question about tats has been asked/discussed in reference to Madden without these facts being shared.

[DiscountCleric]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

Taken from CM's article in the LA Times:

Late last year, for example, Stephen Allen, a tattoo artist, sued video game maker Electronic Arts and former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams over a tattoo Allen put on Williams' bicep. The tattoo appeared on the cover of EA's "NFL Street" video game. Allen claimed that the reproduction and display of the tattoo violated his copyright.

Not a lawyer, but that's probably the issue. An actual photograph is one thing, but to "re-draw" the tattoo is a violation.

The other thing, which I presume is how it actually went down:
EA: Can we do tattoos?
NFL: Sure, just get artist's permission so we don't get sued.
(# of NFL players * # of tattoos, at least 1 artist per player) = "I'd rather not show any than waste time chasing god knows how many tattoo artists to get permission, or having a complete crapshoot of who has them & who doesn't.", and then Kaepernick wants his tattoos represented and does the legwork of finding the artist(s), getting their permission & going to EA with it.

[RateSports]

Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

"There's a ton of buzz around this. In this game, we only have Colin's tattoos, but we'd love to secure the rights to the tattoos of other players in the future."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11036778/madden-15-feature-san-francisco-49ers-qb-colin-kaepernick-tattoos

Thoughts anyone?

[Gilley]

Re: Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

*SIGH*


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[SuperNoVa27]

Re: Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

That really really sucks.

[splff3000]

Re: Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

lol Who would expect more?

[MajorSupreme]

Re: Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

I'm not surprised. Not at all. Oh well. Maybe there will be something else.

[NDAlum]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Screenshot - Colin Kaepernick with Tattoos

The ability of a tattoo artist to file a lawsuit about the tattoo is ridiculous IMO. I just don't understand how

It furthers my hate for the current legal state if this country smh


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[Hooe]

Re: Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

I mean, it's disappointing, sure, but the legal reasons keeping other players' tattoos out of the game are completely legitimate, as is what's being discussed in other threads. Particularly given how much litigation EA is facing from all fronts nowadays.

Hopefully we see more tattoos for more players in the future; who knows, maybe Kaepernick will start a trend.

[NDAlum]

Re: Madden 15 ONLY Features Colin's Tattoos (No One Elses)

I'm sure he will be on the back of the box with his tats leading uninformed people to possibly make an impulse purchase thinking all players will have tats.




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