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Dazraz · 02-03-2015, 03:23 PM

I believe that developers have realised that although Online Gaming is a major attraction it is not yet & may well never be the go to mode for Sports Gamers. In recent iterations of top line sports games we've witnessed either poor Online performance or a reduction of Online gaming modes. This is no accident. It's more a sign of developers reevaluating their priorities.
Online Gaming is here to stay of course. However I think when you look at the demographic of a typical sports gamer, their idea of how they want their game to play out is very idiosyncratic. Online gaming brings a level of fun & randomness that can't be replicated by any AI engine but it also brings with it conflict & at times a complete disregard for how another person wishes to play a game.

02-03-2015, 03:23 PM	#4
Dazraz Pro OVR: 33 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Blog Entries: 49	I believe that developers have realised that although Online Gaming is a major attraction it is not yet & may well never be the go to mode for Sports Gamers. In recent iterations of top line sports games we've witnessed either poor Online performance or a reduction of Online gaming modes. This is no accident. It's more a sign of developers reevaluating their priorities. Online Gaming is here to stay of course. However I think when you look at the demographic of a typical sports gamer, their idea of how they want their game to play out is very idiosyncratic. Online gaming brings a level of fun & randomness that can't be replicated by any AI engine but it also brings with it conflict & at times a complete disregard for how another person wishes to play a game.