Any news at all regarding a new college game?

[sphanlon]

Haven't heard a thing. Is EA just focusing on Elite and will maybe do one in 2013? Is 2k still definitely out of the picture?

[HustlinOwl]

I havent heard anything and it sucks, only sports game for me now is The Show

[BenGerman]

My guess is, we'll see them sometime next generation of consoles (so probably 2-3 years from now). I doubt any developers want to develop an engine for it, and then have to ditch it the next year.

I just can't get myself to believe we have lacrosse, rugby, and bowling video games, but no one is willing to try and develop a college basketball game. I'd be really surprised if we don't see a college basketball game in the next 5 years.

[baccVols]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

My guess is, we'll see them sometime next generation of consoles (so probably 2-3 years from now). I doubt any developers want to develop an engine for it, and then have to ditch it the next year. I just can't get myself to believe we have lacrosse, rugby, and bowling video games, but no one is willing to try and develop a college basketball game. I'd be really surprised if we don't see a college basketball game in the next 5 years.

problem is if its not 2k how long will it take them to better than 2k8? another 5 years?

[BenGerman]

I'd certainly hope not. 3 things are essential for a good college basketball game.

1) Recruiting
2) Coaching Carousel
3) Gameplay

I'd imagine the gameplay wouldn't be too bad, considering they'd be at least 5 years after 2k8's release. The Coaching Carousel feature is in NCAA Football, so they'd likely have it in a basketball game if there was one. Recruiting is the tough one, because EA hasn't been able to get it down quite right with NCAA Football yet.

[Brutal_Package]

I can't imagine it'd be hard for 2k to make a college basketball game better than 2k8. If they used the gameplay and polished graphics from 2k12 and just put in all the old stuff from 2k8, I'd pay $60 for it.

[BenGerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brutal_Package

I can't imagine it'd be hard for 2k to make a college basketball game better than 2k8. If they used the gameplay and polished graphics from 2k12 and just put in all the old stuff from 2k8, I'd pay $60 for it.

This is where I have trouble understanding why they won't make a CH's game. The gameplay engine is already there. Seriously, you wouldn't need to change anything at all. The legacy mode is in place, but I wouldn't say no to a couple of adjustments. The only things they really would have to deal with is a) uniforms, stadiums (I wouldn't even mind if they just used generic stadiums with correct logos), and rosters (even here, why not just put a bunch of generic players down? Let the community do it). b) the license between them and the NCAA.

I wish someone from 2K would give us an explanation as to why they don't give it a shot, but I doubt we'll ever get one. With their NBA game doing so well, I'm amazed they haven't brought it back at this point. Anyone have any idea when the licensing agreement for college basketball is up between EA and the NCAA?

[l3ulvl]

I think I've read on here that there isn't really a licensing deal between the NCAA and EA exclusively, and that 2K could have made a game if they wanted to as long as they paid the CLC fee. It was my understanding that the CLC pricetag was too high and the game wouldn't be able to turn a profit. It sucks, but I can't blame 2k for not putting out a game that loses money, no matter how good the game is.