16-12-2004 13:53									#31
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quote: EA had been thinking of spending the cash to become exclusive distributor for a while now. They have had competitors for a while, but most have fallen by the wayside. The reduced price point of 2k5 spurred them into action.

No strong competition for a while and I believe the NFL started the procedings for the bids (it was open bidding) spurred by success with DirecTV and Sirius. $300 Million is a lot to spend if you aren't worried about your future. OK it's a lot to spend period.

	16-12-2004 21:51									#32
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this is ****

Madden is all right, but NFL 2k5 is good. I like to see competition. This kind of thing should be illegal.

	17-12-2004 00:20									#33
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quote: I'd already been thinking of NCAA version; since Im a fan of college first and pro second. It's easily the best idea in the article (Cyber is more arcady, HOF's ok but it's never been tried) To make NCAA EA basically takes last years Madden and changes a few things and adds the college rosters etc. It's madden's ugly stepchild. But being able to import draft classes to Madden is a nice feature.

I disagree with the assessment that NCAA is Madden's ugly stepchild. In fact it seems that NCAA has more innovations than Madden. Such as crowd effects last year. I have to say that the NCAA series stands up very well.

quote: I think the main reason for Madden's loyalty is the multiplayer aspect, whenever I go over to a friends house and we play video games it's Madden (in the fall at least) Of course Madden's have been pretty good throughout were as EA's Hockey suffered a string of bad games.

I think the phrase "Let's play some Madden" should be retired.

quote: No strong competition for a while and I believe the NFL started the procedings for the bids (it was open bidding) spurred by success with DirecTV and Sirius. $300 Million is a lot to spend if you aren't worried about your future. OK it's a lot to spend period.

Well NFL Gameday, when it was the king, was a competitor. NFL Fever sold a number of copies for a few years.

	17-12-2004 00:24									#34
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quote: Originally posted by dudemanjack Could Sega hypothetically create a football game as long as they don't reference the NFL or use any of the players names? It would probably fail, but I'd rather have a good football game with unofficial players than the other way around.

Better still have 'misspelt' real names. Wouldn't be the first game.

	17-12-2004 06:28									#35
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Bryan Riggs passes to Ernric Catatonia!

Or think of Lotus Espirit Turbo Challenge. Nigel Mainsail

-Jam

	17-12-2004 06:37									#36
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As long as it has an edit feature who cares. Theres no copyright on a graphical likeness to a player, so they give you a similar name that doesnt infringe and you edit it. Pro Evo Soccer has been doing it for years.

	17-12-2004 11:01									#37
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Well apparently plenty do. Games without real players fail miserably to those that do (well, if their intention to to compete with the real player game).

	17-12-2004 11:31									#38
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quote: Originally posted by Verto Sports games suck anyway.

	18-12-2004 01:31									#39
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Sports games are the bomb, yo...

you and verto can suck me ass

	20-12-2004 01:46									#40
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This is still bullshit. EA can burn in hell.

	20-12-2004 04:34									#41
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike Better still have 'misspelt' real names. Wouldn't be the first game.

Drue Bleadsew hands it off to Mgcahee!

	21-12-2004 02:06									#42
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quote: Originally posted by ixnay http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041213/135991_1.html EA Sports now has exclusive rights to create NFL-based games for consoles, PCs, and handhelds for the next five years. Goddammit, this really, really sucks. Now that EA will have no competition, they'll have no incentive to improve Madden and they can release the same damn game every year for the next five years because they know that people are stupid and will buy the damn thing in droves no matter what. Dammit, I really liked ESPN NFL 2k5 this year, too, and I was looking forward to next year. EA

It doesn't say anything about a fictional league football game. Which, IMO, would be more interesting. I remember those games. Like 4th and Inches, Hardball, Superstar Soccer, Superstar Hockey, or Front Page Sports (That one used name knock-offs, like Buddy Brewster in place of Bubby Brister).

But, I forgot. These games are for 12 year-olds.

	21-12-2004 03:47									#43
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quote: Originally posted by Drake Tungsten This is still bullshit. EA can burn in hell.

	21-12-2004 07:11									#44
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I was considering buying an old EA foorball game. No more.

I am hereby boycotting EA sports.

	22-12-2004 01:47									#45
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quote: Originally posted by Sava quote: Originally posted by Drake Tungsten This is still bullshit. EA can burn in hell.

quote: I am hereby boycotting EA sports.

	22-12-2004 02:34									#46
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actually... after playing NFL 2k5, I've concluded it wouldn't be such a bad thing if Madden was the only NFL game...

but EA still sucks for doing this... at least give me the OPTION of choosing between an EA title and something else.

	22-12-2004 08:29									#47
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I really like NFL2K5. The Xbox version must be a lot better than the PS2 version...

	22-12-2004 08:32									#48
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well I only played it once, it was on pro difficulty, and I was the Bears and I was having to punt too much, so I quit. Plus, its bullshit... you can't play without the salary cap. I want to make a Super Team of all the best players, but noooooo I was too much over the cap for Season Mode.

**** THAT ****!!!

I just got blazed so I will play it again soon before making my final judgements.

Damn, I need a new memory card for xmas. Too bad you can't save the memory card stuff on the PS2 HDD.

	11-02-2005 21:41									#49
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OH GOD WHEN WILL IT END

quote: EA Securing NCAA Exclusivity? First it was the NFL. Then came ESPN. And now, it appears Electronic Arts is very close to securing another license: NCAA Football. Sources tell us that the publishing powerhouse will soon announce an exclusivity deal with the NCAA, enabling only EA to make football games using university squads (thus shutting another football door in the face of rival 2K Games). Reps from EA won't confirm or deny the rumor (or whether this will include college basketball titles), but expect plenty more info in the weeks to come.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3138341

	11-02-2005 21:47									#50
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I hate madden, EA, and capitalist pigs.

Don't believe what the MAN might tell you that this deal is actually a good thing.

Everyone knows that without competition there is no incentive to improve.

I've read in OPM that EA states they have a reputation to uphold especially now with this deal. It's all propaganda. As long as the NFL gets their money EA can do whatever they want because their pockets are large.

	12-02-2005 00:48									#51
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It could be the NCAA did the same thing the NFL did. It decided to offer an exclusive deal and told EA, if you don't buy it, we'll sell exclusive rights to Sega and no more Madden.

	12-02-2005 13:39									#52
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You know what to do people, tell everyone you know not to buy EA sports games, and also sabotage the boxes with penknives on the shelves. FIGHT THE MAN.

	13-02-2005 09:17									#53
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they also have a deal with the afl, so unless EA plans to do a CFL game or NCAA game(they would sell like 2 copies) theyre out of the football world for a bit

	13-02-2005 12:35									#54
	Tired of ads?

You mean EA's competitors, and it seems they won't be able to do an NCAA game. EA already had that market cornered, and it seems they are trying to get exclusive rights.

	13-02-2005 13:16									#55
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How about some XFL? Is that **** still around?

	14-02-2005 03:36									#56
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I think XFL is kaputt!

	14-02-2005 07:38									#57
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1) NFL definitely cannot prevent anyone from making a non-NFL football game; one publisher is already preparing such (atari? activision? I forget).

2) We need a Sherman Antitrust Act for video games ...

3) Competition = good is a capitalist theory So it makes little sense for you to say competition is good and dang capitalist pigs in the same sentence

	14-02-2005 18:32									#58
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No no let me elaborate.

Competition is indeed good in that the consumer benefits from better products.

Capitalist pigs that exploit the common man (illegally ala enron etc.) is the thing I despise.

	11-04-2005 21:32									#59
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I give up

quote: CLC Grants EA Exclusive College Football Videogame License Monday April 11, 8:30 am ET ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2005--The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) today announced an exclusive licensing relationship with Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS - News) to develop, publish and distribute interactive college football games. The six-year agreement gives EA the exclusive rights to the teams, stadiums and schools for use in its best-selling college football videogames. The agreement is for all videogame consoles including console online features and handheld devices. The first title under the new contract, NCAA Football 2006, is scheduled for release this summer. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "When we began our analysis of the videogame landscape, it became apparent that EA SPORTS was best positioned from a marketing and development perspective to maximize the sales opportunities for college football," said Pat Battle, CEO of The Collegiate Licensing Company. "Electronic Arts has been a tremendous partner, and we are thrilled that the EA SPORTS team has renewed its commitment to the college market. We look forward to seeing how EA will continue to grow its NCAA Football franchise through innovative game play, unique marketing programs and its dedicated sales force." "EA SPORTS is currently our top non-apparel licensee," said Mike Low, Director of Licensing at the University of Notre Dame. "Fans love the effort they put into making the stadium, the traditions, mascots and the whole game environment so realistic." "Our NCAA football franchise is a key element in our EA SPORTS brand lineup and we are pleased to have secured the NCAA license," said Jeff Karp, Group Vice President of Marketing for Electronic Arts. "There is an unrivaled loyalty our fans have for the game, and this agreement with CLC allows EA to continue to deliver to fans the best, most innovative college football experience now and for years to come." EA's NCAA Football 2005 was the only college football title released in 2004. Its NCAA Football franchise, published under the EA SPORTS(TM) brand, has sold more than a million units in each of its three most recent iterations and was the #7 console title in terms of retail revenue in North America in 2004. NCAA Football 2005, currently is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft, and Nintendo GameCube(TM). The game was developed by EA Tiburon based in Orlando, FL and rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.