EA gives Sega a swift kick in the pants...

lue · 12-13-2004, 06:13 PM

EA signs exclusive football deal
Mon Dec 13,

LOS ANGELES, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has signed an exclusive deal with the National Football League and the league's players, giving EA sole rights to put NFL players and teams in its games.
Terms of the five-year deal were not disclosed.

http://yahoo.reuters.com/financeQuot...wen1173_newsml

I'd say that's a very smart move by EA; Sega was their only contender in the football franchise, and now that threat is eliminated (or severely damaged, at least). I myself am an EA fan, so I prefer the Madden franchise anyways. One problem is that this could cause EA to get sloppy while making future Madden titles, since the competition isn't there (or if it is, it's very limited). Competition is always good to help the team behind the game think of new ways to draw fans in.

Arnold K. (Admin) · 12-13-2004, 06:39 PM

I think this is ****ing bullshit, and EA can suck my ****. I don't appreciate this one bit.

Norrec · 12-13-2004, 06:47 PM

Yeah, I have to say I've lost a lot of respect for EA over the years..
This move is total BS..

Pocky Fiend · 12-13-2004, 07:24 PM

I heard that Madden may not be Madden anymore since the contract is almost up and Madden may not renew it. Any truth to it? I hope it is true..please tell me it is true..

Lefty Grove · 12-13-2004, 07:49 PM

There goes that healthy competition for football games.

PlaystationFan · 12-13-2004, 08:09 PM

EA can go straight to hell. They can't make a decent ****ing game in the first place. They ruined the Goldeneye name. There football games are shit compared to segas. **** them and **** there pos franchises.

Pocky Fiend · 12-13-2004, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PlaystationFan
EA can go straight to hell. They can't make a decent ****ing game in the first place. They ruined the Goldeneye name. There football games are shit compared to segas. **** them and **** there pos franchises.

Jeez, angry much?

game fan · 12-13-2004, 10:08 PM

maybe the worst development in video game history... BOO EA.

jumbo · 12-13-2004, 10:22 PM

EA are cheap ****in basterds... Die in hell.

Too bad people are still gonna buy their games..

Cowboy22 · 12-13-2004, 10:49 PM

I suppose it's a good business move although Sega wasn't much competition in terms of sales even at the reduced price from what I've read. It doesn't bug me at all since I prefer the EA football games by quite a bit, though I'm a bit worried that the complete lack of competition may cause a drop in quality. I'm not sure what all the outrage is about, if they're willing to spend the money and think it's a good move for their company then good for them. It doesn't make them *******s, it makes them businessmen.

12-13-2004, 06:13 PM	#1
lue Royal Canadian Blended Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 825	EA gives Sega a swift kick in the pants... EA signs exclusive football deal Mon Dec 13, LOS ANGELES, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has signed an exclusive deal with the National Football League and the league's players, giving EA sole rights to put NFL players and teams in its games. Terms of the five-year deal were not disclosed. http://yahoo.reuters.com/financeQuot...wen1173_newsml I'd say that's a very smart move by EA; Sega was their only contender in the football franchise, and now that threat is eliminated (or severely damaged, at least). I myself am an EA fan, so I prefer the Madden franchise anyways. One problem is that this could cause EA to get sloppy while making future Madden titles, since the competition isn't there (or if it is, it's very limited). Competition is always good to help the team behind the game think of new ways to draw fans in. __________________

12-13-2004, 06:47 PM	#3
Norrec A little left of center Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Streetsboro, OH Xbox Live ID: xakdublin Posts: 1,678	Yeah, I have to say I've lost a lot of respect for EA over the years.. This move is total BS.. __________________

12-13-2004, 08:09 PM	#6
PlaystationFan Bi-polar Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,187	EA can go straight to hell. They can't make a decent **ing game in the first place. They ruined the Goldeneye name. There football games are shit compared to segas. them and ** there pos franchises. __________________ <b>I have nothing to show!!!</b>

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12-13-2004, 06:39 PM	#2
Arnold K. (Admin) Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,643	I think this is **ing bullshit, and EA can suck my **. I don't appreciate this one bit.

12-13-2004, 07:24 PM	#4
Pocky Fiend Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,111	I heard that Madden may not be Madden anymore since the contract is almost up and Madden may not renew it. Any truth to it? I hope it is true..please tell me it is true..

12-13-2004, 07:49 PM	#5
Lefty Grove Really a righty. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 859	There goes that healthy competition for football games.

12-13-2004, 10:08 PM	#8
game fan Insert avatar here Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 204	maybe the worst development in video game history... BOO EA.

12-13-2004, 10:22 PM	#9
jumbo "I'm Rick James, bitch." Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,618	EA are cheap ****in basterds... Die in hell. Too bad people are still gonna buy their games..

12-13-2004, 10:49 PM	#10
Cowboy22 Giddy up, bitch! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,998	I suppose it's a good business move although Sega wasn't much competition in terms of sales even at the reduced price from what I've read. It doesn't bug me at all since I prefer the EA football games by quite a bit, though I'm a bit worried that the complete lack of competition may cause a drop in quality. I'm not sure what all the outrage is about, if they're willing to spend the money and think it's a good move for their company then good for them. It doesn't make them *******s, it makes them businessmen.