Yesterday I ranted on about what's wrong with the current generation of games. I finished it off with talking about Electronic Arts. As a huge NFL fan it's only natural that I should be a huge fan of Madden. However, and I'm not alone here, EA continues to do the bare minimum and collect our money annually. They'll throw in a few "New" game modes that were copied from a previous version or game and update the graphics slightly and then release weekly roster updates until Madden 17 comes out next year. In which case they'll do the same thing. Now I wouldn't have a problem with their methods if they didn't go out of their way to essentially buy out the competition by getting exclusive rights to the NFL. This is the cheap way out of having to do the work. Having no actual competition means they can do whatever they want and reap the rewards. Within the next few years they'll more than likely get a chance to renew their contract. This is where I'm calling upon somebody to create a petition. I'm not sure it will have any effect, but I can almost guarantee that it would get close to a million virtual signatures. People want the choice of a better game or at the very least an alternative option. But they say money is power, so this might just all be for nothing. They have a rich kids mentality now, if they can't beat the competition they can buy the win.
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I know, my last few blogs have been complaining and reminiscing over the good old days. But do you remember when games weren't sequels and prequels? I'm all for binge playing Call of Duty every year on it's release or playing the latest Gran Turismo. It seems the lack of original games has slowed the latest generation of consoles down. Also the lack of exclusives probably doesn't contribute. I don't blame consumers for not wanting to buy the newest consoles when games are still being produced for the last gen. The Xbox One has dropped $150 since it's release a little over a year and a half ago. Sure you don't get the Kinect but it appears that Microsoft has all but given up on it's motion control all together. So what are you actually losing? The Playstation is staying pretty true to it's price however and it appears that sticking to a gaming only console seems to have worked out for now. Back on point now though. When are we going to see a new game changer? (Pun Intended) I realize that blockbuster games don't just spawn overnight but when is the last time we saw one? Bungie's Destiny is one of the latest premieres to become a moderate success. But it's just using the simple RPG formula backed with millions of dollars. It's hard to think of those big games. However the solution lies with the fans. I can almost guarantee that at least on gamer out there is sitting on the next huge game. I urge developers to reach out to the fans and ask for ideas in exchange for a role in the game or a chunk of change. I also urge Call of Duty to stop milking the cow. Same with you Electronic Arts, but I'll get to you tomorrow.
It's been over a decade since EA and the NFL agreed to a deal granting EA exclusive rights to NFL content. The deal only has a few years left on it which means we could see a return of 2K sports version of the game. The last one they released, NFL 2K5, was back in 2004. It featured Terrell Owens on the cover and in many's opinion, including my own, was the superior game over Madden that year. EA sports even know that so they went out and bought the exclusive rights to the game. Now don't get me wrong I love Madden as much as the next guy. But is that only because I have no other choice or because it's a great game? With no rival in sight it's kind of hard to answer that accurately. The Madden franchise has been able to coast for the last 11 years now. With no competition, NFL fans who love gaming have had no other choice but to buy Madden. Now I understand that it's a business world and that EA was only looking out for themselves in this situation. But if they really think their product is superior, then they shouldn't have anything to worry about. They should finish out their contract and not renegotiate. Let us fans decide which game is better. Let us have choice when it comes to our NFL game. Microsoft recently released a pre-order for the Halo 5: Guardians Limited Collectors Edition bundle. The exact contents of the box have yet to be released, however the Microsoft store list it as including a Limited Edition copy of the game and a statue designed by 343 Industries. The price you ask? A staggering $250! That's just $100 shy of what you can an Xbox one for. While we're on the subject of Halo. I would bet money that Microsoft is going to be releasing a custom Halo Guardians Xbox One console. They did it with 2, 3, Reach and 4. For those of you hardcore Halo fans that are waiting for this game to release to buy a console. If you save a few extra pennies you might just be able to get a custom Xbox to go with that new game. What do you guys think? Is $250 to much for a statue and a game? Do you think they'll be releasing a new console to just for Halo 5: Guardians? |
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