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EA Sports: Licensing Adds Realism?

by Chad Lakkis on May 21, 2008 at 4:15 pm

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According to Kotaku, at the recent Ziff Davis’ annual Electronc Gaming Summit, Peter Moore explained EA’s stance on licensing in videogames, stating…

“EA feels that licensing remains an important part of adding realism to their sports titles and that he can’t imagine a time when they wouldn’t seek them.”

Interesting. Apparently EA is suffering from a lack of licensing with goal post nets, on field referees, and the sometimes forgotten but extremely important sideline targets that are the chain gang.

While licensing may add realism, exclusive licensing — the type that EA now possesses with many of its titles including the uber popular Madden franchise — seemingly does nothing but eliminate competition and allow a giant such as Electronic Arts to cheat us from the type of videogame football we all deserve — and sadly enough used to have.

source: Kotaku





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    Jon
    on May 21, 2008 4:18 pm
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    Exclusive:EA’s new Motto!

    “E.A. SPORTS-It’s in our Pocket”

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    John Robertson
    on May 21, 2008 4:32 pm
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    If a game is good enough it can still beat out EA and their exclusive licensing agreements. For example the Pro Evo Soccer series is still wildly succesful despite lacking extremely important licenses - the Premier League license for example.

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    Chad Lakkis
    on May 21, 2008 4:35 pm
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    I agree John.

    EA is clearly talking about the realism that is the logo on the helm and the name on the back of the jersey. Unfortunately, fans of the sport, and not the brand, will not be satisfied with poorly executed attempts to over market and under-deliver year in and year out.

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    John Robertson
    on May 21, 2008 4:45 pm
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    You’re right, it’s not cool if they try to sell the game based on the Riddell helmet license rather than an improved gameplay mechanic (which may or not not exist).

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    Chad Lakkis
    on May 21, 2008 4:59 pm
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    The sad reality is that most people are casual gamers and they will continue to buy Madden based on its legacy and brand power.

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