OMMF Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 ...now that EA has lost the MLB license, sources say that they are looking toward the collegiate ranks for their next baseball title. Trade in the crack of the wood for the dink of the aluminum, use the MVP engine, and I think you have a hot seller out of nowhere. I know I would rather buy one MLB game and one NCAA game rather than two MLB games, and I think the new direction will work.It's funny, because one of the strategies of MLB in giving the exclusive license to 2K Sports was the thought that all of the talent working on the various baseball videogames would naturally leave companies like EA and Midway and go work for 2K to make the ultimate MLB game. Looks like that idea backfired, as EA is not only coming out with a competitive product, it's bringing back the MVP engine, which I feel is the best in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 YES!!I sent a letter to EA every year for five years asking them to make a college baseball game. I'm glad they didn't go unwasted Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% about how you react to it.App State Mountaineers / Alabama Crimson Tide / Atlanta Braves / New York Jets / Atlanta Hawks "If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards." [Bear Bryant]Redmond Rampage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I'd buy it.With 2k getting the MLB license, does that mean they won't be selling the MLB game for $19.99? And if they continue to do so, ya think the EA Sports college game would go for $29.99? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Interesting proposition. It could become a cult hit and it could also spur more interest in NCAA baseball in general. It would have to carry a relatively light price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 If it has Loyola in it, I most certainly will buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Does this mean there's hope that a non-EA developer may pick up the CFL license to carry on their football torch?I'm as pumped about Maximum Football as anyone, but it's been a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 Does this mean there's hope that a non-EA developer may pick up the CFL license to carry on their football torch?I'm as pumped about Maximum Football as anyone, but it's been a long time coming. NCAA Baseball != CFL in terms of US popularity I'm afraid. Now the Arena Football game coming out, that might be a different story. Even the Rugby game is an ok seller. I would buy the CFL game (and any CHL game anyone wants to make) but I think the audience is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hell yeah I'd buy it. I've always wanted to start up a virtual baseball dynasty with Mississippi St. Also, I love the sound of an aluminum bat hitting the ball. PING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 College baseball might be niche, but college sports and baseball in general aren't. You combine those 2 I think you have a winner.To me, its a better option than a college basketball game. You generally don't know many players, so not having the names isn't going to be a big deal. I'm tired of Lenny Liberman taking the ball upcourt for the illini instead of dee brown. But if Bob McDougall hit a grand slam at Illinois Field instead of Larry Sutton (last time I paid attention to Illinois baseball he was playing...this was 10 years ago) I wouldn't care.I'd buy it for sure. Plus I like playing the MLB games at small fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 No because they use the cruddy aluminum bat. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I'm tired of Lenny Liberman taking the ball upcourt for the illini instead of dee brown. Cant you just edit the names like in NCAA football? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Does this mean there's hope that a non-EA developer may pick up the CFL license to carry on their football torch?I'm as pumped about Maximum Football as anyone, but it's been a long time coming. Thta's very true--I hope it's out soon... Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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