September 26th, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^
Due to that lawsuit by former players?
Good move by the business to limit their risk.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:32 PM ^
I think it's safe to say that if there's liability, the damage has been done. I think it may also be safe to say that this is a sign that EA is working on settling their end of the dispute.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:32 PM ^
Yeah, all the licensing issues really hurt the game. They said they'd try to continue the game under "College Football '14" but too many teams bailed
September 26th, 2013 at 5:50 PM ^
guess this just makes it official?
It's difficult to quantify how much the game we love could change literally overnight in the near future.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:31 PM ^
At least they've finally admitted that they don't care about that series.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:38 PM ^
NCAA 09 = NCAA 14, but yet it got worse every year somehow. Like the code aged.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:51 PM ^
and a few details? True definition of a cash cow...
September 26th, 2013 at 6:22 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 6:27 PM ^
I'd say given the time they had between 2003 and 2013, the actual improvement has pailed in comparison to, say, GTA 3 and GTA 5. But given that Rockstar is a legitmate creator I guess that is unfair to EA.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:31 PM ^
Might as well. No need to goose that payout any more than it already stands.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:32 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 4:33 PM ^
And yet, this is the way it should be. Things like this game should never have existed. Then we wouldn't be in the current crap house we're in.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:41 PM ^
this has every reason to exist, and the only change should be that players get paid for the use of their likeness
September 26th, 2013 at 4:43 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 6:02 PM ^
The NCAA had to realize this would eventually happen, don't you think? I personally can't speak to college athletics prior to 1990, but even Chris Weber saw the hypocrisy (Albomb [sic] interview in the Fab Five ESPN Special IIRC) twenty years ago.
I haven't made a determination on which side I fall. The players have a damn good argument, but I am tepid on the idea of the NCAA ceasing to exist, creating a "super conference" (even if Michigan is included).
I wonder if the "big football school" AD's are talking behind the scenes right now, preparing for the NCAA to dissolve...
September 26th, 2013 at 6:21 PM ^
Why, who are you referring to -- Mich QB, #16, 6'0" 190# with dreads from Fla -- that's so vague and ambiguous it could be just about anyone. Like, the game doesn't say, "fueled by dilithium," you know.
September 26th, 2013 at 7:06 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 5:08 PM ^
Lead the charge and start caring less about college football then. People will continue to throw money at it to consume more of it as long as people enjoy it so much.
September 27th, 2013 at 2:49 PM ^
People criticizing everything about college football and the NCAA is like the really in thing right now. And then the same people watch the product and love it all day on Saturday. Be careful what you wish for, or eventually you are going to be saying "wait, I didn't really mean those things, I was just saying."
And yes, the pay for play supporters have managed to frame an argument that makes Chris Webber look like a victim. Wow. Better retrace your steps.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:39 PM ^
All the more reason to get this years game. Hopefully this makes them put even more effort into Madden every year.
September 26th, 2013 at 6:04 PM ^
I don't play sports games myself, but I may pick up a copy simply for the Denard factor.
September 26th, 2013 at 6:34 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 4:40 PM ^
The good news is that Denard will be the last athlete to grace the cover of the NCAA Football series
September 26th, 2013 at 4:43 PM ^
So be it, but they'll never be able to take away Bill Walsh's College Football from me!
September 26th, 2013 at 4:57 PM ^
Oh yes, Tallahassee versus Columbus was always an interesting game where 1992 data was concerned. I remember many hours wasted in the 16-game single-elimination mode using the all-time teams too. Brutal, simulated defensive struggles indeed.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:48 PM ^
The quarterback in my dynasty wears number 98. That's generic right?
September 26th, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^
that i could no longer play with myself
September 26th, 2013 at 6:29 PM ^
...ha ha ha!
September 26th, 2013 at 8:06 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 4:50 PM ^
Oh well. I guess I'm finally done spending money for a minorly changed game every few years.
Hopefully the Operation Sports guys (or someother group) keep the rosters going into the future. I have hope since people, as of last bball season, still are updating the rosters for NCAA Hoops 2k8.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 5:26 PM ^
It's already out, went on sale July 9th.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:55 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 5:02 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 6:42 PM ^
Fuck you.
September 26th, 2013 at 9:12 PM ^
Maybe later, dear.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:02 PM ^
EA will probably shut down the servers to NCAA Football 14 within 3-4 years like they did with NCAA Basketball.
September 26th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 5:11 PM ^
I have to think that if they can work out a way to fairly compensate the players whose likeness they use that this could come back someday. I think that day may be 5-10 years away though.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:15 PM ^
they didn't keep it generic in the first place and just keep beefing up the customization. Focus strictly on the guts and let the person playing it do the "branding."
September 26th, 2013 at 5:20 PM ^
Maybe they'll instead put some more $$$ and focus into Star Wars Battlefront that they are working on with DICE. Its going to be awesome!
September 26th, 2013 at 6:10 PM ^
This is EA that we are talking about here, dude. That money will be spent on focus groups that help them figure out the best way to milk you with microtransactions in their next game.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:24 PM ^
I was really looking forward to them implementing the new playoff system into the game too.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:27 PM ^
The law of unintended consequences strikes again. Who would want to assume the risk?
September 26th, 2013 at 9:10 PM ^
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September 26th, 2013 at 5:38 PM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 6:30 PM ^
This used to frustrate me. "IMPOSSIBLE!" I would say.
But then Desmond Morgan happened.