NCAA 13- EA Trying to Anger Fans in Heisman Mode
As I started watching this video and saw Herschel Walker in an Auburn Jersey I immediately thought no they are not going to do that to Desmond. Yep they did it to Desmond.
If you have kids have them look away this is not easy to watch. You do get a money shot at the end that will make you smile. Don't worry Mrs. Kass not that kinda money shot.
http://www.easports.com/ncaa-football/feature/heisman-challenge
Edit: Further research indicates this idea was born from Eddie George who likes to imagine himself on different teams than OSU. Can't blame him but it figures a Buckeye would dream up something unwatchable,
Why no Charles Woodson?
Assume it is because he still plays in the NFL and there are licensing issues caused by that. Is Tim Tebow in the game? If not, you have your answer.
It looks like Tebow's available in the DLC. More likely no Woodson because he's a defensive player which is really no fun to play with in the video game. Everyone available looks to be QB/RB/WR
QB, RB, WR are the only Heisman trophy winning positions other than Woodson at CB.
But Robert Griffin is in it and he plays in the NFL.
Why would there be licensing issues? They're produced by the same company, and the players control their own licensing - that's why Barry Bonds never appeared in any baseball video games.
My guess is they didn't want to have more than one player from a school. If they were going to put in Woodson, they'd have to put in another OSU player, and so on.
It looks like Eddie George will be included with the game and Archie Griffin is offered in DLC. Woodson might have just not wanted to be in the game for some reason. I'm confused why EA is trying to pitch the idea of these stars by noting how they can play on any team, and the only different teams they put the players on are their respected teams biggest rivals. I'm definitely not going to put Eddie George on Michigan.
Didn't EA get sued by a former player for using his likeness in the game a couple years back? IIRC the motivation behind the case was that now that the player is no longer a sudent athlete he should receive compensation for use of him in the game. What ever happened with that, did EA win or are Desmond et al getting paid for this?
EA got sued by some Quarterback who played for Nebraska if my memory serves correct. They also got sued by one of the O'Bannons for their basketball game. Not sure on the status of either lawsuit.
per Sporting News: "A California federal judge is allowing the lawsuit filed against video game maker Electronic Arts by former college football and basketball players to go forward."
this suit is beyond retarded, when i played college ball, i was stoked to be in NCAA '01 and if i'd been good enough to go to the NFL, i wouldn't have asked for a dime to be in Madden. why can't people just enjoy little things like this: i.e. the honor of being good enough at something to have your likness included in a best selling franchise video game....
Why should other people get to profit off of your work and name? If college athletes are going to get paid for anything, it should be video game licensing.
would you say you like drama, or you are a low-key guy?
I just thought it was funny. Sarcasm just doesn't translate well thru the internet.
It showed RG3 and Carson Palmer, so it can't be a "currently playing" thing. I'd agree with the offensive Heisman winners only.
Which is everyone but Woodson.
is that Herschel would be wearing an Auburn uniform when he stared for GEORGIA...I'd be pissed if I were a Dawgs fan
How is this any worse than Desmond in a buckeye uniform?
I didn't realize that you could take one of those former Heisman winners and play for any team...I drink a lot
...who cares?
Obviously you do since you opened the thread, read the post, and took the time to reply.
You know what would make this year's version of NCAA really great? If EA would quit dicking around with stupid window-dressing like this and address the fact that the 'football' part of their game play nothing like actual college football.
:flames on the side of my face:
That really was brutal to see Desmond in that hideous uniform.
That would piss off every SC fan I know of, for sure.
Also, seeing Desmond in Scarlet/Grey and ND Blue...Thanks EA, I havent clawed my eyes out since the fall of 2008. They were due.
Just improve the game you had...enough with adding fluff. Just make Campus Legend mode worth playing for once...enhance the dynasty mode and gameplay. Bring back create-a-play mode!
This is exactly why I buy Madden over NCAA. NCAA constantly adds useless features and leaves their terrible gameplay alone.
Most people (including Madden lovers) agree that NCAA has been better than Madden the past 2 years, particularly in game play and production.