So after NFL 2k5 was a hit, EA monopolized NFL games because people actually liked 2k5 and it was cheap so EA signed a long term deal but I heard they did another deal again, wonder how much that cost them?
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So after NFL 2k5 was a hit, EA monopolized NFL games because people actually liked 2k5 and it was cheap so EA signed a long term deal but I heard they did another deal again, wonder how much that cost them?
In 2004, EA actually committed a crime that could have & should have brought.litigation against them.Quote:
Originally Posted by djvectorman
Its called "Anti Trust". It blows my mind EA was never sued.
Exactly. It doesn't matter how many copies they sell of Madden or Sims, if thier investors think consumers will become burned on the rinse,lather,repeat of their franchises EA is at risk of imploding in on itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Occutell
Idiot. Inking a deal with one sports organization for exclusive rights is not anti-trust.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrSega
They didn't lock up football games, they locked up NFL branded football games & NFLPA rosters. There's a difference, a huge difference.
It's why 2K made this:
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Yes it is. It doesn't matter that EA signed an exclusive deal with the NFL. Any backhanding that forces the competition to be unable to compete with no resources is called a "Monopoly" which IS anti trust.Quote:
Originally Posted by Knuckle Duster
Monopoly on what? The NFL brand?Quote:
Originally Posted by MrSega
You honestly think the government should have stepped in to piss on the deal between the NFL, NFLPA & EA despite there being no monopoly on football games, or blocked access to other leagues?
Do you know how retarded that sounds? "Big business did something competitive that I disagree with, let's fucking cry about it and spew delusional rhetoric about monopolies and anti-trust legal issues!"
It sucks for the NFL, cutting on diversifying their brand's connections to customers. But EA paid up front for that privilege. NFL took on that brand risk. Big fucking deal. They could still make football games at 2K, and they did. Case closed. Get over it.
WTF? I don't know dude! Google it! :wtf:Quote:
Originally Posted by MrSega
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Originally Posted by MrSega
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Originally Posted by Lan Di
BLOPS 2 made a billion dollars in 15 days. One of the most successful game franchises in history, with increased sales year over year for each new title.
ea didn;t pull that deal on nfl. it was nfl who wanted all merchandise and copyrights centered. so they sold all their rights to one company. so the game license they sold to ea. it was nfl's decision to go exclusive in this regard, not ea...Quote:
Originally Posted by djvectorman