You will still have the opportunity to release new software as there are other enhancements to these games such as better AI, better human modelling etc. not just the player and team names.
Sure, you'll be able to import new rosters each year, but will you still be playing it when the latest version has better graphics, AI, replays etc.
I'd love to see numbers on these games sold and for instance, the percentage of people that buy every year compared to every 2-3 years. I for one buy when there are big enhancements to the quality of play based on AI and things like that.
5 year deal could well be money wasted
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If I was a game developer for any sport I would definitely build in the ability to download player and team names as well as graphics/logo's from the web. Then just leave it to a sport geek with too much time on their hands to make the data available for free. Doesn't this seem like a no brainer given consoles are connected to the web somewhat now, but more so down the line in the next generation?
I used think myself somewhat out of sorts for thinking that the original version of Bladerunner (with voice over) was my personal favourite over the directors cut, and I'm sure many would disagree with me. But thinking about it again, many have the same opinion of Star Wars etc.
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Sure, you'll be able to import new rosters each year, but will you still be playing it when the latest version has better graphics, AI, replays etc.
I'd love to see numbers on these games sold and for instance, the percentage of people that buy every year compared to every 2-3 years. I for one buy when there are big enhancements to the quality of play based on AI and things like that.
If I was a game developer for any sport I would definitely build in the ability to download player and team names as well as graphics/logo's from the web. Then just leave it to a sport geek with too much time on their hands to make the data available for free. Doesn't this seem like a no brainer given consoles are connected to the web somewhat now, but more so down the line in the next generation?
I used think myself somewhat out of sorts for thinking that the original version of Bladerunner (with voice over) was my personal favourite over the directors cut, and I'm sure many would disagree with me. But thinking about it again, many have the same opinion of Star Wars etc.