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EA World Domination!

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4180453.stm

He also said EA was planning an international awards show "similar to the Oscars and the Grammys" which would combine video games, music and movies.

Mr Bolz said video games firm had to work more closely with celebrities.

"People will want to play video games if their heroes like Robbie Williams or Christina Aguilera are in them."


Thanks for destroying gaming as we know it EA :evil: !


http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050117/175449_1.html

ESPN and EA Sign Agreement for Sports Games
Monday January 17, 3:00 pm ET
Relationship to Integrate Content and Introduce New Sports Games

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2005--Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS - News) and ESPN today announced a long-term agreement for the development and integrated marketing of EA SPORTS games containing ESPN content. The relationship will include established EA SPORTS franchises -- which will be enhanced by ESPN telecast, print and online content -- as well as new sports games to be published by EA based on ESPN media properties. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The agreement gives EA access to ESPN programming, personalities and integrated marketing opportunities on ESPN television programming and other ESPN properties. The ESPN integration will appear in EA SPORTS console, handheld, PC and wireless games beginning in 2006 upon the conclusion of ESPN's existing video game licensing commitments.

"EA and ESPN have a shared belief that adding ESPN content will improve an already outstanding line of games," said George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN Inc. and ABC Sports.

"This relationship was created to benefit consumers who are passionate about sports games," said Larry Probst, Electronic Arts Chairman and CEO. "EA SPORTS recreates the real life experience fans enjoy while watching or playing their favorite sport; while ESPN programming captures the look, sound and excitement of the sports they follow. Together, we believe we can significantly grow the interactive sports category."

The agreement is for fifteen years with an option to terminate after ten years under certain conditions and gives EA exclusive first rights to all ESPN content for simulation sports games.



After reading all of this, this picture came to mind.
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Anyway, maybe it's just me but these seem to be some rather monopolistic business practices. Sure they're not preventing other people from making licensed sports games (beside NFL and now ESPN branded titles) but it's close.

$70 sports games next gen! All EA fanboys unite to celebrate! :roll:
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Come on SEGA, make sports games with robots in them. We need you now more than ever! Hell, make a Sonic sports game if you want, just put it out there for $20!
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That would be cool. Sonic the Hedgehog Football 2005. You could make the players names like LaVar Hedgehogton, or Terrell Hedgehogens and get around the licensing.
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They've probably got enough secondary Sonic characters to fill out one team. And then all the crazy enemies they've had over the years. That crazy beetle on a motorcycle wheel would make a great runningback.
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What about Nintendo making Super Mario Bowl?? That would be phat. Your running back could jump on the defensive mushrooms instead of stiff arming them. The QB could get a flower that makes him throw bullet passes...man that would be sweet!!
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Mario's more of a tennis/golf/kart/party/fight guy. The Pikmin plants would make a good football team.
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I guess it would sound funny to hear Pat Summerall saying, "Luigi drops back to pass.....and he hits Peach for a 10 yard gain.
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Which is probably why FOX fired him. Crazy alcoholic.
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Hey any man who can puke and see parts of his stomach gets my vote for announcer of the millenium.
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