Gaming Madden 26

[Jatz]

I'll wait forever if i have to for another football game nade by a different developer

Please, you loved the old online franchise we ran

 

[Constantgin]

I'll wait forever if i have to for another football game nade by a different developer

Now ea has been brought by saudi's zero chance they ever lose the license they will just outbid anyone if needed.

 

[Constantgin]

The Madden license agreement is EA Sports' exclusive deal with the NFL, recently extended through the 2030 season (until April 2031) for simulation football games, covering official teams, players, and branding, though EA handles NIL rights separately with the NFLPA; the NFL insisted on exclusivity, ensuring Madden remains the sole authentic NFL game franchise, with expanded scope including college football elements.
Key Details of the Agreement:

• Exclusive Rights: EA keeps the exclusive rights to create official simulation football games featuring NFL teams, players, and branding.
• Duration: The deal runs through the 2030 NFL season, extending the partnership at least until April 2031.
• Expansion: The agreement also covers the EA Sports College Football franchise, further solidifying EA's dominance in football gaming.
• Negotiations: EA initially explored non-exclusive options, but the NFL preferred to maintain a single exclusive partner, a decision EA ultimately accepted, ensuring greater revenue for the league.
• Separate NIL Deal: The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for players are managed through a different agreement between EA and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).

What This Means:

• No Direct Competition: No other publisher (like 2K, who previously held a deal for arcade-style games) can produce simulation NFL games, preventing direct competition for the main Madden franchise.
• Continued Madden Dominance: The extension secures Madden's future as the primary NFL video game for the foreseeable future.

 

[exe ex machina]

No word on any of those other games under development, been quiet for a while now

Yeah thats rhe disconcertibg thing with those indy games, maybe take 3-5 years or never before they release

 

[exe ex machina]

Please, you loved the old online franchise we ran

Yeah connected franchise is the only drawcard