This seems unlikely but possible to me. I have neither an Xbox One nor even a passing interest in football, but this could be a very interesting E3 if true. It would also probably push EA to partner with Sony more, which would be an interesting about-face after Titanfall and Garden Warfare, although steps in that direction seem to already be made with marketing deals switching from Xbox for BF4 to PS for Hardline.
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Anonymous poster on Operation Sports reveals all about Joe Montana 16
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It'll sell like ass being XBO and PC exclusive, as well as being a new IP and going against the Goliath of Madden. The only question is how long MS is willing to stick with it despite poor sales. It might pick up if the quality of the game is much higher than Madden.
If this is legit, I would bet its part of the marketing strategy. As much as MS would love to drop the megaton at E3, it would make better financial sense to build momentum now with the gap once again growing.
And I do hope this is legit. Whether or not it makes a significant and immediate impact on console sales, it will force EA to make Madden better. Too many Ones under US TV's for EA to ignore this when MS starts marketing the crap out of it.
And I do hope this is legit. Whether or not it makes a significant and immediate impact on console sales, it will force EA to make Madden better. Too many Ones under US TV's for EA to ignore this when MS starts marketing the crap out of it.
Chiaroscuro
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Isn't Microsoft in bed with EA? I doubt they will mess with the relantionship by releasing a competitor to one of EA biggest franchises.
Done. Thanks.
deejay8595
my posts are "MEH"
From a Mod at OperationSports...
http://www.operationsports.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2047128954&postcount=1022
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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Now you're just spoiling the delusion.
So if it's not EA and it's not 2K, then who else develops big-name sports titles?
Bluekaveli
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I'd kill for another Game Day
MS will kick EA out of bed in a heartbeat if the end result was an exclusive AAA football game.
Damien Grow - He has not revealed who is developing. He said EA is not, but wouldn't confirm or deny 2k. He's also tweeted positive references to 2k on several other occasions leading to speculation but nothing else.
MS has an exclusive marketing deal with EA? Well now I'm hoping this rumor is all the more true just to see if EA will "abandon" MS like they allegedly did with Nintendo over broken agreements.
It would be nice if you provided a direct link.
That does not look like mobile at all. Makes this rumor at least plausible for me.
funkystudent
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Reads like fanboy dribble.
Expect this to be a crummy low budget DL game like the new RBI baseball.
Expect this to be a crummy low budget DL game like the new RBI baseball.
Sorceror12
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After seeing how his daughter, Hannah Montana acts in public... i will never endorse or be a part of a Joe Montana product again.
Why do you write your name after every post?
deejay8595
my posts are "MEH"
nvm lol
Resistance100
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Part of me thinks this is just one big April fool which will come to light in 15 days
Soooo... this is just BS then, right? Close the thread?
soundscream
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If you have to explain a joke it's not funny.
suddenlyissoon
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I'd love for this to be true. Of course, then we'll have to endure EA's endless marketing trying to remind us of how Madden continues to "evolve" each and every year. By "evolve" I mean remake one feature, include one new tackle animation and of course, update the rosters.
deejay8595
my posts are "MEH"
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deejay8595
my posts are "MEH"
I figured that lol.
soundscream
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The game exist, but where it will show up and how big it will be is unknown.
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2k doesn't have to be making the game if they are using the bones of the 2k football engine. Look at some of the videos for all pro football 2k8 shit is still amazing today.
Why did I think of Bernie Kosar's daughter when I read this.....
World SkiFree
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This. Always be skeptical of positive insider scoop, normally a plant or "part of the plan."
Having said that, stunt or not, it has my attention. I thought this was just going to be an iOS game with plenty of iap action. Guess we'll see.
Liquidsnake
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I don't know if this is real or not.
I can only hope. Madden has been so stagnant for so long.
All I can do is hope. I miss the days where we had 4 different football releases, and we could choose which we wanted.
What blows my mind is a company like EA with all its resources churns out such a poor game every year.
I can only hope. Madden has been so stagnant for so long.
All I can do is hope. I miss the days where we had 4 different football releases, and we could choose which we wanted.
What blows my mind is a company like EA with all its resources churns out such a poor game every year.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
#believe
Ah, got ya. And yeah, 2K5/2K8 have some animations that are still better than Madden. It's pretty sad.
Resistance100
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It because they don't have to. FIFA used to be meh until PES upped its game, EA they poured money into FIFA and we got a hell of a game from it.
Just need PES to make a comeback now to stop FIFA doing a Madden
EA blows most of its football development money on paying for the overpriced exclusive license, which EA bought to put its competition out of business. Aint much left over after that to pay for things like realistic ball physics, penalties, etc.
Personally, I can't wait for JMNFL16.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
NA first, then the world will follow.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
Maybe, though without numbers that's just conjecture. The real problem is EA has had no reason to improve the game much. That is why if this rumor is huge if true.
Arkage
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Well said like a second tier citizen.
Ninja Scooter
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Something about the amount of info in that post, and the tone and way it's worded, just reeks of bs to me. I don't doubt there are kernels of truth in there, like there really is a Montana game in development, but I remain skeptical. From my experience those kinds of "leaks" that include entirely way too much detailed information and have a fanboyish slant usually end up being bullshit.
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