$27 Million Settlement Announced in EA Madden Price-Fixing Lawsuit

[MFarrer74]

Just out of curiosity...how exactly would one get the money they say they will give?

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by MFarrer74

Just out of curiosity...how exactly would one get the money they say they will give?

The law firm will contact you.

[scoonie05]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaReapa

Oddly enough, I thought the NCAA exclusivity was slated for just 6 years after the initial signing back in 2005. Depending on the state of things over at 2K Sports, they may want to consider beginning development on a "prototype" football game à la All Pro Football or Backbreaker to get things kicked off for a possible re-entry back into college football gaming. In music terms, it would be akin to putting out a mixtape before the studio release.

2k already tried this with all pro football. It sold terribly.....I'm pretty much sure that take two isn't in a financial position to take another HUGE loss that it took with all pro football.

[mrmass413]

I just want to see a better game than what we currantly have college and pros

[mestevo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bull_Dozer

I hope this means no more exclusive rights for EA with the NFL. *crosses fingers*

Quote: Originally Posted by kjcheezhead

Yeah. When EA and the NFL renegotiated the license before the 2011 season the NFL cut them a $30 million break. So now they just lost that $30 million and a couple of licenses they were letting expire anyways.

Quote: Originally Posted by jWILL10

Yeah, looking back on it... I called it a win, but we (the gamers) got very little at the end of the day. To EA, the NCAA license is expendable, and I bet they were laughing their asses off at the AFL license being disputed. Sure, they might hesitate to go after another exclusive license with the NFL, but they might not. Madden is a Top 10 seller every year in America, and they would've killed to see the license stand. This should've went to trial, plain and simple...

Quote: Originally Posted by richiesbx137

I think it will open up competition similar to the NBA and people like 2K and Sony should step up and jump in. EA will still get Madden and NCAA, but it will be open competition. Also bring back College Hoops as well. That is my point taken. I will love to see NFL 2K go against Madden I remember it was $20 and a month early before Madden and it sold really well. I think it is better for competition than exclusive licenses kills the whole deal.

Why do so many people think this has any impact at all (hesitation or otherwise) on the NFL license? This lawsuit isn't going to be rekindled in the event they renew exclusivity, this is over, and serves as no threat to the NFL license whatsoever now that it is settled. Also, where is this 'they lost $30m' stuff come from.

Many prematurely 'spiking the football' thinking this is something else, judging by some of the replies.

I expect you'll need to provide proof of purchase in the form of the slip cover from the game or something in order to get your refund. If you traded it in or no longer have it I probably wouldn't get my hopes up.

[bwburke94]

I'll get $22 from this. I am happy that I'm getting anything.

[wat3]

2K Producer- "Hey, can I get all Devs into the office for a 2K team meeting please?"

"Alright guys. The time has come. We're devolping a football game."

*Everyone stands up and cheers, jumps in joy, high fives all around.*

[wat3]

Quote: Originally Posted by mestevo

Why do so many people think this has any impact at all (hesitation or otherwise) on the NFL license? This lawsuit isn't going to be rekindled in the event they renew exclusivity, this is over, and serves as no threat to the NFL license whatsoever now that it is settled. Also, where is this 'they lost $30m' stuff come from. Many prematurely 'spiking the football' thinking this is something else, judging by some of the replies. I expect you'll need to provide proof of purchase in the form of the slip cover from the game or something in order to get your refund. If you traded it in or no longer have it I probably wouldn't get my hopes up.

Someone's a negative Nancy...