How to Save Sports Video Game Franchises (Pay Attention Devs)

[kidant91]

madden still got online problems, glad i switch to shooting games battlefield cares about there fans

[wolfjak]

it seems like nhl is the only series that wants to evolve year after year

[WWETNAwrestlingfan15]

Event does that young man you featured in your video talking about 2k have a Youtube channel?

[EventStatus]

@WWETNAwrestlingfan15

Yes, I'll send you his channel.

[xwattsh]

you cant blame developers for the way games are coming out it is not their fault what most people don't realize is game devs are spending about 60 hours a week working and have to meet a certain deadlines for the game if you want to blame somebody blame the higher ups in the companies because they are the ones that force the game devs to meet a certain date trust me i know for a fact it is no easy task to do animation because i am currently taking an animation class and it is no cake walk

[EventStatus]

@xwattsh

I take it you haven't seen my art videos, since I majored in animation? A lot of the animations you see in the game are used from previous games, as well as character models. Now granted devs do have a deadline, but they are responsible for what comes out. 2K 11 was produced for a year and a half, instead of the usual 6 month cycle. If they cannot meet that commitment, then they surely need a new model instead of rushing to get a game out and then cut support on it.

[WWETNAwrestlingfan15]

This young man is right EA Sports has had plenty of time to come out with a new game. And I know you didn't buy it Event after those videos you made about 2K11 lol. Funny as hell. And how are they going to release it with no rookies? Most likely due to this lockout, the rosters are obviously very inaccurate and bad online play to boot doesn't help things.

[narutodbzSS18]

The guys that are wondering why you're not talking about the eagles don't watch your show daily lol, I wasn't surprised at all that you didn't make an eagles vid(came off a bye) unless they want to here 15 mins of samuel or reid 12- 0 bye, like seriously lol

[Xeltosxx]

@EventStatus I'm not into sports games as much anymore..since like the ps2 era, but this "Be a Pro" mode sounds amazing.

It makes me want to buy the game and i'm not really into sports anymore so that should be a sign for them to fix the garbage they put in with what could be a greater game.So yeah they're losing money, they should just fix all these problems instead of sitting back and procrastinating. They could be making fans happy and making more money than just digging themselves a grave.

[chrisbillherbert]

This video further cements my reason for still playing ESPN 2k5. I don't see any reason to buy any sports game other than those from the 2004-2006 era. This is including both EA and 2k Sports.

[fishscaley]

Preach dat Event!!!!! My player on 2k is still trash. I was a lotto pick center with no vertical or dunking abilities. Dam shame

[TLeahong91]

Ronnie2k is a joke. seems like he only has time to answer dumb questions about DLC release dates. nba 2k12 my player keeps freezing at halftime just like nba 2k11

[thenewmike2012]

Hey Event...I dont know whats going on man...The Eagles are off to our worst start in years but most of your vids as of late are aimed at people playing video computer games? Looks like you gave up on people like me that really looked forward to your weekly comments on the Eagles this year. Where are your comments on the bye week and the upcoming critical game V Dallas this Sunday night? Where did ya go, man?

[EventStatus]

@thenewmike2012

So let me get this straight, I don't talk about the Eagles for 2 weeks and I'm abandoning fans? Whatever. It just goes to show you no matter what I do, I won't please everyone. This video I was suppose to do 6 months ago and now I'm getting shit for it? Really? And then people wonder why I'm starting to distance myself from online comments. At this point, let people make their own videos. If it makes you feel better, the Cowboys are in town today.

[thenewmike2012]

@EventStatus Youre a Philly Guy, right? Im guessing thats why alot of people (like me) that dont live in Philly but love the Eagles, follow your channel. So Im asking you again. whats up with all these gaming vids when the Eagles are on the brink of missing the playoffs this year?

[EventStatus]

@thenewmike2012

Because I have 2 audiences, not just sports. But one week was a bye-week, I can't do anything about that. I spoke on Eagles/Redskins and Cowboys just arrived in town. Nothing has happened yet and there's been no news on the Eagles here, unless you want to talk about Asante Samuel crying the Eagles don't want him. That has been the only headline about the Eagles that is going on here. News has said nothing else about them.

[thenewmike2012]

@EventStatus Mybe its my bad...I was hoping to hear from you on how the Eagles, for the 1st time since week 1, played with some fire under their asses on defense in that win over the Skins before the bye. Or how the Eagles are undefeated after a bye week, or how the bye week may have come at the wrong time for the Eagles since they seem to maybe have got some momentum going now. How you run your channel is your biz, and I respect that. Im just sharing my opinion with you. Stay Hyped!!

[GIR177]

@thenewmike2012 I'm part Event's gaming audience and I appreciate these gaming vids along with the ones he does every Friday. As for the Eagles, I don't know why he isn't talking about them either, but I'm sure he has a reason.

[thenewmike2012]

@GIR177 Im sure he has his reasons also.

[Xeltosxx]

@thenewmike2012

Pretty selfish comment right there. lol

[acewings221]

@thenewmike2012 Because gaming > Sports.

[MrSamuelAdam4]

@EventStatus No need to take their shit Event. Honestly, I think your doing something someone should of done years ago. As long as you don't turn out to be like EA, Capcom & any other company out there. I'll support you every step of the way. =]

[cabokevin]

Hey Event I hope I'm not out off line asking, but can you give me a shout out man? i make game video's!

[1424nathan]

Here is the thing about sport games. I haven't played any type of sport games since NFL Blitz on the N64. It is just really hard for me to even think about buying a new sports game, it is hard to justify getting it for $60 bucks since the only major difference between the year before is a different roster. Sorry paying $60 bucks a year for what is essentially a roster change.

[pasGedden7]

Great vid really agree with what you are saying... BUT 2K gives the MOST in terms of Authentic animations and gameplay... I agree dev should take a year off and make a online download. It seem like that guy who made that 2k video just cares about online gaming... And HOW THE HELL can YOU MAKE A WHOLE VIDEO AND NOT MENTION THE LACK LUSTER EFFORTS OF MADDEN DEV TEAMS????? THAT'S KINDA SUSPECT..... THEY are the very WORSE.. I am disappointed at that....

[EventStatus]

@pasGedden7

The reason I didn't call out the Madden Dev team, is because I've done past videos calling EA out. I even talked to the EA Sports community manager on the issue, and logged it for everyone to see on here. But you're disappointed in that? So be it, I can't please everyone.

[pasGedden7]

@EventStatus Well that was the only thing I was dissappointed in because really Madden has suffered the biggest drought in gameplay features or enhancements. I mean Madden is really bad. 2k needs really step up their online gaming or else.. Good Vid non the less!

[drzerogi]

So EA Tiberton was "shocked" to find out that 90% of Madden players liked the Franchise Mode (google "franchise mode madden 12 overhauled usa today") They actually thought it would be 95% for exhibition or online? Like you said Event, they dont listen to their fans. And to top it off, their Franchise mode overhaul in NFL12 is still inferior to even the PS2/X-Box Maddens! No pre-game matchup analysis, no power rankings, no newspapers, no e-mails from staff/players/agents, no Tony Bruno show!

[stopplayingwithmyfat]

I don't like games that are released yearly or sooner than that. Look at Capcom fighting games...how can a person expect to get good at the game and then a new version is released 8 months later where they have to learn that new version, say SSF4 and SSF4 Arcade Edition, or MvC3 and UMvC3? Yet at the tourneys all you see is Capcom games, not Tekken or MK anymore that aren't released yearly. That's why I don't play Call Of Duty or any sports games and maybe not fighting games anymore.

[fynnab]

Sports games seriously need more competition. It's such a shame that companies like EA have a monopoly on licenses, etc.

[shyshotcaller27]

To be honest, I played NBA 2k7 Alot and I only bought 2K11 because it had Jordan on the front cover. I like to play online but I hate the servers....I barely play 2K11 now.

[MythicEpitaph]

Minus some of the players rating being really wrong (Lebrick 98.... Dirk, Finals MVP, Champion... 85...) but I haven't had too many issues with online. A little lag, but i've seen lag on online all the time.I haven't run into any glitches or anything bad enough to be glaringly obvious. However I will say this, the Lockout is going on so i'll let them slide on the Rookies and some of the rosters being slightly off. But if the player ratings are wrong again, keeping my money in my pocket.

[nighttrainrb32]

Sports gaming was at its peak in the PS2/Xbox era IMO. EA can't even program AI to work in their football games and as a result, I and many other feel like we wasted our money on their games. Its sad that they work on graphics and leave gameplay in the dust. I think it would be great if EA and 2k actually got real consultants to correct the course for their games because this gen feels like a waste to me. I used to ONLY play sports games year round and now the games now are lacking in all areas.

[LyricalMasterMind1]

@nighttrainrb32 I feel the same way bruh! Sports games use to mostly be the only Genre I would play over and over without getting bored last Gen, Now all i do is get Frustrated and piss at these games. Their all water down Broke games and they all seem like they have something against Defense.

[GamingandMetal6]

i dont buy sposrts game every years i buy after a couple years, like in foorball this is the wayit was i have NFL Gameday 2000, Madden 05, Madden 09 than i stoped, i will prolly get madden 13.. maybe, basketball, i dont remeber my earlist one But the Last basketball game i really enjoyed was NBA Live 2005, i love that game, me and my brothers put every legend on all their old teams, Those were some strong teams, but now you cant even do that shit anymore.

[GamingandMetal6]

i want NHL12, cause ive never had a hockey game, and i never play sports game Online, i hate online it sucks, i only play theme cause i like to play the computer on season mode, my friends dont play sports game, so i just buy them for myself, But 2K and EA should have working Onine for people who want to play online, cause if online doesnt work dont promote it.

[juangarcia2007]

I stopped playing the 2K series after NFL and NBA 2K1 series and this is just opening up my eyes and telling me not to play these games at all

[LAKE4742]

NBA 2K12 sucks just as bad as Madden, if not worse. And I didn't think it would. Almost every videogame these days have tons of flaws, bugs, and glitches. Videogames are getting worse, just like music, and movies. It's time for a lawsuit, because I'm sick of paying $60 for trash.

[pasGedden7]

@LAKE4742 HELL NO!!!! You guys are crazy!!!

[megamikex1]

Thats exactly what I told 1 of my coworkers is that sports games should come out every 2 years with roster updates in between but sometimes I think that they are scared to listen to the fans because once they make that definitive sports game fans would never buy another 1

[MrBallaBoy21]

Great vid and even better points eventstatus. These companies just don't seem to get it yet. Editing, realism, and online play should be at the forefront of their minds but they treat it like it's not worth much at all.

[WdowgeNZ]

All Blacks Rugby Challenge is one of the best sports games i have ever played, Definantly the best sports game of the year even though it's graphics are weaker than 2K or EA sports games. Also i think they should release 1 sports game and just do annual updates instead of new releases every year, because sports games are slowly dying and it would suck to see the genre fade away, sports games were better back in 2000-2004, i can't believe there is less features than from those days.

[MrGudMuzic]

Event for CEO?

GRILL EM!

[darrencam15]

Damn lol all I play is My Player so I didnt even know all these problems

[DKen2021]

Y'know, I was considering trying out the EA sport titles since I mostly play fictional settings and wanted to try something new. But hearing about the awful AI, good features taken out for time constraints, and the developers knowing this and don't give a damn, I'll reconsider.

You lost out on a potential buyer EA. One who was never interested in your games because he knows you put them out every year, but wanted to try anyway to suspend disbelief. You would of had another fan.

[Ezell9000]

fk who ever says ea cant make a good sports game they fkd up many times but madden12 is a very solid game kills 2k12 hands down servers. pissn me off i play 2k fo online fk my player tf

[Ezell9000]

Fk 2k that shhh is a total waste im fkn pissed this game is retarded

[qwopiretyu]

I buy NHL every 2 years just so the roster stays current. At least they give you a season update a year later. But 12's "Legends" team fucking blows. One line of Old School legends isn't a fucking team. I lost hope for EA around 04. I miss NHL Hits, Blitz (not The League, real Blitz), and fucking NBA Street. 3-on-3 sells.

[sharp2257]

i dont buy any of them anymore they don't try to improve their games at all , they just update the roster every year , i mean why buy the same game over an over an over

[SumBumSam]

I haven't played a NBA game since 99... a NHL 03 and I still play it, glad I don't buy every year and yet I know someone who does. All the sports games are fun... to rent at times, but I haven't had a reason to add some to my collection.

[KevinT1149]

Tony Hawk Pro Skater Underground had face uploading you would send them a email of your face and it was put into your game it was real easy stuff I always thought all Create Player/Charaters mode shoulda had that.

[7LamarOdom]

i bought 2k11 used for 40$, and alot of the glitches were in my player, i borrowed madden 11, my player mode keeps freezing after i complete a game.

[Skyrex93]

the last sports game i bought was nhl 2k6. after that i said never again i hate rehashes

[zeef209]

the most fun i've ever had on a sports game is playing eashl with my friends. nba 2k and madden dont even come close. nfl 2k5 was great and i played fifa for a bit too but eashl is just so damn amazing. even if you're losing there is so much funny things happening its addicting

[Dj671993]

all great point event thanks

[NarutofightsHD1]

As much as I love basketball I might not get 2k12 2k is Fucking up just when I though they were becoming the best sports video game company.

[lilross2k6]

i agree with the messed up server crap...but EA will never make a better product than 2K sports. I still wish NFL2k was here.

[tejadahada]

nba 2k12 is straight cheese. My teammates are morons. I have to score 30+ points and 20+ assist to win every game.

[CTR8008]

I thought I was the only one who noticed the problem with the 2k servers. The first day I bought 2k it came with a code and it kept telling me it was invalid, this code was for two extra teams that should've been on the damn disc in the first place. I'm so close to selling my 2k copy for uncharted 3 next week I'm fed up with this server crap.

[tejadahada]

Event ive been saying sports games should come out every two years. They can sell the extra units and still make money on the existing product.

[tejadahada]

2k servers are trash i tried to play a player game and the game was laggy as a bitch.

[lakerstrufan24]

honestly the only sports video game with it's head out of its ass is fifa. madden 12 is a mess on CPU pass defense, and the commentary doesn't even work for most people (including me!) waste of my time.

[mystiqism]

gamer awareness please watch.

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[xXFOOLISHWAYSXx]

i swear if they trying to sell that feature they need to fix it otherwise DO NOT INCLUDE IT IN FUTURE GAMES UNLESS IT IS FIXED!! Its crazy that they think it is acceptable but i guess if we feed them money they keep quiet about it.

[nygiants5892]

Event you send this video to operation sports you get this out to a lot of sports video game fans who might know whats going on behind the scenes with 2k and ea

[WhatsHisFace042]

another great video ,Event.

[CallumBC123]

The FIFA franchise is very good online as well as offline...and it's the most popular EA sports game this year (3.2 million copies so far). Hopefully they wake up and see that good games mean good sales.

[WheresMyJuice]

the mvp baseball series was great too, i miss those, with the owners mode and madden where you set ticket prices and concessions and all that

[WheresMyJuice]

it's sad that it's coming to this, i have no problem paying 60 dollars for a game i'll get hours and hours of fun and entertainment from, but ill be damned if ima be fucked over year after year.

[Illmatik27]

Hey event what do you think abou mlb the show.

[Silvershadow122]

Yo event was your psn

[classicslayer456]

@Silvershadow122 he said its full bro

[HeavyCrackerr]

hahaha anyone who bought 2k12 knew that it was going to be shit, i bought 2k10 and 2k11 and they were both garbage, so i didnt buy 2k12, nobody should have bought 2k12. everyone is complaining right now but yall are gonna buy 2k13, stop buying 2k games

[WallyJonesCentral]

I'm done with sports games, these companies need to find a better model. Either lower the price to $40 every year or release the game ever 2 years because the products they are releasing every year are not worth $60 plus tax

[mugenstation360]

Man event with all this information you have been giving, The devs should really pay attention.

[classicslayer456]

madden 2004 is a classic still have to this day :)

[VadorX]

2K needs User Controlled passes, Bounce Passes, Chest Passes, FuLL Court Passes not just that one stupid overhead two handed pass they give you every year.

[airman47]

Is it just me or when I'm watching anything on youtube and see the main event in my sub i stop that video just to watch his video. Good shit.

[BlackThornRomeo]

@airman47 You're not alone on that one man! He's the voice of truth.

[HeeroAC195]

@airman47 Yep, I got like three vids paused with Event going. Listen to this man! Respect for you Event.

[VadorX]

How about Create A Play, this year Madden had Create A Playbook but you couldnt create plays I couldve sworn back in 03 I was creating plays on the gamecube in Maddent, the one with Dante Cullpepper on the cover!

[VadorX]

Thats what I'm talkin bout realistic size and weight limits per position AND realistic overall's Crew Mode was fucking bullshit last year with 7'1 300 pound guards that had 99 overall and were faster than a 6'0 guard.

[TRNCakaprodigy]

2k12 has been BULLSHIT. its gameplay is consistently inconsistent. CPU can become upstoppabe because the reaction time of you and the AI is terrible compared to the cpu. this makes defense completely useless. Passing in the game is also pure crap because passes with be tipped when the defender isnt even looking at the ball.

Oh and the problem thats been in the game for YEARS is terrible online play. 2k markets the game like the best sports game ever when its game has too many unchecked flaws

[TRNCakaprodigy]

@TRNCakaprodigy this game was the last straw. to be honest, i wouldve been fine if the game was just like last year's with a few updates. but this game is complete frustration. IGN said it was the best sports game ever, but when i play it, its close to being one of the worst. 2k needs to stop payin for good reviews and start makin better games. i'm never playin a nba 2k game again until they finally fix the problems.

[LyricalMasterMind1]

@TRNCakaprodigy Defense is almost non existence in both Madden and 2k

[cjp10251]

The problem with EA's Madden series has been the lack of competition. When they had to compete with the NFL 2k series, they weren't being lax. Now that they have the NFL license to themselves, they're getting lazy.

[TLeahong91]

my myplayer freeze at half time

[cjp10251]

I love 2k and its shame that their Dreamcast era online is better than their recent online situation. I'll still support them but they are making it harder and harder. BUT if the sales are down, i'm pretty sure they'll take the steps to improve it.

[ZillaMech]

Hey Event, i was never clear on what Online passes were, can you clearify?

[mike20956]

@ZillaMech Basically a stupid way to try and prevent people who by used games to not play online. So the people who buy it new, they are required to put in a code to play the game, so that way if they ever chose to trade the game in, a person who then buys it can't play online. Stupid if you ask me.

[ZillaMech]

@mike20956 yeah that is pritty stupid >:P