EA could definitely use the competition, although it seems like it would be a massive undertaking to go toe to toe against them just due to the licensing they do have. I'm definitely curious about what will result from this, assuming it turns out to be true.
it gives them the brand recognition.
people will try it and talk about it.
if it's good people will play it.
not impossible they thought about going to enter the Footy game for a long time and now having the FIFA name pushed them over the edge.
What surprises me is that there's no real competition for pro club. The clubs scene isn't the biggest part of EA FC, but it's sizable and pretty hardcore. And best of all for any competitors, it doesn't involve any licenses. Most pro clubs player I know pay a $100 each year just to have access to clubs a week early.
But somehow I've yet to see anyone bother making a viable alternative. This is part of the reason why, despite the many complaints about it, I think EA has largely succeeded on merit. No one else is doing all it's doing.
But somehow I've yet to see anyone bother making a viable alternative. This is part of the reason why, despite the many complaints about it, I think EA has largely succeeded on merit. No one else is doing all it's doing.
Another thing that may give strength to this rumor is 2K's recent approach to publishing games by trying different types/genres. They've started making WWE, they are bringing back TopSpin, they tried with Lego 2K Drive, and even made a superhero game in Midnight Suns. Most of them were flop saleswise and even NBA2K24 is not in a good place lagging behind 2K23 by 1 million units sold (lifespans aligned). New Bioshock has been announced for a long time now with nothing to show for it. Compared to all these at least football has a much higher ceiling revenuewise imo. If they can actually make it work it has the potential to become even bigger than NBA for them.
Seems this isn't true.
View: https://twitter.com/kurakasis/status/1757076739929285076
Edit: Screenshot as the tweet got deleted.
View: https://twitter.com/kurakasis/status/1757076739929285076
Edit: Screenshot as the tweet got deleted.
New info from the account who leaked the Marvel's Rivals.
View: https://twitter.com/Kurakasis/status/1774573971066741121
View: https://twitter.com/Kurakasis/status/1774573971066741121
Most important thing will be how many licenses they got. I've said it multiples times before and I'll keep saying it: the FIFA license is absolutely worthless in itself, you need the licenses to the various leagues, clubs and players. Nobody is gonna give a shit about 2K's game if it means having to play with Manchester Red vs Manchester Blue, or Madrid White vs Barcelona Yellow or some shit like that.
I also still suspect that if 2K (or some other publisher) manages to put together a package which actually manages to compete with EA, EA will just for example buy the exclusive licenses to the Premier League, its teams and players.
I also still suspect that if 2K (or some other publisher) manages to put together a package which actually manages to compete with EA, EA will just for example buy the exclusive licenses to the Premier League, its teams and players.
FC is a terrible fucking unenjoyable piece of shit and I'm not even talking about the FUT gambling shit.
The menus, the jank, the soulless bore of it all. How can soccer control like Red Dead Redemption 2?
Please make something fun and fast.
The menus, the jank, the soulless bore of it all. How can soccer control like Red Dead Redemption 2?
Please make something fun and fast.
Ea's gameplay has been utter garbage for years. I remember a FIFA being on PS+ a few years ago, the AI was such complete utter garbage that I un-installed the game after about an hour.
Fuck, now I can't stop thinking about fried chicken... I know I must resist, I must resist ahhhhhhh
Gameplay wise they were far better than EA…i'll never forgive what konami did to pes with this stupid efootball game. :(((
NBA2K has the best pure gameplay of all the sport games out there—but they are just as bad with the micro transactions as EA is. But at this point, if I get the football version of what nba2k is, i'll live with it. I only play the PlayNow mode as it is, so it's not even that bad for me.
I'm all for more football games.
This'll be a tough sell though. Premier League, Bundesliga and I think La Liga are just some of the leagues that EA has locked up exclusively. So FIFA name or not, they'll have the same issue Konami did.
I don't think exclusive leagues should be allowed for competition reasons, but they are, so it'll be incredibly tough to compete with FIFA.
This'll be a tough sell though. Premier League, Bundesliga and I think La Liga are just some of the leagues that EA has locked up exclusively. So FIFA name or not, they'll have the same issue Konami did.
I don't think exclusive leagues should be allowed for competition reasons, but they are, so it'll be incredibly tough to compete with FIFA.
eFootball exists. If you're okay with mainly playing online, it's a decent game.
Good, anything is better than the crap EA makes that calls it a football game., hell, even f2p pes 2024 has much better gameplay.
They are worse than EA with the micro transaction. The single player be a pro player/manager has zero micro transactions in FIFA/EA FC. Meanwhile in 2K you're dripped fed coins to level up your character, unlock animations, buy clothing, use boosters, and bombarded with nonstop advertisement to buy the coins instead whether you're playing single player or multiplayer. 2K's shit is egregious in a way EA can't even compete.
I think the premier league is a UK thing? So it won't be relevant for most of market.
In what way? Not relevant because the league is English? Or is it a deal exclusive to the UK version of EA FC?
Because if it's the former, I have news for you... the EPL is massive worldwide.
Absolutely, I haven't played a football game since FIFA 15 or so, tried 22 and it was bad.
PES6 was glorious.
Have you ever watched football on TV or left the house? XD
Premier League is THE football league on the globe. Bigger than all other big leagues combined.
No football game without PL teams will sell.
this is like saying the NBA isn't relevant to 2K outside of the US
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The new tweet is almost definitely an April Fools joke. They knew what they were doing with FIFA KFC lmao.
If 2K are really making a FIFA game this year itll be called FIFA 2K25
The old tweet is from the same person and they've already clarified last month that it was referring to 2K Lego Soccer and not FIFA.
My thoughts instantly. It's April 1st in Australia and this side of the world, plus rooster avatar...
Going to doubt.
Unfortunately 2K only will stand a chance if they can get the clubs, leagues and players licenses. FIFA just gives them the brand name and world cup license.