View Full Version : Madden-PSP Problems Finally "Solved," Says EA
mille.mots
10-05-2005, 08:29 AM
In a stunning development, EA (http://www.ea.com) announced yesterday that their latest workaround issued for the problems plaguing the Madden 06 title for the PSP console is “the solution for the shutdown issue” and, more importantly, “is the final answer on this issue.” Never mind that within hours of the posting the “final solution” it was proven not to work, nor does it address any of the online game play issues, roster update issues, lockups in gameplan practice, typographical errors or graphics glitches.
You can read the notice posted by ‘eacomnathan’ (http://forums.easports.com/mboards/message.jspa?messageID=47308#47308) on the official EA Madden 06 board. The story is also being carried by joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000837061762/) and Nomad Gamer (http://www.nomadgamer.com/archives/2005/09/theres_always_n.php).
Disgruntled users have started a Madden Recall website (http://www.maddenrecall.us) as well as a campaign to force the NFL’s licensing division (http://forums.easports.com/mboards/thread.jspa?threadID=7036&messageID=46460땼) to deal with EA’s recalcitrance. Only time will tell if either play will work. But, one has to wonder…if EA is aware of the problems with the game, why do they continue to offer it for sale without any warning or notices to the purchaser?
Savok
10-05-2005, 08:32 AM
EA being evil fuckwits.
Say it ain't so.
Also to people wondering why people like me were/are boycotting EA, here's why.
mille.mots
10-05-2005, 08:57 AM
A recent posting to the EA forum says that Jason Zimmer from the NFL, who has been the point person for complaints about Madden, is shepherding the complaints through the licensing process and wil eventually get to 'the board.' (summarizing two posts here) He told the poster that he has more than enough email 'ammo' and would appreciate it if users would stop sending them to him. Interesting.
Varsity
10-05-2005, 09:02 AM
At least someone in that cesspit is trying to help.
bean19
10-05-2005, 09:04 AM
You think they'd be more interested in maintaining the quality of their Intellectual Property. . .
Oh, that's right. . . they bought the rights to the NFL license and don't have to compete anymore. I totally forgot.
Come on guys. You are not being realistic. This should be expected and accepted by all of you digital hippie idealists.
/sarcasm
NoName
10-05-2005, 09:09 AM
You think they'd be more interested in maintaining the quality of their Intellectual Property. . .
Oh, that's right. . . they bought the rights to the NFL license and don't have to compete anymore. I totally forgot.
What, you mean competition in an open market is a good thing? Who knew...
jacktion
10-05-2005, 09:20 AM
I can bet there is some shit going down inside EA right now.
Heretic Machine
10-05-2005, 09:22 AM
But, one has to wonder…if EA is aware of the problems with the game, why do they continue to offer it for sale without any warning or notices to the purchaser?
...Why would they do anything to put their sales at risk?
Rakael
10-05-2005, 09:30 AM
Is EA falling apart? *crosses fingers*
Madhatter45
10-05-2005, 09:34 AM
I seriously hope this bites EA in the ass.Hard. I could die a happy man if the nfl bitched out ea and tried to withdrawl from the deal.
Heh. I think it's going to take a hell of lot more than a couple weeks of inaction and denial on a PSP title for the NFL to really get involved.
Once all those shiny copies of PSP Madden get recalled/returned, I think the NFL might take notice. Or when the average Joe consumer stops buying EA titles because of the shoddiness... that might do it.
bean19
10-05-2005, 10:24 AM
Once all those shiny copies of PSP Madden get recalled/returned, I think the NFL might take notice. Or when the average Joe consumer stops buying EA titles because of the shoddiness... that might do it.
During the whole Half-Life 2 thing where Vivendi was mad at Valve for releasing their game via Steam, I joined a group that stated they would not buy any Vivendi games whatsoever until the matter was settled.
Boycotting a publisher is tough! I had to wait on a serious number of titles, and I think boycotting EA would be similarly difficult. . . now if it was just boycotting EA first party titles, I might be able to get onboard with that. However, I'm not crazy about Madden. I usually buy a copy, but I'm holding out for a USED X360 Madden sometime next year. :) I'd buy it new, but I can't afford it and the new system and games for the X360 that take priority.
DCJoeDog
10-05-2005, 10:28 AM
I'll translate for you:
EA: This is the solution and BTW, bend over while you're at it.
EA Fanboy: Ugh, thank you, may I have another.
Normal person with logic: WTF is wrong with you EA Fanboy?!?
omnithrope
10-05-2005, 10:36 AM
But, one has to wonder…if EA is aware of the problems with the game, why do they continue to offer it for sale without any warning or notices to the purchaser?
Uh... because they want to sell copies of the game, perhaps?
This statement seems a little naive...
Heretic Machine
10-05-2005, 10:51 AM
Average Joe Consumer who purchases Madden games doesn't visit message boards, and probably wouldn't know how to fight back against EA's shittiness even if they were motivated to do so.
All we can really rely on at this point is the fact that EA brands their games so heavily and they don't want the EA/Electronic Arts name and logo associated with broken and messy slop. This will happen whether or not you are Joe Average.
That's not going to keep me from slagging on them though ;).
bapenguin
10-05-2005, 11:04 AM
You gotta love today's Penny Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php?date=2005-10-05).
Justin_McElroy
10-05-2005, 11:09 AM
Isn't this: "assume that this is the final answer on this issue. We are still working on the online slow down."
Different from this: PSP console is “the solution for the shutdown issue” and, more importantly, “is the final answer on this issue.”?
Royal Fool
10-05-2005, 11:16 AM
Here's an idea: Everyone that's part of the recall campaign should take their copy of the game, stick a note inside the sleeve cover saying "This game is broken, I want my money back" and send them to EA.
But... that might be hard, considering the premium price of EA's games. People would be reluctant to do it.
gracenote
10-05-2005, 11:17 AM
I smell class action lawsuit....
Sloth
10-05-2005, 12:40 PM
Is EA falling apart? *crosses fingers*
Is or has, really doesn't matter. The point of this is that they can get away with it because they monopolized the NFL license.
I think the NFL should do something about it too. If the NFL is going to let one company have exclusive rights, the NFL should damn well make sure the product produced is high quality.
Arphahat
10-05-2005, 02:21 PM
If you have one of these lemons, you should check with the Better Business Bureau. Your state might have laws that supercede the store policy of refusing to refund open merchandise. Essentially, the store you bought it at might HAVE to take it back.
Magnanimous Gnome
10-05-2005, 03:47 PM
I'd venture to say that anyone willing to spend FIFTY DOLLARS on any portable game (let alone one of the yearly football variety) is probably not at the top of the gene pool, but this is EA, so I hope they get stuck good. Sadly, I know that they will get past this just like they've gotten past everything else.
If killing Bullfrog didn't bring down nature's wrath upon EA, nothing will.
mille.mots
10-05-2005, 03:55 PM
I'd venture to say that anyone willing to spend FIFTY DOLLARS on any portable game (let alone one of the yearly football variety) is probably not at the top of the gene pool....
As contrasted with, say, people who purchased MMORPG titles, all the expansion packs, and still pay monthly access fees? :eek: :)
Magnanimous Gnome
10-05-2005, 08:55 PM
As contrasted with, say, people who purchased MMORPG titles, all the expansion packs, and still pay monthly access fees? :eek: :)
Well, I didn't say that those people are super smart either.
Still, MMORPGs have a precedent of having to buy the game, pay the fees, and buy expansions. Portable games were 30 dollars until fairly recently, and now Sony thinks that they should cost as much as home console titles. Seems like crap to me.
Peppage
10-06-2005, 12:29 PM
Is or has, really doesn't matter. The point of this is that they can get away with it because they monopolized the NFL license.
I think the NFL should do something about it too. If the NFL is going to let one company have exclusive rights, the NFL should damn well make sure the product produced is high quality.
Yeah wow this isn't fair. Now no one gets a good NFL game. Didn't we all know this was going to happen? They were going to slack off, no competition.
Redman
10-16-2005, 05:08 PM
Has anyone even mentioned Sony's hand in all this? EA did ship a buggy game, BUT NO ONE CAN RELEASE A GAME ON A SONY PLATFORM UNTIL THEY APPROVE IT. Sony MUST approve each SKU (game) being released on the PSP. Sony is SUPPOSED TO perform rigorous testing to ensure that each game released on their platform is bug free and can be enjoyed by all. Honestly, Sony is as much at fault because they let EA through their process knowing that the game had all the issues with it. I guess money makes everything easier, but Sony... The players cry foul and the same players tell their friends about their buggy experience on your system. They talk to others who have little to no issues with Madden on their systems (Xbox, PS2, DS) and they will come to think less of your system for every game you let through the pipe that you know is buggy. EA is not the only one at fault, Sony deserves their whipping too! :mad:
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