EA returns to university football -apkrig after 8 years
From the point of view of the average European, this may not be the most important announcement, but if you’re interested in American football or have ever heard of EA Sports’ NCAA Football series, you can probably imagine the upheaval they caused Electronic Arts when they announced the brand’s return. Fans will once again be able to play college and university American football. The first part of this series was born in 1993 under the name Bill Walsh College Football, but the last one was released eight years ago. It was NCAA Football 14 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The entire console generation was missing from the series.
Legal disputes over the appearance of athletes were a problem, as the NCAA license did not cover all parts of the competition and other details would have to be negotiated individually. The students, on the other hand, didn’t like being shown in the game and didn’t get any of it. Petr addressed this issue in Vortex # 134 as part of a topic on litigation between gaming companies. In short, it seemed that college football would not simply return in the form of a video game.
Electronic Arts negotiated the possibility of using real teams, logos, jerseys and stadiums, but the agreement does not include the names of the players and their appearance.
The fans were all the happier with the news, NCAA Football returns, but under the name EA Sports College Football. In a statement, the developers said that Electronic Arts had negotiated the possibility of using real teams, logos, jerseys and stadiums, but the agreement does not include the names of players and their appearance. However, this may change in the future, as the Supreme Court is due to discuss in the spring whether it will be possible for students to receive payment for these requirements. According to EA, EA will closely monitor developments.
The development of the title is only at the beginning and we do not know the approximate date of release yet. According to ESPN, the game is aimed at the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series and will include more than a hundred teams. EA Sports College Football undoubtedly has to share know-how with the Madden NFL series, which has previously included some university teams, but no one has officially confirmed this.
According to EA, millions of fans called after the return of the NCAA series, and it was said to be one of the most frequent requests addressed to the Electronic Arts sports division. The authors promise an authentic atmosphere and first-class gameplay. The NCAA Football series used to be worked by the Florida studio EA Tiburon, the same team that makes Madden the NFL. It is to this brand that many original authors have moved. Although EA has not said who will make the new game, it is likely that Tiburon will take over again.
To imagine what a surprise it was for American football fans, just look at the official EA Sports Twitter account, which commented on the announcement: “For those who have never stopped believing…” To compare it to a certain extent is waiting for a PC NHL version. The importance of this step is underlined by the fact that the price of EA shares rose significantly after the announcement. Not to mention the NCAA Football series sold millions of copies.
