This could work for 2k because they now have a foot in the door. Furthermore, the exclusive agreement between the NFL and EA expires next year from what I've read, this is actually genius by 2k to get in now. The NFL would be wise to end the exclusivity and let multiple publishers to make simulation football games.
Yeah, I don't think this'll work out to 2K's advantage. If anything I see this as potential pitfall unless they can somehow get something like the NFL Blitz license (which IIRC currently resides with Netherealm Games). Or maybe a 2K/Netherrealms partnership?
Might put dent into EA's market dominance and then who knows? Maybe the NFL deal changes again and 2K can actually make a Madden competitor.
In any case, this doesn't really mean anything for 2K Hockey fans. Not in the near future at least.
*sigh*
Hmm, the solution I see for 2K is to yes, acquire the NHL license and go for maybe a more arcade experience like maybe NBA Jam or something along those lines. However, IMO, the key would be to their online portion, or, more specifically, their version of EASHL. They could have their own 2KSHL with fantasy players and team names and make it as realistic or as arcade as they wish. Would be a great way to circumvent a clause that stipulates they are not allowed to make a "realistic" version of hockey if ever that would be a scenario.
If you have a fake league and players, it can still be as realistic as you want without stepping on the NHL's toes.
2K already has the NHL license. They've had it for years. They just decided to pull out of the Console/Sim market for this sport because they just couldn't compete with EA's marketing dominance.
The NHL doesn't put any restrictions on 2K so if they really wanted to, they could make a rival game to EA's NHL. But they won't. Not now. Not in the foreseeable future unless something drastic or unforeseen happens.
I'd love to see 2K put an actual NHL product on shelves again. But I'm not gonna hold my breath.
One thing I would like to potentially see 2K do is come out with a Freemium HUT alternative so they can "test the waters". Game is free to download. You get a starter pack and you can buy extra packs with money or by collecting Pucks or whatever in game currency through progression. Make it available on PC, Switch, PS4 and XB1. Make it cross-play across all platforms. Would be sick!
All I meant was, if for some reason there ever was a restriction they could go the arcade route, or simply go arcade for any other reason but could still have a more realistic or even an arcade online league.
Yeah, I don't think this'll work out to 2K's advantage. If anything I see this as potential pitfall unless they can somehow get something like the NFL Blitz license (which IIRC currently resides with Netherealm Games). Or maybe a 2K/Netherrealms partnership?
Might put dent into EA's market dominance and then who knows? Maybe the NFL deal changes again and 2K can actually make a Madden competitor.
In any case, this doesn't really mean anything for 2K Hockey fans. Not in the near future at least.
*sigh*
Hmm, the solution I see for 2K is to yes, acquire the NHL license and go for maybe a more arcade experience like maybe NBA Jam or something along those lines. However, IMO, the key would be to their online portion, or, more specifically, their version of EASHL. They could have their own 2KSHL with fantasy players and team names and make it as realistic or as arcade as they wish. Would be a great way to circumvent a clause that stipulates they are not allowed to make a "realistic" version of hockey if ever that would be a scenario.
If you have a fake league and players, it can still be as realistic as you want without stepping on the NHL's toes.
One thing I would like to potentially see 2K do is come out with a Freemium HUT alternative so they can "test the waters". Game is free to download. You get a starter pack and you can buy extra packs with money or by collecting Pucks or whatever in game currency through progression. Make it available on PC, Switch, PS4 and XB1. Make it cross-play across all platforms. Would be sick!
From my sight of view a perfect variant for both type of Gamers. One version for sale, other for Hut free to download.
Would be great with real competition, I bealive we all gets a number bigger when we feel footsteep behind us. But would suprise me alot if someone new on the market would push the crown from EA.
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All I meant was, if for some reason there ever was a restriction they could go the arcade route, or simply go arcade for any other reason but could still have a more realistic or even an arcade online league.
From my sight of view a perfect variant for both type of Gamers. One version for sale, other for Hut free to download.
But whatever thats best for the hockey.
*go away corona, ur not welcome!