EA Contemplating Dedicated MLS Game

by pastapadre
Posted April 22nd, 2009 at 5:30 am

sounders

An article today discussing the success of the Seattle Sounders and the team’s sponsorship with Xbox 360 mentions that EA Sports has been in early talks to create a game for the league. MLS teams have been included in FIFA but they could potentially do a lot more with it as its own dedicated game.

We believe there’s a natural connection between our sport and their games, and there have been initial talks, very preliminary, but that’s something that both sides will have to look at.

It has been interesting to see just how successful the new franchise here in Seattle has been. When first announced I didn’t envision it as something that would become an attraction. But the crowd and excitement for the first game was crazy, all the games have sold out, and word of mouth about the experience has spread. It has been somewhat remarkable to follow the developments.

What would be the outlook for an MLS branded game? Tough to say at this point but it seems like sooner or later the league will be getting its own game.

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http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

touche 110% agree
http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

touche 110% agree
Cody Thrasher

EA isn't going to get the MLS right in FIFA. That's just obvious. If they made a dedicated MLS game and got things right, I'd definitely buy it. It would be nice to have the USL included as well, but I won't get too greedy.

I do watch other soccer leagues, but I watch the MLS the most by far. I enjoy the American style of play regardless of what others may say. I'm a huge fan of the league, and I'd support it by buying the video game. I don't think the game would be worth $60, but I'd pay $40 or $45 for it.
Cody Thrasher

EA isn't going to get the MLS right in FIFA. That's just obvious. If they made a dedicated MLS game and got things right, I'd definitely buy it. It would be nice to have the USL included as well, but I won't get too greedy.

I do watch other soccer leagues, but I watch the MLS the most by far. I enjoy the American style of play regardless of what others may say. I'm a huge fan of the league, and I'd support it by buying the video game. I don't think the game would be worth $60, but I'd pay $40 or $45 for it.
Nestor

I love fifa…but an MLS game like Madden would be great. A big plus would be adding the semiprofesional A-lague and college drafts. That plus a create a team and stadium option would make for a complete game. I wouldnt mind paying 60 bucks for this game as long as I can import and export players into the fifa game.
Nestor

I love fifa…but an MLS game like Madden would be great. A big plus would be adding the semiprofesional A-lague and college drafts. That plus a create a team and stadium option would make for a complete game. I wouldnt mind paying 60 bucks for this game as long as I can import and export players into the fifa game.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dbrum02 dbrum02

I agree. Madden NFL is the best format to do a MLS game with franchise mode. build your teams. create expansion teams because the me MLS is growing like crazy might as well throw that in. but also have the play ability like FIFA when your playing the game. LETS just make it where when our players becomes stars they stay in the league rather then leave for and euro league. Another thought the Reserve teams can be ran like the last EA MLB game (where Pujols was on the cover) ran their minor league system. i think there should be MLS draft college to PRO. thats a game i would play. but yea that is the game i envision.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dbrum02 dbrum02

I agree. Madden NFL is the best format to do a MLS game with franchise mode. build your teams. create expansion teams because the me MLS is growing like crazy might as well throw that in. but also have the play ability like FIFA when your playing the game. LETS just make it where when our players becomes stars they stay in the league rather then leave for and euro league. Another thought the Reserve teams can be ran like the last EA MLB game (where Pujols was on the cover) ran their minor league system. i think there should be MLS draft college to PRO. thats a game i would play. but yea that is the game i envision.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dbrum02 dbrum02

The MLS needs this game. The Cities that have their MLS teams love them and it is time. Soccer is growing here. Oh and it should have a MLS superstar mode. to bad we cant create a NCAA MENS SOCCER GAME. The (suposedly) BIG 12 doesn't even have mens soccer just women's. the BIG 12 is so sexiest.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dbrum02 dbrum02

The MLS needs this game. The Cities that have their MLS teams love them and it is time. Soccer is growing here. Oh and it should have a MLS superstar mode. to bad we cant create a NCAA MENS SOCCER GAME. The (suposedly) BIG 12 doesn't even have mens soccer just women's. the BIG 12 is so sexiest.
Cekaj_malo

AWESOME! MLS 2012! MAKE IT HAPPEN! RedBull Arena, Kansas City Wizards new stadium…Portland, Vancouver…DPs…Playoffs. Add a Fantasy Soccer League for the season and have it release the first of March with roster updates available for delayed signings.

Have MLS Hall of Fame players. Maybe add US Open Cup, Super Liga, and CONCACAF Champions League. CONCACAF GOLD CUP GAMES!
How about just an EA CONCACAF GAME. MLS PLAYOFFS, FMF Apertura and Clausura tournaments. Or, MLS, USL, and NASL teams.