Comments on: July 09 Sales Numbers http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: michstarfish http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-75398 michstarfish Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:35:11 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-75398 I'm prepared to get blasted, but I like NCAA better most years than Madden. This year, so far I call them equal. I think there is a lot more depth to the game than I see it given credit for on the net. Is it a perfect game, no, but then again there isn't one IMO. I guess I'm just sick of seeing the NCAA series unnecessarily totally trashed as in my opinion part of the reason for down NCAA sales is massive nitpicking and hating on the net. Just my $0.02. Fire Away!!!!! I'm prepared to get blasted, but I like NCAA better most years than Madden. This year, so far I call them equal. I think there is a lot more depth to the game than I see it given credit for on the net. Is it a perfect game, no, but then again there isn't one IMO. I guess I'm just sick of seeing the NCAA series unnecessarily totally trashed as in my opinion part of the reason for down NCAA sales is massive nitpicking and hating on the net. Just my $0.02. Fire Away!!!!!

]]> By: michstarfish http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-216394 michstarfish Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-216394 I'm prepared to get blasted, but I like NCAA better most years than Madden. This year, so far I call them equal. I think there is a lot more depth to the game than I see it given credit for on the net. Is it a perfect game, no, but then again there isn't one IMO. I guess I'm just sick of seeing the NCAA series unnecessarily totally trashed as in my opinion part of the reason for down NCAA sales is massive nitpicking and hating on the net. Just my $0.02. Fire Away!!!!! I'm prepared to get blasted, but I like NCAA better most years than Madden. This year, so far I call them equal. I think there is a lot more depth to the game than I see it given credit for on the net. Is it a perfect game, no, but then again there isn't one IMO. I guess I'm just sick of seeing the NCAA series unnecessarily totally trashed as in my opinion part of the reason for down NCAA sales is massive nitpicking and hating on the net. Just my $0.02. Fire Away!!!!!

]]> By: michstarfish http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-216395 michstarfish Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-216395 I'm prepared to get blasted, but I like NCAA better most years than Madden. This year, so far I call them equal. I think there is a lot more depth to the game than I see it given credit for on the net. Is it a perfect game, no, but then again there isn't one IMO. I guess I'm just sick of seeing the NCAA series unnecessarily totally trashed as in my opinion part of the reason for down NCAA sales is massive nitpicking and hating on the net. Just my $0.02. Fire Away!!!!! I'm prepared to get blasted, but I like NCAA better most years than Madden. This year, so far I call them equal. I think there is a lot more depth to the game than I see it given credit for on the net. Is it a perfect game, no, but then again there isn't one IMO. I guess I'm just sick of seeing the NCAA series unnecessarily totally trashed as in my opinion part of the reason for down NCAA sales is massive nitpicking and hating on the net. Just my $0.02. Fire Away!!!!!

]]> By: IIII 47 IIII http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-75396 IIII 47 IIII Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:34:42 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-75396 Good, NCAA 10 was a pathetic excuse for a full game. It was so marginally improved over 09 that asking 60 dollars for the game should be considered a crime. It's great to see consumers are recognizing this, the only ppl who aren't are the blind lackeys. Thank God for the Madden dev team who actually decided to improve their game nor just release the same game with a few minor inconscequential changes. I hope the NCAA team gets their s**t straight for next yrs game. Good, NCAA 10 was a pathetic excuse for a full game. It was so marginally improved over 09 that asking 60 dollars for the game should be considered a crime. It’s great to see consumers are recognizing this, the only ppl who aren’t are the blind lackeys. Thank God for the Madden dev team who actually decided to improve their game nor just release the same game with a few minor inconscequential changes. I hope the NCAA team gets their s**t straight for next yrs game.

]]> By: IIII 47 IIII http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-216392 IIII 47 IIII Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-216392 Good, NCAA 10 was a pathetic excuse for a full game. It was so marginally improved over 09 that asking 60 dollars for the game should be considered a crime. It's great to see consumers are recognizing this, the only ppl who aren't are the blind lackeys. Thank God for the Madden dev team who actually decided to improve their game nor just release the same game with a few minor inconscequential changes. I hope the NCAA team gets their s**t straight for next yrs game. Good, NCAA 10 was a pathetic excuse for a full game. It was so marginally improved over 09 that asking 60 dollars for the game should be considered a crime. It’s great to see consumers are recognizing this, the only ppl who aren’t are the blind lackeys. Thank God for the Madden dev team who actually decided to improve their game nor just release the same game with a few minor inconscequential changes. I hope the NCAA team gets their s**t straight for next yrs game.

]]> By: IIII 47 IIII http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-216393 IIII 47 IIII Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-216393 Good, NCAA 10 was a pathetic excuse for a full game. It was so marginally improved over 09 that asking 60 dollars for the game should be considered a crime. It's great to see consumers are recognizing this, the only ppl who aren't are the blind lackeys. Thank God for the Madden dev team who actually decided to improve their game nor just release the same game with a few minor inconscequential changes. I hope the NCAA team gets their s**t straight for next yrs game. Good, NCAA 10 was a pathetic excuse for a full game. It was so marginally improved over 09 that asking 60 dollars for the game should be considered a crime. It’s great to see consumers are recognizing this, the only ppl who aren’t are the blind lackeys. Thank God for the Madden dev team who actually decided to improve their game nor just release the same game with a few minor inconscequential changes. I hope the NCAA team gets their s**t straight for next yrs game.

]]> By: Skihawks http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-2#comment-75364 Skihawks Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:31:09 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-75364 I actually think that NCAA 10 is a pretty sweet game and differs from NCAA 09 in many areas. My personal opinion is people are being a touch more selective when buying. Instead of jumping out and purchasing a game when it is released, I believe people are more willing to rent first. I agree that the Madden team has taken Madden 10 above and beyond what we have seen in the past few years. I would like to know what GameFly's numbers were for July. I actually think that NCAA 10 is a pretty sweet game and differs from NCAA 09 in many areas. My personal opinion is people are being a touch more selective when buying. Instead of jumping out and purchasing a game when it is released, I believe people are more willing to rent first.

I agree that the Madden team has taken Madden 10 above and beyond what we have seen in the past few years.

I would like to know what GameFly's numbers were for July.

]]> By: Skihawks http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-1#comment-216390 Skihawks Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:31:00 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-216390 I actually think that NCAA 10 is a pretty sweet game and differs from NCAA 09 in many areas. My personal opinion is people are being a touch more selective when buying. Instead of jumping out and purchasing a game when it is released, I believe people are more willing to rent first. I agree that the Madden team has taken Madden 10 above and beyond what we have seen in the past few years. I would like to know what GameFly's numbers were for July. I actually think that NCAA 10 is a pretty sweet game and differs from NCAA 09 in many areas. My personal opinion is people are being a touch more selective when buying. Instead of jumping out and purchasing a game when it is released, I believe people are more willing to rent first.

I agree that the Madden team has taken Madden 10 above and beyond what we have seen in the past few years.

I would like to know what GameFly's numbers were for July.

]]> By: Skihawks http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-1#comment-216391 Skihawks Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:31:00 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-216391 I actually think that NCAA 10 is a pretty sweet game and differs from NCAA 09 in many areas. My personal opinion is people are being a touch more selective when buying. Instead of jumping out and purchasing a game when it is released, I believe people are more willing to rent first. I agree that the Madden team has taken Madden 10 above and beyond what we have seen in the past few years. I would like to know what GameFly's numbers were for July. I actually think that NCAA 10 is a pretty sweet game and differs from NCAA 09 in many areas. My personal opinion is people are being a touch more selective when buying. Instead of jumping out and purchasing a game when it is released, I believe people are more willing to rent first.

I agree that the Madden team has taken Madden 10 above and beyond what we have seen in the past few years.

I would like to know what GameFly's numbers were for July.

]]> By: pastapadre http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/08/13/july-09-sales-numbers/comment-page-1#comment-75159 pastapadre Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:19:26 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=9958#comment-75159 No the comparison had complete merit. Sales were going to be frontloaded. Saying you can't compare UFC's 11 days to FN's 6 is incorrect. If anything FN would have the advantage being as sequel and with EA's preorder incentives. I even correctly predicted that FN would be lucky to chart in July, as opposed to people suggesting that the sales would be rolling in and heavier than June. Think of it in the same way as a movie. Good buzz and word of mouth led a new franchise to extended strong sales. With a "sequel" you get the early rush and then big drop-off. No the comparison had complete merit. Sales were going to be frontloaded. Saying you can't compare UFC's 11 days to FN's 6 is incorrect. If anything FN would have the advantage being as sequel and with EA's preorder incentives. I even correctly predicted that FN would be lucky to chart in July, as opposed to people suggesting that the sales would be rolling in and heavier than June.

Think of it in the same way as a movie. Good buzz and word of mouth led a new franchise to extended strong sales. With a "sequel" you get the early rush and then big drop-off.

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