@mezz08@derapy_ Prove your point. Show credits where he the artist should be listed as a writer. You know he’s not giving up points for a few words he sniped
@Anglo_Angeland@easttexascoder@Aqqressively@LASHYBILLS This! I don’t want to hear anyone from Texas talking about anything cause they let Gov. Hot wheels run all over their rights while giving the people nothing. But I guess boot lickers are going to boot lick
@radiance345@Tonytru216@NBA__Courtside Damn Sis this went waaay over your head. He was using Max’s name as an example. He’s smart enough not to say drug dealer on that platform. Sheeesh
@SaycheeseDGTL The ONE guy from that era that I would love to have a conversation with. Hopefully he’s still living or wrote everything down so it can be made into a book or movie. 50 need to make his life a series.
@CViewer12329009@jaycee0101@SpikeEskin It was wishful thinking with Ben. We all knew he was a diva and coddled by the coach. Vj grew up in harsh conditions that foster resiliency. He will not let someone outwork him. Getting better at something that takes time and effort won’t be an issue for this guy.
@CViewer12329009@jaycee0101@SpikeEskin That can be fixed easily with pro coaching and an off season shooting coach. Remeber Maxey didn’t have that 3 when he came into the league but he worked at it and now he’s the guy. VJ will do the same.
End EA’s NFL Monopoly: We The Fans Demand a Competitive Football Gaming Market 🏈
@NFL, it’s time to do right by your fans and end the exclusive licensing agreement with @EASPORTS. For 20 years, EA has held a monopoly on NFL simulation games, and the result? Stagnation, recycled content, and a Madden NFL series that fails to live up to its potential. Fans deserve a competitive market where multiple developers can use the NFL license to create innovative, high-quality football games. Competition breeds excellence—EA’s lack of it has left us with less.
Since EA secured the exclusive NFL license in 2004, Madden has faced no real challengers in the simulation football space. This monopoly has led to widespread criticism that EA churns out annual releases with minimal innovation, often feeling like roster updates with a fresh coat of paint. Fans on X echo this frustration, pointing out that ESPN NFL 2K5, released over two decades ago by Sega’s Visual Concepts, still outshines modern Madden titles in areas like passing mechanics and presentation. One user even called NFL 2K5 “a better game than any Madden EA has ever put out,” highlighting how a 2004 title remains a benchmark EA can’t surpass.
Before EA’s exclusivity deal, the early 2000s were a golden era for NFL games. Titles like NFL 2K, NFL Fever, and Madden competed fiercely, driving innovation. NFL 2K1, for example, earned a Metacritic score of 97, higher than any Madden game ever. NFL 2K5 introduced dynamic features like immersive commentary, a robust halftime show, and first-person modes that Madden still hasn’t matched. Competition pushed developers to take risks and deliver memorable experiences. Without it, EA has little incentive to overhaul Madden’s outdated mechanics or address persistent issues like buggy gameplay, inconsistent servers, and lackluster franchise modes.
EA’s confidence in retaining the NFL license stems from Madden’s profitability, not its quality. The series generates significant revenue for both EA and the NFL, with record net bookings in 2024 despite declining review scores. But profit shouldn’t trump fan satisfaction. The NFL itself has reportedly explored alternatives to EA’s exclusivity, reflecting concerns about long-term stagnation. Disney’s decision to open Star Wars game licensing to multiple developers after EA’s struggles shows what’s possible when a licensor prioritizes innovation over a single partner. The NFL could follow suit, inviting studios like 2K or others to bring fresh perspectives to football gaming.
Fans aren’t just nostalgic—they’re fed up. Posts on X lament Madden’s “inaccurate” passing mechanics, broken leading passes, and EA’s refusal to fix core gameplay issues post-launch. Another user quit Madden outright, citing “inconsistent” head-to-head servers that ruin the experience. Meanwhile, 2K’s NBA 2K series, despite its own flaws, is praised for a superior core game and franchise mode, showing what a competitor could achieve with the NFL license.
The NFL is built on competition—teams and players thrive by facing challenges. Why should NFL video games be any different? Ending EA’s exclusivity by 2026, when the current deal expires, could usher in a new era of creativity. Imagine a market where 2K, Visual Concepts, or even a new studio could craft NFL games with cutting-edge gameplay, deep franchise modes, and authentic presentation. Fans don’t want another decade of Madden’s complacency—they want choice, quality, and passion.
@NFL, listen to your fans. Open the license. Let competition drive the next great NFL game.
@Samsung how come I have a broken tv less than 2 yrs old and I can’t get it repaired by Samsung? Been attempting to get help for 3 weeks. Customer service keeps forwarding me back to the AI prompt. I need assistance
@JoshTaylorFB Pipe down sparky. You probably had the same energy when yall had RG3, tell me how that turned out. Once they get a book on this kid he’ll come back to earth like CJ Stroud did this year. With all that said, he’s good today but follow that up a few more years b4 you crown him
@Liberty2Bfree@OccupyDemocrats Idk. But I do know a certain demographic overwhelmingly thought a Wm felon was better than a female POC career prosecutor. Make it make sense from the law & order crowd 🤷🏿♂️