Troy DuVal

[CFBDirect @CFBDirect]

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[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

@CFBDirect I’ve had fun ratio’ing you recently, it was a good ride

Looking forward to seeing what specific details this new direction includes, like touching on the missing XP sliders

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

we did it. #CFBPlayDontPay

[College Football 27 @EASPORTSCollege]

An update from the College Football 27 Team. #CFBGoPlay

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

Not only is almost every creator speaking out, but so is your entire community

I’m extremely proud with how everybody has come together #CFBPlayDontPay

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

It really seems like it is everybody (including some people who worked on CFB 27) VS the decision makers at EA

There is still an opportunity for @EASPORTSCollege to make it right, but whoever is calling the shots would have to sign off

Give us “Our Game” back. Remove microtransactions and add back the fast XP settings. At least attempt to even find a middle ground

Do something because continuing to double down on the current state with no changes is ruining what should be an amazing launch moment for CFB 27

and if there is anything I have learned about the College Football community, they are loud, they are vocal, and they won’t just shut up bc you tried to ignore it #CFBPlayDontPay

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

EA has responded, but sounds like they’re gonna stand firm for now and double down on the changes with micro transactions

They’re also using creators to push their messaging without making a statement themselves or addressing anything

“the core coach level progression is unchanged from CFB 26” true, but normal is way too slow, and you REMOVED 2 faster settings

They acknowledge “Fast/Faster Coach Progression was removed from Dynasty,” 0 update on a plan to bring it back

ZERO mention of removing XP sliders from Road to Glory either

“continuing to monitor community feedback” basically meaning we don’t wanna make a change because we think it’ll blow over lmao

I can’t believe this is the response the College Football team is making. Do better @EASPORTSCollege #CFBPlayDontPay

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

@CFBDirect @EASPORTSCollege next fix should be putting the XP sliders back in dynasty and RTG you removed and replaced with microtransactions. #CFBPlayDontPay

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

IDGAF about a partnership. Make a stand against micro transactions in Dynasty and RTG. Take them out and bring XP sliders back @EASPORTSCollege #CFBPlayDontPay

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

Sneaking micro transactions into single player modes lets me know everything i need to about where EA wants to take both football titles in the future

That’s why it’s now or never to make a change. Taking the game in that direction is going to ruin all of the support and love you have built from this community. Do what’s right @EASPORTSCollege

#CFBPlayDontPay

[Drew (NTE) @NotTheExpertYT]

I’m with you Bordeaux. I also will never work with @EASPORTSCollege again if they don’t reverse these decisions. #CFBPlayDontPay

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

@UVAFootball @EASPORTSCollege #CFBPAYDONTPLAY Micro transactions aside the cpu recruiting is a dumpster fire

[Bordeaux @bordeauxyoutube]

i don’t like being blindsided by micro transactions and removing features hidden behind all the new shiny stuff

i like the game a lot. the devs did a great job. whoever made the micro transaction decision did not #CFBPlayDontPay

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

@DomTheBomb Playstation. I've been buying digital for a while now. I never used the bluray drive for anything else other than previous physical games.

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

@tdawgsmitty I don't think so

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

Yeah no kidding

[The Man About Tech @Vyyyper]

I wanna see that same smoke for Xbox !!!!!

[Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly @kiwitalkz]

If you think Nintendo will continue physical forever, then you will be disappointed.

There will come a point in time where Nintendo will abandon physical as well just like Sony, probably next-gen, so don't be so quick to be like "yay Nintendo W"

A digital future is inevitable

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

@QNDZYcom It would be funny if it made even a little sense.

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

IMO consoles will keep living on. I like the physical option, but I mostly buy digital. My PC handles work, 3D printing, CAD browsing & YouTube. I don’t want gaming overhead or crashes there. Console on the 75" TV with zero hassle. Convenience & optimization still matter.

[Troy DuVal @TroyDuval]

This!

[Derek Strickland @DeekeTweak]

Here's a big reason why Sony is retiring PlayStation game disc production.

Sony shipped 70 million game discs in FY25, but made less than $1 billion from these sales.

Sony sold 248 million digital games in FY25, and made nearly $7 billion from the sales.