ESPN NFL 2005 $20 @ Gamestop - New MSRP? [Mobile/Archive]

Birbo

06-09-2004, 03:10 PM

I did read somewhere that this IS part of their new sports stragedy, to be the lower price alternative to Madden. Didn't realize it'd be quite this low though.

Here's a link:

http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2004/6/8-17

"A significant part of Take-Two's strategy is to gain market share by offering extremely high quality products, supported with aggressive marketing and value pricing. "We plan to expand the audience for ESPN Videogames' sports titles by applying a variety of proven marketing techniques," said Mr. Eibeler. "We are also adding the compelling element of value pricing to this high quality line, creating a significant point of differentiation for both core and casual gamers. We believe the recent console price cuts are bringing new consumers into the interactive entertainment market, and sports titles will be a meaningful part of their software purchases. Finally, with Sony and Microsoft not publishing sports titles this holiday season, there is a significant competitive opportunity for ESPN Videogames titles. The combination of these factors should expand the overall market for sports titles."

howard

06-09-2004, 03:12 PM

That's gotta be an error on their part. I'd order it just to see what happens if they honor the price or not, but I'm broke.

Not an error. Sega and Take-Two announced yesterday that for a few years, Sega's sports titles would be distributed worldwide through Globalstar Software (a tainted name IMO) and have value pricing, but the press release didn't say what the value pricing was at the time.

jrutz

06-09-2004, 03:15 PM

Worth a shot - thanks for the post!

Jeremy

magilacudy

06-09-2004, 03:16 PM

Holy crap that's sweet. I just read the preview on IGN and ESPN looks to be the football game to have this year.

EddieBelfour

06-09-2004, 03:17 PM

its been the game to have every year!!! SEGA SPorts kicks madden in the nuts.

jeffreyjrose

06-09-2004, 03:19 PM

Yes. Lately, I have been prefering the 2kx/ESPN football series over Madden. And for a price tag that is $30 less, I'll take it!

CheapyD

06-09-2004, 03:21 PM

How about some ESPN Hockey $20 love!!!!

CaseyRyback

06-09-2004, 03:23 PM

How about some ESPN Hockey $20 love!!!!

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/06/08/news_6100099.html

its included in the value line

ayolykewhoa

06-09-2004, 03:29 PM

Whoa! Now I might be able to buy a game for each sport this year.

Birbo

06-09-2004, 03:36 PM

Too bad all of my friends will be all over Madden on Live. I'm not spending the $50 on it, but I would spend $20 on ESPN. Bet I can talk them into hockey though. :)

YoshiFan1

06-09-2004, 03:41 PM

I hope this $20 price convinces a lot of gamers to try Sega's sport line. I can't stand each year how Sega's sports games sell horribly because a lot of casual gamers (the kind that go into EB and ask for gaming advice) refuse to play a sports game that doesn't have the EA Sports logo on the box.

scsg75

06-09-2004, 03:43 PM

Wow, that's awesome, I actually prefer the ESPN/2k series over Madden, but was planning on getting Madden this year to play on Live. Now I have to rethink everything I once knew.

Rich

06-09-2004, 03:45 PM

Most casual gamers will say a game that releases at $20 will probably suck.

Tbolt7

06-09-2004, 04:00 PM

monsterjoe77

06-09-2004, 04:10 PM

i think what will happen is many people will get both games.

i always buy madden, and wanted epsn, but didnt want to spend $100 on football games. but now i know i will be getting the special edition of madden on ps2 and espn on xbox. i suspect i wont be the only one to do this now...

jeffreyjrose

06-09-2004, 04:13 PM

EddieBelfour

06-09-2004, 04:13 PM

How about some ESPN Hockey $20 love!!!!

man. i havent heard truer words all day long. this actually is the best idea they could have. EA releases a barely tweeked version of madden every year, with it being online, i hope it cleans up the sega live games a bit so the kids that like to play arcade style can take 11-6 hockey games back to where they learned how to play them. these games are all great series and dropping them to 20 should up thier sales. im in for hockey, not sure about football.

merkman

06-09-2004, 04:16 PM

I got in on the PS2 pre-order for $20 at EB, now I have the Xbox on pre-order for $20 through Gamestop. Considering cancelling the PS2 pre-order, but may wait to make sure I'm getting the Xbox version for $20.

Grave_Addiction

06-09-2004, 04:21 PM

Rich is right- this could be a double-edged blade for Sega/Take-Two. A lot of casual gamers I know assume if the game is cheap, it's no good.

Hopefully, though, some will see the light and convert to the glory of Visual Concepts' sports titles...

Really, aside from the college games (and MVP Baseball '04) where does EA beat VC?

I don't totally think that's true. Look at all the PS2 games that are selling consistently at $20 and still selling well. Everyone knows Sega makes high quality sports games. It's just that every rapper and football player thinks Madden is the greatest damn game to ever grace the Earth, so that makes mindless kids who love said rappers rush out to buy the game.

Madden is a good game, but I've always been kinda partial to the Sega games. I hope this move unseats Madden, because I'm getting tired of all the hype it gets year in and year out.

CheapyD

06-09-2004, 04:24 PM

ESPN NFL 2005 looked awesome at E3 this year...

I think its a great strategy for the ESPN sports lineup...I'm definitely in for hockey.

JCNY23

06-09-2004, 04:35 PM

same at EB Games

Xenimus

06-09-2004, 04:44 PM

The screenshots are of ESPN NFL Football not 2k5.

Eggplant_Wizard

06-09-2004, 05:33 PM

I'm not really a football guy, but this game looks sweet and should be a steal at $20. I may have to pre-order for the Xbox. :)

Eggplant_Wizard

06-09-2004, 05:34 PM

The screenshots are of ESPN NFL Football not 2k5.

Check out http://www.espnvideogames.com for some clips. Looks great!

Grave_Addiction

06-09-2004, 05:37 PM

Damn, looks like my pocket book is going to get a little lighter. When does this game come out?

Xenimus

06-09-2004, 05:51 PM

I ordered it. You guys should order QUICK if your going too. They have to honor the price you order it for.

Check out http://www.espnvideogames.com for some clips. Looks great!

Yeah, I was just stating that it could have easily been a mistake by Gamestop. I ordered it at EBgames for $20 though so I would recommend you guys to do same soon if you want this game.

Eggplant_Wizard

06-09-2004, 05:52 PM

It says 8/24. I see EB has it for $19.99, too, so it must be how much it'll cost everywhere. It's listed as ESPN NFL 2K5 there.

http://ebworld.com/ebx/product/243255.asp

http://ebworld.com/ebx/product/243255.asp

abreed

06-09-2004, 06:17 PM

Eh... I got NFL, but I would love if NHL is going to be $20... EBGames has it listed, but for $50. So who knows, maybe it will be the football game only.

BTW: NHL comes out a month later then NFL.

kevgret

06-09-2004, 06:22 PM

Hi:

Espnvideogames.com still has espn 2k5 for $49.99 at their website.

http://www.espnvideogames.com/shop/products/

Kevin

captainfrizo

06-09-2004, 06:53 PM

I just hope they apply this "strategy" to ESPN NBA Basketball. I wanted to get it last year but the steep price kept me away.

sj41

06-09-2004, 07:01 PM

I'll pick up every ESPN game for this price! However, I probally will not preorder.

romeogbs19

06-09-2004, 07:24 PM

I think this is Sega's initiative to take the trophy alway from Madden ... I think critically both games are really about even. And a $20 MSRP will pretty much help 2k5 outsell Madden easily -- esp. given Take Two's marketing muscle.

Eggplant_Wizard

06-09-2004, 08:04 PM

Check this out.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/espnnflfootball2005/news_6100283.html

Ivanhoe

06-09-2004, 08:07 PM

19.99 is just insane.

a budget price would be 29.99

But just think how many people will now buy 2k5 instead of madden for 49.99-54.99(ce)

Hell it might make madden lower there price to 39.99.

Eggplant_Wizard

06-09-2004, 08:11 PM

Here's more.

http://www.1up.com/article2/0,2053,1609509,00.asp

playr

06-09-2004, 08:12 PM

Buy it at Gamestop.com. You dont have to pay for taxes also use the coupon code ovr4grnd and get next day for ground price.

trent82

06-09-2004, 08:13 PM

as far as sega stealing sales away from madden is concerned...it is at least somewhat true in my case. i was contemplating picking up a new football game this year, but i wasn't really sure if i would do it, but if i was going to do it, i was going to get madden. but now, i know that i will be picking up a new football game, and it will be sega's game. also, i wasn't planning on picking up a basketball game or a hockey game, but if they are also $20, then i will. the best part will be if they are all $20, and i can get enough of those coke codes to get 3 $10 coupon codes. i'll be getting the main 3 sega sports games for a combined cost of $30 plus shipping and taxes. this deal may seem incredible at first, but if you think about it, there really is no reason for sports games to cost $50 year after year. they aren't like normal games where the developer has to start from scratch...most of the time they just add a few enhancements to the previous year's version. this is the best news all week.

CheapyD

06-09-2004, 08:13 PM

Check this out.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/espnnflfootball2005/news_6100283.html

Who thinks that articles author is a closet CAG?

*raises hand*

CaseyRyback

06-09-2004, 08:16 PM

remeber they had a gamespotting about CAG and other sites a while ago

C_A

06-09-2004, 08:16 PM

XBOX version preordered. Aw yeah.

guessed

06-09-2004, 08:17 PM

Check this out.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/espnnflfootball2005/news_6100283.html

Who thinks that articles author is a closet CAG?

*raises hand*

The funny thing is, that page shows EBGames' price to be $49.99 (upper right hand corner of the article). Of course, it goes down to $19.99 when one clicks through.

CheapyD

06-09-2004, 08:26 PM

Here is another article:
http://www.1up.com/article2/0,2053,1609509,00.asp

bignick

06-09-2004, 08:31 PM

There has to be some disclaimer that says the pro-order price isnt final and is subject to change.

guyver2077

06-09-2004, 08:31 PM

ordered lets pray now

Eggplant_Wizard

06-09-2004, 08:34 PM

the best part will be if they are all $20, and i can get enough of those coke codes to get 3 $10 coupon codes. i'll be getting the main 3 sega sports games for a combined cost of $30 plus shipping and taxes.

Don't the coupon codes just work with Coke's on-line store?

guyver2077

06-09-2004, 08:35 PM

Holy crap that's sweet. I just read the preview on IGN and ESPN looks to be the football game to have this year.

this applies to every other year as well

shipwreck

06-09-2004, 08:38 PM

I think it is pretty obvious that $19.99 is what the game is going to retail for. That being said, I will wait and pick this up at Best Buy with a GGC for $14.99. You pre-order guys are getting ripped off! :D

SystemZ

06-09-2004, 09:25 PM

I wanna know how this is an obvious price point for NFL ESPN 2k5? No official announcement has been made by ESPNVideogames or TakeTwo. I know the publisher did mention bringing the Sega Sports titles at a value priced point, but $19.99 is just plain insane for this incredible looking title. I really hope that EB or Gamestop honors there price quotes even if it is a mistake. I ordered 2 copies for the Xbox version from both retailers. If the deal is legit, then I will just cancel one of the orders, if not then I hope one of the retailers will honor the preorder purchase that was made at the $19.99 price point. Here's to hoping in all that is good.

rvdrock

06-09-2004, 10:21 PM

Pre-ordered mine...lets just see what happens

JohnnyDrama

06-09-2004, 10:42 PM

I just preordered the Xbox version at Gamestop.com, the price better be honored.

trent82

06-09-2004, 10:44 PM

Don't the coupon codes just work with Coke's on-line store?

nope, they are for EB. you get to choose if you want it in the form of a regular coupon for retail locations or as a coupon code for ebgames.com. i just used one to pick up espn baseball for $30.

nattensmadrigal

06-09-2004, 10:53 PM

Wow, looks like I'll be buying a football game this year (pre-ordering it right now). I usually only buy one every few years because I don't like paying $50 for games I only play a few months.

Thanks for the links, and please let ESPN come out on top this year.

JamesH1985

06-10-2004, 12:14 AM

before i preorder, are there any coupon codes to use with either gamestop or ebgames?

Lstorm34

06-10-2004, 12:23 AM

if the price stays at 19.99, do you guys think VC will charge for online play to make up the price difference?

Eggplant_Wizard

06-10-2004, 12:24 AM

I highly doubt it.

ElwoodCuse

06-10-2004, 01:09 AM

The previews for this game look freaking awesome. There looks to be a ton more stuff in this one that's new. Madden has what, right stick tackling, newspaper headlines, and Tony Bruno? Doesn't stack up. I was even thinking about passing up Madden in favor of NCAA this year, and if this price holds up I think I will definitely pass up Madden (at least for $50).

Is the ESPN game still going to have that Cribs thing where you unlock furniture and stuff?

If they do this for the NHL game, and they fix all the ridiculous bugs that plagued last year's game (especially in franchise), I will be in heaven.

pimp tyranny

06-10-2004, 01:17 AM

Live has always suckes so much ass compared to ESPN/2K. i payed $50 for Live '02, and it was horrible. then i bought 2K2, and it was great. plus, i was already used to the controls from playing it on DC.

Danath

06-10-2004, 01:51 AM

EBGames has it for the same price...
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243430.asp

sausageman

06-10-2004, 02:23 AM

Will ESPN basketball and baseball be $20 too? that would be awesome!

pimp tyranny

06-10-2004, 02:40 AM

i don't know how they can afford this. Sega since the Saturn, Sega has made such bad marketing decisions. i really hope they don't go bankrupt.

bryankasch

06-10-2004, 04:20 AM

Well its not really sega that would be losing the money as its the distributor that takes the lion share of responsibility. And its not sega anymore per se remember:) Take 2 wants to gain market share. I would have gone for 29.99 myself but to each their own. I will be buying multiple copies for people to kep em from buying madden (damn lemmings) its not so much that espn is better (i think it is) its just people who buy a game just because they always have are missing out on other good titles.

wubb

06-10-2004, 09:23 AM

I put in a pre-order at gamestop. Although if it becomes clear that this will be the price everywhere and not a temporary thing, I'll probably cancel the order and plan to pick it up at Best Buy with the GGC.

Hopefully this does pan out. I picked up Madden '04, and it will be nice to check out the other top title in '05.

repetske

06-10-2004, 09:42 AM

Just to ease the mind of some of you positive thinkers. I spoke to someone higher up in EB and they said they had conference call about the upcoming $19.99 ESPN Football. I haven't heard confirmation on hockey, but I hope so. The GGC isn't a bad idea though.

Also does anyone know how to cancel a gamestop order through the webpage. I thought it would be as easy as EB, but I can't figure it out.

legion_stxds

06-10-2004, 10:11 AM

It's gotten more attention:
http://general.gamerfeed.com/gf/news/6856/

wubb

06-10-2004, 10:33 AM

Also does anyone know how to cancel a gamestop order through the webpage. I thought it would be as easy as EB, but I can't figure it out.

You have to send them an e-mail, but it still seems fairly easy. Not nearly as slick as ebames.com however.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/help/howtocancel.asp

If it's getting to be within a few days of the game's release I would probably call them up just to make sure, though.

Wshakspear

06-10-2004, 10:56 AM

This isnt too surprising, and makes way too much sense. The last few years they brought the game out at $50, sold poorly, went to 9.99 and THEN sold a ton of copies. Cutting right to $19.99 at the start will be a major advantage in comparison to Madden, especialy since they will still have online and the like.

yeahokthenfu

06-10-2004, 11:04 AM

Yeah, and you can preordered at Ebgames and pick it up in-store

sadmaker

06-10-2004, 11:17 AM

this is incredible...$20 for a gorgeous, well playing, online nfl game on release? i still havent seen 2k4 for less than $30, lol.

Thunderscope

06-10-2004, 11:21 AM

I'm not a sports fan but for $20 I may just give it a shot...

blookie

06-10-2004, 11:22 AM

repetske

06-10-2004, 11:28 AM

legion_stxds

06-10-2004, 11:47 AM

Seems as though it might be a really good franchise... Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/sports/espnnflfootball2005/preview_6100052.html) and 1up: (http://www.1up.com/article2/0,2053,1609557,00.asp)are both running previews that seem quite enticing. Xbox will have custom sound track support! Im thinking this could be a great thang and I might even buy it!

PittsburghAfterDark

06-10-2004, 01:19 PM

I feel an earthquake in the video game world. I'm measuring it at 6.8.

I don't see how the people at EA are not shitting themselves over this news. They have every gaming website and message board lit up like a Christmas tree telling people how good this product is and now how cheap it is. I'm hoping that FINALLY the $50 annual fee to get a new sports game is a thing of the past.

Honestly, most years Xbox could just get a season download patch, charge someone $20 and be done with it. All I have to say is. it's about time someone did this.

Death2Sanity

06-10-2004, 01:29 PM

If only their college sports line would compare to EA's...

That's all I ever get.

Although I'd DEFINITELY be happy to get my hands on $20 hockey...

darth_faygo

06-10-2004, 01:39 PM

i think it might be an error... if you go to http://www.espnvideogames.com/shop/products/ you'll see that the offical site is selling preordering for $49.95. i emailed their Customer Service and asked them about it- ill post their responce as soon as i get it.

Stargun007

06-10-2004, 01:58 PM

Jebus. I haven't bought a football game since QB Club 98 since I refuse to buy one every year (6 years?), but I'm probably gonna have to get in on this too. I don't think I'll pre-order it, but it sounds like this is the real price, so I'll just wait until release.

ElwoodCuse

06-10-2004, 02:48 PM

Not to put the cart in front of the horse here, since we don't know the deal w/ NHL, but....

Was ESPN NHL any good last year? I was under the impression that both EA and Sega's hockey kind of blew last year and Hitz was the good one if you turned off all the arcadey BS.

After playing a season and a half, besides the ridiculous injuries in the game, ESPN NHL is my favorite hockey game of all time. I know those are big words, but I'm serious. If it's 19.99 I may just buy two because it's that good.

ESPN Hockey ruled but the injury bug and some other things did make playing a season a pain in the ass. This was because they switched developers from 2k3 and thus Kush had much less time to make the game. With a full development cycle going in to 2k5, it should be amazing.

I would just die if ESPN Hockey had the minor leagues like MVP Baseball does. Playing AHL and ECHL games would freaking rule.

KingDox

06-10-2004, 03:19 PM

This is fantastic, I love this idea, considering how you have to usually buy the game each year it's fantastic that it would only cost 20 bucks. SEGA again you show that you actually do care about gammers and want the improve the industry. Colin Mcree rally I think is also doing this. Each year a new rally game and it will only cost 20 bucks.

Oh and we need to start an Xbox Live CAG leauge now, since so many of us seem to be getting it.

k8s

06-10-2004, 03:43 PM

Wow, I never buy sport games, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a few this year.

anionyx

06-10-2004, 04:26 PM

:lol: I have bought countless games from this site. You guys are all awesome but this has got to be one of the best deals I have ever seen!!! I have told everyone I know about this, have already ordered mine and am waiting for a possible ESPN Tennis this year?? You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the great deals:)

his_dudeness20

06-10-2004, 08:26 PM

I just hope they apply this "strategy" to ESPN NBA Basketball. I wanted to get it last year but the steep price kept me away.

Same here. If they do this every year for $20 though I'll definately get them annually. Great strategy.

Fatesealer

06-10-2004, 10:54 PM

This is what ALL sports games should go for, to be honest... I mean... why pay $50 for a sports game that will 1)be obselete in a year or 2)be pretty much screwed in terms of accurate rosters (see NBA Ballers)... which brings me to a point about said NBA Ballers game... the date of the rosters were accurate as of Feb 5th, 2004 I think... you mean they couldn't wait a few more days until the NBA TRADING DEADLINE in order to make sure things were right in terms of teams? I mean good God, Rasheed Wallace as an Atlanta Hawk? Boy did that ever suck... and I'm from Atlanta for crying out loud... he should be in Piston gear...

MauMauProductions

06-10-2004, 11:55 PM

This is a truly cool deal. Good job on this one.

SafetyFirst

06-11-2004, 01:38 AM

thanks sega, hopefully this works out for you. ESPN imo was the better game than madden last year (and I have played madden since genesis) and looks like it will be a killer game this year as well. here's rooting for the underdog!

And they moved up the release to late July too!

Eggplant_Wizard

06-11-2004, 02:17 AM

Where does it say it'll be late July? I musta missed something.

Lord Hamm

06-11-2004, 02:46 AM

Definitely buying this one at 20 bucks :D

Ravaged

06-11-2004, 07:25 AM

Deffinately one of the smartest marketing strategies for ESPN Sports. Considering most of their new games are getting tons of hype, releasing them at 20$, is going to make them sell at least triple the amount (making 10$ more per copy if they were to sell as much as they would at 50$ retail). I mean, maybe not, but most likely, what are the chances of them not? Not like EA gives a damn about the customers. I'm most likely going to buy this game, great deal.

KaneRobot

06-11-2004, 08:01 AM

Man...after seeing the IGN preview of this year's ESPN football game (adding your own music in to be played over the stadium PA - awesome), there is no way in hell I'm NOT picking this one up. I've always sort of favored the 2k games over EA's offerings anyway, this ensures I won't be switching allegiances.

I honestly can't stand EA...from their endless Sims expansion, to their dragging their feet on fixing and patching the godawful BF1942, to taking until 2004 to get on XBox Live...ugh. Bring on Sega's games. If they keep this price for their other sports games, I'll buy the NFL, NHL, and NBA games.

CaseyRyback

06-11-2004, 02:40 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/06/11/news_6100505.html

Southberm

06-11-2004, 04:37 PM

even though plenty of people will by the game this year, i agree with the statement before saying that a casual gamer will see the game when it releases and will think of it as a half ass game. Unless espn has better advertising techniques to get it known to the public, madden will always sell more units, but i am still dissapointed of madden like usual

manofpeace20

06-11-2004, 05:42 PM

If I did not know the Madden or ESPN football games and saw them each at 20 and 50 dollars, I would be leery of the 20 dollar title. ESPN does need to adverise the hell out of this game.

Sporadic

06-11-2004, 05:51 PM

Damn ESPN 2005 (Xbox) is the top preorder on EBgames.com with the PS2 verison is the second. It is out doing Madden....even Halo 2: LE

Mr_hockey66

06-11-2004, 05:52 PM

How about some ESPN Hockey $20 love!!!!

Yeah for real throw us some hockey love.

Eggplant_Wizard

06-11-2004, 05:58 PM

If I did not know the Madden or ESPN football games and saw them each at 20 and 50 dollars, I would be leery of the 20 dollar title. ESPN does need to adverise the hell out of this game.

Please shoot me if I ever become that uneducated.

guessed

06-11-2004, 06:07 PM

With the $20 launch price now being officially announced, I think preorders will slow down quite a bit, and many people may even cancel their preorders (people who were getting it because they thought it was a mistake and hoped to eBay for big profits at release). I never buy sports games at release (Tony Hawk doesn't count), but I plan to pick this one up. I really hope this works out for them (retailers, distributers, and publishers) so that we see more quality games intentionally released at value prices (instead of nearly instantly dropping to value prices, like BG&E).

mookiemeister

06-11-2004, 06:45 PM

Does ESPN games run on GameCube?

Eggplant_Wizard

06-11-2004, 06:47 PM

They stopped making them for GC as far as I know.

CaboWabo

06-12-2004, 05:43 AM

Take 2 is also going to put out Outlaw Golf 2 and Outlaw Tennis for $20 each as well. Looks like we're gonna have a lot of cheap sports games to play on Xbox live!

Eggplant_Wizard

06-12-2004, 09:49 AM

I'll be super pumped if hockey goes cheap.

regisphilbi0

06-12-2004, 11:17 AM

I always bought last years sports games at discount prices. I'm SO happy I can finally be up to date! WOOHOO! No more Madden 2003 in 2004...

Cereal

06-15-2004, 07:27 PM

^^^
that has got to be one of the funniest things ive read in a while.

FlipSide

06-23-2004, 07:39 PM

Dunno if it has been posted, but just got an email , free overnight shipping for ESPN 2k5 code 2K5OVRNGHT (Gamestop.com) , might just be valid for today 06/23.. not sure

dustyeff

06-23-2004, 08:21 PM

Excellent, thanks for the free overnight.

Eggplant_Wizard

06-23-2004, 10:03 PM

"Discount: Receive Free Overnight Shipping on ESPN NFL 2K5 for PS2 and Xbox. Only one offer per order. Limited time only, offer may end at any time. Expires June 30th, 2004. Continental United States only."

H-Town Info

07-08-2004, 03:10 PM

release date is july 20 now

MADDEN IS GOING DOWN

CTLesq

07-08-2004, 03:18 PM

release date is july 20 now

MADDEN IS GOING DOWN

Want to bet?

stripespbj

07-08-2004, 09:46 PM

Check out EBGames.com all the ESPN games changed dates. Same on Gamestop

Minger

07-08-2004, 09:51 PM

So...BB will have it then?

So i can get it for $15...hell with that $10 off coupon from Coke, its just too long of a wait

misbitski

07-08-2004, 09:53 PM

Has there been an official press release on the date change yet? I got an e-mail from Ebgames.com about my preorder, but it's almost too insane to belive. 7/20?!? I think Madden's definitely going to take a hit from ESPN this year.

This is the closest thing I could find to a news article, and it's one of the vaguest responses I've ever heard from a publisher:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/07/08/news_6102180.html

Benaorn

07-08-2004, 10:35 PM

Want to bet?

Bet on what?

Ericnmel99

07-09-2004, 01:53 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/07/08/news_6102180.html

nba4life2k

07-09-2004, 05:40 PM

Im definitely buy espn. I bought madden last year and HATED it. and I dont wanna spend 50 on a footbal game either. go espn!!

MarvinisaLunatic

07-12-2004, 01:18 AM

Owning a Gamecube and wanting to play sports games is like the worst thing ever, especially now. For the 4 major sports its either EA and their $50 or nothing.

I dont know exactly why SEGA dropped their sports titles from the Gamecube but if they are going to sell them for $20, then I know they would sell well on the Gamecube.

Dok Diamond

07-12-2004, 01:23 AM

i really hope hockey goes down in price

Murcielago77

07-12-2004, 01:39 AM

sman113

07-12-2004, 05:18 PM

moving the ESPN release date to two weeks prior to Madden's is brilliant. Almost as brilliant as the $20 price point. I agree that Madden is going to take a hit this year. After the initial launch of "hardcore" Madden gamers, i bet EA has to lower their price to sell as many units as they want.