EA sichert sich die NFL für 5 Jahre exklusiv
Hiobsbotschaft für Fans des amerikanischen Sportes. Electronic Arts hat sich für 5 Jahre exklusiv die kompletten Rechte an der NFL (National Football League), deren Spielern, Stadiums und Football Serien gesichert. Die exklusiven Rechte schließen sogar Online-Modi für Konsole ein. Desweiteren gelten diese Rechte für Action Simulationen, Arcade Spiele und Manager Videospiele für alle Plattformen.
\"We are pleased to expand our agreement with Electronic Arts, the leading video game manufacturer and a valued NFL partner,\" said NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. \"We look forward to working with EA to continue to enhance the quality of NFL video games that our fans have enjoyed for many years.\"\"For more than a decade, EA has produced the most authentic football product for fans of the game,\" said PLAYERS INC Chairman Gene Upshaw. \"This exclusive relationship will maximize the value of NFL players through EA\'s continued commitment to bring fans closer to the game.\"
\"We are excited about the opportunity to further enhance our relationship with the NFL and PLAYERS INC,\" said Larry Probst, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Arts. \"The five-year agreements will usher NFL fans through the console technology transition with new ideas and innovative game play experiences.\"
Im Klartext heisst das, dass einzig EA Sports über alle Lizenzen verfügen wird. Wie sich das auf SEGAs ESPN Serie auswirkt, bleibt abzuwarten. Allerdings dürfte es jetzt noch schwieriger werden, die Football Spielem an den Mann zu bringen.
Quelle: www.gamegossip.com