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Originally Posted by AcGold
oh my god... not this again. You were denying basic principles of economics and now you're being pedantic. Just let's stop this argument now, please.
My only point is that I like choice and the 2 having to compete against each other in NFL made a high quality cheaper alternative with a fleshed out online component with rankings and leaderboards a possibility. 2k did the online component better 10 years ago in NFL than EA does with their hockey now so I think it's understandable to want 2k back in the game. You can nitpick and try to find an argument with anything, just please, just one more comment and let's stop because it's a waste of both of our time and everyone elses.
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Not what again? Pedantic? Denying basic principles of economics? Argument? Nitpicking?
How do two argue when they both agree?
Just relax man, refrain from projecting, and we can continue this conversation (not argument) peacefully and calmly. We're all friends here.
As I said, I disagreed with the statement that the presence of 2k would improve EA. Economic theory may suggest that competition encourages improved product, but it is far from a conclusion, and is never a guarantee. That is economics 101. We MAY see an improvement in quality, but it could just as easily come from 2k, and EA could cease improvement in multiple areas.
For an example of what I mean: You play EASHL almost exclusively. If 2k came out with a similar game that wasn't as fleshed out in their simulation modes (BAP, BAGM, whatever) but had THE premiere online experience, and EA responded with leaving EASHL alone (a feature you currently find frustrating) and instead focused on being the go-to game for those interested in offline modes, then wouldn't you subjectively say EA hadn't improved at all? You're not going to see an overall improvement, you're likely going to see a division of specialty and a lower price point on one of the two.
I get what you're saying, and as I said, I agree that 2k re-entering the market would be good for consumers. I think you might have worded it in a way I didn't quite understand, but you've clarified it, so we're good. I don't think conversations like this waste anyone's time. That's why I posed the question as to what improvements others think EA would make in light of 2k entering the market, I'm actually curious.
I'll repeat myself here, but personally I think the improvements would come in areas that weren't as strong of a focus for whatever 2k would bring to the table. I think EA is confident in it's product, so I would imagine they would put energy into whatever 2k's shortcomings are, and show people how much better their product is in those areas. Instead of saying "We both do this, but we do it a little better" I think they would want to say "They don't do this, we do and do it well."
Honestly, I think 2k coming back would be neat. I thought they were pretty campy games at the time, but a lot has changed since then. I'd love a different take on the NHL series even just to see it.