EA Holds onto NFL and its players

[Instigator AG]

I got a kick out of this so I thought I would share it.

"Electronic Arts announced an extension of its exclusive licensing relationships with the National Football League and NFL PLAYERS to develop, publish and distribute interactive football video games. These agreements – which were negotiated separately and are extensions of contracts originally signed in December 2004 – provide EA continued rights to NFL teams, stadiums and players for its critically-acclaimed and best-selling football videogames through the end of the 2012 season, which culminates in February 2013."

Although I must admit it was expected as there is not a whole lot of competition in this area for EA.

[Goliath182]

I figured that EA would get the rights again... They will probably keep on renewing indefinatly. I personaly think that Madden has sucked since 06. I can still remember playin 05 all summer long and it was awesome but since then they just havent made a good Madden.