foogledricks Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 I try to adhere to a rule whereby I don't buy the same sports game two years in a row. I don't think the updates from year to year are worth $50. Also, I feel I will appreciate a game more if I allow the developer two years (every other game takes at least two years to develop). So I don't think I'll buy NFL2K4 this year. I will only buy odd years (2K1, 2K3, 2K5, etc.). Anyone else got this policy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 (every other game takes at least two years to develop). Believe it or not, but they don't - oh wait, was that another facetious comment? General comment, not aimed at sports games in particular: the trend these days is for a 12-18 months schedule for most games, with times frequently getting even shorter than that for a lot of publishers. The big name triple AAA titles get longer than that, with the expectation that a sequel will come in /much/ shorter time. If publishers could get "regular" games down to 9-12 months, they'd love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 It's a good policy. Unless they change the game engine -then there is potential for a much bigger change than just stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 Well, IMHO, NFL2K4 is worth the $50 upgrade. So much of the game has been overhauled and polished up it is not even funny. The improvements in the gameplay and presentation are worth the $50 alone. I also thought the crib feature would be really lame, but I am actually enjoying it. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktulu Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 It depends on what new features are added and which issues from previous years are fixed. I guess one way to tell is to ask yourself, after playing the new version would you be able to go back and play the old version? Sometimes yes, but often a new feature/improvement or two can make a world of difference, unless your talking ea' nhl series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 -I thought I'd be spending my dollars elsewhere this time around too, but I've realized that, with football games I continue to go back to and play throughout the year. I'm breaking down and getting ESPN football today, and I won't think twice about it from now on. Other sports I could not justify a yearly re-purchase, but Football - Hell Yeah, I'm Re-upping! I've also joined the LCVG ESPN league and ordered NFL Sunday Ticket, I'm gonna have to take the phone off the hook every Sunday! P.S. Has anyone traded in 2K3, and how much did you get, $3 maybe? I know it won't be much, but I'll never go back and play if I have the newer version, so if it pays the tax I'm fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted September 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 I remember when I had like three shrinkwrapped games that cost $50 sitting on my shelf. What a waste. Had I bought those games when I had time to play them, they would have been half the price. Same thing with NFL2K4. It will be $29.99 by the time I finish KOTOR. See you then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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