This in and of itself doesn't bother me. I think EA's tactics will only hurt themselves. For example they take some cash from MS and only advertise Madden for the Xbox 360. This is a rediculous policy. Maybe they made more money this way but it didn't change one buyers decision on which system to get it since the 360 was the best version by reviews I saw. What it did do is fail to indoctrinate casual owners of the PS3 and Wii to start getting into the franchise. Bad move, because if your game has any redeeming qualities at all they will buy more Madden in the future.
Then last night I heard a radio ad "Enjoy Tiger Woods on your 360, PS3, PS2, and PSP".And people wonder why these games aren't doing well on the Wii but have a little better legs than expected. No advertising.
So yeah we have a company that wont support/advertise their own games without kickbacks, and are notorious for making incremental updates (Sims on PC, all sports series). It makes me angry because games like Wii Madden and Boogie could have been good. I say EA can keep their games until they can start producing them with polish and are willing to support them.
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
