NBA JAM needs online

[Chrizum]

TaichungSteve said:

Chrizum said:
The sad thing is, would this be a $8 XBLA game it would feature multiple online modes, but as a $50 Wii game it will not.

Not saying it should be XBLA, but how can you expect people buying this overpriced shit? Come on EA!

If this gives me, let's say 80 to 100 hours of fun with my friends, and Red Steel 2 or God of War 3 gives me about 15 to 20 hours of fun solo, which one is overpriced? 

It all depends on your perspective.

I haven't mentioned Red Steel or God of War in my post, as those are irrelevant to this topic. Those are singleplayer games. NBA Jam is a multiplayer game, which needs online to justify the $50 pricetag for a lot of people.

95% of all XBLA multiplayer games offer offline and online multiplayer, and those are around $8 - $10 per game. So why can't a $50 retail Wii game?

@Nordlead: yes, it's confirmed to be a retail release.