http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/10330.cfm
as an example...
as an avid EA NHL gamer, i can't agree more. i've play all installments of NHL since NHL 1994, and the ones that i enjoyed the most are 94, 96 and 98. all the ones after 99 are essentially the same. not to mention that the controls actually became a bit too difficult even for somebody like me, and the addiction level for whatever reason keeps dropping year after year. the game just isn't exciting anymore.
speaking of innovation, i'm glad they're adding "family play" to the Wii line of the EA Sports title, which levels the playing field somewhat. hopefully when NHL 2008 comes out there'll be new gameplay elements... the engine has been identical for like 4 years now, even the graphics look pretty much the same.
wii's gonna benefit greatly from the new EA CEO's strategy, it sounds like. not only is EA shifting resources to the Wii, they also appear to have a coherent strategy. fun games are making a comeback!
the Wii is an epidemic.
