Among the latest football video games to hit the market are Madden NFL 22 and Doug Flutie’s Maximum Football 2020. Although both games are wildly popular, they are far from being the same. While the NCAA Football series hasn’t seen a new game in nine years, it has been in development. However, EA Sports has hinted that it’s going to release a sim version of its College Football franchise.
In addition to the new College Football title, EA Sports has also signed a deal with Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). This deals includes licensing for more than 100 schools in the FBS subdivision, mascots and stadiums. Also, EA Sports plans to pursue further licensing agreements with remaining FBS teams. It has also been revealed that the company will make use of a Unity engine for its football games. These changes should allow for more realistic play and a more engaging experience.
One of the biggest changes to the NCAA Football series is the inclusion of a “Dynasty” mode. In this mode, players are able to build their own college powerhouse. As they progress, they are able to recruit players, trade players, and even pick teams. Until recently, the dynasty mode had problems with consistency and realism. But with the help of the EA team, these issues have been addressed. The new Dynasty Mode 2.0 has a faster simulation engine, and it includes a more detailed depth chart screen. Other enhancements include player awards, conference championships, and additional stock logos.
With the introduction of the Fair Pay to Play Act, the NCAA was forced to change its rules. It was illegal for the organization to prevent college athletes from making money. For the NCAA to compensate a player, it had to pay for the use of the athlete’s name. Though the NCAA’s model for compensation was a good one, the legislature made it illegal. So the NCAA has switched to a policy of compensating a player for using their image.
Currently, EA hasn’t officially confirmed a date for the release of its College Football 22, but initial comments indicate it could be early 2021. Whether or not this is the case is a moot point. Depending on what kind of agreement is reached with the NCAA, it might not be possible for the company to produce a product before that.
However, EA Sports isn’t the only company developing a new college football video game. Another major player in the industry is iMackulate Vision Gaming. They are planning to release Gridiron Champions in 2020. Their plans include a partnership with the Unity engine. This will allow them to deliver multiple league structures, and allow users to customize their games.
The next generation of video games is on the horizon. As the newest consoles roll out, manufacturers are focused on creating video content that is engaging and interesting. Video game players are also focusing on innovation and differentiation. The NCAA Football series, like other sports video games, has a long history.