In the end, EA Sports has dropped its plans for the college basketball game
, by Thibaut
Last week, there were rumors about the possible cancellation of the college basketball game developed by EA Sports. The American company was unable to reach an agreement with the teams, who preferred to turn to the 2K Sports project.
Extra Points reports that Electronic Arts has definitively buried its game. A statement from Sean O'Brien, vice president of partnerships and licensing at EA Sports, has been released. It is addressed to universities.
"Given there are some schools choosing to accept the 2K Sports proposal for inclusion in NBA 2K, the offer to be included in a college basketball video game will unfortunately have to be rescinded.
Everyone at EA SPORTS is disappointed that we all couldn’t find an acceptable path forward, but we appreciate your support in trying to bring a stand-alone college basketball game with all men’s and women’s Division 1 institutions and student athletes, conferences as well as the NCAA, in a way that fans have told us they want. We really appreciate your support.
Good luck with back to school and an exciting start to the football season.
It remains to be seen whether EA Sports will make a formal announcement on the matter.
Source: extrapointsmb.com