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[kard]

Recent TV commercials for NFL Street, Goldeneye, and even Madden had the Nintendo Gamecube logo screen at the end. Is Nintendo subsidizing the cost of making and airing those commercials?

 

[snapty00]

If they are, they're crazy for doing so. At this point, EA could probably drop GameCube altogether, and it wouldn't make much difference.

 

[ManaByte]

Nintendo is paying EA to produce GameCube-centric ads for EA's multiplatform games with the delusional idea that people will think they are GameCube exclusive.

 

[Wario64]

They've had GC logos since Madden 2004 or so...

 

[Shard]

That would be correct, Nintendo has for awhile now had an agreement with EA in that EA will push the Cube version of one of thier games and promote any and all connectivity features in exchange for lower liscening fees and whatnot.

 

[Joe]

maybe it EA trying to pick up the sales of their games on the gamecube?

 

[ManaByte]

They've had GC logos since Madden 2004 or so...

No, these are GameCube branded ads for EA games that ONLY show the GCN logo and box for the game and there is no logo or box for the PS2/Xbox versions.

maybe it EA trying to pick up the sales of their games on the gamecube?

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

 

[Wario64]

Yeah, I've seen those commercials since Madden 2004. They just show a Gamecube logo after the commercial, no mentions of the other 2 consoles

 

[Kon Tiki]

No, these are GameCube branded ads for EA games that ONLY show the GCN logo and box for the game and there is no logo or box for the PS2/Xbox versions.

As wario said, they have been like that for over a year. I can dig up a press released if you need one.

 

[Joe]

i'd like to see the press release if you can find it.

 

[ToyMachine228]

I think part of the same deal was that EA would utilize GCN-GBA connectivity to try to sell the gimmick, and more of both consoles.

 

[Guns N' Poops]

Same in Europe. Sometimes they show all console logos and sometime only Gamecube. Also last year. Too bad it doesn't help.

 

[Phoenix]

So does this mean we should be boycotting Nintendo for helping EA?

 

[Firest0rm]

Yea this is extremely old.

 

[ToyMachine228]

So does this mean we should be boycotting Nintendo for helping EA?

EA is helping Nintendo

 

[StoOgE]

I think this was part of Nintendos deal to keep EA support. Remember when there were rumors about Nintendo losing EA support right after they lost Sega Sports? Then there was that big connectivity annoucement.. Im pretty sure it was all done to ensure they kept EA support for most sports games.

because actual game sales for most EA games are pretty bad on the cube IIRC. At least one fanbase has resisted the assimilation..

 

[Kon Tiki]

I'll look for the PR after the hockey game.

 

[PhatSaqs]

Worst moneyhat ever :lol

 

[cvxfreak]

Worst moneyhat ever :lol

Best money hat ever.

 

[Link316]

this tactic doesn't seem to be working, EA's probably laughing their way to the bank cause now they don't even have to pay for their commercials

 

[kard]

this tactic doesn't seem to be working, EA's probably laughing their way to the bank cause now they don't even have to pay for their commercials

Exactly, Nintendo pays for the commercials. People see the commercials and go to the store and buy the same game for a different console. Aside from squeezing their own workforce, EA has the highest profit margins in the industry because they can have other companies foot the bill for marketing their games.

 

[Deg]

Nintendo is paying EA to produce GameCube-centric ads for EA's multiplatform games with the delusional idea that people will think they are GameCube exclusive.

I think people are delusinal for even thinking that. They do seperate N-gage, Xbox, Ps2 adverts too.