However, it is unclear the exact definition of what entails a simulation and what the 2K franchise will have to do differently than Madden. You can “Like” The Game Haus on Facebook and “Follow” us on Twitter for more sports and esports articles from other great TGH writers along with Ben! 2K Games is getting back into business with NFL Football… but it’s not NFL 2K21 (or even the heavily-rumored XFL 2K21). But not for long. "Expanding the NFL’s presence in the world of gaming has become a focus for the League as we look to grow the next generation of our fanbase and reviving our partnership with 2K was a natural step in that effort,” Joe Ruggiero, NFL senior VP of consumer products, said in a statement. EA's 2004 announcement of the deal, in fact, noted that it covered "action simulation, arcade-style and manager games on the PC, handheld game devices and consoles -- including console online features. Ever dream of being the general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Ars may earn compensation on sales from links on this site. 0. In settling that lawsuit in 2012, EA agreed to give up its NCAA and Arena Football licenses but kept its stranglehold on the NFL name for video games. This will be the first non-Madden NFL title since NFL 2K5, which was released in 2004. Either way, a new challenger in the NFL games market is welcome, as Madden and EA have had a monopoly for close to 16 years. Ben Hendricks graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a B.S. As part of the announcement, 2k President David Ismailer made the following statement: “The NFL is one of the most successful sports brands in the world, known for creating incredible entertainment for fans,” said David Ismailer, President of 2K. Let us remember, preserve and hopefully revive this amazing sim football game. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Currently, if you do, then you turn to Madden. Unfortunately, 2K Games has had less success with its WWE 2K franchise. 2K could absolutely prove me wrong, but the sports market changed last gen. The latest one, WWE 2K20, was a terrible mess. Trades, moves, relocations even! Designed and Developed by, 2K Announces NFL 2K Games will Return in 2021, Steelers Hold on to Defeat the Baltimore…, San Francisco Shock Coaching Change Tracker, College Football Playoff Bracketology November 1, 5 Things Learned From College Football Week…, Last Minute Fantasy Football Adds for Week…, Pittsburgh Steelers are Most Hated NFL Team,…, Top 5 Superlatives Teams for the Seoul Dynasty, Steelers Hold on to Defeat the Baltimore Ravens in Rivalry Matchup. in Film & Television. While financial terms have not been disclosed, new projects are already in early development and slated for launch sometime in 2021 for presumably next-generation consoles. Jason Argent, 2K’s Senior VP of Sports Strategy and Licensing, told IGN that they view it as a chance to serve a different audience than Madden. The Madden series has in recent years featured a "simulation game style" that it calls "the authentic NFL experience [which] plays true to player and team ratings and NFL rules." It’s exciting to bring together 2K’s expertise in creating award-winning sports games with the NFL’s renowned status as a world-class entertainment and sports organization.”. With non-simulation games, fans will have more options to choose from, beginning in 2021 By David_Harrison @DHarrison82 Mar 10, 2020, 8:54am EDT / new This light will shine specifically on non-simulation games, which means we won’t see a head-to-head match-up between Madden and the next 2k football title. EA has been heavily criticized for making marginal improvements to previous installments and putting out the same product over and over again. While this new deal isn’t an immediate threat to the Madden franchise, fans of the games will be happy to hear the NFL is branching out with a new company, even if the future products being discussed aren’t going to represent traditional football practices. When EA brought back NFL Blitz in 2012, the league reportedly asked for the game's most excessive violence to be toned down to align with "their take on player health and safety. We think this is a good opportunity to service a more casual market, and our research shows there’s an appetite for that.”. New title will end over 15 years of EA publishing the only "NFL" video games. Hence, fans should understand that 2K Games will be working on something different — perhaps something along the lines of collectible card games or time-sink mobile experiences like WWE SuperCard or similar. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 2K Games was previously publishing the NFL 2K franchise from 1999 to 2004, after which the NFL struck a deal with Electronic Arts (EA) that stays valid until March 2022. https://t.co/AOOqijuDJB pic.twitter.com/seZps8X6zy. We cover the latest news in Call of Duty, CS:GO, League of Legends, Dota 2, Fighting Games, NBA 2K, Halo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Pokemon, Rocket League, Smite, Starcraft II, Fantasy Sports, MLS, EPL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NCAAB, NCAAF, NFL, NHL, and PGA. Share. Following well over a decade, the National Football League (NFL) and publisher 2K Games have once again entered into a multi-year partnership. He has been an NBA journalist with the Game Haus since December 2017, and he's been the best 2K player he knows since 1992. Sports: Facebook Twitter Esports: Facebook Twitter, @2020 - thegamehaus.com. 2K Games will release a “non-simulation” NFL Football game in 2021. With non-simulation games, fans will have more options to choose from, beginning in 2021. March 10, 2020. Take-Two subsidiary 2K announced today it will be returning to "football-themed" video games for the first time in well over a decade, thanks to a "multi-year partnership" with the NFL.