I am a sports video gamer, FIFA, NASCAR, NBA2K, NHL, WWE, NFL, NCAA [American] Football, (soon) UFC, etc. But there are things that each can learn from one another and this is a simple wish list of those things INCLUDING where I think each came with the idea or possibly enhanced the idea. These are in no particular order either, just what kinda came to me.
1) Variety (FIFA)
FIFA has done wonders with International, MLS, and then they finally got Women's included! Despite not being a good Formula 1 fan, I would love to start (possibly) in kart and work my way through a legit career. Which brings to my 2nd point.
2) Starting from the bottom (NBA2K)
More precisely their most recent release, in career mode the player starts at the very bottom (high school) and has to improve and work into the professional leagues. The downfall of NBA2K was their voice acting, which leads me to number 3.
3) Original Story (WWE)
I WWE12, which owns the last original character story of going to Wrestlemania and beyond. Voice acting was on cue, and the surprises kept you on your toes when playing. In the 09 release, via Wii, players had 6 options of voicing their characters.
4) Custom Characters (Interviews) (NBA2K, NHL)
When I played NBA2K 14, I was amazed by the realism of the interview questions after a game. However, that was on the Xbox 360. Depending on how you play, via PS3, you could be asked up to 3 questions. Now, NHL14 asked more questions, again depending on your performance, but they left out any animation and kept it to text. Not bad, but could easily be one upped.
Granted, every answer you decide has an effect on you career. Which is EXACTLY as it should be. In the racing world, how many times do drivers, crew chiefs, and car owners thank their sponsors? yeah, but what if you didn't?
5) Change history (NASCAR)
This is without a doubt NASCAR's best addition to their video game franchise. Think about it? What if you went back to the 2015 F1 season and changed a driver who finished last at Australia to winning the race? What if Kyle Busch was able to avoid his Xfinity series crash? What if LeBron James didn't make that last second shot? The list goes on and on about moments in sports when history could have changed and why wouldn't we?
6) Download Custom Anything (WWE)
Watching a YouTube video to make that one jersey or paint scheme you wanted is a hassle and probably will not look as good as it does in the video. So games like NASCAR, FIFA, NHL, NBA2K (if they wanted), I think would benefit greatly. Even NCAA would be great if you could create your own college, or download one, and play with you high school colors.
7) More Names (NHL, UFC, NBA2K, WWE)
I have NEVER played as my full name in any sports game, and always settle for Todd Moore. Granted, I used to have Moore as my last name. As my first name, I'd even settle for T.J. because at least then I can hear the announcer say (T.J.) but the text says " Teejay". That's great! I'd be happy if sports games could expand their names, or nicknames, allowing players a bit more freedom. Heck, most of us have headsets, let players use words and syllables to make their names.
That's all for now. Have any ideas that you think should be added?
1) Variety (FIFA)
FIFA has done wonders with International, MLS, and then they finally got Women's included! Despite not being a good Formula 1 fan, I would love to start (possibly) in kart and work my way through a legit career. Which brings to my 2nd point.
2) Starting from the bottom (NBA2K)
More precisely their most recent release, in career mode the player starts at the very bottom (high school) and has to improve and work into the professional leagues. The downfall of NBA2K was their voice acting, which leads me to number 3.
3) Original Story (WWE)
I WWE12, which owns the last original character story of going to Wrestlemania and beyond. Voice acting was on cue, and the surprises kept you on your toes when playing. In the 09 release, via Wii, players had 6 options of voicing their characters.
4) Custom Characters (Interviews) (NBA2K, NHL)
When I played NBA2K 14, I was amazed by the realism of the interview questions after a game. However, that was on the Xbox 360. Depending on how you play, via PS3, you could be asked up to 3 questions. Now, NHL14 asked more questions, again depending on your performance, but they left out any animation and kept it to text. Not bad, but could easily be one upped.
Granted, every answer you decide has an effect on you career. Which is EXACTLY as it should be. In the racing world, how many times do drivers, crew chiefs, and car owners thank their sponsors? yeah, but what if you didn't?
5) Change history (NASCAR)
This is without a doubt NASCAR's best addition to their video game franchise. Think about it? What if you went back to the 2015 F1 season and changed a driver who finished last at Australia to winning the race? What if Kyle Busch was able to avoid his Xfinity series crash? What if LeBron James didn't make that last second shot? The list goes on and on about moments in sports when history could have changed and why wouldn't we?
6) Download Custom Anything (WWE)
Watching a YouTube video to make that one jersey or paint scheme you wanted is a hassle and probably will not look as good as it does in the video. So games like NASCAR, FIFA, NHL, NBA2K (if they wanted), I think would benefit greatly. Even NCAA would be great if you could create your own college, or download one, and play with you high school colors.
7) More Names (NHL, UFC, NBA2K, WWE)
I have NEVER played as my full name in any sports game, and always settle for Todd Moore. Granted, I used to have Moore as my last name. As my first name, I'd even settle for T.J. because at least then I can hear the announcer say (T.J.) but the text says " Teejay". That's great! I'd be happy if sports games could expand their names, or nicknames, allowing players a bit more freedom. Heck, most of us have headsets, let players use words and syllables to make their names.
That's all for now. Have any ideas that you think should be added?
