SEGA acquire Sports Interactive - Page 9

Marc Duffy · 04-05-2006, 06:41 PM

Why thank you!

BigCity · 04-05-2006, 07:07 PM

It's interesting reading through all the opinions, but it is (IMO) a bit assumptive to simply write off the future of the game because of a buyout.

True, many mergers/buyouts end up significantly changing the product line - but to assume that is ALWAYS the case is taking things a bit far.

At this point, we have every reason to believe Markus wants to keep working on making OOTP the best baseball simulation available - and doing that will certainly make SEGA money. Until sales starts to fall off, I wouldn't worry too much about what SEGA "might" do.

That being said, no game lasts forever. With the possible exception of the "SIM" series, every game is ultimately replaced with something else. I certainly can't say that OOTP will be here 5 or 10 years from now, but I suspect many of us here will be on to other interests as well.

Let's wait and see what happens. The "400" drama was bad, but the Season Ticket "scenario" was good. For the moment, I'll bet on this being "good".

Jason · 04-05-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by atlbraves

shutup

Wow...that's just tacky and classless.

darkenigma510 · 04-05-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by atlbraves

shutup

Hey awesome, its markus.heinsohn@gmail.com!

Cras · 04-05-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by atlbraves

shutup

I am so glad you posted that rubbish. No really, it totally just didn't waste my time.

Zitofan75 · 04-05-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by atlbraves

shutup

Another thoughtful, well-reasoned argument. Of course, it could just be the frustration of being a Braves fan, always to the playoffs but never to the Series. That must suck. Really suck.

Sublimity · 04-05-2006, 09:19 PM

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Another thoughtful, well-reasoned argument. Of course, it could just be the frustration of being a Braves fan, always to the playoffs but never to the Series. That must suck. Really suck.

And a Zito fan wouldn't know anything about that.

Cras · 04-05-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

Another thoughtful, well-reasoned argument. Of course, it could just be the frustration of being a Braves fan, always to the playoffs but never to the Series. That must suck. Really suck.

Burn!

Sublimity · 04-05-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Burn!

And a Cubs fan (presumably) wouldn't know anything about that.

Cras · 04-05-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

And a Cubs fan (presumably) wouldn't know anything about that.

I wouldn't know. The team I support for are the champs. That feels quite good actually.

Sublimity · 04-05-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I wouldn't know. The team I support for are the champs. That feels quite good actually.

Fair enough. But it doesn't let a fan of Zito off the hook.

Chappy · 04-05-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

I just thought I'd quote myself because this thread really does seem to be not much more than what I said above.

You'll change your tune when you find out what Sega stands for...

Schedule
Editor
Gets
Axed

Sublimity · 04-05-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

You'll change your tune when you find out what Sega stands for...

Schedule
Editor
Gets
Axed

Why would SEGA want to kill LGO and gmo??

Chappy · 04-05-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

Why would SEGA want to kill LGO and gmo??

Because.

Too bad, too, since SI stood for 'Schedules Important'.

Siv · 04-05-2006, 09:57 PM

Well now this might allow OOTP to ship with real teams and logos!!!!!

Zitofan75 · 04-05-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

Fair enough. But it doesn't let a fan of Zito off the hook.

Sure it does, I didn't saything about the whole team. One man in baseball is not generally enough. Just look at the Giants' model for this season.

boilermaker · 04-05-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by darkenigma510

Hey awesome, its markus.heinsohn@gmail.com!

Sublimity · 04-05-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

Sure it does, I didn't saything about the whole team. One man in baseball is not generally enough. Just look at the Giants' model for this season.

Actually, I think the Giants model for this season is "We play in the NL West so it's not like we have to do a whole lot to make the playoffs."

Zitofan75 · 04-05-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

Actually, I think the Giants model for this season is "We play in the NL West so it's not like we have to do a whole lot to make the playoffs."

I remember the strike year when Texas was atop the AL west with a record of 52-62. California was in the cellar 5.5 games out. In a way the strike was merciful since any one of those pathetic franchises might've somehow wormed their way up the playoff ladder to get to the big dance.

Sublimity · 04-05-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

I remember the strike year when Texas was atop the AL west with a record of 52-62. California was in the cellar 5.5 games out. In a way the strike was merciful since any one of those pathetic franchises might've somehow wormed their way up the playoff ladder to get to the big dance.

No kidding. Two reprehensible teams (in the eyes of MLB) could have made the playoffs that year: a team under .500, and the Expos.

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BigCity All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Shore, Great Lakes Posts: 1,386	It's interesting reading through all the opinions, but it is (IMO) a bit assumptive to simply write off the future of the game because of a buyout. True, many mergers/buyouts end up significantly changing the product line - but to assume that is ALWAYS the case is taking things a bit far. At this point, we have every reason to believe Markus wants to keep working on making OOTP the best baseball simulation available - and doing that will certainly make SEGA money. Until sales starts to fall off, I wouldn't worry too much about what SEGA "might" do. That being said, no game lasts forever. With the possible exception of the "SIM" series, every game is ultimately replaced with something else. I certainly can't say that OOTP will be here 5 or 10 years from now, but I suspect many of us here will be on to other interests as well. Let's wait and see what happens. The "400" drama was bad, but the Season Ticket "scenario" was good. For the moment, I'll bet on this being "good".