I think the real problem isn't that us adults are getting screwed its the kids! NFL has a huge problem with kids and their interest in the game. Thats why they partnered with Nickelodeon and made slimetime so that they can get them interested again. It was really fukking stupid to do exclusivity deals with EA and Pannini because you depend on them to make a quality and fun game. When I was a kid I had NFL street, NFL 2k, NFL fever, backyard football, NFL blitz etc that introduced me to the sport I also had Topps, fleer, pinnacle, score, pacific crown for football cards that I spent all my money I earned on...now you have EA and Pannini and neither put out fun or diverse experiences. All this shyt should be for the kids thats where the money is and thats when these guys make something entertaining and worthwhile. When they make it for casual adult gamers all the soul is stripped out.
In summary with this new gen 2k should be making a game like the superbowl commercial from last year they would rake in the money.
But the NFL hires retards and fukk up easy decisions daily