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Originally Posted by Valioso3
No, they just have the rights to the name of the tournament and using the CL logos and such.
So whatever teams they don't have the license for, the CL tournament will have the fake team.
And for the last time, a fifa game has never had the CL in it, is always been called the ECC inside the fifa games... so this does not change fifa at all... it just won't be a second game later in the year with the CL tournament..
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Well Konami don't have the FIFA license, I don't know why people think they do. They have certain licenses they can implement, but EA have all the licenses since their game is 'FIFA' = FIFPro licensed.
Champions League is a tournament on its own with it's own licensing. Much like the World Cup. I think Konami may be able to license more teams through the Champions League game, than the standard Pro Evolution Soccer franchise (obviously). This is naturally the reason of securing the Champions League license, so that they can bring some authentication to their product. Cause in that department EA have been laughing for years. It's only the gameplay that deemed worthy and even now, gamers whisper and claim EA beat Konami with FIFA 08 anyway! So no surprise Konami want a licensed game.
As for licensing, they'll still be nowhere near EA and the FIFA franchise. You know what will happen if Konami release a licensed Champions League game. EA will simply up the leagues and stadiums in their game.
I understand why this is quite a big deal to anyone who has a thing for Konami's game. But they are playing catch up against a company that has all the resources, money and connections. No chance.
NK.
On a side note, I hope Konami do get a better licensed product. It will force EA even further to make their game closer to simulation than ever before, since they won't be able to sit back and claim an exclusive licensed product with a Konami Champions League game on the shelves. Interesting...
