Gamers: EA & NFL Reach Exclusive Licensing Agreement

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/12/13/news_6114977.html

Gamers - Say goodbye to any competition for the Madden series!  EA Sports has reached an exclusive rights agreement with NFL & Players, Inc for 5 years.  During this time, EA receives solve rights to NFL teams, stauioums, and players.  This affects action, simulation, arcade-style, and manager games made for PCs, consoles, and handhelds (Nintendo DS Sony PSP.  The only platforms NOT covered are mobile phones or internet-based games!