Do sports game graphics matter?

In this clip of Episode 2 of Past the Pixels, we discuss whether improving the graphics in sports games actually makes a difference, or would they be better off focusing on gameplay?

[charcolttheone]

The effect of improvement of graffics is slowly becoming less impact full. The only thing that really matters now is the art direction of games.

[jmac]

improved game engine/mechanics is where it's at!