hahaha. it's true. but it was deserved on your guys' part. that game has been in the toilet for some time now. remember that you can also admit that.

Ian, I work for this new company called CommunityGamer. We would sure love your help if you are interested.

Where did Ian go?

Ian, I never doubted your coolness...but to see you on OS at midnight on a Friday puts a smile on my face.

Good luck to you. I don't know what happened to make u leave EA but I see u as a man who tried to make a difference with Madden. Sorry things couldn't prove more fruitful but like I said, good luck to you, and your future endeavors.

Hey Ian,

Whenever you get the time please check out a post I put up regarding trades. I'd really like to hear your thoughts on it.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...provoking.html

Thanks for the time.

Madden 12, will it have the Meat and Potatoes? Meat is gameplay, Potatoes are franchise. Haha J/k, but seriously bring seconds to the table.

I checked out your twitter page. You take a beating everyday. I understand that treatment in my line of work and it takes a toll. Just letting you know that you and your team do a good job.

PS- I hate the Giants, Go Cowboys

Heres the link to how videos, impressions, and reviews shape madden sales.
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2041973029

I had to post it in the Madden pod cast #4 thread in the madden forum. Its under BlackBetty15 post. Here is the link to it.
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2041972924

I know that it can get pretty antagonistic around here, but I'd like to extend a sincere thank you for your continued support of Madden 11. Post patch, and lastest roster update, this game plays infinitely better -- not just the defense, but I've noticed improvements in the running game. I, myself, haven't always agreed and have been frustrated with some the creative decisions made, but I believe that you are genuine in your aim to create the best football game possible and I wish you well.

Thanks again.

Just wanted to share an idea for franchise progression. Here is the idea, have player ratings increase or decrease every 4 weeks of your franchise depending on how your player has performed throughout the season. If a bench player plays well and increases his overall rating to the point where it is greater than a starter at that position then he should get the start, or if the starter struggles and decreases in rating then the bench player of that position should get a shot at a starting spot. Have the User and CPU reorder depth charts every 4 weeks and this will allow bench players to get a shot at some playing time and who knows you may find the next pro bowler who sat on the bench most of his career. Position battles should also make a come back so preseason will actually mean something. These would be nice additions so you'll actually see bench players play more often and not just because of injuries and see players benched for poor performance.

ian, just wanted to say your handling the crap people are throwing at you pretty well. Keep up the good work and thank you for making great madden games. honest.

Ian, I was curious if you could unblock me on Twitter. I apologize for losing my cool, and I'd really like to follow you again. My username is the same as it is on OS (@wtfitsdaveyj) Hopefully you can accept my apology because I truly do regret bashing the game you guys work so hard to make. It wasn't appropriate at all of me to do so. I've grown up a lot in the past year, and I hope to see you on my tweet list soon. Take care Ian, and thank you for giving us a football game.

Dude that Online Franchise Superbowl was the ****. Very nice how that was put together. Looking forward to seeing others.

The New "Adjustable Socks" Feature doesn't work on The Following teams Lions,Bears,Broncos,Chiefs. they really need to PATCH THIS because im a person were i LOVE EDITING My Players and this is HOLDING Me DOWN from doing what i gotta do !

So Can someone please PITCH This to Ian Cummings

The New "Adjustable Socks" Feature doesn't work on The Following teams Lions,Bears,Broncos,Chiefs. they really need to PATCH THIS because im a person were i LOVE EDITING My Players and this is HOLDING Me DOWN from doing what i gotta do !

So Can someone please PITCH This to Ian Cummings

Ian luv how the game looks so far...ifs it not to late...make the refs throw the yellow flag on the field and turn up the late hits on the sidelines seeing lot of late hits or will u be able to do it on the sliders...aways kick *** job on the new catch animations.

Ian, if you want to see the future of online football gaming communities.. check out www.traditionfootball.com

don't say i didn't tell you so!!!

Ian can we get lip guard mouthpieces? lets be real it cant be that hard to get them in and players like SJax and Marion Barber wear them i could honestly make a 3d model of it and i dont have a multi-million yearly budget to get these in so why havent you done it yet?

if you guys haven't included it yet...at saints games they play (stand up and get crunk) by the ying yang twins.

hi ian just wanted to no will the be big imporements to the online franchise?

ONE MORE THING THANKS FOR PUTTIN IN MY IDEA FOR REDOIN THE WAY YOU KICK WIT THE HORIZONTAL BAR LIKE THE OLD DAYS.

hey Ian i just scored a touchdown playin madden10....and a idea came to mind make the crowd erupt...and chant WHO DAT!!!! WHO DAT!!! thats so what happens in the superdome on sundays & also b4 Reggie Bush recieves the punt return...we us the who dat nation chant REGGIE!!! REGGIE!!! JUST A idea for M11.

idea for JOSH Looman and the EXTRA POINT SHOW rename it NFL Total Access with Rich Isen the NFL network crew.

has the virtual first& whatever down it is indicator made it in the game? it would be ideal for spectate mode.

Ian love the strides you guys have taken since you an ya crew has taken over....luv to here that if your team is gettin blowed out the fans leave like the old days, i just have another idea for the crowd, like if your the home team have the fans chant defense!!!! defense!!!! defense!!! on 3rd down & on 4th if the visiting team try an go for it on fourth down.

can Donnie Moore by any way break down the ratings and give the % that the ratings effect.

Hey Ian my name is Ian also...I live in the SF area and would really appreciate if you were to allow me to do some mocap if u guys are still in that process. I'm a Super Big Madden I pick up every copy even had madden nfl football with just the big market teams. It would be a pleasure if you could contact me. Thanks
[email protected]

Please no more #00 guys on the sidelines....make the sidelines active?

did i miss the blog? where do i find it?

So..what was your reaction to Lane Kiffin leaving your Vols in the manner he did?

is it true you guys aquired visual concepts..? ifso excellent pickup!!! who Dat!!!!

Hey Ian, are you guy's working on Madden 10.5, and is it going to release in september of 2010? Also, will there be 2 or 3 patches for Madden 10.5, the last patch coming in December?

I want to know so I can pick the game up on launch night then wait three months before I can enjoy it. Thanx.

hey...Romo i mean Ian luv madden 10 i find myself watching cpu vs cup alot you guys really brought this game out of the stoneage imo.....wit that said i know m11 will be even better....check out my blog on M10 presentation misses that should make M11....get Josh to check it out also...so ready for August already.

Ian cummings, why cant you just make the XBOX 360 GAMe play for madden, the same as the ps2 gameplay for madden. Because everybody loves the ps2 gameplay for madden. So everybody could stop complaining about how the new gen madden is not good.

Just wanted you to know that you've made my year this year. Madden 10 is simply the best game I've played in a long time. I put more hours into this than anything else. Can't wait to see what you will be doing with Madden 11...should be great. Thanks for all your hard work and efforts...

Sometimes OS can be brutal but just wanted to say thanks to you and the Madden team for all the hard work done on this year's madden. It showed in the game and can't wait to see how you build on it in the future.

How come the players in madden 10 on the next gen consoles dont have tattoos but the ps2 version does,and the nba live series has them too.It would be nice to see them with some like Kellen Winslow It would make the presentation even greater than what it already is.

Is there any way the Buccaneers fans can get a little more att to detail I.e. pictures and coaches age. over all better madden than last year and remember to base your game off of real football. i dont care for features tomuch but i love football and keep moving toward that realness we all look forward to every year.

Hello Mr. Cummings,

I just wanted to drop a note saying thanks for all your hard work and leadership with Madden this year. I've been thrilled with the improvements the game has made -- your efforts have really paid off.

Keep your head up, and best of luck!

-Satisfied customer

Ian...do you guys know whether or not the 2nd patch will work with existing franchises?

ALSO WHEN WILL THE FIRST PATCH DROP...I CANT WAIT TO SEE BROADCAST MODE...CPU VS CPU?

hey Ian wit the AFL legacy patch added do you have to play wit the brown film on or can you turn it off if you want?

Madden is great. The patches will help make it even better. Thanks for all the work.

Ian,

APF to M10 convert here. I'm a huge fan of what you guys did this year and would like to send a letter of appreciation to your development team. Where can I send this so that it will be read? You guys deserve major props for this accomplishment. I've been watching football lately and saying to myself "I that looks like Pro-Tak, or Jamarcus misses that throw in M10 too."

Hey Ian,

One thing I would really appreciate you looking into is the ability for a person to run routes manually, in both off- and on-line co-op. It works some of the time, but there are instances where when you cut, you lose control of the WR and he runs in a wide circle.

Would you be so kind as to get back to me on this issue?

Thanks!

Thanks for the response, actually do appreciate it.

hey Ian....! i've just realized that the QB actually say cadences...it's extremely low though...M11 please have the QB's shout out the cadences very loud... like the hard counts? thanks bro...!

Kudos to you and your team this Madden 10 is simply the Best in Video Game Football. I like it so much I wrote a blog relating to the start of the NFL season and how the gameplay is Mirrored in Madden 10..again thanks and keep up the good work.

http://www.operationsports.com/ANDRO...and-heres-why/

Hey Ian,

Funny quirk I wanted to share with you. I have no expectations of reproducing this or filming this, it was nuts when it happened.

3rd down and 1, I run the ball up the middle. I'm tackled for no gain, hit the ground, and the ball pops out and the refs rule a fumble. A pile ensues, and the other team comes away with the ball. Now, I'm jamming on X (Xbox360) to rewind the play, and suddenly, a booth review comes in (1:50 left in the 4th quarter), and overrules the fumble. Great, my ball, whatever, I'm rewinding anyways. Suddenly, without going into the huddle, it's 4th down and 1, and only 3 of my linemen are on the LoS, and only 3 of the defense. Then, players start appearing from below, running up to the LoS! Finally, my QB comes into view, but not before a DT runs into him. Encroachment! 5 yard penalty, 1st down.

I never got the chance to rewind to 3rd and 1. Wacky bug, I'll never be able to reproduce it, but the story needed sharing.