Tuesday, April 24, 2012 – Blog Comments
PaperBoyx703 on April 24, 2012 at 06:49 AM.
@RUFF Thanks a lot for your feedback and tips! Hey go to the Non-Sports online gaming section of the OS forum that's where you will find a great group of guys that play on the 360. I am on the PS3, just recently got an 360 so I may jump over from time to time to run with you guys.
Monday, April 23, 2012 – Blog Comments
RUFFNREADY on April 23, 2012 at 10:25 PM.
Great commentary, for the first.First thing i can help you with is the video itself; its not stable; so when you upload to YouTube; YT will tell you that your video is shakey, do you want them to fix it? Say "no", and this will give you the video that you want. hope that helped.
cheers
xbox360 gamertag: LLSMUVG
or YT channel: TheLLSMUVG
dboyswitten82 on April 23, 2012 at 07:49 PM.
Nice paper. Doesn't even seem like your first commentary.
lonewolf371 on April 23, 2012 at 12:49 AM.
To be honest, the whole institution of fandom is silly in some sense. Why do some of us get so caught up in our favorite teams, live and die with each game? I don't know, but I do it. I root like crazy for Purdue, the Pacers, and the Reds despite them not being competitive most years. The year the Colts won the Super Bowl, it was amazing how many jerseys popped up around school. I saw that and thought, "where were you guys when we lost to the Steelers last year?" I guess those of us that stick with one team all the time feel like those rare moments when our teams do well should belong to us, not others that just came along recently. We get a little protective and feel like to reap the good moments, you should put in the time through the bad. I guess that's why.In the end, you can be a fan of whoever you want for whatever reason you want. However, if you're going to switch often (and let us know about it through your signature), you're just going to have be ready to take a little bit of ribbing.
You're generally a good poster; don't let it get you down.
Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Blog Comments
Tickkid on April 22, 2012 at 11:29 PM.
I don't think that whatever order they put this stuff is going to really affect sales. If this wasn't a yearly product, I might think that these things matter. But anything they release gets chewed up and increases the wanting for it, and I think the order is immaterial.
MarinersVsDodgers on April 22, 2012 at 11:03 PM.
Yeah, it was nice to see it happen right after I wrote this blog, didn't publish it until today 
PackerBacker123 on April 22, 2012 at 10:14 PM.
OK. I think I like the show better but that's just me.
PackerBacker123 on April 22, 2012 at 10:09 PM.
ha ha ha ahhhhhhhhhh..... you guys got no hit against a guy with 11 prior wins.
MarinersVsDodgers on April 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM.
I see what you mean, but when Ryan was with the Cardinals, he was able to lay down key bunts. In Seattle he is more prone to striking out or grounding into double plays, so if he were to drop a bunt down after a single to start the inning, per say, that could lead to the key one or two runs the Mariners continuously lose by.
jhendricks316 on April 22, 2012 at 09:33 PM.
The average "bandwagoners" get on my nerves, but you seem to be just a true sports fan.
bigdoc85 on April 22, 2012 at 09:03 PM.
As mentioned, unless there is a significant pre-order incentive, I'll wait on both until the reviews are out.
TheKnack on April 22, 2012 at 07:03 PM.
Have to disagree. I'm a huge Mariners fan. I don't think the players are MLB quality. I think Saunders, Olivo, Ryan etc... are guys that are not MLB caliber. That being said, if Ackley pans out and Montero and Smoak turn into .280/25/90 guys, we could be looking at a ALCS team in 2014.
thejokerbat on April 22, 2012 at 03:47 PM.
NBA 2K13 Should Definitely Incorporate Flagrant and Technical Fouls
PackerBacker123 on April 22, 2012 at 11:16 AM.
Keep up this record and you will find your self in the postseason!
2kForLifeKid on April 22, 2012 at 10:09 AM.
EA sports suck as a franchise why can't they still invest in a damn "QB ENVADE" system...ALL PRO 2K8 IS STILL KILLING MADDEN IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE GAME....EA SPORTS IS FOR 12 & UNDER NOT A MAN'S GAME
Saturday, April 21, 2012 – Blog Comments
1WEiRDguy on April 21, 2012 at 08:32 PM.
explain the meat and potatoes first...why hold out? If anything, you need to sway people back to the brand as soon as possible instead of the "a ha...now what you've all been waiting for" b/c quite frankly, i've been waiting for 4 years now (i havent bought the game since like 08-09)...if there was ever an optimal time to sway me back over, it should be in the very first, no later than the 2nd dev diary...but trust me when i say, that if i say im not buying it, i wont even think twice about it...
Eski33 on April 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM.
You article assumes that everyone wants better line interaction. I am not one of those people. I agree that EA has struggled this generation pawning off features found on XBox and PS2 versions as new. However I have enjoyed NCAA and Madden this generation. NCAA 12 was a disappointment only because OD didnt work. I think that people expect too much in regards to wanting games to play too realistic. At the same I also understand paying $60 for games that have features that dont work.
Personally, I am excited for NCAA 13. If the psychic DBs are gone that is a huge step.
wat3 on April 21, 2012 at 08:46 AM.
Shhhhhhhhhhh! Don't give EA more schemes to make money please. I've given them enough money as it is for thier last 7 Madden's that I no longer have anymore. If anything they should just make it simple and surprising instead of building anticipation and knowing it's either going to be this guy or this guy. I'd like it if they just said "well, here it is guys, the new Madden cover." Now it's a gimmick that drags on and on waiting for a somewhat predictable winner to be crowned for a cover. Sports players get put on covers all the time (magazines, cereal boxes, promotional deals) its not that big of a deal to me. I could careless if they used the NFL shield and not a player. Fact of the matter is, it's all one big promotional scheme to build up Madden and it's sales when in reality, I think EA has bigger fish to fry.
bigdoc85 on April 21, 2012 at 07:19 AM.
Good idea but he should have spent a lot more time planning out his video so he didn't come across like the player formerly known as Chad Johnson.
Friday, April 20, 2012 – Blog Comments
T-Moar on April 20, 2012 at 11:20 PM.
I wouldn't say that this is my favorite idea. We already have the Madden Bowl, and ESPN is horrible at broadcasting it. I doubt this would be any better.
shadia147 on April 20, 2012 at 10:07 PM.
That's nothing... I hear that next year in 2K13, They're going to have Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee, Howard Stern, and Kim Kardasian sitting in the first rows.With Rihanna and Alicia Keys singing the National Anthems.
And the Black Eye Peas doing a halftime show.
Backspacez on April 20, 2012 at 07:52 PM.
Wow. That's a sick idea. Can't wait to see if Mega responds.
hurricanefootball4 on April 20, 2012 at 05:24 PM.
Good idea, stupid video.AKA terrible video
AKA horrible clip
AKA awful video
jWILL253 on April 20, 2012 at 03:53 PM.
I find it difficult to see how new pass trajectories and catching animations are gimmicks.That said, I see what you're saying...
shs2040 on April 20, 2012 at 03:00 PM.
Isn't it hilarious that he got a pre-owned Madden 12 for 360? haha
The_Gaming_Disciple on April 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM.
Recently purchased All Pro 2K8, I wanted to make sure I was not being too critical of EA. Unfortunately, I realized I was not. Game after game I realized how much 2K, Visual Concepts places emphasis on the fundamentals of real life movement and momentum. EA focuses to much on the glitz and glam (graphics) of the game rather than the down and dirty aspects of a real football sim. As a result of All pro and the atmosphere on the field and on the sidelines it was easy to look past the minimal graphics. This game was made over 7 years ago and much of the physics and mechanics out due NCAA 12. All Pro was not perfect by any means, however, it presented real life. I will be looking forward to when competition re enters the football market again.
cmidd on April 20, 2012 at 01:27 AM.
At least some people are starting to realize that these games tiburon puts out are no were near as good as the old Maddens
jmik58 on April 20, 2012 at 12:57 AM.
It doesn't matter what "we" want because "we" are not representative of the market in general. The average gamer who would buy NCAA is attracted by the gimmicks. The average gamer doesn't give a rip about the line play. Devs do a decent job of addressing the needs of the core group of gamers while doing their thing to meet sales goals driven by the casual market. I'm more excited about how well the Defensive AI read-and-react functions; more-so than line play. The R&R Defense is something that could revolutionize the way the game is played on video games; yet I'm disappointed more supposed "hard core" gamers here at O.S. aren't showing they appreciate it as such.
Vaporub83 on April 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM.
They are doing the marketing in the correct order. Big stuff should always be saved for last. Think of it this way, in the NFL draft the late riser get the most love. Guys like Robert Griffin III are now started to get over analyzed aka critiqued harshly. EA has the mantra "Leave them wanting more"
Thursday, April 19, 2012 – Blog Comments
bigsmallwood on April 19, 2012 at 11:29 PM.
Best improvements are definitely better served being explained sooner than later. They are not doing themselves any justice. EA Sports needs to release the REAL changes earlier....not later.
Ermolli on April 19, 2012 at 09:22 PM.
Nice pass by Thomas and how strange for having a KFC restaurant with its traditional food, why not change the name of the restaurant then?I really don't have a favourite of all time but if I had to choose one it would be Shaq.
jmik58 on April 19, 2012 at 08:30 PM.
I grabbed The Show on release day because I knew it would come through. I don't have any confidence like that in NCAA and will wait for reviews and the honeymoon period to pass before deciding on a purchase.
quehouston on April 19, 2012 at 07:58 PM.
I hope they are both good this year. I miss the competition between them.
JerseyDevil23 on April 19, 2012 at 05:00 PM.
Bill Buckner (Chicago Cubs). He would play hurt even when he was hobbling around.
Great hitter and team palyer. HOF to me!
JerseyDevil23 on April 19, 2012 at 04:54 PM.
Valid points. MLB 12 did a nice job and I think NCAA will not disappoint either!
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