Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Blog Comments
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!
DBMcGee3 on April 19, 2012 at 03:11 PM.
I really haven't seen much in the way of previews for the new Live, but I am apparently one of the minority of people who LOVED Live '10. Not to say 2k hasn't done a great job the last couple of years, b/c they have, but competition is great for sports games, and I've always had a spot in my heart for the right stick dribble control.
wallofhate on April 19, 2012 at 01:40 PM.
I havent had a chance to play this yet due to work thanks for the quick impressions. This is the new excitebike
thetrueBROSKY on April 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM.
Obviously, its only for street mode, they had guys like Drake, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg in the game before
bigdoc85 on April 19, 2012 at 10:07 AM.
I just can't believe we went from Jordan in NBA 2k11 to over 30 classic teams in NBA 2k12 to Bieber! I doubt I will buy NBA Live 13 on release without a major pre-order incentive but what the heck is happening at 2k?
Manslaughterin9 on April 19, 2012 at 09:54 AM.
the graphics are good, gameplay looks stale... Looks like my football fix will need to come from watching the actual game.I'm waiting for the day, when real time physics are used, strategies are necessary for winning games, actual presentations from ESPN. Real recruitments were I have to travel to actually watch the game.
I want more realism, and gameplay... this is not cutting it for me.
This is the first year I will not purchase this game at any point. I might have to just purchase mlb 12 the show or nhl 13 later for my sports/management fix. I'm so pissed that no other company can make a nfl/ncaa game... These series are complete garbage... When will they FINALLY listen?
Anyone else saying this is the last straw? Its the only way EA can be affected and changed... stop buying the supply!! force them out.
Its not that hard skipping a game, remember what you fell in love with the first place.. the game itself, college gameday, your college experience. All I ask from my fellow OS's... boycott this game and lets make a difference... If you think I'm crazy then your not the right person for this movement!
b2tha2ndpwr on April 19, 2012 at 09:08 AM.
I wouldn't say likely, Despite having the worst record, their chances are still only 25%.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – Blog Comments
lavy23 on April 18, 2012 at 09:13 PM.
The number one positive is that The Unibrow is likely coming to Charlotte. He's just that good.
N51_rob on April 18, 2012 at 07:05 PM.
@DJ Thanks, yeah I didn't post it but I dropped CPU pitcher consistancy to 4, and am using a custom cam that is zoomed it a bit from catcher classic. Helps me focus on the strike zone.@Meatfish, not really playing a game a day, I got a late start. I won't be following transactions, but I did go through an put in all the injuries that happened prior to April 6th, so Roberts, Britton and Wada are not available yet. I have Trading off, I won't open trading for the CPU until mid June.
Thanks for following guys!
PackerBacker123 on April 18, 2012 at 07:04 PM.
for a second I thought this was going to be a hate letter to OS,you are a true hero, god bless America
N51_rob on April 18, 2012 at 07:00 PM.
It was a knee jerk reaction. But I am prone to those and playing for me is a high pressure situation. Patton had/has one job get lefties out. Truth be told, I used the OSFM spring rosters to get through spring training and he was headed to AAA anyways, but I wanted to used the OSFM Opening Day roster. He will get another chance.
Meatfish87 on April 18, 2012 at 04:46 PM.
Do you think it was a knee-jerk reaction to demote Patton after two games? Maybe he shouldn't be used in close situations until he becomes a little more seasoned?
Meatfish87 on April 18, 2012 at 03:54 PM.
Are you playing one game per day following the real life schedule? Also, I am about to start my franchise and I am debating on using Brian Roberts even though he is injured in real life. Are you following actual transactions as well?
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