Madden and NCAA 2010

Kodos · 11-03-2009, 12:39 PM

Now that we have had several months with these games, how many folks are still playing them? It's pretty sad that EA still hasn't gotten patch #2 out for Madden.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-03-2009, 12:42 PM

I enjoy Madden quite a bit. I'm playing the single player franchise mode only. Really haven't played much of any of the other modes.

JS19 · 11-03-2009, 12:46 PM

Still playing around with Madden, but I'm probably gonna sell it to my buddy for $30, maybe pick up Fight Night or NHL, or just wait for Call of Duty.

CamEdwards · 11-03-2009, 01:06 PM

I'm still playing NCAA single player dynasty, though I think this will probably be my last season before I switch off to college basketball.

RainMaker · 11-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Too many good games out now to be messing around with Madden. Been enjoying FIFA and Borderlands a lot and starting to get into Football Manager. Haven't even delved into NBA 2K either and there are some great games coming out in the next month.

Madden and NCAA are below average compared to newer games and I just don't have time for it despite my love of football.

Young Drachma · 11-03-2009, 02:07 PM

Traded Madden 10 in after barely playing it after having it for maybe a month and a half. But still playing a ton of NCAA, but that's typical for me.

RainMaker · 11-03-2009, 02:21 PM

What did you get for Madden? Thinking of trading it in and putting money down on the new COD.

sabotai · 11-03-2009, 02:28 PM

Right now, NHL10 is taking up my console time, and Dragon Age is about to dominate my life (if it's as good as it looks). I do plan on getting back to both Madden and NCAA at some point though.

Hoya1 · 11-03-2009, 03:46 PM

loving Madden still in single player franchise.
i'm still playing NCAA so that I can import draft classes.

Actually fighting the urge to pick up NBA 2k10.

SportsDino · 11-03-2009, 03:49 PM

How does the franchise compare to 2008? Anything better? Or is it much worse?

RainMaker · 11-03-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsDino

How does the franchise compare to 2008? Anything better? Or is it much worse?

I think it's better but it's not good. I still think their best franchise years were at the earlier part of the decade. Not sure how a game's logic can get worse over 10 years in a department like this.

thesloppy · 11-03-2009, 04:32 PM

Fell for the hype once again, bought madden a couple days after release, had fun for about a week, won a game 112-0 and lost the urge to ever play it again, traded it in before the actual football season had begun.

Sweed · 11-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Still playing Madden and enjoying the game, never bought NCAA.

Started a franchise with the Vikes to get my sliders setup using a good team. Have now moved to my Rams (don't laugh been a fan for 40 years and saw some pretty good teams in that time) to see how the sliders held up when moving to a bad team.

Mixed results as I'm 5-1 but could easily be 1-5. I think the Rams are overrated on the opening day roster set I'm using which also makes a difference. Especially the O-line with everyone young and rated in the 80's with Greco being the weak link at guard with a 75. Two games won on last second FG's and my other wins have been mostly to turnovers. After game four I turned down Int's and my WR catching as I was league best in both picks and fewest drops. I hope this leads to a few more three and outs for me and a few more long drives for the cpu team which could make a huge difference when considering how close all of my games have been.

The stats for my main offensive guys are almost dead on with their career numbers. Bugler's QB rating, Jackson's yards per carry, all of my receivers yards per catch are right where they should be. This is almost weird to see when I am making all of the runs and throws without forcing anything to anybody. The numbers are coming within the flow of the game.

Still have issues with defensive numbers, especially DT tackles and the lack of from linebackers. But overall the game is fun and I'm glad I bought it.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-03-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm still playing NCAA, primarily in the MP league. I'll probably play Madden again once the patch comes out which is supposedly going to be around November 20th.

Young Drachma · 11-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

What did you get for Madden? Thinking of trading it in and putting money down on the new COD.

I picked up College Hoops 2K8 and NHL 09, because NHL10 didn't look worth it to me (because I just like to create teams anyway)

MizzouRah · 11-04-2009, 11:33 PM

Traded Madden in towards COD MW 2 - still playing NCAA - much harder this year for me... which is a good thing.

Vince, Pt. II · 11-05-2009, 12:41 AM

I've heard good things about Madden '10, but I haven't bothered to pick it up. As a matter of fact, I haven't played a Madden game since the '06 version, and I haven't owned one since the '04 version.

bhlloy · 11-05-2009, 12:48 AM

I'm actually kind of pissed I caved and spent 60 bucks on Madden (again). It's a fun game for a little while and the gameplay is improved, although there's still a long list of annoyances it's at least getting somewhere near a realistic game of football.

But it just has absolutely nothing to keep my interest long term. Franchise is so fricking basic, they took out all user influence over player progression, scouting makes absolutely no sense (random and zero fun), the draft is boring as hell. Just meh, fun to break out if I have people over at the house but absolutely no interest in playing single player for any length of time.

ColtCrazy · 11-05-2009, 03:19 PM

Playing both, but it's 80-20 Madden right now. Just playing NCAA to keep my draft files going.

Icy · 11-05-2009, 07:02 PM

FM10, NHL10, FIFA10 and NBA2k10 are the only games i'm playing right now (and are too much already for my limited playing time).

I have played maybe 3 games total of Madden10 and if i have not sold it already is because nobody is interested on it in Spain and games shops do not purchase imported games.

It might be just a concidence, but the lack of good football games (Madden is not good enough imho and FOF2k7 is too old) is on par with the decrease of my enjoyment of real football. In the past i used to follow and watch a lot of different teams, now i just watch the Dolphins game every Sunday and that's all, not even visiting NFL.com for highlights or stats.

On the other hand, as i'm playing NBA2k10 a lot in "my player" mode, and i'm in a great NBA fantasy with Gary and others, i'm getting more and more into following and watching the NBA.

RainMaker · 11-05-2009, 07:04 PM

I haven't lost interest in football, but the lack of a good game in awhile has had me turn to other sports for my gaming fix. It's actually helped turn me on to soccer and increase my interest in basketball (especially college).

MizzouRah · 11-06-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

I haven't lost interest in football, but the lack of a good game in awhile has had me turn to other sports for my gaming fix. It's actually helped turn me on to soccer and increase my interest in basketball (especially college).

I would agree with you.. my interest has been NHL and Soccer vs pro football this year.

bhlloy · 11-06-2009, 12:16 AM

Interestingly I'm the kinda the same way - watching the NBA for the first time in my life thanks to NBA 2k9 and 2k10. Actually getting to know the players and their tendencies along with some basic strategy actually made me appreciate the game a lot more than before, when I thought it was just run up and down the floor and just try and jack up more prayers than the other team. Still my least favorite of the big 4 sports but at least I don't automatically change the channel now if it's on ESPN.

View Poll Results: I am...
Still playing both	4	7.69%
Still playing Madden	11	21.15%
Still playing NCAA	8	15.38%
Not playing either anymore	12	23.08%
Never played either	17	32.69%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#4
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I'm still playing NCAA single player dynasty, though I think this will probably be my last season before I switch off to college basketball. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

11-03-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Traded Madden 10 in after barely playing it after having it for maybe a month and a half. But still playing a ton of NCAA, but that's typical for me. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods Last edited by Young Drachma : 11-03-2009 at 02:07 PM.

11-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#14
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm still playing NCAA, primarily in the MP league. I'll probably play Madden again once the patch comes out which is supposedly going to be around November 20th. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-05-2009, 03:19 PM	#19
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Playing both, but it's 80-20 Madden right now. Just playing NCAA to keep my draft files going. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

11-03-2009, 12:42 PM	#2
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	I enjoy Madden quite a bit. I'm playing the single player franchise mode only. Really haven't played much of any of the other modes.

11-03-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Still playing around with Madden, but I'm probably gonna sell it to my buddy for $30, maybe pick up Fight Night or NHL, or just wait for Call of Duty.

11-03-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Too many good games out now to be messing around with Madden. Been enjoying FIFA and Borderlands a lot and starting to get into Football Manager. Haven't even delved into NBA 2K either and there are some great games coming out in the next month. Madden and NCAA are below average compared to newer games and I just don't have time for it despite my love of football.

11-03-2009, 02:21 PM	#7
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	What did you get for Madden? Thinking of trading it in and putting money down on the new COD.

11-03-2009, 02:28 PM	#8
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Right now, NHL10 is taking up my console time, and Dragon Age is about to dominate my life (if it's as good as it looks). I do plan on getting back to both Madden and NCAA at some point though.

11-03-2009, 03:46 PM	#9
Hoya1 High School JV Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario	loving Madden still in single player franchise. i'm still playing NCAA so that I can import draft classes. Actually fighting the urge to pick up NBA 2k10.

11-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#10
SportsDino College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2001	How does the franchise compare to 2008? Anything better? Or is it much worse?

11-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#12
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	Fell for the hype once again, bought madden a couple days after release, had fun for about a week, won a game 112-0 and lost the urge to ever play it again, traded it in before the actual football season had begun.

11-03-2009, 05:05 PM	#13
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Still playing Madden and enjoying the game, never bought NCAA. Started a franchise with the Vikes to get my sliders setup using a good team. Have now moved to my Rams (don't laugh been a fan for 40 years and saw some pretty good teams in that time) to see how the sliders held up when moving to a bad team. Mixed results as I'm 5-1 but could easily be 1-5. I think the Rams are overrated on the opening day roster set I'm using which also makes a difference. Especially the O-line with everyone young and rated in the 80's with Greco being the weak link at guard with a 75. Two games won on last second FG's and my other wins have been mostly to turnovers. After game four I turned down Int's and my WR catching as I was league best in both picks and fewest drops. I hope this leads to a few more three and outs for me and a few more long drives for the cpu team which could make a huge difference when considering how close all of my games have been. The stats for my main offensive guys are almost dead on with their career numbers. Bugler's QB rating, Jackson's yards per carry, all of my receivers yards per catch are right where they should be. This is almost weird to see when I am making all of the runs and throws without forcing anything to anybody. The numbers are coming within the flow of the game. Still have issues with defensive numbers, especially DT tackles and the lack of from linebackers. But overall the game is fun and I'm glad I bought it.

11-04-2009, 11:33 PM	#16
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Traded Madden in towards COD MW 2 - still playing NCAA - much harder this year for me... which is a good thing.

11-05-2009, 12:41 AM	#17
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I've heard good things about Madden '10, but I haven't bothered to pick it up. As a matter of fact, I haven't played a Madden game since the '06 version, and I haven't owned one since the '04 version.

11-05-2009, 12:48 AM	#18
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	I'm actually kind of pissed I caved and spent 60 bucks on Madden (again). It's a fun game for a little while and the gameplay is improved, although there's still a long list of annoyances it's at least getting somewhere near a realistic game of football. But it just has absolutely nothing to keep my interest long term. Franchise is so fricking basic, they took out all user influence over player progression, scouting makes absolutely no sense (random and zero fun), the draft is boring as hell. Just meh, fun to break out if I have people over at the house but absolutely no interest in playing single player for any length of time.

11-05-2009, 07:02 PM	#20
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	FM10, NHL10, FIFA10 and NBA2k10 are the only games i'm playing right now (and are too much already for my limited playing time). I have played maybe 3 games total of Madden10 and if i have not sold it already is because nobody is interested on it in Spain and games shops do not purchase imported games. It might be just a concidence, but the lack of good football games (Madden is not good enough imho and FOF2k7 is too old) is on par with the decrease of my enjoyment of real football. In the past i used to follow and watch a lot of different teams, now i just watch the Dolphins game every Sunday and that's all, not even visiting NFL.com for highlights or stats. On the other hand, as i'm playing NBA2k10 a lot in "my player" mode, and i'm in a great NBA fantasy with Gary and others, i'm getting more and more into following and watching the NBA. __________________

11-05-2009, 07:04 PM	#21
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I haven't lost interest in football, but the lack of a good game in awhile has had me turn to other sports for my gaming fix. It's actually helped turn me on to soccer and increase my interest in basketball (especially college).

11-06-2009, 12:16 AM	#23
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Interestingly I'm the kinda the same way - watching the NBA for the first time in my life thanks to NBA 2k9 and 2k10. Actually getting to know the players and their tendencies along with some basic strategy actually made me appreciate the game a lot more than before, when I thought it was just run up and down the floor and just try and jack up more prayers than the other team. Still my least favorite of the big 4 sports but at least I don't automatically change the channel now if it's on ESPN.

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