Improvements in Madden 2010 - Page 2

Kodos · 03-23-2009, 06:27 PM

First screen of Madden 2010:

Groundhog · 03-23-2009, 06:31 PM

Referees and chain gangs! Looks like Madden 2010 is finally catching up to Madden '97!

Kodos · 03-23-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike1409

New info for NCAA custom conferences.

http://insideblog.easports.com/archi...nferences.aspx

Should be great for FOFC dynasties!!!

This sounds great.

Big Fo · 03-23-2009, 07:41 PM

Nice details with the QB towel implementation. I would much rather have that than substantial franchise mode improvements.

fantom1979 · 03-23-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Referees and chain gangs! Looks like Madden 2010 is finally catching up to Madden '97!

All that is missing is the ambulance to drive onto the field when a player gets hurt.

Nugget699 · 03-23-2009, 08:30 PM

The first few screenshots of a new game are always rendered to fuck and the finished game never looks half as good.

Groundhog · 03-23-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nugget699

The first few screenshots of a new game are always rendered to fuck and the finished game never looks half as good.

I'm yet to play an EA game that looked nearly as good as ANY of the screenshots.

MizzouRah · 03-23-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

I'm yet to play an EA game that looked nearly as good as ANY of the screenshots.

Greyroofoo · 03-23-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fantom1979

All that is missing is the ambulance to drive onto the field when a player gets hurt.

I mean come on!

They had this feature in '92

JetsIn06 · 03-23-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

I mean come on!

They had this feature in '92

Sun Tzu · 03-23-2009, 10:20 PM

What's the deal with 90% of the videos/songs on youtube being "no longer available" ?

Groundhog · 03-23-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

What's the deal with 90% of the videos/songs on youtube being "no longer available" ?

Are you at work? We block the youtube videos here and, though the website and the initial screen with the play button for the video loads, when you click 'play' it says "video no longer available".

For some odd reason though I've noticed that every now and then a video will work.

DaddyTorgo · 03-23-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

What's the deal with 90% of the videos/songs on youtube being "no longer available" ?

more aggressive copyright enforcement i'd guess

RainMaker · 03-24-2009, 12:49 AM

Reminds me of the screenshots they passed around 5 years ago when they were going to the next gen. Still waiting on that.

gstelmack · 03-24-2009, 08:22 AM

I want to know how you're going to ID what receiver to throw to when he has been depth-of-field blurred out...

DaddyTorgo · 03-24-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Reminds me of the screenshots they passed around 5 years ago when they were going to the next gen. Still waiting on that.

ZING!!!

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

I want to know how you're going to ID what receiver to throw to when he has been depth-of-field blurred out...

DOUBLE-ZING!!!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-24-2009, 08:28 AM

Geez, you people are being awfully cynical.

gstelmack · 03-24-2009, 08:36 AM

Frankly, I wish screenshots would just go away. They are meaningless for determining the graphical quality of a game, as the game is not played statically and often can look much better / worse when you are actually running around a level. For another, when generated for print magazines you have to generate them at a higher-than-normal resolution, else they look like garbage when printed at anything above an inch or two across (you want 300 DPI at least for print, which means a top-of-the-page screenshot has to be like 2400x1500 to start with, if not bigger). And finally, people love to make gameplay claims based on them like I did, which leads to all sorts of interesting internet threads and rumors (you think they will REALLY be depth-blurring the distant guys when you are actually trying to throw a pass?).

My guess here is the engine can actually do all of that, but you won't want it on during gameplay for framerate or other reasons.

And heaven forbid you show something in a screenshot that you have to drop later for a variety of good reasons.

So I wish the concept of screenshots would just disappear from the marketing scene. Alas.

lordscarlet · 03-24-2009, 08:39 AM

You'd think Greg has to deal with this occasionally or something.

Kodos · 03-24-2009, 08:48 AM

I think I read that the depth of field blur is only present on replays.

Logan · 03-24-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Geez, you people are being awfully cynical.

Ok, this is funny

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Kodos · 03-24-2009, 02:58 PM

I find myself being vaguely optimistic about Madden 2010. But then, I felt the same way about 2009, and returned it after just a few games.

Kodos · 03-24-2009, 03:21 PM

On the other hand, this shot of NCAA 2010 is discouraging:

JediKooter · 03-24-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

On the other hand, this shot of NCAA 2010 is discouraging:

Yeah, how the hell are the Gators ranked 5 and USC 4? Puhleeessee...

cartman · 03-24-2009, 03:31 PM

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

gstelmack · 03-24-2009, 03:32 PM

Is that because Florida is up by 10 on the road, or the three defenders sitting there all by themselves on the right side of the field and yet no one is open? It is USC, so I'm assuming the QB has no shot if he tries to take off there...

Oh wait, I see 2 receivers in the back left of the endzone with only one defender. Is it the guaranteed interception that will happen if you throw there? Or the guarantee that the defender on Y will make an amazing leaping INT when you lob it over his head for X?

It is nice to see X has his man beat, but again I'd love to know how that guy reacts when you try to hit X in stride for the TD.

gstelmack · 03-24-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

I think I just broke.

fantom1979 · 03-24-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

This guarantees that I will never buy another EA game.

Neuqua · 03-24-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

Oh wow. That needs its own thread.

Scoobz0202 · 03-24-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

*whimpers* How...*/whimpers*

EagleFan · 03-24-2009, 06:14 PM

I think I just threw up a bit in my mouth...

Surtt · 03-24-2009, 06:27 PM

That is a joke.

Right?

Please?

Groundhog · 03-24-2009, 06:37 PM

LMAO

I'd like to say I'm surprised, but then...

Izulde · 03-24-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

This belongs in the Maximum Football thread.

And wow, does Daivd look like a complete and utter douchebag.

His specialties are hilarious, especially this combo:

Quote:

- Project Management.
- Strong skills and experience in ambitious projects.
- Comfortable owning large designs and projects.

Comedy gold.

JediKooter · 03-24-2009, 06:58 PM

Ok, I will admit that I don't keep up with certain things, but, what's with all the haterade against the dude? I'd be happy with some links to the alleged douchebaggery.

Groundhog · 03-24-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Ok, I will admit that I don't keep up with certain things, but, what's with all the haterade against the dude? I'd be happy with some links to the alleged douchebaggery.

Clear out your calendar for the day, find yourself the Maximum Football thread, pour yourself a strong coffee, and start reading from page 1.

JediKooter · 03-24-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Clear out your calendar for the day, find yourself the Maximum Football thread, pour yourself a strong coffee, and start reading from page 1.

Oh man, that may take more than a day to read. From a few of the posts I read, sounds like there is a cluster fck going on with the game.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-24-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Oh man, that may take more than a day to read. From a few of the posts I read, sounds like there is a cluster fck going on with the game.

And that's the best news about it. Wait until you read further & realize the guy is seriously delusional.

We were all like "WTF" and he was all like "Welcome to Hollywood"

MizzouRah · 03-24-2009, 09:19 PM

Don't forget kleenex to wipe your tears when you're laughing so hard it hurts.

JediKooter · 03-24-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

And that's the best news about it. Wait until you read further & realize the guy is seriously delusional.

We were all like "WTF" and he was all like "Welcome to Hollywood"

Oh sweet, so his pic on that profile of his fits then... i.e., he looks like a dick.

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Don't forget kleenex to wipe your tears when you're laughing so hard it hurts.

That and I will probably have to time when I take a drink and when to read.

Balldog · 03-24-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

On the other hand, this shot of NCAA 2010 is discouraging:

Yeah, I've given up on NCAA 2010. Not going to waste my money anymore, Madden looks like it could be worth a look though.

Deattribution · 03-24-2009, 11:12 PM

I hate to break it to anyone discouraged by the NCAA screen and encouraged by the Madden one, but the Madden final product is going to look a lot more like the NCAA screen than the Madden one.

stevew · 03-24-2009, 11:49 PM

I can't be the only one astonished by the fact that Canada has a Navy.

DaddyTorgo · 03-24-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I can't be the only one astonished by the fact that Canada has a Navy.

The current fleet contains thirty-six ships and submarines plus many more supply and support vessels.

RainMaker · 03-25-2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

On the other hand, this shot of NCAA 2010 is discouraging:

It's so sad it's funny. I remember the days when I never missed a launch for NCAA or Madden. Console football gaming is dead.

Groundhog · 03-25-2009, 03:03 AM

It's strange. Basketball video games used to really suck ass as far as reality goes, but there have been leaps and bounds in recent years.

Football on the other hand has gone backwards. I wonder why that could be... Gee, could it be perhaps that one has an exclusive license, and the other has competition?

SackAttack · 03-25-2009, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way.

David Winter - LinkedIn

Interesting timeline. Hired by EA in 2005, wrote Maximum Football in 2006. And because there *certainly* weren't any allegations about heavy workloads for EA employees around that time, it's inconceivable that he would have done any of the coding for that outside his home, because he'd have had plenty of free time to do it.

Right? Right?

Greyroofoo · 03-25-2009, 08:01 AM

Canadia has a navy!?!?!?!?!?!??!!

MizzouRah · 03-25-2009, 09:41 AM

I'm looking forward to NCAA 2010.. I still love 09.

ColtCrazy · 03-25-2009, 06:30 PM

I'm enjoying NCAA 09 and Madden 09 enough that I can skip the 2010 versions completely. I find NCAA is much more enjoyable game though. If it wasn't a hassle to hook back up, I'd easily just enjoy playing Madden 07 on my old xbox instead of playing Madden 09.

03-23-2009, 06:31 PM	#52
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Referees and chain gangs! Looks like Madden 2010 is finally catching up to Madden '97! __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#61
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	What's the deal with 90% of the videos/songs on youtube being "no longer available" ? __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

03-24-2009, 12:49 AM	#64
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Reminds me of the screenshots they passed around 5 years ago when they were going to the next gen. Still waiting on that. Last edited by RainMaker : 03-24-2009 at 12:49 AM.

03-24-2009, 08:22 AM	#65
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I want to know how you're going to ID what receiver to throw to when he has been depth-of-field blurred out... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

03-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#68
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Frankly, I wish screenshots would just go away. They are meaningless for determining the graphical quality of a game, as the game is not played statically and often can look much better / worse when you are actually running around a level. For another, when generated for print magazines you have to generate them at a higher-than-normal resolution, else they look like garbage when printed at anything above an inch or two across (you want 300 DPI at least for print, which means a top-of-the-page screenshot has to be like 2400x1500 to start with, if not bigger). And finally, people love to make gameplay claims based on them like I did, which leads to all sorts of interesting internet threads and rumors (you think they will REALLY be depth-blurring the distant guys when you are actually trying to throw a pass?). My guess here is the engine can actually do all of that, but you won't want it on during gameplay for framerate or other reasons. And heaven forbid you show something in a screenshot that you have to drop later for a variety of good reasons. So I wish the concept of screenshots would just disappear from the marketing scene. Alas. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

03-23-2009, 07:41 PM	#54
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Nice details with the QB towel implementation. I would much rather have that than substantial franchise mode improvements.

03-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#56
Nugget699 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2006	The first few screenshots of a new game are always rendered to fuck and the finished game never looks half as good.

03-24-2009, 08:28 AM	#67
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Geez, you people are being awfully cynical.

03-24-2009, 08:39 AM	#69
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	You'd think Greg has to deal with this occasionally or something. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

03-24-2009, 08:48 AM	#70
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think I read that the depth of field blur is only present on replays. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-24-2009, 02:58 PM	#72
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I find myself being vaguely optimistic about Madden 2010. But then, I felt the same way about 2009, and returned it after just a few games. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#73
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	On the other hand, this shot of NCAA 2010 is discouraging: __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-24-2009, 03:31 PM	#75
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I was going to make a MaxFB crack, but some disturbing information has come my way. David Winter - LinkedIn __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-24-2009, 03:32 PM	#76
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Is that because Florida is up by 10 on the road, or the three defenders sitting there all by themselves on the right side of the field and yet no one is open? It is USC, so I'm assuming the QB has no shot if he tries to take off there... Oh wait, I see 2 receivers in the back left of the endzone with only one defender. Is it the guaranteed interception that will happen if you throw there? Or the guarantee that the defender on Y will make an amazing leaping INT when you lob it over his head for X? It is nice to see X has his man beat, but again I'd love to know how that guy reacts when you try to hit X in stride for the TD. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

03-24-2009, 06:14 PM	#81
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I think I just threw up a bit in my mouth...

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Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	LMAO I'd like to say I'm surprised, but then... __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-24-2009, 06:58 PM	#85
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Ok, I will admit that I don't keep up with certain things, but, what's with all the haterade against the dude? I'd be happy with some links to the alleged douchebaggery. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

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MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Don't forget kleenex to wipe your tears when you're laughing so hard it hurts.

03-24-2009, 11:12 PM	#92
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	I hate to break it to anyone discouraged by the NCAA screen and encouraged by the Madden one, but the Madden final product is going to look a lot more like the NCAA screen than the Madden one.

03-24-2009, 11:49 PM	#93
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I can't be the only one astonished by the fact that Canada has a Navy. Last edited by stevew : 03-24-2009 at 11:57 PM.

03-25-2009, 03:03 AM	#96
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	It's strange. Basketball video games used to really suck ass as far as reality goes, but there have been leaps and bounds in recent years. Football on the other hand has gone backwards. I wonder why that could be... Gee, could it be perhaps that one has an exclusive license, and the other has competition? __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-25-2009, 08:01 AM	#98
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Canadia has a navy!?!?!?!?!?!??!!

03-25-2009, 09:41 AM	#99
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm looking forward to NCAA 2010.. I still love 09.

03-25-2009, 06:30 PM	#100
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I'm enjoying NCAA 09 and Madden 09 enough that I can skip the 2010 versions completely. I find NCAA is much more enjoyable game though. If it wasn't a hassle to hook back up, I'd easily just enjoy playing Madden 07 on my old xbox instead of playing Madden 09.

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