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RaychelSnr · 08-11-2010, 12:57 PM

Tuesday marked the beginning of what many would consider a secular holiday. While there were no trees, candles, or even aluminum poles and feats of strengths, Tuesday marks the beginning of many long, wasted nights filled with cans of downed cokes, missed meals and social engagements. It's an event that has grown so large that economists now chart its impact, which has grown into the billions.

Let's be honest here, you're probably going to buy Madden 11 if you're a football fan -- assuming you haven't already purchased it. I know I'm going to buy Madden 11. It's a cultural moment. A time in which you know anyone and everyone who cares the smallest iota about sports video games will be playing the same game. All other sports games pale in comparison to the type of influence the little football-game-that-could has exerted over the years.

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turftickler · 08-11-2010, 01:11 PM

This is a good read, but let's face it. There will be a lot of current and old fans of the Madden NFL series that will be passing on Madden 11. I, for one, will not be purchasing Madden 11.

I will be sticking with Backbreaker even though it does lack all of the real NFL stuff, we can still create our on NFL Rosters, Teams, and Logos. This is not a Backbreaker vs. Madden 11 post. This is a post about having a different choice even if it is not an NFL based game.

I am a true football fan and I will be 100% honest. Madden 11 did not deliver that experience for me, but Backbreaker has. I went through the training and learned how to play the game the way it was designed to be played and I love it.

Maybe next year, Madden 12 might be a purchase, but Madden 11 is not.

therockstar2005 · 08-11-2010, 01:15 PM

Too true. It's not that Madden is bad, as (admittedly after one game) I like it. But the lack of competition does seem to be having an impact. Competition helps breed creativity. Look at NBA 2k vs NBA Live/Elite/Whatever it's called this week. They seem to go back and forth trying to innovate, and the competition seems to improve the overall games. NBA Live had improved by leaps and bounds last year, and it may surprise as Elite this year, but 2k also looks strong. Last year 2k had the NBA Today, by far one of the coolest features as far as presentation yet, and this year NBA Elite has upped its game with ESPN presentation (allegedly). It's just a shame to wonder what Madden might be like if NFL 2k was still around, or what both of them might be like.

Triathlete_201 · 08-11-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MMChrisS


	Let's be honest here, *you're probably going to buy Madden 11* if you're a football fan**

Partially true, but for me, mainly because it's the only option for an NFL game out there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by therockstar2005


	It's just a shame to wonder what Madden might be like if NFL 2k was still around, or what both of them might be like.

I would LOVE it if that were the case..even better yet, NFL QB club, NFL Gameday, NFL fever to have even more choice and competition.

joec63 · 08-11-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MMChrisS


	Still, though, this is not about Madden versus NFL 2K

lol, yes it is...It's about Madden vs blankety blank NFL11. Same thing.

ryan36 · 08-11-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Triathlete_201


	Partially true, but for me, mainly because it's the only option for an NFL game out there.

I think that's the point. They know by now about what the game's gonna sell every year, and that's all the innovation required.

BezO · 08-11-2010, 01:34 PM

Nice article! Less buying it every year and getting back to NCAA, you took the words right out of my mouth.

7stringking · 08-11-2010, 01:37 PM

i think Madden 11 will be the game that at long last delivers a semi realistic NFL experience from EA...and the funny thing is i haven't got it yet..NCAA is making me happy, and without the same expectations from a college game as i have for an NFL game, i am enjoying without feeling like i am being shortchanged..but if NCAA is any indication, then Madden 11 will probably be the best one yet...and will anyone notice???...EA has delivered too many unrealistic football games in the past and they may be paying for it this year......which is too bad as they may be on track now.hopefully 2k will be able to make an NCAA football game next year and we will have some choice again...i don't consider backbreaker a choice

08-11-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Out of Bounds: The Billion Dollar Elephant in the Room Tuesday marked the beginning of what many would consider a secular holiday. While there were no trees, candles, or even aluminum poles and feats of strengths, Tuesday marks the beginning of many long, wasted nights filled with cans of downed cokes, missed meals and social engagements. It's an event that has grown so large that economists now chart its impact, which has grown into the billions. Let's be honest here, you're probably going to buy Madden 11 if you're a football fan -- assuming you haven't already purchased it. I know I'm going to buy Madden 11. It's a cultural moment. A time in which you know anyone and everyone who cares the smallest iota about sports video games will be playing the same game. All other sports games pale in comparison to the type of influence the little football-game-that-could has exerted over the years. Read More - Out of Bounds: The Billion Dollar Elephant in the Room Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3

08-11-2010, 01:34 PM	#7
BezO MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Jul 2004	Re: Out of Bounds: The Billion Dollar Elephant in the Room Nice article! Less buying it every year and getting back to NCAA, you took the words right out of my mouth. __________________ Shout out to The Watcher! Where you at bruh?

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08-11-2010, 01:11 PM	#2
turftickler Rookie OVR: 19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Blog Entries: 1	This is a good read, but let's face it. There will be a lot of current and old fans of the Madden NFL series that will be passing on Madden 11. I, for one, will not be purchasing Madden 11. I will be sticking with Backbreaker even though it does lack all of the real NFL stuff, we can still create our on NFL Rosters, Teams, and Logos. This is not a Backbreaker vs. Madden 11 post. This is a post about having a different choice even if it is not an NFL based game. I am a true football fan and I will be 100% honest. Madden 11 did not deliver that experience for me, but Backbreaker has. I went through the training and learned how to play the game the way it was designed to be played and I love it. Maybe next year, Madden 12 might be a purchase, but Madden 11 is not.

08-11-2010, 01:15 PM	#3
therockstar2005 Rookie OVR: 14 Join Date: Aug 2007 Blog Entries: 10	Too true. It's not that Madden is bad, as (admittedly after one game) I like it. But the lack of competition does seem to be having an impact. Competition helps breed creativity. Look at NBA 2k vs NBA Live/Elite/Whatever it's called this week. They seem to go back and forth trying to innovate, and the competition seems to improve the overall games. NBA Live had improved by leaps and bounds last year, and it may surprise as Elite this year, but 2k also looks strong. Last year 2k had the NBA Today, by far one of the coolest features as far as presentation yet, and this year NBA Elite has upped its game with ESPN presentation (allegedly). It's just a shame to wonder what Madden might be like if NFL 2k was still around, or what both of them might be like.

08-11-2010, 01:37 PM	#8
7stringking Banned OVR: 9 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee	i think Madden 11 will be the game that at long last delivers a semi realistic NFL experience from EA...and the funny thing is i haven't got it yet..NCAA is making me happy, and without the same expectations from a college game as i have for an NFL game, i am enjoying without feeling like i am being shortchanged..but if NCAA is any indication, then Madden 11 will probably be the best one yet...and will anyone notice???...EA has delivered too many unrealistic football games in the past and they may be paying for it this year......which is too bad as they may be on track now.hopefully 2k will be able to make an NCAA football game next year and we will have some choice again...i don't consider backbreaker a choice