Madden NFL 13 Presentation Impressions

[jbd345]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

From Jon Robinson's article on ESPN Inside the 5-yard line, Drew Brees sits back in the shotgun and barks signals to his offense, sending tight end Jimmy Graham in motion and setting up one-on-one coverage on the far side of the field. Announcers Phil Simms and Jim Nantz see what’s coming, with Simms telling the audience to watch out for Graham as Brees hikes the ball, then immediately lobs his pass to the far corner, leading his receiver up and away with a perfect strike. Graham leaps up and snags the score before the defender can even turn around to track the spiral heading in his direction.

This alone will make it sound like a real tv broadcast. They copied CBS in almost every aspect. All they have to do is replace the EA Sports logo with the NFL on CBS logo. Really looking forward to this. Can't wait until E3 to see some in game footage.

[VinnyVegas28]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I agree, a halftime show would be fun about the first time or two and then I'd be skipping it. What would be fantastic though is if they had halftime shows in a dynasty where they showed clips of other important games from around the league. Now that would not be something people would skip and be a very worthwhile addition. But a show where they just show cheerleaders and players walking to the locker room and all that? Cool but not worth the effort IMO.

I agree. They used to have this back in the day and it would be a nice addition to see what is going on around the league during a franchise game. It adds to the realism and excitement for franchise gamers. Think about in week 17 and you are 1 game out from the playoffs, a score comes up and Highlight showing another team lose and now if you can hold on for the win, your team is going to the playoffs. That would make an impact no doubt and build up suspense. The new presentation is a much needed improvement and it looks great but why not go all the way with it during the next gen gaming.

[jmurphy31]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

I don't think you're too picky. There should be replay analysis. The replays should be smart, not just look pretty. Break down the play, show me why one team succeeded and one team failed. This is one of my problems I had with what I saw today. Tiburon is always about something looking cool, but it either doesn't make much sense, or it isn't realistic.

I agree with this. They kind of had this before with game tracks (I think thats what they called it) Collinsworth would break down your mistake. of course they then added in the "un-sim like" replay option

[mcmax3000]

Quote: Originally Posted by MUCHLUV69

SKIP THE HALFTIME SHOW!?!? Guess you never played NFL2K?? The PRIMETIME Halftime show was amazing!!

I assume that was in response to my comment.

No, I never played NFL 2K5. I've never been a big football fan. Like I said, maybe if I played a game that had a good halftime show, I'd feel differently but having not, it doesn't sound like something that would be overly interesting for very long.

[jpdavis82]

For me personally I don't care as much about a halftime show as I do a weekly studio show during Franchise mode. They had this in Madden 10 & 11 and scrapped it last year so hopefully when the Franchise info comes out they will show us a new weekly studio show running on the new commentary engine.

[Segagendude]

Quote: Originally Posted by TreyIM2

Still think Jim and Phil look silly but, again, very welcome addition to have the booth.

Although different tech, they look 1,000 times better than virtual Berman did in the "other game".

[EAGLESFAN10]

ok so Madden 13 and NCAA 13 are being greatly IMPROVED but there are still people looking for the negatives instead of the positives and their just showin us little clips

and there is a NFL2k forum so stop bringing that game up in this forum

Madden doesnt need 2 be like 2k.... their making strides 2 make a good football game so why cant u just except that

And for the people who flat out TRY 2 bring EA down .... I want 2 see u make a football game

I do respect the people who try 2 HELP EA

and if u like NFL2K go buy it and stfu


anyway this WILL BE THE BEST PRESENTATION/COMMENTARY in any Football game PERIOD

I just wanted 2 get that out

[NoTiCe_O]

This presentation seems to be setting the foundation for the future. By putting the 2 commentators in game virtually Madden is basically showing us where the future of the game is headed. They've improved commentary and can only get better from here.

Next year I wouldn't be surprised if their was a full halftime show with virtual halftime commentators running you through the first half, with highlights and a game story.

Only thing is Playstation 4 and Xbox 360^2 are coming out in about a year or so, EA will probably focus their attention to those systems instead.