NCAA Football 09 New Features Announced

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by kgx2thez

What does "Even teams option in play now" Does that mean laterals?

Even teams means the ratings are balanced no matter what two teams you use. It ends up being who has the better strategy and stick skills and there is no excuse for "you had the better team to start with anyways when you selected WVU with the spread option".

[coogrfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageTheInfinite

@ them mentioning 60 FPS on PS3 as a feature this year. LMAO! EA is hilarious.

Why is that funny? If they hadn't mentioned it you know the ps3 folks would be howling about "EA being in bed with MS".

[muggins]

I'm reserving judgment until we see some previews. It'd be cool if OS was able to get some previews for the Online dynasty feature because I think that is going to be the main selling point.

It'd be nice if they could fix the pocket, fix the interceptions / turnovers bugs, and then upgrade the presentation to true next-gen status. I'll give it a rent then make my decision I think.

[noplace]

This is a great list but really, alot of these are just last gen features....Cant complain about the effort though...

Now that online Dynasty kinda got me...I might have to buy it for this alone!

What about gameplay improvements? OL/DL interactions, AI, animations, more wrap tackles, will short yardage & goaline finally be implemented in the game correctly, pile ups, real DB play like APF, no more suction blocking, No more sliding ( i wanna feel like they players are really on the field instead of sliding over a green grid), fix the weather affects ala APF, the rain & snow are horrible in NCAA 08....etc??....

Take into consideration how will these features be implemented? EA can add all they want & still mess it up by not making it look authentic & realistic... Lets hope for the best

[coogrfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Oldschool17

What is POST PLAY CONTINUATION???

I'm hoping it means that the gamer retains control after the whistle. If so, helloooo late hits and personal fouls. Long time no see.

[muggins]

Also has anyone seen if 'jump the snap' is still going to be in this year? That is probably one of the top reasons I stopped playing

Quote: Originally Posted by mugginns

Also has anyone seen if 'jump the snap' is still going to be in this year? That is probably one of the top reasons I stopped playing

Good question. At the very least I hope we can turn it off.

On the list...

I'd say on-line roster sharing is the best news. 2Kshare is amazing for CH and hopefully this will work in a similar fashion.

It sounds like they have made an effort to improve the presentation. If the gameplay takes a step forward this year, primarily in a reduction of turnovers, I will be satisfied.

[BezO]

Ehh. None of my wishes made this list. QB pocket? Improved, realistic blocking interaction? Improved, realistic DB/WR interaction? Smooth, realistic animations? New, realistic physic engine? EA is going to dance around the real issues until they have the "getting used to the hardware" excuse on the 720/PS4.

And EA's marketing is offensive. Telling me a 4-5 year old feature is new is ridiculous. They can probably get some more milage out of Dave Ortiz's quote in my sig from last year. About the only features on this list that give me any hope are:

Quote:

All-new Dynamic Crowd System College sidelines are packed with additional players, mascots, cheerleaders, and more Breakaway crowd reactions New post game presentation and play by play commentary Return missed field goals Bobble catches Better passing control Post play continuation CPU vs. CPU (watch mode) - I'm happy, but this being listed as a feature is a joke.

Maybe if someone gets EA a dev kit for the 720/PS4 a few years early, they'll actually improve the game on the NEXT generation of systems. I'll probably be waiting til then. This generation of Madden is a scam.