NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

[boydra]

Don't see any major differences from last years game. The only small inprovement seems to be in the QB's throwing motion but he still drops way back without a pocket.

[SageInfinite]

I'm telling you guys they focused on the online dynasty's that alot of you guys wanted. That was their major focus this year. Sucks for me because this is something I will never lose as well as online modes period.

[Cardot]

1. What was up with the Synchronized Pilates that a few guys on the D-Line were doing? See 4:47 or 7:23 for a couple examples.

2. Where can I send donations for the cameraman to get a tripod?

3. I am also perplexed with the continued awkward pregame intro. I was trying to think of the last sports game I played where there were no pregame animations of the players before the game....perhaps the NES??? What makes it even worse, is that college football players charging onto the field maybe the most exciting entrance in all of sport.

[Critical Kills]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cardot

3. I am also perplexed with the continued awkward pregame intro. I was trying to think of the last sports game I played where there were no pregame animations of the players before the game....perhaps the NES??? What makes it even worse, is that college football players charging onto the field maybe the most exciting entrance in all of sport.

AMEN!! And as many of you know i've stuck up for EA in the past in regards to some issues are much more complex than people who have never programmed know (I took computer programming in college so I see things a little different in this respect) but I honestly do not believe this would be THAT DIFFICULT. So WTF EA??

[grunt]

Quote: Originally Posted by Altimus GTR

Well said. Game hits in mid July and it isn't May yet. Plenty of time for adjustments, and additions.

Nope, this is the game we will get in July. We all been through this dog and pony show too many times. Community days are over hype media days/viral marketing strategy for EA PR. EA could easily get feedback from a dozen message boards but they have a "community days" 2 months before a game goes gold.

The foundation/philosophical approach of this game is flawed. I have a feeling the flaws in this game are "hard coded" in the game and EA isn't willing to invest resources to make the game right. EA thinks added features equals overall improvement in their product. This is just game development on the cheap and putting frosting over a burnt cake.

Just think about the arrogance of having community days and still having the pick 6 problem in the game. Did EA think a nicely cater lunch and mascots would distract gamers from the pick 6 issue? Next time EA have tons of liquor and hookers and maybe the "community" wouldn't notice some of these issues.

[BSherrod]

I'm a little disappointed. Moving helmets and cutting to a cheerleader after every play is not atmosphere. Now I have to find a PS2 by June so I can play a version of NCAA that'll have entrances.

[D.Winn]

Im not pessimistic, but that video SUCKED. I should have stopped watching it when he mentioned the game being on FRESHMAN. EA needs to take a year off, acquire the 2k development team, and come back with a completely different game. I've been playing this game for YEARS and i've seen minimal improvement on the next gen side. Cheerleader cutscenes are something that can be found on LAST gen in the earlier versions. I keep hearing about this "wide open" gameplay, and then i noticed that Tebow's Oline couldnt create a pocket for him to move around in. If this game scored an 8.5 last year..it will deserve an 8.6 this year. I play college games to see the my team rush onto the field and the crowd roars...not to see digital helmets and a stadium shot. Its simple, EA does not care.

[LingeringRegime]

So sad. No pregame show, the 2K series is still superior. It's too bad that the developers don't see the need for this.