NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy

Here is my question, we criticize them for not creating a "sim" enough experience so that they can tap a casual customer base. But how can the other EA franchises, NHL, and FIFA, and MVP before those two shift their focus so dramatically from arcade to very sim? FIFA is easily one of the most popular game series ever made and has made a dramatic shift in recent years towards a more realistic on-field product. Fifa's appeal spans an extremely diverse customer base. I would think that the world over FIFA would be the most purchased sports title by casual gamers and yet EA Canada still took a sim direction with it. Is there some preconceived notion that those who aren't hardcore football fans are idiots and wouldn't appreciate a, realistic, in-depth football simulation?

I think Tiburon just has to trick the casual crowd into liking a more "sim" style of play. NHL, Fifa, and MVP figured out ways to do that. Madden/NCAA and NBA Live have yet to figure it out. Maybe it just comes down to developer talent and creativity, which I think both teams lack on next gen platforms so far.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by D.Winn

The only way i care about cheerleaders in the game is if we can get an assault charge for super kicking them in the face after a touchdown.

W...T...F...

Anyway, I'm actually excited for the game. I know everyone is knocking it for what they added... but what they added sure will be "F-U-N."

Imagine playing someone... breaking open a big run to get the go-ahead score... and then being able to celebrate yourself, all in real-time.

Passing defense looks more solid as well... no more 7 INT games.

[D.Winn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

W...T...F... Anyway, I'm actually excited for the game. I know everyone is knocking it for what they added... but what they added sure will be "F-U-N." Imagine playing someone... breaking open a big run to get the go-ahead score... and then being able to celebrate yourself, all in real-time. Passing defense looks more solid as well... no more 7 INT games.

How can the passing look more solid on freshman? I saw tebow roll out and throw a bomb on 3 people. I hope you're being sarcastic.

[Pared]

I'm not being sarcastic. I don't care that it was on Freshman.

The defenders were knocking the ball down instead of catching it.

[BrianFifaFan]

I will say that I am more than a little bummed about the fact that the game still lacks presentation on the front end. Itr makes me pretty sure that the end of the game will still be boring, as well. I, for the life of me, can't get the design choice decision to not have cutscenes to add to the overall experience. For the offline player this element alone adds depth and immersion to keep playing. I mean that you player the whole season and get a end of game screen for the national championship with a cheap litte trophy. What's the point of playing 13 games? Fifa08 has some presentation elements. They could be better, but they give you that "atta-boy" at the end of the year. And UEFA reaaly blows that away. Why are Tiburons titles so painfully bland?

This whole generation of EA titles are really boring when it comes to the presentation. Madden seems to have gotten a clue from the many complaints of the fanbase. But the NCAA team didn't seem to get it enough. Sure the on the field, in game seems better but what about the build-up? If there is no big celebration after the game or big hype up to it, it simply becomes boring. And monotonous. Tiburon has really made a goof this gen assuming that the vast majority of gamers are the online or head to head types. Unless this game really steps up the presentation, I'll go with Madden and Head Coach. That team seems to have put forth the effort to create a fuller experience for the solo player.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

I'm not being sarcastic. I don't care that it was on Freshman. The defenders were knocking the ball down instead of catching it.

Before the impressions were yanked they said interceptions were still a problem.

[Pared]

What impressions?

Thanks for bursting my bubble. Watch your back on MGSO!

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Briankingsfan

I will say that I am more than a little bummed about the fact that the game still lacks presentation on the front end. Itr makes me pretty sure that the end of the game will still be boring, as well. I, for the life of me, can't get the design choice decision to not have cutscenes to add to the overall experience. For the offline player this element alone adds depth and immersion to keep playing. I mean that you player the whole season and get a end of game screen for the national championship with a cheap litte trophy. What's the point of playing 13 games? Fifa08 has some presentation elements. They could be better, but they give you that "atta-boy" at the end of the year. And UEFA reaaly blows that away. Why are Tiburons titles so painfully bland? This whole generation of EA titles are really boring when it comes to the presentation. Madden seems to have gotten a clue from the many complaints of the fanbase. But the NCAA team didn't seem to get it enough. Sure the on the field, in game seems better but what about the build-up? If there is no big celebration after the game or big hype up to it, it simply becomes boring. And monotonous. Tiburon has really made a goof this gen assuming that the vast majority of gamers are the online or head to head types. Unless this game really steps up the presentation, I'll go with Madden and Head Coach. That team seems to have put forth the effort to create a fuller experience for the solo player.

. Hopefully Madden comes through FINALLY on the presentation front.