Madden NFL 09 Preview

[ewto16]

Well, your preview is basically the best so far. Sort of sucks that no one apparently got hands-on time with the game. I assume EA reps just showed off whatever it was they wanted you to talk about at the time. At least you were objective and actually went into some detail on what you thought about each bullet point, rather than just reposting EA's marketing.

Presentation sounds like it might be better. I'll beleive all that crap about imporved stats, sim-engine, animations, and other actual gameplay related stuff when I actually see it. EA is notorious for just putting a new coat of paint on stuff, shining it up real nice, and having it still be crap. Every year they claim that stuff is "all-new", and every year, it is basically the same.

I do find it interesting that all the previews from the different sites have contradicted each other at some point or another, including this one. You say in-game saves aren't totally in yet, which Gamespot confirmed. Not saying you are wrong, I just find it funny that everyone has slightly different info, while you were all apparently sitting in the same room.

Nice preview though and thanks a lot!!

[adfletch71]

I really would like to know more about the pre-game, half-time and post game wrap-ups. I seen how the sidelines look and i'm not impressed at all. Presentation is important, because it make the game more enjoyable to play. I hope EA does a good job, but i doubt it will have the flavor that 2K5 had. Also will the computer-vs-computer be a broadcast view or the same as gameplay? If its gameplay, then whats the use of watching it. So i hope EA addresses these issues. If not, they still doing the same thing, just adding just enough to say they upgraded abit.

[yamabushi]

So, by their on admission on-field gameplay is at best their #3 concern, at worst #??
Ive seen and heard nothing to lead me to believe that madden has 'turned the corner' and improved the core aspect of the game.

[Shadymamba]

hey all this sounds fine and dandy, but I will not be suckered in like last year lol!!!!...hopefully the make sure that all the annoying glitches are fixed like those constant fumbles..and those damn hum INT's if this game plays great out of the box (wishful thinking) then great going EA until then we all should wait for it before we think its going to be great

[Hurricain]

Quote: Originally Posted by yamabushi

So, by their on admission on-field gameplay is at best their #3 concern, at worst #?? Ive seen and heard nothing to lead me to believe that madden has 'turned the corner' and improved the core aspect of the game.

I gotta agree. It appears that they are really focusing on the casual fan. The backtrack mulligan thing is the most absurd thing I have ever heard for a football game.

No accelerated clock is a huge let down for me.

Thanks for the preview Steve!

[mvb34]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hurricain

I gotta agree. It appears that they are really focusing on the casual fan. The backtrack mulligan thing is the most absurd thing I have ever heard for a football game. No accelerated clock is a huge let down for me. Thanks for the preview Steve!

You do know that backtrack feature can be turn off!!

[Hurricain]

Quote: Originally Posted by mvb34

You do know that backtrack feature can be turn off!!

Ya I realize that but I am still amazed that they wasted time and money to put this in game. Not sure if you can turn it off online unranked games. Either way, what a pointless feature.

[yamabushi]

Quote: Originally Posted by mvb34

You do know that backtrack feature can be turn off!!

On or Off, its a ridiculous feature, and time spent implementing it could have been put to much better use.

@Hurricain; great minds think alike.