Madden NFL 09 Preview

[DLaren]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve_OS

The Franchise mode has also undergone a foundation upgrade. Now variables in trade logic, progression, drafting and simulation have been greatly improved to provide more realism.

If they claim that they've finally "caught-up" with last-gens franchise mode and all of its features then they needed to do a lot more than that. Still waiting to see if there will be 'Player Roles', a complete 'Owner Mode', training-camp, pre-season/mid-season progression, a working in-season scouting system, the ability to edit positions, a more competitive FA period, pre-draft workouts, a central news-hub, weekly preparations for your next opponent, and on and on...


Looking forward to more info, Thanks!

[ewto16]

Quote: Originally Posted by DLaren

If they claim that they've finally "caught-up" with last-gens franchise mode and all of its features then they needed to do a lot more than that. Still waiting to see if there will be 'Player Roles', a complete 'Owner Mode', training-camp, pre-season/mid-season progression, a working in-season scouting system, the ability to edit positions, a more competitive FA period, pre-draft workouts, a central news-hub, weekly preparations for your next opponent, and on and on... Looking forward to more info, Thanks!

Wow you hit the nail on the head. I would love to see all of these make their way into Madden. I mean a football game has never done things as innovative as that before.

Oh wait, there was Madden 05....

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by cch99

Steve, Do you happen to know if they've added multiple playable camera angles this year ? Thanks.

I didn't ask, but I know there aren't any in NCAA, so I'm guessing it's the same w/ Madden.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by ausar72

No custom music, hmmm... That sucks! And I wonder what the deal is going to be with in-game saves. Did they say that they were working to get that put in by the next build?

They thought it was working and were surprised that it wasn't. So I'm guessing it will work by next build. At least I hope so. It definitely wasn't working in the build they were using.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by drlw322

hmmm, half time show. how was that like and is there a post game show? thanks for the article steve.

They didn't show a post game or half time show.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by ewto16

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!!

What's funny is GameSpot was in the same meeting I was in and they showed it, right in front of our eyes, it wasn't working. But they were suprised, so I would think it's going to be there by next build. But who knows.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mintsa

Steve.....was anything discussed about the ps3 ns the 360 version of the games for 09 ?? If so, what was said.

U mean the differences between the 2? The only thing that was mentioned as both will run 60 FPS.

[Scott]

Good read, I'm glad to hear theres still sliders in the game. Kinda bummed about no 70 man roster like HC. Do you know if Dallas' stadium will be in the game during the '10 season?