Madden NFL 10 Blog: The Importance of an Early Community Day (New Screenshot Included

[StevieTheD]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

I really didn't get as deep into franchise as some of the guys, to be honest. My overall impression of Madden in its alpha form is positive - the biggest things that stood out to me was the vastly improved offensive blocking and cpu run game. I have never seen blocking this good in a Madden - seriously. I also believe they have improved field goal kicking. Making 55-yard field goals is not automatic like it has been in the past. (Please don't ask me about the kick system itself, I don't make enough money to win a lawsuit)

But what if you make so little that it is pointless for EA to pursue litigation against you? No sense in suing someone with no assets! Hurry, sign everything you own over to someone and then spill the beans.

[RGiles36]

Quote: Originally Posted by DearbornDolfan

No, the real test is doing it with Pennington.

Point is, more than ever, the QB's feel different as far as abilities . So it would be inaccurate for me to simply say that lead passing lead to several incomplete passes if I didn't consider who I was playing QB with. On a couple of occasions, I subbed in Kitna for Romo and I was truly excited to see the disparities in their abilities. It'll definitely make for a more interesting franchise mode.

[dave374]

Quote: Originally Posted by StevieTheD

But what if you make so little that it is pointless for EA to pursue litigation against you? No sense in suing someone with no assets! Hurry, sign everything you own over to someone and then spill the beans.

They were nice enough to invite me.
The least I can do is respect their wishes.
If you visit someone's house and they ask you to take your shoes off, you take your shoes off.

[StevieTheD]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

They were nice enough to invite me. The least I can do is respect their wishes. If you visit someone's house and they ask you to take your shoes off, you take your shoes off.

Ha, I completely understand. The intent was sarcasm, the result was failure.

[RGiles36]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

Madden 10's animations are light years ahead of '09

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Actually he's saying overall. But there are a few areas where they [Madden's animations] kill 2k5 and 2k8. I think even Adem will admit that.

Just to add my two cents to the topic of animations:

I think many people will be impressed in this area this year. For years, 2K has won this battle hands down in football games. But with Madden 10, I'd say that the quality of animations are at the very least in the same neighborhood as 2K. To even be in the same conversation with 2K in terms of animations is a huge step forward IMO.

Don't bother asking me to elaborate any further than that .

[g2thecore]

Quote: Originally Posted by rgiles36

Just to add my two cents to the topic of animations: I think many people will be impressed in this area this year. For years, 2K has won this battle hands down in football games. But with Madden 10, I'd say that the quality of animations are at the very least in the same neighborhood as 2K. To even be in the same conversation with 2K in terms of animations is a huge step forward IMO. Don't bother asking me to elaborate any further than that .

Man you read my mind! Damn it!

Well to even be able to mention Madden and 2K in the same sentence as far as animations goes, is a GIANT leap forward. I'm so excited to see the game in motion.

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

My overall impression of Madden in its alpha form is positive - the biggest things that stood out to me was the vastly improved offensive blocking and cpu run game. blocking

Music to my ears Dave.

Seems video football games have been plagued since forever, with one fairly common problem...the cpu's awesome passing game, and it's pitiful run game. And Madden '09' was certainly no exception.

Great news that this has been addressed with M10.

[KyGamerLT]

I hope the D pb are different.