Josh Looman Talks Madden NFL 10 Franchise Mode

[pfunk880]

Quote: Originally Posted by J Masta J

Huh?That's like 75%, which definitely isn't unheard of for a single-game performance, especially one in which he threw 4 TD's and was named player of the week.

Aaron Rodgers doesn't get Player of the Week... Player of the Week gets the privilege of being named to Aaron Rodgers.

[J Masta J]

You gotta love the brand new presentation in franchise, plus the fact that progression and the like will be shored up.

However, the lack of video highlights is an undeniable disappointment. To me, these types of things are what make a game truly immersive. The other games in the league aren't just random computer simulations, with the output simply being some numbers and data; it's almost like seeing video highlights makes them more real. It certainly does for me.

All in all, it's cool, definitely some great upgrades, but the lack of highlights will leave a lot of us wondering what could have been.

[marktg30]

Quote: Originally Posted by g2thecore

I just really impressed by this...I can't put it into words....All these folks talking negatively about this are just haters....simply put.

What exactly impressed you?

• Everything in the Extra Point is something you can find in the regular menu.
• The Franchise Menu is different and has a temperature.
• Every menu option is the EXACT same as 09.

So, pray-tell... what can't you put into words?

[therizing02]

I admit it, I wanted a highlight show as well, but at this point, after all these months, I find it really difficult to whine about anything regarding the dev team and the prospects of Madden 10. BTW, it's not going to be perfect. There's no such thing.

Madden has been a stale boring game for AT LEAST 8 years. I've bought the game on release day every one of those 8 years and returned all of them within 3 weeks or so.

Ian, Phil, and Josh have made major changes(with our help!)ALL in a year's time and now have a framework in place to move the franchise to the next level. They are giving us what WE have been asking for for a looonnnngggg time! Did you expect to get it all in one year?

Pumped about Madden. I don't think I've ever said that.

[rickywal]

Quote: Originally Posted by stux

The little things are what really make the game to me. Gameplay and presentation combine make one half of the game. The little things in franchise mode make the rest. correct logic for CPU teams, progression/regression, retirement, all time records, injuries, coaching/GM impacting teams and their off season planning logic, all offseason logic, FA logic, salary cap, the draft, draft classes, scouting, trading and trade logic, correct stats for existing players including pro bowl appearances and RoY Player of the year info., etc. ADD all time career stats for top 15 in each stat and ADD retirement players into that list and be allowed to COMPARE with current active players, FIX BUGS, IF the little things were all working in Franchise Mode with good gameplay I would be much MUCH happier then some fancy new presentation or little details like colored cleats. SO, yeah the little things MATTER!

I wouldn't call these little things: correct logic for CPU teams, progression/regression

I'm with you though. I play franchise and go through career stats. Love the awards and Pro Bowl noms. Got really peeved when I found out changing a players position wipes all his stats and history. All the things you mentioned are important to the overall game. I've done a few fist pumps, gator chomps and 'lights out' celebrations when I've read about some of the small fixes/additions.

As I said,'I'm not having a go' and it entertains me when people find that little thing that works for them, that for the most part other people wouldn't notice (in this case someone didn't notice it was already in the game!).

[J Masta J]

Quote: Originally Posted by g2thecore

I just really impressed by this...I can't put it into words....All these folks talking negatively about this are just haters....simply put.

Uh..wrong. We all have different opinions.

[Danimal]

I'd personally rather have cut in highlights during my game then weekly highlights. I'd like to be playing then have the announcers throw it to the studio and get and update on a score in another game.

It's way more immersive in terms of franchise play then weekly highlights. I hate not knowing the final scores of other games going on at the supposed same time as mine.

[datruth]

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