Madden NFL 10 Videos: Ravens (CPU) vs. Titans (Ian) Full Gameplay in HD

[Cusefan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

I love the panic button approach around here. I just played a game against as the Patriots against the Steelers and rushed for 40 yards on 18 carries and passed for 125 (8/18). I really question why the hell I spend all day doing this stuff only for people to freak out.

28-21 sounds reasonable for a Ravens/ Titans game, the last TD was just a desperation throw and we all know how those end up. Personally I thought everything looked to be pretty good gameplay wise...

[Krodis]

Mainly it's the poor pass rush that's making the passing game more effective than it should be. That's something that still seems to be a little off-tune.

On the runs, a few too many broken tackles and some questionable pursuit angles.

Overall, still liking it a lot, but I just hope this stuff can be fixed before release.

Still a million times better than last year.

[daplayawitdafunk]

My only MAJOR gripe with this game right now is the Running Animations. Chris Johnson takes fast baby steps in real life. Not long, slow, prodding steps that he appears to be taking in this video. Its not a gamebreaker by any means, but it would be game maker if it founds its way into 10.

[AboveTheRim]

Ian anyway possible progressive lighting could be thrown into the game as DLC? Or is it just to difficult to put in?

[SeventhWard]

I'm commenting as I watch...and I'm in the mood to write...

The lighting looks VERY nice. An 'artiste' has been working and it shows in this stadium. The shadows on the field look nice and natural.

The new crowd sounds are nice. There's more ambiance and the roars sound more like roars - almost like they borrowed from the FIFA library - which is excellent. So far so good...

I definitely know we're in the playoffs - and I like it.

LOL at the game's Lead Designer pushing "A" through the brand new cutscenes. And while on the subject of cutscenes - they're GREAT. Coaches, bench drama, shirtless fans...Madden 10 has got a very pleasing visual flow.

If there's one thing that is slightly nagging - the cutscene closeups for EVERY tackle. A little variation is needed; it's very Michael Bay right now - which is awesome but very IN YOUR FACE. It would be cool if we could see guys get tackled in the wide shot like we always have, and then cut in for the closeups when they're getting up - every now and then. Just a tiny variation so the cuts aren't so robotic. (Y'all know I edit - the cuts matter)

The 'commentary engine', if there is such a thing, could sure use a re-write. The stitching is still incredibly obvious - and with the rest of the game LOOKING so good this year - the commentary really stands out as the last "last-gen" leftover in the game. Listen to a game on AM radio - that's how it was done before TV - the play by play is awesome and if Madden sounded like that, I'd probably die.

still in progress....

-SeventhWard

[Ian_Cummings]

Quote: Originally Posted by Broncos86

Because deep down, you like it? Because you keep fooling yourself into thinking you can satisfy people here?

I guess the this naive approach is definitely wearing off. Until I can ensure that every single play looks 100% identical to a real play in the NFL I should probably just stop trying.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by suprany

I should also add I'm sick of just tuning sliders to make the QBs inaccurate. That makes deep passes virtually impossible. Why can't we just have a game where an average QB (like Cassel or Flacco or Collins) throw errant passes 20-30% of the time? This adds much more identity to each of the teams. When you have the Titans scoring 35 vs the Ravens, it goes to show again it doesnt matter whether you use an average offensive team like the Titans or a good one.

20-30%? They are NFL Quarterbacks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

I love the panic button approach around here. I just played a game against as the Patriots against the Steelers and rushed for 40 yards on 18 carries and passed for 125 (8/18). I really question why the hell I spend all day doing this stuff only for people to freak out.

It's an isolated game, we know that. What I'm trying to point out are things that will plague every game. I never mentioned, for instance, the Larry Johnson 80 yarder. I have no evidence that's a recurring issue. But defensive lines being an afterthought when running and passing and linebackers abandoning their assignments are on going issues.

If I thought the game overall sucked, I wouldn't bother.

[suprany]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

I love the panic button approach around here. I just played a game against as the Patriots against the Steelers and rushed for 40 yards on 18 carries and passed for 125 (8/18). I really question why the hell I spend all day doing this stuff only for people to freak out.

Ian, with all due respect, you also spent a LOT of time in some really well written blogs in March selling us on a more realistic passing game and sim style gameplay. I think we all appreciated that (it seemed like you GOT it). I think everyone (including myself) certainly appreciate the videos you post (and responding to me, thanks btw), but the problems that plagued Madden over the past 5 years are there in the videos you've posted. And worse yet, you used a couple average offenses as examples (Titans/Chiefs). I didn't see any evidence of QB inaccuracy at all.

Hey, I haven't gotten a Madden game in a few years and I'm hopeful for this year, but largely because of your previous blogs and not so much because of videos you've posted. Just telling you how I see it. Time will be the ultimate judge as to whether you've been able to live up to what you guys set out to do this Spring and create a real sim. Seeing as how you're the only NFL game around, I'm certainly rooting for you...