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

[Krodis]

See, I think the Qbs throwing accuracy was fine, and the defensive backs were fine. The only trouble was the QBs had too much time to throw.

There were plenty of poorly thrown balls. I think that's something that was really impressive to me. The only really problem was there were too many times the QB had 5, 6, 7 seconds to find an open receiver. Otherwise the passing game looked good.

It's weird, because Ian posted that post last week about the pass rush tuning, and the numbers looked fine then, but the pass rush was still weak in this game. Hopefully this can be tuned some more. Or maybe it was just an aberration.

[kmp714]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

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.

The problem is that you cannot make it 100% identical to a real play in the NFL, and that is perfectly fine, because it is real life vs. a video game. I think that you are doing a fantastic job, and like I said you are a better man than I am for you to keep on coming to OS.

I swear people on here would use their TIVO to pause a real life game, and say "Hey that shouldn't have happened! That ball surely couldn't have been tipped around like that and then caught by the CB. Man Roger Goodell needs to fix that animation!"

[Broncos86]

The game isn't going to be perfect. Is it replicated NFL football? No. Is it far and beyond what Madden 09 is? Hell yes.

But the most important question: Will Madden 10 be fun? I think so.

[jmalu84]

SQUIB KICK IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!

[celg35]

very nice. i notice alot of good things in the vids. i love the crowd noise this year. i also like on the screen play to johnson he didnt turn and back peddle to catch the ball as in madden 09. the recievers do a great job this to catch the ball in stride.

like how mason in video 2 tried to make a sideline catch. it was nice to see the new animations.

the passing is well done . the timing in the pocket seems fair.

protak is awesome this year.

collins face is a little off. he doesnt have that much hair

i love the red gloves on the titans. I immediately noticed keith bullock

[Outkizast]

Quote: Originally Posted by jp7588

Just noticed Keith Bulluck's red gloves. Sweet. Also noticing a few HORRIBLE passes by Flacco, also pretty sweet. I'd like to see a little more push from the D-line. I feel like you take away a couple of those big plays and we have a whole different ball game. I think the CPU AI should play a little more conservative in their pursuit of a speedy back like Johnson. Missed field goal, cool. Like the improvements to the QB sneak.

The bolded part is EXACTLY what i'm thinking... if the Defense played a little more conservatively.. the entire outcome would seem more realistic... maybe the poor defenses will take more chances and give up the big plays... but Ravens and Titans shouldn't take un-needed risks...

I have confidence in you IAN!! haha I think with a couple tweaks here and there this game will be LEGIT.

Oh and don't worry about the people complaining about the size of handwarmers and stuff... lets get this game of football as accurate as we can before it ships...

[suprany]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

This argument is kind of unfair IMO...dozens of issues that plagued Madden are no longer there and you don't mention those at all. We're doing the best we can, moving towards a simulation experience. I've heard "Rome wasn't built in a day", though the team and I are sure trying our best. I saw a few over and underthrows out of bounds...you didn't?

Not really, perhaps I missed it. But anyways, I'm certainly not trying to dissuade you from posting these vids up here at all. And I'm not going to judge the game in full at all until I play the final product. The TD after TD scoring in a would-be defensive game scares me, yeah. But maybe the improvements will be obvious after playing the game, esp the final product. I've been into NCAA the last couple years, but the only way to slow the offense in those games is to use awful teams and really mess with sliders. I hope that isn't Madden 10, especially with the advent of Online Franchise, so many possibilities there.

Regardless, thanks again for the videos. It's making things fun here. And, most importantly, you're certainly creating a buzz around this game that we haven't seen in a long while. Like I said, I'm hoping the game lives up.

[Broncos86]

BTW:

In before someone says "ya'll are just kissing Ian's arse so he'll invite you over for tea."