Madden NFL 10 Video: Franchise Hub & Extra Point Show (IGN)

[Deegeezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by harnalien

My thoughts exactly. Do it right or don't do it at all. It seems like it's one step forward, two steps back. I guess we're supposed to be happy that the effort was made. That's not good enough for me.

Statements like this are absolutely ridiculous. I think 99% of us would much rather this than nothing at all.

We are so spoiled these days.

[boooey]

Quote: Originally Posted by marginwalker

can't believe people are still whining and complaining about how much better this should be. guys, this is a new dev team. you can't expect them to have everything in presentation down to a T when there's so much else they had to fix and clean up and improve upon. it's not their fault that the last couple of years of next-gen maddens failed to compete on 2k5's level.

yea, i hear ya.. but as consumers, its not our problem what happens behind the scenes.

You are acting like Tiburon is a new developer just taking over the game for the first time.. This is not the case.
Most of the DEV team is the same as previous years, just with new leads, but who were also part of previous DEV teams.

Man i am so tired of everyone making up any excuse they can to defend EA.
This is just as annoying to me as what you say is complaining and bashing.

Like I said, its better than last year, but it still feels like a Half done effort, and I am just tired of that with Madden.

At least 2k nailed presentation, and animation.
What has Madden nailed to perfection?

[RGiles36]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deegeezy

Statements like this are absolutely ridiculous. I think 99% of us would much rather this than nothing at all. We are so spoiled these days.

Agreed 100%

[greenegt]

Great job on presentation! This is a banner year for EA football!

[johnprestonevans]

I'm this biggest Presentation Whore there is. Post game shows, highlights and broadcast cams have been at the top of my wishlist for years. Sure the Extra Point is not perfect yet, but this is a HUGE leap in the right direction. H-U-G-E! I dont think this was a "half-assed" effort from EA. Madden has been a sinking ship with countless holes to fill since 06. The series sailed to sea with a hull that looked like a cheese-grater for the "next-gen" 360 launch. Im not defending EA and I will admit there is room for improvement, but lets be happy with what do finally do have - a substantial upgrade to presentation & immersion (finally).

[harnalien]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deegeezy

Statements like this are absolutely ridiculous. I think 99% of us would much rather this than nothing at all. We are so spoiled these days.

I guess by saying we are so spoiled you are saying I am spoiled since you are satisfied with this. As I said, there have been countless statements of "at least we have this." It just gets old. From what was shown of the halftime, I would skip it because it is the same stats given as while the game is playing. The highlights don't have any substance. I feel just like you just in the opposite way. I feel 99% would rather have more but are OK with accepting what is given.

[boooey]

you know.. if I would have never played any of the 2K games, I would think that this halftime show was great.

Unfortunately 2K set the bar years ago, and even with 2K out of the way, EA refused to even look at that game knowing that was what the customers really wanted.
Was it the arrogance of the EA DEVS that they totally ignore this game? lack of talent? I do not know.

But what I do know is that it is really hard to feel so grateful to EA because they finally implemented a halftime show that is only half as good as a 5 year old game.

Go ahead and label me as one of those that will never be pleased .. thats fine

I have my expectations, you have yours.

[harnalien]

Quote: Originally Posted by boooey

you know.. if I would have never played any of the 2K games, I would think that this halftime show was great. Unfortunately 2K set the bar years ago, and even with 2K out of the way, EA refused to even look at that game knowing that was what the customers really wanted. Was it the arrogance of the EA DEVS that they totally ignore this game? lack of talent? I do not know. But what I do know is that it is really hard to feel so grateful to EA because they finally implemented a halftime show that is only half as good as a 5 year old game. Go ahead and label me as one of those that will never be pleased .. thats fine I have my expectations, you have yours.

I'm with you. I'm on the side of "it's about time" vs. "at least we have it." Thread will probably be locked soon.