Madden NFL 11 Screenshots and First Details (IGN)

[HolyCrap]

Hopefully that animation in the second pic doesn't find its way into Madden 2011 that looks terrible and defies physics

[green94]

Quote: Originally Posted by green94

Graphics look like they took a hit to me, hopefully that means the sidelines and crowds got some much needed attention this year.

After looking at the Boldin picture a little closer, looks like sidelines are much of the same, coaches look to be animating though.

[splff3000]

Quote: Originally Posted by green94

After looking at the Boldin picture a little closer, looks like sidelines are much of the same, coaches look to be animating though.

How can you see the sideline in that pic?

[davep]

Quote: Originally Posted by jdr4693

meh... I just don't seem to care as much about this franchise anymore

Agreed.

Go back a year and look how excited everyone was about the first pix that came out...and then look at the product that was delivered. I guess I'm getting older but screenshots and hype just don't do much for me anymore....and except for replays, you'll never see those facial expressions.

[N@X_WiZaRD]

Quote: Originally Posted by HolyCrap

Hopefully that animation in the second pic doesn't find its way into Madden 2011 that looks terrible and defies physics

I remember seeing this same exact line referring to Madden 10. And we still saw it in the final game.

So it'll be in Madden 11, guaranteed. Am I surprised? No, not really. The current animation system is intrinsically unrealistic. There's way too many stiff and awkward transitions between animations (which directly contribute to the ugly animation you referred to). The blending technology that EA constantly brings up simply DOES NOT WORK. It's like putting sprinkles and frosting on a piece of crap. Sure, it looks all shiny and colorful at first glance, but in the end, it's still smells.

I suspect we're not going to get a major re-haul in animation technology until 2012 (at earliest) - after Back-Breaker. Until then, 2011 is going to look much like 2010 in movement. And again, you shouldn't be surprised.

Ian and the crew aren't going to revolutionize their animation system until the market forces them to. And really, I don't blame them.

[foolish813]

Word!! You won't see facial expressions while your playing. Sounds good and is a welcomed addition, but I could name plenty of things that required more attention.

[carnalnirvana]

the second pic so funny, lol......

that animation is the piggy back from 09 & 10

[jyoung]

I really hope they take that stupid piggy back animation out of the game.

Worst defensive animation in Madden by far.

Only thing that comes close to being as annoying as the piggyback breakups are the constant shoestring tackles.