Madden NFL 11 Blog: Locomotion w/ Videos and L.T. Screenshot

[MattIntellect]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

Ouch, that sure does put a dampener on the whole new locomotion blog...

No, I don't think you should say that because if memory serves me correctly, I believe that the blog and video of locomotion in Madden 09 only stated that it was improved. There was never any mention of the whole thing being ripped out and started over from scratch. I'm not 100% sure though. The mention of FIFA's locomotion technology into Madden alone, far distances itself from anything we heard about locomotion in 2008 about Madden 09. I understand why people don't want to get there hopes up about Madden 11 after being let down in previous years, but I do think that these recently released gameplay improvements are a sign that they are truly serious about improving the gameplay this year.

[canes21]

I know I am posting a little late, but who cares, right? This is a good step for EA. My wishlist this year was a Realistic Locomotion System, Make Ratings Actually Matter, Make Blocking Realistic, and Improve The Franchise. So far, Realistic Locomotion is in. Can they make all ratings matter and not just a few? Can they make the blocking better than what 2k8 has? If so, I'll love Madden 11. 10 was a good game, but is behind thanks to 06-09. Hopefully they make an even bigger stride this year.

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

The locomotion is interesting. Interesting to see how it will be implemented and where do we go from here with it. I have a wait and see attitude about prior information released. (wr catching) Also, I'm interested in finding out if tuning locomotion is the leading feature or what else they have in store for us. My gut tells me no, because I'm sure there might be other features released at a later date that may topple tuning locomotion. Homestretch for semester, good luck!!!!

I have little doubt that Tiburon has a "bigger" bombshell to drop. Or at least what would be considered a bombshell in their mind, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't get much bigger than improving locomotion and momentum. If what ever game changer that they were alluding to that we wouldn't see coming doesn't have anything to do with making gameplay more realistic, they can keep it to themselves.

[Bjones84]

Ian,,,,have you guys thought about working with ( Visual Concepts ) at all for the near future.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

I have little doubt that Tiburon has a "bigger" bombshell to drop. Or at least what would be considered a bombshell in their mind, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't get much bigger than improving locomotion and momentum. If what ever game changer that they were alluding to that we wouldn't see coming doesn't have anything to do with making gameplay more realistic, they can keep it to themselves.

I agree, there are more than a few things to work on where gameplay is concerned.

[Pacman83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

I have little doubt that Tiburon has a "bigger" bombshell to drop. Or at least what would be considered a bombshell in their mind, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't get much bigger than improving locomotion and momentum. If what ever game changer that they were alluding to that we wouldn't see coming doesn't have anything to do with making gameplay more realistic, they can keep it to themselves.

I dunno about that...are they at the point where "Innovative" means tuning locomotion system? I think theres something else to come, more along the lines of Online Franchise (Big, but not great) and i think after the draft through May is when we'll hear, JMHO.

[NavigatorD83]

Visual Concepts knows what they are doing

[Pacman83]

Quote: Originally Posted by NavigatorD83

Visual Concepts knows what they are doing

If they did, they'd still be making football games.