Madden NFL 11 Exclusive Debut Trailer

[TreyIM2]

Oh, boy. I didn't finish - What I was then going to say was how I realized it was Gus Johnson's voice in the trailer and how he sounded weaksauce. The rest, eh, I don't care to repeat.

[marktg30]

Quote: Originally Posted by GJEM

I'll co-sign this post. I would much rather this as well.

Thanks man. I knew a fellow Dynachiser would appreciate it.

[Bgamer90]

Quote: Originally Posted by CowherPower

. Like it or not,what we just seen gameplay wise,is going to be what we are getting at release (imo)

That's the thing though... there wasn't much actual in-game gameplay in the vid to show off animations well.

The trailer was more so showing of the gameflow feature.

This trailer (IMO) should be used as more of a way to talk about gameflow's implementation than anything else (especially not how the game as a whole will be)...

That's just me though I guess.

[Segagendude]

I saw a sideline catch!!!!



Other than that, no diff than 10.

[Kramer5150]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nadal

Sadly, I don't think we'll ever see an NFL 2K5-like Madden NFL game. Is it possible? Sure it's possible, but they aren't going down that route.

With the current engine (or whatever they like to call it) I don't believe it's possible.
EA/Tiburon's "idea" of blocking is suction,and keeping said player "locked" until the animation plays out. It (unfortunately) has been this way from the ps2/xbox days and still continues till the present.

[JerseySuave4]

looks like i might pass this year. Wasn't impressed. Also cant stand Gus Johnson but i guess change is good.

[The.Nacirema.Dream]

Instead of overreacting like a bunch of high school girls, let us actually break down what happened in the trailer clip by clip to get a true understanding of the trailer:

1st clip: New gameflow feature looks promising, depending on the intelligence of its implimentation. I like the idea of hearing the coach speaking into a headset. Disappointed in the blocking, as it looks as if "big on big" blocking is again being utilized. Didn't have a problem with Drew Brees slightly moving out of the pocket. Was it necessary? No. But it was not the catastrophe everyone is making it out to be. Pierre Thomas actually staying in-bounds with an appropriate sideline catching animation was a breathe of fresh air. Didnt' like the way Colston came off the line after his motion, and it seemed as if the DB's still "traced" the WR's route, but it is hard to say for sure from one clip.

2nd clip: In my opinion the best looking clip of the trailer. I liked the little high-step/slow down animation showing off the new dual-stick control, and the shimmy was nice also. The part that stuck out though was after his slight cut back to the left he had to push off that outside foot again to start going upfield again. In my view it looked very smooth. One slight negative was the defender's reaction to the move, as it seemed to be that same "oh lay" animation as in madden 10, but it is hard to say for sure.

This is taking longer than I expected and I guess I am too tired to finish with the other few clips, but all-in-all I thought it was an improvement. I will say though that the pass blocking in the 1st clip was disappointing.

Oh yea, Gus Johnson is a serious upgrade, and the subtle equipment detailes really did make a big difference. Now I understand why people were so up in arms about variable sock length

[Nza]

I think they've hit a wall for this generation when it comes to animations and 'feel'. I doubt we're going to see much of a difference between future Maddens and M10 in these departments, maybe not even on the next systems as right now the limiting factor IMO is skillset of the developer.

What they need to do is make the AI very good, franchise mode great and really focus on the smaller details, but the writing is on the wall with EA - online, online, online. EA would rather spend development time implementing Facebook in Madden than focus on good CPU AI.