NCAA Football 11 Video: Interview and Gameplay

[marcoyk]

That video looked a lot better. Looking forward to the demo.

[Magaman]

Quote: Originally Posted by TastyRambo

yeah Magaman I am sorry as well for dissing on you. We all have our different opinions on last years game. and thanks for taking the time to make this video and post it up, it is very helpful and has gotten alot of people excited myself included.

No biggie, you guys got a right to your opinions I can't hold it against you. I'm the same way when I open a paper and see the latest Tyler Perry movie gets 4 stars, I just want to tear the reviewers head off.

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

Appreciate your stopping by. Whatever people's gripes about the video, I'm sure EA appreciates the fact that you've reignited people's excitement for it. Now, go see if you can parlay that into some exclusive super-early Dragon Age 2 info, and I'll be forever in your debt

Yeah don't hold your breathe, EA (non sports division) had an event last month not a peep about it yet.

[ch46647]

Magaman, I heard you mention in the video you liked the crowd and atmosphere. How was the crowd compared to last year? Were they extremely loud and react to situation happening on the field? Or was it just like the last few years where the crowd was just at a constant pitch and wasnt even exciting...

I know Madden even put "audio" as a feature on gamestop so that leads me to believe game atmosphere (crowd, field sounds etc) was a real focus this year...

[Magaman]

For those talking ESPN presentation.
The only things that were in place and might have been skipped over a bit in the video. Was the new scorebar at bottom of the screen, that is identical to what ESPn will use during real world games this year. Second were the transition wipes between replay and game.
There is some other ESPN stuff but it wasn't fully integrated into the build. We saw some of it briefly after we shot the video and were playing the game.
First the opening sequence, is re-done to also include a stage area with ESPN branding and if it's a rivalry game the trophy will be there. Think liek on TV when they have the helmets on pedestals, similar to that.
Also we got a quick glance of a virtual screen on the field. Again like TV coverage when they have a shot and there is a CGI replay screen in the middle of the field or on the sidelines.
Also I'm sure there will be more, as the extras really weren't fully in the game yet.

[Magaman]

Quote: Originally Posted by ch46647

Magaman, I heard you mention in the video you liked the crowd and atmosphere. How was the crowd compared to last year? Were they extremely loud and react to situation happening on the field? Or was it just like the last few years where the crowd was just at a constant pitch and wasnt even exciting... I know Madden even put "audio" as a feature on gamestop so that leads me to believe game atmosphere (crowd, field sounds etc) was a real focus this year...

I was referring to last years game. WHich I felt the crowds reaction and noise level building during the games was great. Unfortunately the event last week there were other game demos going on, so I can't really give you a good answer. Also since it was an early build a lot of the cutscene audience stuff was missing, even from last year. We pretty much only saw the mascots and the D-fence guy. But I know its there as there were placeholder shots. So I'm confident atmosphere will be as good if not better then last year.

[ch46647]

Quote: Originally Posted by Magaman

I was referring to last years game. WHich I felt the crowds reaction and noise level building during the games was great. Unfortunately the event last week there were other game demos going on, so I can't really give you a good answer. Also since it was an early build a lot of the cutscene audience stuff was missing, even from last year. We pretty much only saw the mascots and the D-fence guy. But I know its there as there were placeholder shots. So I'm confident atmosphere will be as good if not better then last year.

I actually didnt play NCAA last year but the crowd in Madden was horrible IMO. 90% of the excitement in football comes from the 80,000 fans cheering. The crowd should be so loud on big plays, and 3rd down, from the home team that you can barely hear the announcers. When there is a big hit you should hear a collective gasp from the crowd. As a play develops the crowd should get louder and louder especially for the home team. When the away team makes a big play or scores a TD you should be able to hear a pin drop. When the home team intercepts the ball or scores a TD the stadium should be going absolutely berserk (and that excitement should carry on through the extra point, and kickoff) That is the kind of audio I am looking for this year from both NCAA/Madden.

That is the immersion factor we need...

[NEOPARADIGM]

^ The crowd in NCAA last year was pretty decent.

[Lalangan]

Looks great and it's not even done yet. It can only go uphill from here up until release date.