Madden NFL 11 Blog: E3 Feature Announcement and Career Modes Update

[Dawkins#20]

What I want to know is how exactly do they have a new slate next year? He said himself they can't strip it out and rebuild in a year so what makes next year any different? Really don't care about Madden 11, will not be buying it this year. I only play offline, only instance I buy it is if it gets amazing reviews from guys on here

[BlueNGold]

At least tell me they added SOMETHING to Online Franchise. Salary cap? Not knowing rookie ratings before the draft? Being able to advance weeks from a computer? I mean seriously....

[DocZulu]

I don't play Franchise mode but I used to do so back on the Last-Gen consoles. Based on this news today it's clear that the game needs to splinter.

They need a Franchise game and a game for Oneline gamers. That way the integrity of the experience isn't compromised for either audience and they can also devote enough energies to these areas of the brand.

[43Chargers4Now]

Has anyone noticed that they use the word "authentic" in almost everyone of their blogs or interviews?

[TreyIM2]

Wow, the whining NEVER stops when it comes to Madden. Even when they are being UPFRONT about what's going on and state how they are going ahead with a clean slate AND want EVERYBODY to help make franchise better for Madden 12, people just get beside themselves with a whole lot of Negative Nancisms.

People complain about every aspect of Madden and when they try to focus on particular things year to year in layers, they can't get to everything because they DON'T have that much time with yearly releases. EVERY game company has numbers to make, including 2K, and when it comes to sports games, they come out every year. Again, NOT much time to get to everything. I could go on, but I won't. I BEEN knew about the engine and code being limited and have spoke on it so hearing such things don't bother me. They'll get a new engine. Trust me.

Now, this announcement about franchise doesn't really bother me. I'm good with it as long as the game play (and presentation) keeps getting better. I care most about game play and I get into the franchise every year. If it falls by the way side to keep improving gameplay, I don't care. I don't go all nuts about stats and the like, anyway. It's not like I'm the actual players getting PAID to put them up.

I'm good.

[bluemj32]

Like many have said I appreciate their honesty but did they actually say they are redoing the franchise for next years game?, because I thought I read that they said it takes a year to restructure it....so to me that implies it could b 2012, 2013, 2014....or whenever they seem to get to it.

I think this yrs gm will have major game play improvements but it wont be perfect therefore it may b something they may have to work on again next year especially if they are building from the ground up.

I think they are finally on the right track but I am not sure on when everything will come together the way us gamers have been hoping...I mean we've been asking for the minor details ever since the next gen console have been out. So it may be 2-3 or even 4 more years before we see a huge chunk of the wish-list and other suggestions from this board incorporated in the game.

[TIm]

Quote: Originally Posted by TreyIM2

Wow, the whining NEVER stops when it comes to Madden. Even when they are being UPFRONT about what's going on and state how they are going ahead with a clean slate AND want EVERYBODY to help make franchise better for Madden 12, people just get beside themselves with a whole lot of Negative Nancisms. People complain about every aspect of Madden and when they try to focus on particular things year to year in layers, they can't get to everything because they DON'T have that much time with yearly releases. EVERY game company has numbers to make, including 2K, and when it comes to sports games, they come out every year. Again, NOT much time to get to everything. I could go on, but I won't. I BEEN knew about the engine and code being limited and have spoke on it so hearing such things don't bother me. They'll get a new engine. Trust me. Now, this announcement about franchise doesn't really bother me. I'm good with it as long as the game play (and presentation) keeps getting better. I care most about game play and I get into the franchise every year. If it falls by the way side to keep improving gameplay, I don't care. I don't go all nuts about stats and the like, anyway. It's not like I'm the actual players getting PAID to put them up. I'm good.

Well if they are being "UPFRONT" and we should applaud them that's fine and dandy... But how many times can Ea Tiburon be "UPFRONT" because they say a bunch of things every year.. Every year they improve a tad.. But never really deliver.. I don't have a beef with EA.. Because the NHL series, I believe it when they are Being UPFRONT in recent years because they improved their game 10 fold.. Even some of the most avid madden players are starting to get frustrated...

[Jkgrindz]

Seems like every year it's always wait til next year with EA. Come on guys we shouldn't be surprised by this. They have to have a gimic for next year right? So let me just make sure I understand... EA wants us to shell out another $65 for updated rosters, Gus Johnson, and another fancy word for Ask Madden (Gameflow)? According to Pastapadre EA spent the majority of the development cycle this year working on Gameflow which NOBODY was even asking for. Really EA? Let me guess, Madden 12 will finally have gameplay clips from other games going on during the season in Franchise mode ala 2K5 (which was on a Last Gen console but still has better presentation than Madden)? This exclusive liscence crap can't go away soon enough.