Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

[at23steelers]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheWatcher

I remember in the last Gus Johnson vid, I mentioned how good the studio recordings sounded. It really was some high energy stuff. Adem even mentioned that he thought the energy might've be too high. But I also mentioned that how they piece these together is going to be key. Now, I realize that wasn't a whole lot there, but clearly you can hear how some of those clips didn't sound completely cohesive. It went up and down in intensity in a way that just doesn't sound gelled. I expected it to not be perfect (nothing in any game ever is) But I guess I didn't expect it to sound so dead, that's a real shocker after what I'd heard when I was there. But I guess I should've remembered something I said long before any of us including myself knew there would be a new commentator "it doesn't matter who you put in there. If the process doesn't change, we'll all be back here next year complaining again." Please just let this be a very old build where these things hadn't been worked out yet... somebody tell me this is not happening...

I agree. This was the main thing I was excited for in Madden 11. I don't know, maybe it's because I am an optimistic person, but I have a gut feeling that the announcing will be soooo much better than that video, and will be in the same breath as some of the other top sports games with excellent announcing. They have all the tools and pieces, they just need the glue to make it work. I still have my hopes up, that this is a VERY early build, and that there will be another exciting feature, and during E3 we will witness amazing gameplay and presentation. We will find out very shortly.

[tlc12576]

After watching this,it just seems like EA Tiburon is flipping me the bird!I have tried to be optimistic in the face of all the stuff that has been coming out.However,this video along with the franchise and 3v3 announcement,has just about demolished any optimism I had left!I say just about because I will hold final judgement until the first reviews about the final build.

Last year with Madden 10 it really seemed like EA was going after that competitors disgruntled gamers.I guess after the stuff gamers said in general and the way Ian got treated after Madden 10 got released they just said screw it!

I was ready to make the most of this game and even try to find ways to enjoy the 3v3 online but this video has completely changed that.To me,the script in this video just said "F*** you,if you loved 2k5 so much,go marry it!"LOL

What common sense does it make to "hot route" if a receiver can run any route he wants and still get the ball?That ish is pathetic!From what I have seen,all together,thus far,this year,they no longer have any interest in making Madden a NFL FOOTBALL game.They are out to create some kind of kid friendly,teen clique building,adult strategic capable,social networking hybrid and it's a HOT MESS,IMO.LOL

I said before that with trying to invent their own broadcast camera shots and in-game network for presentation was EAs' way of conceding that the competition just did it better.Now it seems they have potentially done the same thing with recreating NFL football in general,conceded!

Maybe some how some way,they added the missing basics to online franchise and the new presentation is so "shiny" it distracts me from noticing how F.U.B.A.R Madden 11 really is.

Until then,like somebody else said,Im off to the NCAA Football 11 threads.

Well, the commentary script certainly leaves a lot to be desired...

That said, Gus Johnson is still about 300x better than Hammond ever was, lol.

[splff3000]

Quote: Originally Posted by tlc12576

After watching this,it just seems like EA Tiburon is flipping me the bird!I have tried to be optimistic in the face of all the stuff that has been coming out.However,this video along with the franchise and 3v3 announcement,has just about demolished any optimism I had left!I say just about because I will hold final judgement until the first reviews about the final build. Last year with Madden 10 it really seemed like EA was going after that competitors disgruntled gamers.I guess after the stuff gamers said in general and the way Ian got treated after Madden 10 got released they just said screw it! I was ready to make the most of this game and even try to find ways to enjoy the 3v3 online but this video has completely changed that.To me,the script in this video just said "F*** you,if you loved 2k5 so much,go marry it!"LOL What common sense does it make to "hot route" if a receiver can run any route he wants and still get the ball?That ish is pathetic!From what I have seen,all together,thus far,this year,they no longer have any interest in making Madden a NFL FOOTBALL game.They are out to create some kind of kid friendly,teen clique building,adult strategic capable,social networking hybrid and it's a HOT MESS,IMO.LOL I said before that with trying to invent their own broadcast camera shots and in-game network for presentation was EAs' way of conceding that the competition just did it better.Now it seems they have potentially done the same thing with recreating NFL football in general,conceded! Maybe some how some way,they added the missing basics to online franchise and the new presentation is so "shiny" it distracts me from noticing how F.U.B.A.R Madden 11 really is. Until then,like somebody else said,Im off to the NCAA Football 11 threads.

lmao, but so true.

[RayManHCP42]

I gotta say, the more I read this stuff, the more vids I see, it really is starting to look like the EA devs are straight up trolling us.

This giddyness over this stupid 3-on-3 mode, the audacity of asking for "suggestions" for Madden '12's franchise mode, and even this vid where Gus is basically saying Tom Hammond's lines with more "excitement" .

I really hate to say it, but I think Phil Frazier and Ian Cummings are reading this website and laughing their asses off right now.

Never thought I'd say it, but I think I'm finally done with this game

[maddenps2]

Attribute Boosts online, I see where EA is aiming there game. Also whats with the big "shotgun" sound on completed passes in co-op?

[at23steelers]

Quote: Originally Posted by tlc12576

After watching this,it just seems like EA Tiburon is flipping me the bird!I have tried to be optimistic in the face of all the stuff that has been coming out.However,this video along with the franchise and 3v3 announcement,has just about demolished any optimism I had left!I say just about because I will hold final judgement until the first reviews about the final build. Last year with Madden 10 it really seemed like EA was going after that competitors disgruntled gamers.I guess after the stuff gamers said in general and the way Ian got treated after Madden 10 got released they just said screw it! I was ready to make the most of this game and even try to find ways to enjoy the 3v3 online but this video has completely changed that.To me,the script in this video just said "F*** you,if you loved 2k5 so much,go marry it!"LOL What common sense does it make to "hot route" if a receiver can run any route he wants and still get the ball?That ish is pathetic!From what I have seen,all together,thus far,this year,they no longer have any interest in making Madden a NFL FOOTBALL game.They are out to create some kind of kid friendly,teen clique building,adult strategic capable,social networking hybrid and it's a HOT MESS,IMO.LOL I said before that with trying to invent their own broadcast camera shots and in-game network for presentation was EAs' way of conceding that the competition just did it better.Now it seems they have potentially done the same thing with recreating NFL football in general,conceded! Maybe some how some way,they added the missing basics to online franchise and the new presentation is so "shiny" it distracts me from noticing how F.U.B.A.R Madden 11 really is. Until then,like somebody else said,Im off to the NCAA Football 11 threads.

How sure are you about getting the cookies, because I still want my cookie?

[RayManHCP42]

Quote: Originally Posted by maddenps2

Attribute Boosts online, I see where EA is aiming there game. Also whats with the big "shotgun" sound on completed passes in co-op?

That's the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first down cannon.