Madden NFL 11 Patch 1.03 Available, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

[PantherBeast_OS]

I just downloaded the update aswell. Played 1 5 min quarter and really didn't notice anything different to be very honest. The D seems about the same to me. The Kick/punt return blocking seems to be the same. To be honest the update didn't do nothing for me.

[themove666]

WTH is going on im in WI and still no patch.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by themove666

WTH is going on im in WI and still no patch.

If you are on the 360. Just keep trying. It's out there. There might be alot people downloading at once and there might be a overload on their systems right now. Just keep trying. It will work for you soon.

[themove666]

Its 5am server are not buisy lol. Ive been waiting for this patch for the last 24 hrs. I doubt a handful of ppl have done the same.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by themove666

Its 5am server are not buisy lol. Ive been waiting for this patch for the last 24 hrs. I doubt a handful of ppl have done the same.

Well all I can say is keep trying my friend.

[themove666]

I just dont get how a bunch of ppl all over the US have got the 360 update but it hasn't poped up for me.

[guaps]

Quote: Originally Posted by themove666

I just dont get how a bunch of ppl all over the US have got the 360 update but it hasn't poped up for me.

I'm on the 360 and I've got the patch. First impressions so far from a bit of practice mode is that broken tackles have been toned down, PA blocking is significantly improved, the pass rush seems to get better pressure on the QB, and while the pass (zone) defense is improved it is still too easy to exploit on all-pro.

[BlueNGold]

To be honest, I really don't notice that much of a difference with this new patch. Kick return blocking is tweaked (I wouldn't necessarily say improved). Now the norm is getting between the 20-30 yard line, instead of 15-20 like before. I did play an online game just now and nearly broke one with Percy Harvin where the blocking was actually alright though.

In my online game, I was the Vikings and the other guy was the Lions. The final score was 38-35 for me with both of us having around 400 yards of total offense. I think we both punted once each....might have been 2 each, not sure.

About the defense, I notice guys in zones making a few more plays here and there by diving to swat the ball and things like that but it's still not as hard as Madden 10 to burn someone deep.

Another thing I've noticed is that it seems I'm breaking a lot of runs that are over 4 yards or so. Keep in mind I have only played an online game and the final Madden Moment using the Colts in the Super Bowl, but that's just what I've noticed. Haven't really had any minimal positive gains rushing like 1-3 yards a pop. It's either been a medium to big gain or a negative one.

Those are my impressions for now. Not much I know, but my sample size is small. What I'm most interested in is how this is going to affect the gameplay in Online Franchise when you're playing against sim vets like I am. I never had that much of a beef with this year's Madden, so keep that in mind as well. IMO the people that never liked this game in the first place won't change their mind after this patch and the same goes with the people that already liked the game or don't mind it like I do.