Madden NFL Designers Podcast #4 w/ Special Guest, Pasta Padre Available Now

[tlc12576]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

Wow, best podcast in the history of the world! Happy Holidays everyone!

I will save my "constructive criticism" till after the New Year, Happy Holidays to you and the entire EA family.

[LiquorLogic]

Hmm...I wonder why Ian asked Pasta about his expectations for Madden 14 ? Not Madden 13, or 15, but Madden 14 ? Is there anything special happening that year ?

[aussiepats89]

I haven't heard this one yet but I've enjoyed the podcasts so far, I think they are still very limited in terms of content (thank you EA Marketing) but they will be so much more fun when you guys can start revealing stuff.

Madden 10 & 11 have definitely been the best ps3 versions I've played & am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next few year, have big hopes for franchise in 12 since that's all I really play in all the EA titles (FIFA, NHL etc), the main reasons I avoid online for Madden are because the service down here in Australia can be shoddy at times & also I just enjoy franchise more.

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by LiquorLogic

Hmm...I wonder why Ian asked Pasta about his expectations for Madden 14 ? Not Madden 13, or 15, but Madden 14 ? Is there anything special happening that year ?

Curious why he would ask about Madden 14 in general. I haven't got to listen yet so I don't know the context.

[illwill10]

I like the overall direction of Madden. By Madden 13, the game should be at a elite level because of multi-year features.
My main concern is that the game is headed for mostly online features. I not an online guy at all. I mainly use online for updates. But I understand that online is a big thing in almost every game. You have to cater to the majority. Ex. major problem- bad online service vs. minor problem- "scrap SS mode". You have to fix major problems first. I am a big Be a pro guy but if there was a priority list SS mode should not be at the top of the list. But they should continue to improve offline modes. SS mode has gotten so boring that most people dont even think of playing it thats why it is one of the least played modes. Onlines is and will be a major priority, but offline should be improved every year even if it is small.

[wallofhate]

Best podcast I've heard so far! It rubs me a little hearing the madden crew constantly mention the "damned if you do damned if you dont" stuff. I understand that the communities are horrible at times but most of it is just to getc a rise out of them. They true general gaming population are pretty level headed and know there is not such thing as a perfect games and understand how hard they work.
Podcast seemed productive and even though im not a big fan of pastapadre I felt hey held his own and had valid points. I have not doubt madden will be good next year as it was this year. The question is will it be great? Will it be a big jump forward?

[Dewie12]

Thanks for acknowledging -- CUSTOMIZATION IS KING!!!!!

I loved hearing that.

And just it reiterate this. I got this link from TrueHoop but it is good to listen to.

http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_gla...tti_sauce.html

This show gets better and better. Glad they are continuing to take the time and talk shop.

[morieeel]

I get the feeling that mentioning offline franchise in the Tiburon office is like yelling Voldemort @ Hogswart.