Madden NFL 12 First-Look Preview

[blklightning]

uniform degradation? dynamic lighting? dynamic weather? commentary that doesn't suck? a defense that you can depend on rather than know they're going to fail? animations that transition smoother than a 4 year old's first claymation short film?

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by blklightning

uniform degradation? dynamic lighting? dynamic weather? commentary that doesn't suck? a defense that you can depend on rather than know they're going to fail? animations that transition smoother than a 4 year old's first claymation short film?

1st two are already in, so is progressive lighting.

[Aggies7]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

Elite Presentation keeps games fresh. Without it gets very boring and eventually gets muted. Madden and NCAA just had play now presentation and commentary. Only good for exhibition games. Neither one was good for Dynasty/Franchise. I really want to hear about Commentary. IT is not a gamebreaker for me, But is a big deal

I agree. I have noticed that if I keep the tv volume up then the presentation is good for me. But with Madden last year I would mute it and listen to iPod.

[RevolverOcelot]

Just read it. Looks very promising. Hope EA will do us proud!

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Aggies7

I agree. I have noticed that if I keep the tv volume up then the presentation is good for me. But with Madden last year I would mute it and listen to iPod.

Commentary too. I want to hear commentary like MLB 2k, Show, NBA 2k, even Fifa has good commentary. Sure any commentary gets stale after a while, but at least there's are different from Play now/exhibition games.
Both EA football games has okay play now commentary not franchise/dynasty commentary.
I played a franchise with the Rams every single game they said the same things about Steven Jackson. After a while I could mute it and still know what they were saying.

[jbd345]

Are team theme songs back in the game?? there were a few in madden 11. Were any added for 12? And are there any additions to home teams scoring touchdowns i.e fireworks or player specific celebrations? other than the Aaron Rogers belt celebration??

[wheelman990]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwvDDdlDxyE


I just happened to come across this video on youtube....is it me or does this and Madden 12 sound like the same features being offered. Ea gives and takes away. I see a lot there Madden 12 is claiming to offer

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by wheelman990

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwvDDdlDxyE I just happened to come across this video on youtube....is it me or does this and Madden 12 sound like the same features being offered. Ea gives and takes away. I see a lot there Madden 12 is claiming to offer

I didn't see anything about a new collision based tackling and blocking system. I also didn't see beefed up zone defense, WR shading, expanded rosters, authentic camera angles, real team entrances, correct sized football, user diving catches, 3 man, and double hit tackles, ball physics improvement, speed rushing, and this what we know before May.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I really don't think you can compare Madden 09's features with 12.

I'm not saying 12 will be great because of these features, but it looks like they are putting a lot more effort in this time around.