Phil Frazier is Leaving EA Sports Tiburon

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Quote: Originally Posted by iva-chargers-fan

Good luck to Phil, but dont be suprised if madden is back to being crap next year (Madden 12 one hit wonder)

Don't be surprised when it's actually BETTER.

[mrmass413]

good luck to him.... hopefully that means better games to come. New people new ideas

[adfletch71]

Quote: Originally Posted by rgiles36

We're off topic here, but I think you've been selling the presentation upgrades short. If you want to dwell on the lack of 2K5ish halftime & postgame shows, cool. But do realize that the majority of sports games don't take the NFL2K5 approach as far as shows go. And camera angles are critical to the presentation. The angles were awful in M10 (heads getting cut off in close shots) and not much better in M11. How can you dismiss this improvement? The banners themselves seem to be improved and will keep the user informed -- as wasn't the case the last two years. The commentary still leaves something to be desired without a doubt. But to suggest that the presentation is the 'same-ol presentation' sounds agenda driven.

hey rgiles,

No agenda here my friend, but I do look at this current gen. MLB2K11 has outstanding commentary and presentation package. When Phil said that Madden is "true to the game" it's not in the presentation dept, even though it's a lot better than the last 6 years. When I look at ESPN, CBS or NBC on Sunday's, it's a lot different than what I have seen at E3. The breakdown the NBA and MLB2k does with stats and commentary is amazing. They don't really need a halftime show with there games. NBA2k11 does have a tiny halftime show.

Just wish Phil and Ian concentrated on those in game presentation aspects, not mostly on intros and cameras. Madden is looking good, can't deny. At this point though, last gen games shouldn't even be mentioned. Because they are by many gamers, tells u something about the direction of the game.

[big_larry]

Quote: Originally Posted by canes21

If I am not mistaken, Phil was the one who left EA, EA didn't kick Phil out....

He is probably leaving because EA is not giving the Madden team enough resources or control over the game.

[Lodeus]

Quote: Originally Posted by big_larry

He is probably leaving because EA is not giving the Madden team enough resources or control over the game.

Thats what I'm thinking.

[Armor and Sword]

All the best to Phil. I know Madden 12 is going to rock. I hope Josh sticks around and sees the franchise mode through to it's ultimate build on this Gen.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Phobia

TM, you thinking Online Franchise of the ol APF crew? Shiz, CreatineKC, Me, You, pappy, DCMC, Teambayern, Grunt, Doc, Dakkon, etc A ACQB reunion lol

I would get the 360 version if this happened. I know you guys still have nightmares about me running for 200-plus yards with Okoye in APF.

[DaveDQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheShizNo1

He was probably holding the company back anyway. Good riddance

This is such an ignorant statement. I'm not head over heals about the development of Madden in the last 7 years but making a comment like that just proves you have zero understanding of things.

Truly the ***** will hate.

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

I haven't read the whole thread, but don't we have a better picture of Phil somewhere? I want a picture of the new and improved Phil. Best of luck to the guy wherever he ends up, been great to talk/interact with him over the years.

Yeah, I thought the same. It needs to be P90X Phil.