Madden NFL 13 Title Update #3 Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

[PPerfect_CJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by SECElit3

Please, goodness no... the game is finally playing decently. They really cleaned it up with this last patch. I know there are some roster edit issues and what not, but for them to take a chance at ruining what they have built here, I say no way... One final note: EA stated in the beginning that CCM was ready for the ability to edit rosters within it! We pushed until we got it. We can't blame EA for going against their better judgement to appease the community. Another patch could put the game into a worse state.

No. They HAVE to fix the editing now or this game becomes worthless. Btw, we pushed until we got it, because it never should have been removed in the FIRST place. That was just a dumb move on their part, so you can't blame US for wanting it put back in.

[Armor and Sword]

Madden 13 is now a solid title. Not great, not bad....just solid. I see myself enjoying 2-3 seasons and then seeing where it goes next year. They cleaned up a lot of issues with this patch. AI is still wonky but not horrendous. Not better than 12 though (talking about AI and CPU gameplans). But playable. I like the direction of IE, I love the new passing system (as I have said over and over) and CCM is a great start to a deeper, more immersive franchise experience.

8/10

NCAA 13 is still IMO the better football game top to bottom on and off the field. Some think I am nuts in that asserstion but it is how I feel when I play both games side by side. I also think I am enjoying College Football as a whole far more than the NFL these days. I love the rivalries, recruiting, the underdog upsets, the race for the heisman with one of my kids, the unpredictability of games week to week in NCAA 13. The Dynasty hub is easy to navigate, the UI is far better than M13 and the game is silky smooth.

But I am not complaining with M13 anymore after this patch. I feel satisfied for my 45 bucks.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by SECElit3

Please, goodness no...

Yeah that's right. Don't have them patch the things that are still broken. SMH.

I'm with the guy above you asking about the new patch. I read through this entire thread and I still don't have a handle on whether the patch fixed things enough for this to be a purchase. I just can't get a handle on what the late game AI is like. Still dumb as rocks or is it much improved?

I have a $65 circuit city reward zone check waiting. Should we be waiting to see if another patch is coming out to clean things up?

[SECElit3]

Quote: Originally Posted by PPerfect_CJ

No. They HAVE to fix the editing now or this game becomes worthless. Btw, we pushed until we got it, because it never should have been removed in the FIRST place. That was just a dumb move on their part, so you can't blame US for wanting it put back in.

Define worthless, because this game plays great football. They forewarned everyone in the beginning that CCM was not ready for roster editing. It most likely is not something they can resolve with a patch.

Basing the replay value of the game off of the capability to edit rosters, makes no sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I would love have the ability to edit rosters, but I don't see lack of that ability a game breaker by any means. I just hope future roster updates aren't screwed because of the patch.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

Yeah that's right. Don't have them patch the things that are still broken. SMH. I'm with the guy above you asking about the new patch. I read through this entire thread and I still don't have a handle on whether the patch fixed things enough for this to be a purchase. I just can't get a handle on what the late game AI is like. Still dumb as rocks or is it much improved? I have a $65 circuit city reward zone check waiting. Should we be waiting to see if another patch is coming out to clean things up?

Bucky, honestly, I don't know if we will ever see a 4th patch. If we do, it will be a first, based on my memory.

[SloeyEZ]

Quote: Originally Posted by La Verite

All this patch did was birth more complainers. Ridiculously entertaining tho, especially reading about not being able to change sock colors, etc. What's sad, not one review about other areas of the patch, like the new intelligent commentary. Anyways like someone said, bigbob I think, EA talked about why things were left out months before the release. I'm just glad my fun experience hasn't been ruined by the editing complainers. Welp, back to the entertainment that this thread is. Lol

You and apparently no one else :'( :: sniffle sniffle :: read my post on my first preseason game after patch nobody loves me boo hoo Oh, and I even mentioned the commentary, for the 2nd time now in this thread.

People see what they look for

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

Yeah that's right. Don't have them patch the things that are still broken. SMH. I'm with the guy above you asking about the new patch. I read through this entire thread and I still don't have a handle on whether the patch fixed things enough for this to be a purchase. I just can't get a handle on what the late game AI is like. Still dumb as rocks or is it much improved? I have a $65 circuit city reward zone check waiting. Should we be waiting to see if another patch is coming out to clean things up?

IMO there are far better sports game options than Madden 13.


NBA 2K13 - Even though I have not bought it....I have been playing 2K11 and I am sure 2K13 is at that games high level of quality.

NHL 13 - Awesome game. Fun, fast, exciting, well made, deep and immersive.

MLB The Show 12 - Nuff said

NCAA 13 - IMO a great game and the very best football game this gen.

So don't fret. If I were you I would just wait till Black Friday and grab a couple of the afermentioned titles.

Madden 13 is a good game.....not great and not bad. If your not a nit pick on uniforms, and expect a true football simulation but more of a hybrid arcade/sim game with a good franchise (not great) mode M13 is a good game. It is fun to play. But like I said the above titles I mentioned get far more play time than M13 on my console.

If I had to only have one game hands down The Show 12.

[SECElit3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor & Sword

[/b] IMO there are far better sports game options than Madden 13. NBA 2K13 - Even though I have not bought it....I have been playing 2K11 and I am sure 2K13 is at that games high level of quality. NHL 13 - Awesome game. Fun, fast, exciting, well made, deep and immersive. MLB The Show 12 - Nuff said NCAA 13 - IMO a great game and the very best football game this gen. So don't fret. If I were you I would just wait till Black Friday and grab a couple of the afermentioned titles. Madden 13 is a good game.....not great and not bad. If your not a nit pick on uniforms, and expect a true football simulation but more of a hybrid arcade/sim game with a good franchise (not great) mode M13 is a good game. It is fun to play. But like I said the above titles I mentioned get far more play time than M13 on my console. If I had to only have one game hands down The Show 12.

I can only imagine where football games would be if 360 had blue ray. WOW! The 360 will never see the show or game like it, because of blue ray compression technology. Maybe gamers, in the next gen, will get two consoles capable of taking the games places they've never gone before.