Madden NFL 25 Next Gen Video - True Step & Enhanced Graphics (QJB)

[Madden_Fan_ST]

It looks like they are redoing the commentary engine as well.

youtu.be/fq4-lkrZ-ZM

I think NBA2K will have some competition in this department. Finally new commentary that actually reacts to the game itself!

[Profit89]

It became quite clear to me what EA's motives are after the SimCity fiasco, and therefore I am boycotting all EA products. It is evident that EA's sole objective is to take as much control away from the user as possible.

As a gamer, cannot support such a company.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sturzinator

So you are advocating we say nothing and thereby lend tacit approval for these subpar developments? We are the voice of the consumer. The very core of which will sustain or break this company. I should think EA would be glad to hear from those who put the numbers on their pay checks. I will never understand these kinds of posts.

I think people just get tired of seeing it all the time. Most people know that Madden has under performed for years, but feel that if 7-8 years worth of bitching, complaining, and suggestions(that mostly go unnoticed) has not helped - why continue to do the exact same thing every year?? it's amazing to see the how many people still jump at the chance to rip the company and game apart for their sub-par efforts. How are people still surprised by this fact?

The group of people who are consistently disappointed with Madden on a yearly basis still come into every thread and complain about the same stuff as if it's going to fix anything. If people are that disappointed, and obviously this route of complaining and bitching is not working, than why not try another route - like speaking with their wallets and giving no credence to it all.

It just feels like wash - rinse - repeat, but expecting different results -


Just my .02, but everyone is entitled to give their opinion of course.

[TheBuddyHobbs]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sturzinator

So you are advocating we say nothing and thereby lend tacit approval for these subpar developments? We are the voice of the consumer. The very core of which will sustain or break this company. I should think EA would be glad to hear from those who put the numbers on their pay checks. I will never understand these kinds of posts.

I think you misunderstood what he said. He was saying that he had nothing nice to say so he wasn't going to bothering posting a bunch of negative stuff. Thus him leaving the thread instead of bashing Madden.

[Madden_Fan_ST]

He makes a good point. People have been ranting for nearly a decade now on this franchise, but for some reason, the expectations are never lowered. I'm not that excited myself about the next gen footage I've seen so far. However, that is the way of life, and we can only rely on hope that things get better, but I would never expect it considering the history that plagues it.

[Sturzinator]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

I think people just get tired of seeing it all the time. Most people know that Madden has under performed for years, but feel that if 7-8 years worth of bitching, complaining, and suggestions(that mostly go unnoticed) has not helped - why continue to do the exact same thing every year?? it's amazing to see the how many people still jump at the chance to rip the company and game apart for their sub-par efforts. How are people still surprised by this fact? The group of people who are consistently disappointed with Madden on a yearly basis still come into every thread and complain about the same stuff as if it's going to fix anything. If people are that disappointed, and obviously this route of complaining and bitching is not working, than why not try another route - like speaking with their wallets and giving no credence to it all. It just feels like wash - rinse - repeat, but expecting different results - Just my .02, but everyone is entitled to give their opinion of course.

The types of posts that are commonly seen (too many negatives per your view) are really a mere reflection of the product they are putting out. A barometer of sorts.

Had they been inundating us with amazing features (that actually worked) and innovative game play over the years the tone of the resultant posts would no doubt be overwhelmingly upbeat and complimentary.

EA is, by and large, reaping what they sew. Positive or negative sentiment aside, the common thread among all the posters here is that we care enough to spend time following this company's developments because we all want a better game of football.

[Sturzinator]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBuddyHobbs

I think you misunderstood what he said. He was saying that he had nothing nice to say so he wasn't going to bothering posting a bunch of negative stuff. Thus him leaving the thread instead of bashing Madden.

Good point. It may well be the case.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sturzinator

The types of posts that are commonly seen (too many negatives per your view) are really a mere reflection of the product they are putting out. A thermometer of sorts. Had they been inundating us with amazing features (that actually worked) and innovative game play the tone of the resultant posts would no doubt be upbeat and complimentary. EA is, by and large, reaping what they sew. Positive or negative sentiment aside, the common thread among all the posters here is that we care enough to spend time following this company's developments because we all want a better game.

I am not doubting a single thing that you say. That said - If I was married to a girl who was constantly cheating on me, but promised to never do it again, but kept doing it over 8 years - I would change my approach.

If I kept going to a message board for relationships to complain about it - eventually people would call me an idiot for allowing it to keep happening, and not leaving her - isn't it time to leave her if your feelings of disappointment are that strong??