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

[tfctillidie]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Bucky, I'm in the same boat as you. I need to see smarter AI on both sides before I would like to see "living worlds."

Agreed. Doesn't mean we should hold back on the critque of that total oversell though!

The living worlds...oversold.
The truestep...oversold.
The AI.....uh oh.

[TheBuddyHobbs]

Quote: Originally Posted by fourlifeent

You guys are silly, I mean I understand your frustration with Madden over the years and all but sheesh, you guys have to know that this is the beginning of this generation. Take a look a the games that came out in 2006(launch of the XBOX360). they were minor step ups from the 1st gen XBOX but just HD. Look at Madden 2006 until now and see how its transformed. The game looks better. Not by leaps and bounds, but better nontheless. You expect them to have everything fixed in one generation? I have complained about Madden for years, but personally I'm liking the direction they are going in.

Look at the other launch games. The launch title excuse doesn't fly in my book. Because of what we have seen from the other games.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by tfctillidie

Agreed. Doesn't mean we should hold back on the critque of that total oversell though! The living worlds...oversold. The truestep...oversold. The AI.....uh oh.

Agree, except for truestep. We've known now for two weeks about truestep, but we wouldn't have known about it unless we didn't ask.

Was I disappointed about truestep two weeks ago? Absolutely, but I really didn't know what to expect with truestep, if that makes sense.

[TheBuddyHobbs]

Quote: Originally Posted by tfctillidie

Agreed. Doesn't mean we should hold back on the critque of that total oversell though! The living worlds...oversold. The truestep...oversold. The AI.....uh oh.

Yeah the problem is they promoted living worlds as a main feature. That is the only reason is a big deal in my book. If they hadn't promoted then I could give them a pass. However, living worlds was supposed to be this game changer as far as sideline and crowd presentation. Instead, we get a current gen style sideline.

[dghustla]

Quote: Originally Posted by tfer717

I understand your frustration. But like it's been said before.. the games that you gave as examples have already solidified themselves as very good games on the current gen. Madden clearly does not have that pass. GTA's issues were procedural issues with initializing the online game. Madden's issues are basic human motion and interactions. There is nothing to regulate EA or any video game for that matter. We hope that pride can do that. Given what 2k does. They didn't need to build NG 2k14 from the ground up.. or add a new My player or MYgm. But they did. Madden gets by every year by the skin of their teeth. Adding things that are basically essential to make the game even playable to the casual gamer. Apart from the 1 or 2 people that eventually will post 'madden sucks'... i think everyone is voicing concerns in a relatively respectful and reasonable manner. I will never understand the optimism that some people have regarding EA, but to each his own. EA needs to be accountable for their poor products, and for continuing to follow the same trends and patterns in their marketing and representation of their games. Who enjoys being lied to?

This is not an attack on you. What I bolded is the mentality that derails every thread. Those games have solidified their footing according to you. Madden is not a "good" game according to you (and many others who browse this madden related forum). You say that statement as if it's fact. When it's not. I know plenty of ppl who never visit this forum who think this years madden is best yet with physics and Oline improvements. If its sales that determine the perceived quality of the game then Madden is up there every year. Someone will inevitably say "ppl only buy it because they have no choice". I see ppl saying stuff like "if you like Madden you embrace mediocrity". That is an opinion it is not a fact. There are plenty of flaws in this game no doubt, but 8 pages about 2k and Mlb the show aren't making it any better. I just see alot of wasted motion that would be better served harassing EA corporate everyday or something.

[bc21045]

Quote: Originally Posted by dghustla

This is not an attack on you. What I bolded is the mentality that derails every thread. Those games have solidified their footing according to you. Madden is not a "good" game according to you (and many others who browse this madden related forum). You say that statement as if it's fact. When it's not. I know plenty of ppl who never visit this forum who think this years madden is best yet with physics and Oline improvements. If its sales that determine the perceived quality of the game then Madden is up there every year. Someone will inevitably say "ppl only buy it because they have no choice". I see ppl saying stuff like "if you like Madden you embrace mediocrity". That is an opinion it is not a fact. There are plenty of flaws in this game no doubt, but 8 pages about 2k and Mlb the show aren't making it any better. I just see alot of wasted motion that would be better served harassing EA corporate everyday or something.

If people like the game and want to buy it that's fine, like you said whether or not it's "good" is an opinion. It's not an opinion that it does a poor job of simulating the sport though.

[TheBuddyHobbs]

Quote: Originally Posted by dghustla

This is not an attack on you. What I bolded is the mentality that derails every thread. Those games have solidified their footing according to you. Madden is not a "good" game according to you (and many others who browse this madden related forum). You say that statement as if it's fact. When it's not. I know plenty of ppl who never visit this forum who think this years madden is best yet with physics and Oline improvements. If its sales that determine the perceived quality of the game then Madden is up there every year. Someone will inevitably say "ppl only buy it because they have no choice". I see ppl saying stuff like "if you like Madden you embrace mediocrity". That is an opinion it is not a fact. There are plenty of flaws in this game no doubt, but 8 pages about 2k and Mlb the show aren't making it any better. I just see alot of wasted motion that would be better served harassing EA corporate everyday or something.

Madden sells have nothing to do with the quality. There are a lot more casual Madden fans than simulation Madden fans. The casual crowd is very easy to appease too. They buy Madden every year because it's a tradition, their friends are doing it, and so do they. People want the roster updates. People buy it simply because the name on the cover with an updated number. Football is probably the most popular sport in the US. Therefore, the games will probably sell the most. People get excited for the football season and what do they want? A football game with those new rosters. Guess what? Madden is the only football game in town so they will take those sells. Sells prove absolutely nothing when it comes to Madden. The only thing sells tell us is football is very popular here in the US alongside gaming.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBuddyHobbs

Yeah the problem is they promoted living worlds as a main feature. That is the only reason is a big deal in my book. If they hadn't promoted then I could give them a pass. However, living worlds was supposed to be this game changer as far as sideline and crowd presentation. Instead, we get a current gen style sideline.

It's a big deal in my book too, but I'd rather Madden put out a video or a trailer and see if there is a difference.

There so much confusion and conflicting info going on right now.

I thought they were releasing video for war in the trenches, AI and Living Worlds. To my knowledge, I've only seen war in the trenches from Madden.

I'm waiting for that, if that doesn't happen, I'll jump in and say my piece.