Why Do Camera Angles in EA Football Games Continue to Stink?

[Steve_OS]

I think Madden 25, and to a lesser extent College Football 25, get shortchanged a little...

Written By: Chase Becotte

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[Ghost Of The Year]

I don't like broadcast cameras in my football game so there isn't anything EA can do for me on that front. Using the standard cam, I have no problem running the ball. But when it comes to passing, I suddenly realize why the drag routes across the middle are my primary targets. Its because I can see what's going on. I still run pass plays to the sideline but I pick and choose my spots. I definitely don't want to go throwing blindly only to get picked off. Gotta let those plays develop longer. And it occurs to me this is what's to blame for the majority of my being sacked.
Since I cannot unknow what I just learned, I'm afraid this will result in even less sideline pass attempts on my part.

[khaliib]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ghost Of The Year

I don't like broadcast cameras in my football game so there isn't anything EA can do for me on that front. Using the standard cam, I have no problem running the ball. But when it comes to passing, I suddenly realize why the drag routes across the middle are my primary targets. Its because I can see what's going on. I still run pass plays to the sideline but I pick and choose my spots. I definitely don't want to go throwing blindly only to get picked off. Gotta let those plays develop longer. And it occurs to me this is what's to blame for the majority of my being sacked. Since I cannot unknow what I just learned, I'm afraid this will result in even less sideline pass attempts on my part.

Outside of PC, we’ve never had a playable Broadcast Camera in Madden on console ever, so how can one not like something that’s at the core key to Realism & Immersion

Football is the only sport that doesn’t give the gamer the option to play from a “true” TV presentation as watched on TV

There’s a PC thread & videos of gamers want to get a glimpse of how real, immersive & beautiful the game looks with what modders did

[Cam Fan]

Please EA, give us a custom camera. This would add immense value to this game.

Thank you Chase.

[GoDucks1224]

Quote: Originally Posted by khaliib

Outside of PC, we’ve never had a playable Broadcast Camera in Madden on console ever, so how can one not like something that’s at the core key to Realism & Immersion Football is the only sport that doesn’t give the gamer the option to play from a “true” TV presentation as watched on TV There’s a PC thread & videos of gamers want to get a glimpse of how real, immersive & beautiful the game looks with what modders did

Genuine question. How can you possibly make quick and accurate reads from a broadcast cam? The broadcast angle on TV is deceptive when it comes to reads, depth of field, positions of defenders, not even showing all the players on screen at one time. I'm not even trying to be rude, I just genuinely don't get the desire for it. I've tried the version of the sideline cam in the game and it genuinely is unplayable for me. I can't see downfield routes, I can't accurately judge how open receivers are, I certainly can't make out the clearest running lanes unless it's a massive gap that is easily visible. I also do not understand at all the people who play 2K in broadcast cam, so it's not just a football thing.

[noplace]

Definitely need to give us the ability to have custom cameras. I like to play close to the ground behind the line of scrimmage but see the entire field.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Quote: Originally Posted by khaliib

Outside of PC, we’ve never had a playable Broadcast Camera in Madden on console ever, so how can one not like something that’s at the core key to Realism & Immersion Football is the only sport that doesn’t give the gamer the option to play from a “true” TV presentation as watched on TV

1 - Chase referenced the EA's CFB game too, which does have a playable broadcast camera.

2 - I find the experience to have more immersion when I have the view a player has, not a fan's perspective. Playing a football game, I'm a player , not a fan.

3 - If I wanted the spectator experience, then I would be more inclined to use a broadcast camera.

[TarHeelPhenom]

They gotta give us a playable Broadcast Camera at some point. They've done it before.