Spectator Mode Will Be Built Into G4 Consoles, Thoughts?

[Big FN Deal]

I read this article when it was first posted but somehow missed these details until someone pointed them out in another thread.

Perry said PS4 will let other players look over your shoulder virtually as you're playing and, if you allow them to, post comments directly to your screen. Friends will even be able to take over your controller virtually and help you complete a section you can't beat yourself. http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-release-date/

I find this exciting news since people have been wanting a Spectator Mode in Madden for quite sometime and is something I thought would have happened this console gen, provided as a feature within various individual games. That's all moot now seeing as this capability will be built into at least the PS4 but presumably the new Xbox as well. So what are your thoughts on this new capability and what it could mean for Madden?

As a gamer that is very interested in online leagues, I feel this will really help Commissioners and Community Creators monitor the type of play that goes on. I also hope this can be used to help police the wild west of online ranked through created moderating methods. Also, I used to enjoy playing online for money but stopped due to the difficulty of exposing cheaters and cheesers. Now if those type of monetary gaming sites will utilize this capability as a watchdog system to ensure fair play, I will be back on that circuit. Aside from that, I think it will be fun to finally have the ability to view other people's games, live, whether for entertainment or to scout the competition.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Honestly I think this is a good idea. People been asking EA do this for sports game for years now. So Sony is doing it and hopefully MS will follow as well. They have given fans what they been asking for. You ask and you shall get. This cuts out the headache having to using other stuff just to show you gaming live. This is a great step for the next gen console. Also it will be good for sports fans who are doing leagues as well. I'm looking forward to using it when I get the system.

[Big FN Deal]

I agree Legend and this is the first news in a long while that has me excited about NFL gaming going forward. Everything else is just unfounded optimism about G4 being a new era of EA football or the exclusive ending this year but this capability in the new consoles seems like something I can put some trust in.

Not to mention what this could mean for gamers interested in creating their own highlight reels or weekly league wrap ups. Just glad to have something that an potentially be used to bring more life and immersion to NFL gaming, that I don't have to wait on EA Tiburon or any other gaming studio to provide.

[Hooe]

Particularly for online leagues, and assuming this feature is available on both consoles (though I certainly don't declare brand loyalty to either Sony or MS), this feature is one of the most exciting developments to me about next-gen consoles. One of the things I was hopeful for for online games in future Maddens was a minimal game-tracking feature similar to NFL.com where we could see the lines on the field with play summaries; having streaming built-in means that that is no longer needed, however.

All that said, I'm going to need to upgrade my internet to take full advantage.

[Big FN Deal]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM Hooe

Particularly for online leagues, and assuming this feature is available on both consoles (though I certainly don't declare brand loyalty to either Sony or MS), this feature is one of the most exciting developments to me about next-gen consoles. One of the things I was hopeful for for online games in future Maddens was a minimal game-tracking feature similar to NFL.com where we could see the lines on the field with play summaries; having streaming built-in means that that is no longer needed, however. All that said, I'm going to need to upgrade my internet to take full advantage.

This is a really good point as it would finally provide a justification for getting the highest internet speeds in my area. I have the second fastest spend available now but have no real reason why because I honestly can't tell the difference between the middle speed and this one, except for the price of course, lol. At least with this capability maybe I can finally see a tangible value in having the faster speeds to watch and broadcast league games.

[Big FN Deal]

Alright I am really feeling old at this point because I had no idea this kind of capability was actually being used already. However a simple Google search lead me to this video, that seems to be describing tech similar to what is being touted for PS4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDS2DfPHuug


Am I the only one just now grasping this kind of thing? I guess the internet can be used for far more than just limitless porn, who knew. lol

[sportjames23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Big FN Deal

Alright I am really feeling old at this point because I had no idea this kind of capability was actually being used already. However a simple Google search lead me to this video, that seems to be describing tech similar to what is being touted for PS4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDS2DfPHuug Am I the only one just now grasping this kind of thing? I guess the internet can be used for far more than just limitless porn, who knew. lol

The hell you say!

[Lexicon]

Since EA has denied me the enjoyment of running a 32-team franchise by myself, I've taken to online leagues, and all we can talk about is how "I wish we could all watch the super bowl" or "Wow, that sounded like a great game. Wish I could've seen it." This is a HUGE selling point to me, along with the ability to take snapshots and share them. It will make running a league much more fulfilling and will hopefully keep users involved.