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NCAA Football 09 Demo Available: Discuss Here

09:03 PM - June 18, 2008 by Psyblast

The NCAA Football 09 demo is available. Let us know what you think.

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# 441 Solidice @ 06/19/08 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stoncold32


	Dude, I shouldn't have to read every detail in the QA threads, I wasnt the one who originally asked the question. I shouldn't have to question that something in the game last year(and many years before) should be in there this year....its not like we're changing platforms here. So I take it we'll get it back in 2010, eh? At the expense of what, jerseys being eliminated? This truly baffles me, b/c back in the day from Genesis all the way up to PS1, we were ADDING things year to year. I can't name one game from EA during that time that would get into the 3rd year, and then start removing features. And even more baffling is that some of you all actually think this is fine.

like i said in an earlier post in this thread. the progressive light was part of the old lighting system. they redid the lighting system(which looks great) and wasn't able to get progressive lighting in with the new lighting system for this years game. its not that they "took it away", it just wasn't made for the new lighting system yet.

# 442 FlyingFinn @ 06/19/08 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	Progressive lighting is not in the game this year.

The lighting is good but would be perfect with progressive lighting. I ask this early and not sure if anyone knows... we we actually be able to play night games? (i.e. dark out at the start).

# 443 Solidice @ 06/19/08 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingFinn


	The lighting is good but would be perfect with progressive lighting. I ask this early and not sure if anyone knows... we we actually be able to play night games? (i.e. dark out at the start).

yes, there will be night games. but they will start at night, not progress from day to night.

# 444 stoncold32 @ 06/19/08 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingFinn


	The lighting is good but would be perfect with progressive lighting. I ask this early and not sure if anyone knows... we we actually be able to play night games?* (i.e. dark out at the start).*

Well given the previous responses. There will probably be 3 options...day, dusk, dark

# 445 spin1993 @ 06/19/08 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bases1616


	Played both demos and the 360 version is definitely running smoother than the PS3 version. The PS3 version runs better than last year, but the 360 version still has an extra year under its belt.

My tv only has 480p/1080i and the demo runs at 480p. It looks really bad at 480p.

# 446 ExtremeGamer @ 06/19/08 10:22 PM

I blogged my impressions after giving both fair gameplay.

http://www.whoneedsrules.com/2008/06...sions-360.html

# 447 Altimus @ 06/19/08 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bases1616


	Played both demos and the 360 version is definitely running smoother than the PS3 version. The PS3 version runs better than last year, but the 360 version still has an extra year under its belt.

Not sure how it can run smoother than the PS3 version since in gameplay it runs smooth as butter. It also hitches pre-snap after the the play is picked. This happened in every next gen version though.

# 448 FlyingFinn @ 06/19/08 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidice


	yes, there will be night games. but they will start at night, not progress from day to night.

That's a relief, I was afraid night games were the "dusk" games.

I love the WR catch animations (Jump catch may get old in a dynasty) but other then that...money.

The QB animation has to be the worst animation I have ever seen in a game. The ball always seems to come out at the wrong time or something. Just doesn't look natural at all and is very distracting.

# 449 drlw322 @ 06/19/08 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Geauxldenboy


	I guess everyone has different experiences but, so far through a few games on both systems, I think the PS3 controls are a little more responsive. In fact, the only control issue I have with either system is the formation subs being mapped to the right stick. It seems like it takes me alot longer to get the grouping I want compared to previous versions.

are any of you having an issue of the QB lining up just slightly to the side of the center and on replay the football has no rotation while the ball is in the air

# 450 ODogg @ 06/19/08 10:26 PM

It's great to see the hitch play works now and isn't an automatic pick-6 like in past versions of NCAA.

# 451 PVarck31 @ 06/19/08 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by grob23lbj


	some of you guys have to remember even in the nfl or college football turnovers can be few or abundant. How would you like a game that that had a no turnover logic. A game that did whatever was needed to disallow a turnover by the computer. I say this because I played 6 games and saw legit turnovers that happened during desperate times for the cpu. With such little time what do you expect the qb to do when time is short and they're trying to score at the end of the half or game.

QFT

# 452 countryboy @ 06/19/08 10:37 PM

Ok. I am feeling better about the turnovers. Just played another game and was again Ohio State and cpu was LSU. In game one, they threw 3 picks. In game 2, they threw 2 TD's and no picks. His reads were better and never threw the ball into coverage. Still not feeling the commentary or atmosphere.

One cool thing. I sent the game into OT after throwing a fly route to my receiver and the CB batted the ball into the air and it was caught by one of my other receivers and taken to the house.

This game had a nice ebb and flow to it and had me pumping my fists and yelling. Why does that matter? Because folks, I was into the game. I am starting to get that warm fuzzy feeling on the inside and can't wait for release day.

# 453 tswells @ 06/19/08 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by peteykirch


	I've played about 9 times so far, 5 OSU and 4 LSU. And in each of the nine games I returned an interception for a touchdown. I am praying this is due to Varsity.

Same here. I'm at the point of diving once my AI teammate gets an INT. Which happens 2-3 times a game. Definitely going to rent this game first, I'm massively disappointed. Not surprised at all, though.

# 454 babyfat9 @ 06/19/08 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by russell05


	Until EA gets rid of Lee, Kirk, and the gang its going to continue to be bad. Those guys schedules are just to busy they only come into the studio for a day or two to record new lines. Thats not going to get it done we need some no name guys doing commentary.

I'd have to agree the commentary sucks....these are the same commentaries on the old gen games. I don't think they have busy schedules other than families to be with.....plus it's not like they have to meet at one location, they normally go to a Studio, do their lines and then edit it together at the end.....NCAA is in need of some new blood as far as commentaries go .....can we get Chris Berman or Oh Nelly how bout Keith Jackson !!!!!!

# 455 SteelerSpartan @ 06/19/08 10:42 PM

Well, having played some games Im a little worried about the CPU Qbs thowing off their back foot..I still think they do it far too much

However I got a pretty good feeling from the gameplay(certainly not the presentation).

Though I'll admit I got my hopes up too high for this thing and feel somewhat disappointed

# 456 Solidice @ 06/19/08 10:43 PM

they should let me do the commentary, I'll make you pray for lee, kirk, and brad to return.

# 457 dkrause1971 @ 06/19/08 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by babyfat9


	I'd have to agree the commentary sucks....these are the same commentaries on the old gen games. I don't think they have busy schedules other than families to be with.....plus it's not like they have to meet at one location, they normally go to a Studio, do their lines and then edit it together at the end.....NCAA is in need of some new blood as far as commentaries go .....can we get Chris Berman or Oh Nelly how bout Keith Jackson !!!!!!

The better bet would be to go with a lower profile second team and have the lower tier matchups use that team. Then the rival and bigger games use the Corso group. You would get some variety. The lower profile group i would assume would be cheaper and thus could be in the studio for more recording.

At least we have the custom music for the home games.

# 458 LincSink @ 06/19/08 10:44 PM

I just had an amazing ending and thought I'd share. I was LSU and Ohio St scored to tie it up with 8 seconds left. I return it to my 40 with 2 seconds left and then look under Hail Mary in the playbook and see the play "Circus". I look at it and then realize it is a hook and lateral type play like Boise St ran. I drop back and realize OSU is playing prevent and the in route from the left is open. I throw complete the pass and just as my receiver is about to get leveled I hit the left trigger and he pitches it to the underneath receiver running in the opposite direction. He turns the corner and outruns the OSU DB's to the house. I was literally going crazy and thought it was cool that they included that play.

# 459 countryboy @ 06/19/08 10:45 PM

one thing that I forgot to mention. The graphics are gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. Also, playing both last year and this year, I am noticing quite a few new animations and some really cool tackling animations and player interactions.

One thing that I haven't seen talked about, though I haven't read every post, is the pass rush issue. I have 3 sacks(user, not team) in the 2 games that I've played. The team has 5 sacks. So, we'll see how this plays out. Also, QB's take some vicious shots in this game.

# 460 countryboy @ 06/19/08 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidice


	they should let me do the commentary, I'll make you pray for lee, kirk, and brad to return.

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