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# 501 Scoop 24 @ 06/19/08 11:29 PM
im in love. these are by far the best animations i ever seen in a football game .
 
# 502 kantshootrite @ 06/19/08 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ODogg
yes but my point was EA doesn't reinvent their football games every year, they evolutionize them, if you hated them before there is no reason to think you'll suddenly like it now, espeically if Taketwo football is what you love..
I was once a Madden junkie from '01-'04 but then they just stopped improving & adding gimmick's but before that I was all on NFL 2k Dreamcast so I guess you have a point
 
# 503 sportdan30 @ 06/19/08 11:36 PM
Well, color me impressed. Now granted, last year's game on the PS3 was tolerable, but I wasn't going to invest a lot of time in an inferior looking and playing version.

Well this year, hats off to EA Sports. This game looks stunning on the PS3. Ok, so the fans still look pretty pitiful, but the player models, the grass, the animations, etc. are smooth as silk. This game is such leaps and bounds better looking than last year's game on the PS3.

Most importantly, responsiveness feels tight. The running game is fun, and the passing game is equally enjoyable. The way in which the icons appears is just so smoooth looking.

It's a shame there are no refs on the field.

Presentation wise, the commentary seems a little better. I noticed a few new lines, but not many. There's definitely more stat overlays which gives the game a more authentic feel.

There's new cheerleader and celebration animations that look and are timed rather well during the course of the game.

I saw one weird animation. I was on D with the OSU, and LSU had the ball at my five yard line. The QB stepped back and whizzed a perfect pass to the receiver for a touchdown. It happened so fast, I was happy to see a replay. Well, the QB never went through the throwing animation. It It just zoomed out of his hands. Strange. Hopefully just a bug they have fixed.

I lost in OT when LSU intercepted a pass and took it for a TD. After the play, I got a choice between three plays that I had to guess which play LSU ran. I was wrong, and they highlighted the play that was successful. Very cool!

On an extra point to send the game to OT, the vibration shook on the controller, and I got a lower view to kick the field goal. In addition, the meter was covered in ice. Kinda different, kinda cool.

Overall, it appears a lot of work was put in to refining the game. I've read that Madden looks even better, and if that's the case then I can't wait to see it.
 
# 504 jk5911 @ 06/19/08 11:37 PM
Weren't people complaining about a lack of pass rush a few weeks ago? The demo has a good pass rush to me. I am getting sacked all the time. Overall, I am pretty impressed.
 
# 505 Altimus @ 06/19/08 11:39 PM
Does anyone else notice this? On every play that the QB goes behind the center, he'll get bumped a little and go right and not be straight centered behind the center.
 
# 506 auburntigersfan @ 06/19/08 11:39 PM
these mascot games are awesome, I went to juke and the freaking gator did a cartwheel!!!
 
# 507 J-Unit40 @ 06/19/08 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by auburntigersfan
these mascot games are awesome, I went to juke and the freaking gator did a cartwheel!!!
LOL. I know. Some of the animations are just comedy. Kids will love this game mode.
 
# 508 UNC_Pete @ 06/19/08 11:41 PM
I just had a FB recovery for 85 yards. The CPU QB missed the pitch and my CB picked up the ball and ran it for 6..
 
# 509 ODogg @ 06/19/08 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Altimus GTR
Does anyone else notice this? On every play that the QB goes behind the center, he'll get bumped a little and go right and not be straight centered behind the center.
Not on the 360 version Altimus.
 
# 510 ODogg @ 06/19/08 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by auburntigersfan
these mascot games are awesome, I went to juke and the freaking gator did a cartwheel!!!
I know, it's hilarious hijinks. Do we lose our hardcore status here at OS if we admit we enjoyed a mascot game though is the real question!!!
 
# 511 newper77 @ 06/19/08 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by J-Unit40
Alright, after 6 games (4 as LSU and 2 as OSU):

**I have only seen one INT for either team and that me throwing it directly to the waiting LB on a crossing route. Dumb throw. CPU still hasn't throw an INT. I'm actually shocked and I probably just jinxed myself.
I have only played 3 games (2 LSU, 1 OSU) and I've intercepted the computer once each game. In fact, once was a questionable passing down to begin with. OSU up 13-7, 3rd down & 5 at the LSU 16 with about :50 in the 4th quarter. I play a 5-2 to shut down the run... I'm surprised as anyone else when they go to pass... CB picks it at the 6 and runs it back to go up 14-13 with about :30 left. Not a good playchoice by the CPU! HB dive and take your FG to ice the game.
 
# 512 Scott @ 06/19/08 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ODogg
I know, it's hilarious hijinks. Do we lose our hardcore status here at OS if we admit we enjoyed a mascot game though is the real question!!!
Not if you don't tell anyone
 
# 513 Altimus @ 06/19/08 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ODogg
Not on the 360 version Altimus.
Odd. Anyone with the PS3 see this? Maybe my version got corrupted or something.
 
# 514 J-Unit40 @ 06/19/08 11:48 PM
Anyone see this yet? I am using OSU losing to LSU 7-0. It's in the 4th quarter with 1:02 on the clock and LSU has the ball on 3rd and 2. The crowd starts to get louder and louder as nearly my entire defense it starting to pump the crowd up! It was sweet! I didn't even start it either. The DL were getting in the mix and everything. With the shifting going on too, it just looked nice!

I stopped LSU, got the ball back and ended up getting stuffed at the one yard line as time expired. Pisser!
 
# 515 J-Unit40 @ 06/19/08 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Altimus GTR
Odd. Anyone with the PS3 see this? Maybe my version got corrupted or something.
Yep. I'm seeing it once in a while too. Actually, the QB moves a tad to the left behind the center. Very subtle, but noticeable.
 
# 516 metallidevils @ 06/19/08 11:50 PM
The game seemed alright, but I'm having a hard time justifying spending $60 on this. I own last year's game, and honestly most of the minor changes I've seen seem like they should've been in a patch for last year's game, because the look and feel (except they actually added grass this year!) seems the same as last year's game, which I haven't played in months. I might try Madden this year instead, as I haven't gotten a next-gen Madden game yet, and from the few games I had when I rented it last year, it looked and felt lightyears ahead of the NCAA series.
 
# 517 ODogg @ 06/19/08 11:52 PM
I said it before and i'll say it again - this game needs dreadlocks!
 
# 518 metallidevils @ 06/19/08 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Altimus GTR
Odd. Anyone with the PS3 see this? Maybe my version got corrupted or something.
yeah, I noticed that too. I'm sure it'll get fixed.
 
# 519 UATide @ 06/19/08 11:57 PM
Overall, the game is absolutely phenomenal to me. My favorite part of the game so far would probably be the graphics. They are so amazing, well...back to the sticks!
 
# 520 ODogg @ 06/19/08 11:58 PM
Has anyone seen where you can put in Chris Wells at QB? Choose Shotgun 5 wide Empty Trey then BACKUP QB sub and it makes Wells the QB. I just completed a 2 yard pass with him down the middle to the TE...LOL
 


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