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Madden NFL 10 Video: Pro-TAK Animation System

08:01 PM - May 6, 2009 by backbreaker

Look at Maximum tackle and the suddenness in which the tackler arrives and the wealth of options in this system. The tackler comes to tackle not engage in a line dance. I know I don't know all the features to Pro Tak, when it comes to the actual tackle, but when you see this video, of ESPN NFL 2K5 tackle options you will understand why I critisize the grabbing for grabbing sake.

In 2k5 you could initiate the tackle with a wrap or a hit. I also like which wasn't mentioned in the video, you can choose whether or not you should wrap high or low by flicking the right stick up for high wrap tackle and flicking down for low wrap tackle and the next defender(s) attacks the ball carrier.

I'm not hating, I actually like the idea, I just want it to be aggressive and violent as it should be its a collision sport not contact and racing up to a ball carrier just to hold onto him just for looks, just doesn't look good.

http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox/...aximum-Tackle/

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# 301 dannydufflebags @ 05/12/09 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA


	I'm going to go fix that right now. Do any* players even have their first initial anymore? Seems like all of them have gone to last name...*

I think the Dallas Williams might be using htem, not sure though. Ask one of the cowgirls fans.

# 302 brza37 @ 05/12/09 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWatcher


	Ian, if you're still watching this thread... this is the shot I was talking about for F3 (Thanks Clairvoyant): I hope we get something like that. Clairvoyant's "wow" says it all.

That screen looks REAL!

By the way, is this video the documentary that has been advertised on the official madden 10 site? Or can we expect more Madden goodness today?

# 303 KG @ 05/12/09 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Hated the mcgahee juke move. I just noticed that.

I didn't at first but then I watched it a couple times (yes, already bored at work) and I liked how he pivoted off the correct foot (outside since he was cutting inside) and got lower for the juke. He also didn't slide 5 yds or gain a lot of yards because of the juke (a problem with all EA fball games in the past).

The only 2 things I don't really like are (nitpicking here):

1) When Thomas Jones jukes he holds the ball really high and loose. Most NFL RB's, especially good one's hold the ball tighter in the middle of the field because defenders looking for the strip can be coming from all angles.

2) For Madden to take the next step they're going to need different running styles. Maurice Jones-Drew is running way to upright in the clip. There might not be another runner in the league that gets lower than him. Partly due to his height but his center of gravity is unreal as evidenced by when he put Lights Out on his a**. Just like NBA games have signature shots RB's are going to need more unique running styles. Upright backs like Jacobs should feel and run completely different than Jones-Drew.

Overall, I'm impressed by the technology and I loved the Hightower broken tackle the most (The 2nd one). It looked very realistic IMO.

# 304 da bucs gm @ 05/12/09 10:16 AM

Hey man I can't see the vid can somebody else plz post the link or whatever plz?

# 305 brza37 @ 05/12/09 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by da bucs gm


	Hey man I can't see the vid can somebody else plz post the link or whatever plz?

here ya go:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4159044

# 306 seasprite @ 05/12/09 10:42 AM

Ian, the best part of that clip was your UT shirt........lol seriously awesome clip, this might be the year that Madden will trump NCAA for me.

# 307 The Clairvoyant @ 05/12/09 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWatcher


	Ian, if you're still watching this thread... this is the shot I was talking about for F3 (Thanks Clairvoyant): I hope we get something like that. Clairvoyant's "wow" says it all.

It's look so damn real, I could not believe that picture. Amazing job by Ian and his crew.

# 308 KANE699 @ 05/12/09 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA


	I'm going to go fix that right now. Do any* players even have their first initial anymore? Seems like all of them have gone to last name...*

I wrote this down at CD, Ray Lewis for some reason was the only guy last year with his initial on his jersey, the nfl did change the rule that you don't need initials anymore on the backs of the jerseys because the number is what differentiates the player.

# 309 EightbIts @ 05/12/09 10:46 AM

Pre-order is complete. Ian, from all the things that I have read over the last several months on this board your team has attempted to deliver what will undoubtedly be the best video game representation of the NFL to date. Thanks so much.

# 310 Valdarez @ 05/12/09 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Hated the mcgahee juke move. I just noticed that.

All of the HB special moves thus far look strange, like they are floating. Think it's a momentum issue where there's not proper footwork in place and a slow / down speed up in relation to the animation that is occuring.

# 311 Champ24 @ 05/12/09 11:01 AM

Ian you are THE FREAKIN MAN!!!!!!!! Love the ESPN vids.

# 312 ausar72 @ 05/12/09 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MRxAmazing


	Also, again. Note the 1:06 remaining part where the pile falls. That looked REAL.

Yeah! I froze it there to take a screenshot. i noticed the same thing. And the shoes subtly add to the overall realism of the shot. Also the blur/depth of field...

# 313 drtre88 @ 05/12/09 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA


	I'm going to go fix that right now. Do any* players even have their first initial anymore? Seems like all of them have gone to last name...*

Don't forget that Ray Lewis still has R.Lewis on his name plate

# 314 Valdarez @ 05/12/09 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ausar72


	Yeah! I froze it there to take a screenshot. i noticed the same thing. And the shoes subtly add to the overall realism of the shot. Also the blur/depth of field...

Pretty screenshots have always been a staple of Madden. If this were Myst, Madden would rock. It's the movement (animations/rendering) that needs more life. The screenshots have always been top notch.

# 315 djordan @ 05/12/09 11:44 AM

Can someone put the video on youtube plz?

# 316 brza37 @ 05/12/09 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA


	I'm going to go fix that right now. Do any* players even have their first initial anymore? Seems like all of them have gone to last name...*

As far as Philly goes, the Andrews brothers are apparently just going with the family name without first initials in there first season together:
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/p...d-more-punters
Jamaal Jackson and DeSean Jackson also had no first initial on their jerseys last year. And I think its safe to say that this practice goes for the whole team so Mike Gibson and Brandon Gibson also shouldn't have an initial. Although, I doubt both of those players will make it into Madden anyway.

Also couldn't find anything "official" on it but here is something on it from espn page 2 stating that "the rules requiring same-surnamed teammates to wear first initials, and same-surnamed and -initialed players to wear their full names, were scrapped prior to the start of last season (2007):
http://m.espn.go.com/general/page2/s...toryId=3648327

# 317 The Art Shell Face @ 05/12/09 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by N@X_WiZaRD


	I can't believe no one has mentioned that Steven Jackson has a new running motion. Look at the first 20 seconds. I've never seen anyone in Madden run like that.

I mentioned that I saw what seemed to be better running animations. But I wasn't 100% sure. I'm glad someone clarified for me though.

He looks MUCH less stiff than in previous Maddens.

And I'm still thrilled about the FEET CHOPPING at the end of the video. It really looks real having the RB start to get wrapped up, then start chopping his feet quickly and with power to continue trying to drive forward.

# 318 Jistic @ 05/12/09 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ausar72


	Yeah! I froze it there to take a screenshot. i noticed the same thing. And the shoes subtly add to the overall realism of the shot. Also the blur/depth of field...

Yep me too! I saw this and paused for a minute. It was the closest I've seen from the new stuff that actually made me squint and wonder if this was real or not.

Ian, you want positive feedback? THIS! More THIS! That is all.

# 319 bxgoods @ 05/12/09 12:22 PM

The Jacobs run at the end made my jaw drop, that looked so real.

# 320 KANE699 @ 05/12/09 12:28 PM

Few things I noticed in this video.

Visor clips added.

Bills uni fixed.

Wrong facemask on Hightower

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