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Madden NFL 10 Patch #1 Available, Post Impressions Here

06:53 AM - September 24, 2009 by Steve_OS

Patch #1 for Madden NFL 10 is now available for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Please post your impressions here.

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	"What's in the first title update: Added Super Bowl and Playoff Field conditions for Online Franchise Fixed False Start Grieving issues with Online games Fixed video player issue where video would hang on latent connections Improved uploaded highlight quality Switched ranked online games to 7 min Q's Fixed random stability issues Added Broadcast Cam! Gameplay Specific fixes: Tuned slider effectiveness (Run blocking and broken tackles esp.) Changes run blocking slider to not effect special teams Made fatigue effect ratings more Fixed WR release to where receivers release to both sides Fixed incorrect spotting on punts out of bounds Reduced/removed holding on kicking plays Improved toe drag catch logic Improved pursuit angles for outside running plays Fixed defenders in pursuit running away from O-Line Better play recognition in man coverage Fixed double pass online exploit"

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# 141 mems1224 @ 09/24/09 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pangilinan


	The QB still has spider senses and throws the ball before the defender gets to him. I found out a good trick to avoid that though, play as the DE's and when you are close enough to get to him press "X" and for some reason it will stop his animation of throwing and it allows you to sack him. If you try to hit stick or run into him, he will throw the ball every time.

yea its hard to do that though cause i like using the linebackers and safeties cause the zone coverage is so bad lol. when i try and switch to the defender about to get the sack it always switches to someone on the line that being blocked because the player switching logic is so bad as well....was anything important fixed lol??

# 142 Moegames @ 09/24/09 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DGuinta1


	Got to luv your positive attitude. Nice to see in mostly a neg. thread, at least it seams.

im just not as picky as others, i mean this very thing happened with NFL2k5, NFL2k5 had loads of issues too..there were loads of picky complaints on top of it..some ridiculous some rightfully so....to be fair there are some real legitimate complaints with Madden10..im not denying that but as is stated before..i try to enjoy my games instead of getting stressed over it rather then not getting any enjoyment with the game unless its utter garbage like M9 was, isnt that what videogames are for? To have fun?. I know the game of football as i played it in college (NIU) but football videogames are no where near the real deal... Its just something i learned over my many years of gaming..im 35 now.. i havent played a perfect game and the hardest genre of games to match true to life realism are sports games, believe it or not.

Madden10 has a good dishing of good and bad in it...the thing is, im not putting my game under the microscope because the second you do that.. its all over with.. your never gonna have any fun with it after you start doing that stuff.. after all its just a videogame...you gotta use your imagination at some point and never expect it to play to perfection.

Off to tinker now with the sliders..

# 143 Hova57 @ 09/24/09 01:20 PM

does pass rush seem better, i like the sliders i have for my pass rush the computer gets to me and i can get computer sometime just hurries other times throwing errand passes .

# 144 eaglesfan17 @ 09/24/09 01:26 PM

Guys who don't see Vick and Favre's stats...I'm sorry to inform you, but...

I downloaded the patch this morning and noticed that I do, indeed have the broadcast cam and the option for AFL mode, but I didn't have Favre and Vick's stats. I thought, hmm...must be the roster. So I deleted my roster and went online to download the new one. I downloaded the updated roster from EA and still...no Favre or Vick stats.

I restarted my console, just in case - No stats.

I finally decided "Screw it" and decided I would try out the AFL Legacy pack since I have a few extra MS points. I downloaded it, restarted my game, and BAM I have Favre and Vick career stats.

I wonder what else was left out of the patch, but included in the AFL DLC.

# 145 aarondramp @ 09/24/09 01:32 PM

I never did see...will this patch apply to online franchises that have already started?

# 146 wrightnreyes @ 09/24/09 01:33 PM

i'm sure it's already been mentioned but when I throw the ball the camera seems to zoom or do something really weird. i'm sure i'll get used to it but it's kinda annoying right now,

# 147 ChicagoChris @ 09/24/09 01:33 PM

I'd give the patch a solid B. About what i expected. I have noticed:

Better run blocking. Seems the OL holds the blocks better and has better AI on whom to pick up. You can see your hole much better and the runs are more satisfying.
Like the sideline catch cutscene
CPU QB seems to throw less wounded ducks. I saw quite a few and sacked the QB 3 times in the first half.
Flats are IMO addressed. Didn't seem like the FB pass was so overly effective.
Coverage makes more sense. I was able to lob a few balls to my TE over the LB and LB did not have the superhuman catch up i hated.
Tackling seemed smoother. Can't put a finger on it but it seemed less choppy.

As others have mentioned, I did not see:

More penalties; i hope it is one game. Would LOVE to see me Def. pass int.
49er's helmet color fix (I played against them)

# 148 CSL @ 09/24/09 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglesfan17


	Guys who don't see Vick and Favre's stats...I'm sorry to inform you, but... I downloaded the patch this morning and noticed that I do, indeed have the broadcast cam and the option for AFL mode, but I didn't have Favre and Vick's stats. I thought, hmm...must be the roster. So I deleted my roster and went online to download the new one. I downloaded the updated roster from EA and still...no Favre or Vick stats. I restarted my console, just in case - No stats. I finally decided "Screw it" and decided I would try out the AFL Legacy pack since I have a few extra MS points. I downloaded it, restarted my game, and BAM I have Favre and Vick career stats. I wonder what else was left out of the patch, but included in the AFL DLC.

Huh. Didn't notice this with the AFL stuff being there already. Interesting. I wonder if anybody will read your post before downloading the AFL stuff and could maybe expand on it a bit more.

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Originally Posted by ChicagoChris


	I'd give the patch a solid B. About what i expected. I have noticed: Better run blocking. Seems the OL holds the blocks better and has better AI on whom to pick up. You can see your hole much better and the runs are more satisfying. Like the sideline catch cutscene CPU QB seems to throw less wounded ducks. I saw quite a few and sacked the QB 3 times in the first half. Flats are IMO addressed. Didn't seem like the FB pass was so overly effective. Coverage makes more sense. I was able to lob a few balls to my TE over the LB and LB did not have the superhuman catch up i hated. Tackling seemed smoother. Can't put a finger on it but it seemed less choppy. As others have mentioned, I did not see: More penalties; i hope it is one game. Would LOVE to see me Def. pass int. 49er's helmet color fix (I played against them)

Judging by a lot of the reactions, I think penalties have been improved. I've hardly played any actual gameplay since the patch/Legacy update but in my first game since downloading, on the opening kickoff, there was a clipping call so looking promising.

# 149 drae2 @ 09/24/09 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoChris


	I'd give the patch a solid B. About what i expected. I have noticed: Better run blocking. Seems the OL holds the blocks better and has better AI on whom to pick up. You can see your hole much better and the runs are more satisfying. Like the sideline catch cutscene CPU QB seems to throw less wounded ducks. I saw quite a few and sacked the QB 3 times in the first half. Flats are IMO addressed. Didn't seem like the FB pass was so overly effective. Coverage makes more sense. I was able to lob a few balls to my TE over the LB and LB did not have the superhuman catch up i hated. Tackling seemed smoother. Can't put a finger on it but it seemed less choppy. As others have mentioned, I did not see: More penalties; i hope it is one game. Would LOVE to see me Def. pass int. 49er's helmet color fix (I played against them)

Okay, I just finished a half with the Bears/Eagles. My observations:

1. Maybe it's just me, but the game seems to play smoother for some reason. Again, maybe it's just me.

2. Those sideline animations and the refs are real nice.
3. For the first time that I can ever remember I had a Offensive pass interference called against me. Wow!

4. Run blocking is better like everybody else is saying, but the pass rush I'm not seeing a big improvement. And I haven't seen any suction blocking on the o-line--yet.

5. I think the broadcast cam could be better. Too far back. Don't know if this can be adjusted.

6. Hester can finally get past CB's in one on one coverage on go routes, if he is faster and rated higher than the db covering him.

7. I Did see something strange though. When the Eagles had the ball, the team info in the banner was incorrect. It was showing the Bengals info from when they came into the AFL in 1967. No big deal, just made me go, hmmmmmmm!

That's all I've seen so far with the little time I've put in so far. But I do like what I see. I'll be back with more thoughts after I play an online game.

# 150 mizzta21 @ 09/24/09 01:49 PM

to everyone saying the 49er helmets being fixed... they arent, as a niner fan it is very frustrating... play a night game on the road and you will still see the old dark coffee/pumpkin colored helmets... does anybody know when this will be corrected??

# 151 glitch3d @ 09/24/09 01:50 PM

Did they fix the Cowboys stadium where It can actually rain inside when It really shouldn't?

# 152 mizzta21 @ 09/24/09 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ddaugherty


	so here is the question! are you all testing this patch with default sliders? Or are you using your previous ones? Do you think the game plays good now on default? Or do you need a set of sliders again?

thats what im trying to figure out too!

# 153 DGuinta1 @ 09/24/09 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ddaugherty


	so here is the question! are you all testing this patch with default sliders? Or are you using your previous ones? Do you think the game plays good now on default? Or do you need a set of sliders again?

Yes please enlighten us.

# 154 Articula @ 09/24/09 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoChris


	I'd give the patch a solid B. About what i expected. I have noticed: Better run blocking. Seems the OL holds the blocks better and has better AI on whom to pick up. You can see your hole much better and the runs are more satisfying. Like the sideline catch cutscene CPU QB seems to throw less wounded ducks. I saw quite a few and sacked the QB 3 times in the first half. Flats are IMO addressed. Didn't seem like the FB pass was so overly effective. Coverage makes more sense. I was able to lob a few balls to my TE over the LB and LB did not have the superhuman catch up i hated. Tackling seemed smoother. Can't put a finger on it but it seemed less choppy. As others have mentioned, I did not see: More penalties; i hope it is one game. Would LOVE to see me Def. pass int. 49er's helmet color fix (I played against them)

By far the most uplifting review I've seen. Thanks bud

# 155 strongarm_playa @ 09/24/09 02:11 PM

finally a patch!!!!!!!!!!

# 156 kehlis @ 09/24/09 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ddaugherty


	guess no one wants to answer this??

Wow, you gave people a whole 30 mins. to answer?

As more and more people get a chance to play your question will be answered.

# 157 gabs485 @ 09/24/09 02:14 PM

Running is too easy now. Because of the improved blocking. Flats are not as efective as before.
Qb seems to hold the ball longer but its still a shame you can't get to the Qb.
Jared did get to me 3 times.
AP hit me with over 170

Overall the game is good but I'm still waiting for patch 2 to start my franchise

# 158 Tri-State Killa @ 09/24/09 02:15 PM

I got the update this morning for 360 and then I went to check out how the game plays online and I noticed this patch does not effect online play because ranked matches were still 5 minute quarters.

Anyone else noticing this???

# 159 joepa2624 @ 09/24/09 02:22 PM

So I now have Vick and Favre's careers stats as well as the 9ers correct helmets..how?

You have to buy the AFL pack! Do we really have to spend more money to get the game to be formatted correctly?

# 160 NYG_Meth @ 09/24/09 02:27 PM

The running game has been VASTLY improved and is now a real factor in online games. I just ran for over 100 with Jacobs for the first time online.

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