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Backbreaker Fact Sheet and Screenshots

08:27 PM - December 1, 2009 by Steve_OS

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	"Setting a new standard in football video games, Backbreaker rushes the genre with a new playbook for hard‐hitting action. Players take control of an unmatched on‐field experience boasting realistic, physics‐based AI for an endless variety of unique sacks and tackles, making canned animations a last‐season memory. With crisp high‐definition graphics and a third‐person camera angle that follows the perspective of the ball handler, Backbreaker puts players in the heart of the game. Rookies can easily pick‐up‐and‐play thanks to Backbreaker�s intuitive Arcade Mode control scheme, while veteran players can enjoy the game�s more difficult Pro Mode that turns off AI assists. Featuring 11 versus 11 matches, Backbreaker also boasts online multiplayer for up to four players and split‐screen multiplayer modes. With total team customization, players can create their own rosters and adjust their team�s colors, logos and more. Going on the offense from kickoff to end zone, Backbreaker is how football was meant to be played on next‐gen consoles. Players can hit the gridiron with Backbreaker for Xbox 360� and PLAYSTATION�3 platforms in spring 2010."

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# 101 42 @ 12/08/09 01:59 PM

Guys, cut it out.

Back on topic, thanks.

# 102 Phobia @ 12/08/09 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett_OS


	Guys, cut it out. Back on topic, thanks.

Thank the good lord Brett has arrived lol.

# 103 Jackdog @ 12/08/09 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjake62505


	Ok well mr. phobia I have to go to an appointment @ 2:30. I tell you what, I will check back later so we can continue our rather interesting conversation.

If it's OT,take it to PM or you will get an infraction.

# 104 MrNFL_FanIQ @ 12/08/09 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia


	You gameplay guys need to understand you need a franchise mode to truly enjoy the game. As long as the game as online play. I don't need franchise mode period. I play 90% of my games online only. I watch all sports for the most part and dig reading about stats. I also want my games to have realistic stats. I don't need a franchise mode to enjoy my game though. Because I am going to spend 90% of my time with it online anyway. Madden 10 - Only game I play a franchise with but still VERY seldom NBA Live 10 - Play it only online Fight Night Rd 4 - Play it only online All Pro Football - Play it only online (every night almost) NHL 10 - Play it only online Fifa 09 - Play it only online Now as you can see I don't need a franchise mode. As long as the game has strong gameplay and balanced online play. It will get TONS and TONS of play time. Would be spinning in my xbox for many years. Just like All Pro Football has. I understand not everyone plays only online. But I think OS makes you think more people care about franchise than the average population does. I have a bunch of friends that play video games. None of which play franchise mode. Everyone just plays online when they get time to sit down and play xbox. I think the average gamer is going to spend more time with their games in a ONLINE world than they will in franchise mode. I think the developers and their stats trackers on this have noticed this trend and is the reason so many have stated that online play is the future. Decent read about what I am kinda talking about. http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.06/gaming.html

Well, we are just on the opposite ends of the spectrum. I realize I am probably in the major minority, personally I can't stand online play for the normal stated reasons. I just hope that my little niche doesn't get completely ignored like it has seemingly been for a while.

But like I said, to each their own. You enjoy playing online, I enjoy franchise. If franchise is not good, I'm not buying (Unless it is saved by great "Road to the Show" type mode). That's my personal prerogative.

# 105 jyoung @ 12/08/09 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sb24


	Football games should be about playing another person in the chess match that is play calling. Building a team to beat teams the cpu has build isnt really much fun or difficult for me. Those should be saved for text based sims or head coach.

# 106 Pacman83 @ 12/08/09 04:15 PM

I dont get why all you are so worried, like it is as if they ignored gameplay for the last 3-5 years to work on franchise....its already been said that its multiple seasons and it SO bare that they cant even really call it a franchise mode...So really where do you guys think the focus has been? Getting the gameplay right...and making sure we have a game thats more than playable. I myself have faith in the gameplay, and truly hope that the franchise itself is at least playable, thats all most franchise folks really want, i mean i doubt anyone is dumb enough think that the mode will be in depth, we just want it to be playable.

If it feels like football...you know fluid and realistic gameplay (why i cant play Madden more than a few), if i can customize anything, and if i can play more than a season with a draft (why i cant play APF more than a few)...then i am sold.

# 107 Pacman83 @ 12/08/09 04:22 PM

Yea, everyone doesnt play online....thats what most ya'll are forgetting. I have only a couple friends than play football online. My real life friends dont play video games--besides the fact that i move so much that i go months w/o talkin to a lotta them--but i HATE playing games online...if its not lag, it the cheesers.

# 108 Phobia @ 12/08/09 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman83


	Yea, everyone doesnt play online....thats what most ya'll are forgetting. I have only a couple friends than play football online. My real life friends dont play video games--besides the fact that i move so much that i go months w/o talkin to a lotta them--but i HATE playing games online...if its not lag, it the cheesers.

Well my situation is a bit different. My entire friends list is OS guys and only play off my friend list. So 99% of my online games are in a sim format. So I don't have the issue with cheeser.

Now with that said. I agree that franchise is a nice addition. The point I was making is that gameplay should supersede all the extra stuff such as franchise. Having a solid foundation that plays with way real football plays is #1. Then once they get the gameplay down then start adding in the key elements for replayability.

I think the core foundation is like Weeman and Sb touched on. Is the X & O's should be very solid for the game to succeed. You are going to be going against a football giant in EA. Not competing directly but indirectly you have the same "football" fans buying their title. So there is no way backbreaker will be able to compete in the added "fluff" that madden has built into its franchise over the course of years and years.

So to turn heads, so they get a chance at backbreaker 2, is to have a very solid gameplay experience. Something that is better than madden on the field. They won't get noticed because of having a good franchise mode. It will be their ON FIELD experience that gives them a chance at having good sales numbers to bring back the team for a second iteration.

# 109 Pacman83 @ 12/08/09 04:51 PM

Yea...same page there...but you'd figure with all the delays the fine tuning was with gameplay, because it seems as (even though there is one--thankfully) "franchise" got the short end. But its all good if i can stay on the field and have a few off the field additions--NOT mascot mode/superstar b.s.

All in all though-- i think gameplay keeps sports games strong and is a good base to compete. But franchise keeps more people interested , longer. So personally (probably for many others) i'll play for months on gameplay...but much longer with other solid modes such as franchise or SS (which has gotten weak)

I'll say for the last time though i pray BOTH are solid. I figure on the field though is where its at--but i just hope theres more for us offline players .....ie APF (cause i dont always have internet with all the moving...Germany, Texas, Miss, & Cali last 5 years.)

# 110 Skyboxer @ 12/08/09 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjake62505


	Yea I get what you are saying but a new football game in 2010 should have some type of franchise I am not talking about pricing seats and hot dogs, just a multi year type of mode that you can build your team from. Kind of like of what the dev's of BB has hinted too. Again, I am not trying to argue with anyone and I like to read your posts on the Show forums. I just like to have good discussions with people. Its hard to express yourself through text LOL. I am 28 how old are you? IMO after 13 years of sports games a franchise type mode is needed and I think that having one gives BB football a better chance of having success in the long run. Without the support of a lot of customers it will be one and done and I do not want that to happen.

The issue isn't whether they should have one or not though. The issue is people not understanding that some gamers like myself could still enjoy the game without a franchise mode. As long as the gameplay is very good I really don't need a franchise to enjoy it. Do I prefer one? Yes sir, absolutely.
Guess what I'm saying is if BB has franchise and the gameplay sucks I would rather have had them work on getting the X's and O's right first then get a nice franchise in.
Hopefully we'll have both but I'm not setting the bar that high yet as I don't want to get myself all excited then dissappointed.

# 111 TheKasmar @ 12/08/09 05:06 PM

This franchise thing sounds serious and important. Alot of feelings hurt over a game no one has played yet. Lets see how the game is overall before franchise tears are shed.

The GTA peds have sort of a limpness to there body that I hope isn't present in Barebacker. Euphoria may not be as sound as we imagine it to be.

Abbott needs to work on his quarterback form

# 112 CreatineKasey @ 12/08/09 05:07 PM

I'm glad this game isn't franchise oriented. Yeah it'll have offseason functions and multiple years, but there's a clear reason why they called it "multi-season". I hope they worry more about a working league function with customization up the wazoo for online along with annual tournaments and such.

There's a ton of games for you franchisers out there. Why not play the new front page football or whatever it is? There's tons of text sims and other things out there. You guys often don't value gameplay as much, and in that case why not go play a text sim and call it a day?

Fortunately this debate means nothing for franchisers. You guys have your games out there already, and not hopefully Backbreaker gives competitive gamers another great outlet for some head to head football!

Have to represent the competitive bunch. Don't want people to think OS is run by a bunch of franchisers

# 113 Pacman83 @ 12/08/09 05:41 PM

"There's a ton of games for you franchisers out there. Why not play the new front page football or whatever it is? There's tons of text sims and other things out there. You guys often don't value gameplay as much, and in that case why not go play a text sim and call it a day?"

Well i could say "For all you that dont value franchise as much..Gameplayers, i guess...why dont you go play APF" see how that comes off? I mean i must have missed the poster than wanted them to F' the gameplay and work on franchise. I've see guys say they wont buy if there's no franchise, which i dont agree with (SUPPORT THIS GAME--ITS FOR THE GREATER GOOD!!!! ), but i understand it...it'll be just like APF...just on the field...then whats the reason to buy it for those who dont have $60 extra and can play great playing APF for less than $10? To change more uni colors?

BTW i get too competitive, thats why i dont play online, i hate losing, especially sports games. Just cause i play offline 90% doesnt mean i'm not competitive...or am i reading this wrong?

# 114 bkfount @ 12/08/09 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sb24


	Football games should be about playing another person in the chess match that is play calling. Building a team to beat teams the cpu has build isnt really much fun or difficult for me. Those should be saved for text based sims or head coach.

there's also this thing called online franchises, but I guess EA haters missed out on those.

But again, people like what they like. This game was hyped up to amazing levels by the devout backbreaker cult members, but it's looking to be a niche title with bare bones functionality. 2k already tried making a football game all about gameplay, and I even bought it. Not only was it dropped in price a few months after release, but I got bored as hell with it.

In a perfect world, games appeal to different types of people. If this game doesn't, that's their loss. I'm still interested in how this game does though, for the overall health of the sports game genre. I just wonder how many chances they get at this franchise.

# 115 CreatineKasey @ 12/08/09 06:22 PM

APF is my favorite football game of all time. I never played one offline season in any football game since I was like 12. I like competing against people. If I didn't play against people I wouldn't play at all. That's where I'm coming from.

I just don't get kicks out of managing teams. I do think there's enough of those games out there to keep franchisers happy. There's not a lot of choices in terms of gameplay for football games. If a lot of people still played APF I'd be on it right now... but they don't.

To me it's in some ways like trying to mix RPG elements into a FPS... and the RPG guys are clamoring for more of those elements. The problem is, the FPS end is what most of the game is about and the RPG is just a little something added on to it.

# 116 Hassan Darkside @ 12/09/09 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CreatineKasey


	APF is my favorite football game of all time. I never played one offline season in any football game since I was like 12. I like competing against people. If I didn't play against people I wouldn't play at all. That's where I'm coming from. I just don't get kicks out of managing teams. I do think there's enough of those games out there to keep franchisers happy. There's not a lot of choices in terms of gameplay for football games. If a lot of people still played APF I'd be on it right now... but they don't. To me it's in some ways like trying to mix RPG elements into a FPS... and the RPG guys are clamoring for more of those elements. The problem is, the FPS end is what most of the game is about and the RPG is just a little something added on to it.

First of all, I'd say NBA 2k10 probably has the best functioning franchise mode out of all games right now. For being 5 years deep in sports games, franchise modes are in general a disappointment. I could care less about the sims like front page and whatnot. I like to play and I like to manage. I don't like one more than the other, I prefer them equal, hand-in-hand. APF plays great, but lacks in franchise and I got bored with it. Madden is passable in both gameplay and franchise, but that's about it. NCAA Football's gameplay is inferior to its franchise, so I find myself turning away from that all together.

To me, the notion of "progress" is what caters to me the most. You made a good comparison with a FPS/RPG type game. Rainbow Six Vegas was one of my favorite FPS's (if not my favorite) because of the RPG element. You had your own customized character, you unlocked all types of different camo and accessories and could customize your guy with anything from head to toe.

With sports games, I like it to be like that, just with my team. Playing exhibition/quick games feels empty and meaningless to me. It just doesn't feel like there's an overall goal I'm working toward, whether it be the Superbowl or pro-bowl or rebuilding my team into a contender.

Even if this game plays great, it might find the shelf soon just because I feel like my games are meaningless. I don't particularly like playing people either.

# 117 CreatineKasey @ 12/09/09 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruff Ryder


	Even if this game plays great, it might find the shelf soon just because I feel like my games are meaningless. I don't particularly like playing people either.

This is the big spot where I differ with many. I only play people so the perspective is a complete 180 from what I read. Games don't have meaning to me against a CPU. I find no joy in beating AI that in my opinion is meant to lose. They don't create video games that are so hard that the CPU always wins (anymore...donkey kong anyone?).

Games mean more to me when I play in leagues and tournaments. That's where I get my "kicks".

# 118 gbeazy @ 12/09/09 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CreatineKasey


	This is the big spot where I differ with many. I only play people so the perspective is a complete 180 from what I read. Games don't have meaning to me against a CPU. I find no joy in beating AI that in my opinion is meant to lose. They don't create video games that are so hard that the CPU always wins (anymore...donkey kong anyone?). Games mean more to me when I play in leagues and tournaments. That's where I get my "kicks".

I think you are so much in the minority that if a game developed a game with purely your interest it would fail drastically. Look no futher than APF for ex. On-line only games are doomed before they hit the shelves.
One they have to be a sports fan-american football fan-but not NFL fan-have a console-a console connected to internet-then enjoy only playing people that belong to a community like OS, random games are unplayable bottomline. I could go deeper but the point is your type is rare.
If APF (and this is not hindsight) had a franchise I would have bought it day one. It has nothing to do with Ads/marketing etc, if they can't get the people at OS to buy it(as polls suggest) who is gonna buy it. Seeing BB fact sheet reminded me of APF's when I saw it
I think if you get you end up getting your "kicks" not many others will. Which probably means one and done (APF)

# 119 Phobia @ 12/09/09 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gbeazy


	I think you are so much in the minority that if a game developed a game with purely your interest it would fail drastically. Look no futher than APF for ex. On-line only games are doomed before they hit the shelves. One they have to be a sports fan-american football fan-but not NFL fan-have a console-a console connected to internet-then enjoy only playing people that belong to a community like OS, random games are unplayable bottomline. I could go deeper but the point is your type is rare. If APF (and this is not hindsight) had a franchise I would have bought it day one. It has nothing to do with Ads/marketing etc, if they can't get the people at OS to buy it(as polls suggest) who is gonna buy it. Seeing BB fact sheet reminded me of APF's when I saw it I think if you get you end up getting your "kicks" not many others will. Which probably means one and done (APF)

I am sorry but if APF did not exist I would be miserable. APF is bottom line the best football game "chess match" on any system. The ONLY reason APF did not do well is because of lack of NFL license. Not because of the design decision.

Plus by backbreaker being like APF just gives me hope that it will be one of the best online football titles. I have my fingers crossed it is like APF, just with purely dynamic on the fly tackles. I would be in heaven.

# 120 gbeazy @ 12/09/09 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia


	I am sorry but if APF did not exist I would be miserable. APF is bottom line the best football game "chess match" on any system. The ONLY reason APF did not do well is because of lack of NFL license. Not because of the design decision. Plus by backbreaker being like APF just gives me hope that it will be one of the best online football titles. I have my fingers crossed it is like APF, just with purely dynamic on the fly tackles. I would be in heaven.

That's such a selfish short term outlook. Who are you gonna play against? in two years when they don't make another game and they stop supporting online (APF). I would rather play the cpu than the same est. 10-15 OSers. It's not like you don't recognize their tendencies just like you would AI.
"Chess match" would be pick the play and set controller down. Turn based. Stick skills/AI weigh too much for video game football to be comp to chess. Especially when it takes months to subjectively define money plays, cheese, sim players. What part of chess is that.
Lack of NFL was a factor but no franchise killed it in my book and others(see polls).
Hopefully this game looks at APF and goes the other way. Why not learn from their mistakes and see the Big picture.

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