NCAA Football 11 News Post

NCAA Football 11 Screenshot and Nine Changes Listed and Detailed

04:23 PM - February 26, 2010 by Steve_OS

Jon Robinson, over at ESPN Videogames, sat down with Producers Ben Haumiller and Russ Kiniry, as they break down nine changes being made to NCAA Football 11. They have also posted the very first screenshot from the game.

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	"Numbers on helmets might seem inconsequential to some gamers, but if you're an Alabama fan, the fact that the video game recreation of your school doesn't accurately represent the uniform details you cheer so hard for on a weekly basis has been driving you message board mad & as in, leaving threats of "I'll never play the game again," on any sports gaming board you could find in hopes someone at EA will finally hear your cries. Cry no more. "Alabama fans, we hear you," says "NCAA Football 11" producer Ben Haumiller. "This game's for you." That's right, not only will "NCAA Football 11" finally feature Alabama's famed look that includes numbers on helmets, but now when gamers create their own schools using the wildly popular "Team Builder" (over 500,000 teams were created last year), they can put numbers on the sides of their helmets then watch as they actually appear in-game. But that's not all the "NCAA Football 11" creative crew has in store for this year's game."

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# 261 65South @ 03/03/10 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	Honestly I think NCAA has fairly good gameplay now. It certainly could use quite a bit of improvements but there is no question that adding better graphics, animations and sound could really help it become vastly better in a short amount of time. Don't mistake what i'm saying, the gameplay needs improved. But play Madden and then play NCAA and NCAA just flat needs a lot of work in the graphics, animation and sound department. So while I agree with you guys sentiments, that looks and sound mean little if the gameplay is awful, I just don't believe the gameplay is awful. I for one am hoping they do spend a lot of time on the graphics, animations, sound and presentation in addition to the actual gameplay.

ODogg you make some really good points. I guess from my standpoint I was satisfied (probably isn't the best word to use but can't think of another right now) with the game's graphics, but was just sorely disappointed in the gameplay, particularly the blocking logic, play in the trenches on both sides of the line and still seeming like no attributes or vitals tend to matter besides speed. I guess in a way I would say that I stopped playing the game because I got frustrated with the way it played, not the way it looked. But like you said, if you play Madden then go back to NCAA, you notice a considerable difference in graphics, presentation, etc.

From that standpoint I think re-doing if not an overhaul of graphics, animations, presentation and sound would help the game improve tremendously. But I guess I'm just looking at it from the standpoint of, if all the presentations updates and upgrades hinder progress in gameplay, I'd rather have it the other way round. If that makes sense, lol.

# 262 ODogg @ 03/03/10 12:15 PM

Yeah I was like you, I didn't have much issue with how it looked until I played Madden either. Now it's painfully obvious. I think you and I are in agreement in saying that both areas need improvement. However I will say that despite the poor look of the game I'm still playing it periodically which means the gameplay has definitely been improving (in past years I was done after about 2 months of playing it).

Honestly I'm both happy and unhappy with NCAA at this point. I'm glad it really improved a good bit from last year in terms of many areas but I still believe we need a major leap sometime and hopefully this is the year. I mean if you look at NBA2K10, The Show, FIFA 10, etc this game is just so far behind in so many ways. And I'm not sure how it got to be this way either since it was a top sports game on the prev-gen systems.

Here's to hoping...

# 263 65South @ 03/03/10 12:21 PM

Here's to hoping...

Happy and unhappy with the title is an excellent way to put it. I admit, my hopes are high for this title over any other each game year because it's my preferred yearly title. I hadn't bought a Madden title before this year since 2005. As a hardcore online dynasty player with 4 friends across the country and NCAA series lover in general, I hope this one is the one that pushes the cream to the top.

# 264 rfree21 @ 03/03/10 12:41 PM

I agree with Cydonia..all these changes are just cosmetic besides formation subs..the gameplay is flawed to begin with, s*** is still s*** even if you polish it

that being said-it's early in development and hopefully ea looks at sites like these to see what they have to do to maximize their profits because I won't buy this game unless there are major changes and I know many on here are the same way

# 265 ODogg @ 03/03/10 01:12 PM

rfree21 - I think you should just consider abandonding the series if you're expecting major changes. I can see some upgrades for sure but the series will still be what it's always been, EA football, and from reading your post it just sounds to me like you don't care for EA football.

# 266 bry422 @ 03/03/10 05:12 PM

I'm the "worst nightmare" for most of the members of this board because I buy the game every year regardless of what is or isn't in the latest version. If 11 was nothing more than 10 with just the 9 enhancements mentioned, I'd buy it. $65 just isn't enough of a dent in my check book to make me worry about whether or not the purchase is "worth it" or a "good investment". By no means am I implying that I'm rich, hardly, I work, day in/day out like everyone else, but $65 isn't in any way going to make or break my year.

I think these types of purchases have a lot to do with where you are in life. I'm more inclined to fret and worry over buying a car or new kitchen appliances because I know I need to make "good investments". If I was still a highschool or college kid, then yeah, I'd probably need to see more progress from EA before I purchased the game.

At the end of the day, I'm 35, married with two kids and a career. If I have to worry about whether or not a $65 video game is a good investment or worth the risk then I've probably made a lot of bad decisions in the previous 35 years.

I like EAs version of football. I don't need to be "sold" every year. I'm buying regardless.

# 267 drowsike @ 03/03/10 05:52 PM

sooooo what dou think about features and screenshot that has been released

# 268 ODogg @ 03/03/10 05:57 PM

bry422 - i'm mostly with you, my only thing is a general lack of interest, not the money.

# 269 da ThRONe @ 03/03/10 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bry422


	I'm the "worst nightmare" for most of the members of this board because I buy the game every year regardless of what is or isn't in the latest version. If 11 was nothing more than 10 with just the 9 enhancements mentioned, I'd buy it. $65 just isn't enough of a dent in my check book to make me worry about whether or not the purchase is "worth it" or a "good investment". By no means am I implying that I'm rich, hardly, I work, day in/day out like everyone else, but $65 isn't in any way going to make or break my year. I think these types of purchases have a lot to do with where you are in life. I'm more inclined to fret and worry over buying a car or new kitchen appliances because I know I need to make "good investments". If I was still a highschool or college kid, then yeah, I'd probably need to see more progress from EA before I purchased the game. At the end of the day, I'm 35, married with two kids and a career. If I have to worry about whether or not a $65 video game is a good investment or worth the risk then I've probably made a lot of bad decisions in the previous 35 years. I like EAs version of football. I don't need to be "sold" every year. I'm buying regardless.

If you enjoy this game every year then nobody should have a problem. I think the problem is with somebody who isnt enjoying the game or think its sub-par and still purchase it.

# 270 Watson @ 03/03/10 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bry422


	I'm the "worst nightmare" for most of the members of this board because I buy the game every year regardless of what is or isn't in the latest version. If 11 was nothing more than 10 with just the 9 enhancements mentioned, I'd buy it. $65 just isn't enough of a dent in my check book to make me worry about whether or not the purchase is "worth it" or a "good investment". By no means am I implying that I'm rich, hardly, I work, day in/day out like everyone else, but $65 isn't in any way going to make or break my year. I think these types of purchases have a lot to do with where you are in life. I'm more inclined to fret and worry over buying a car or new kitchen appliances because I know I need to make "good investments". If I was still a highschool or college kid, then yeah, I'd probably need to see more progress from EA before I purchased the game. At the end of the day, I'm 35, married with two kids and a career. If I have to worry about whether or not a $65 video game is a good investment or worth the risk then I've probably made a lot of bad decisions in the previous 35 years. I like EAs version of football. I don't need to be "sold" every year. I'm buying regardless.

Exactly. 95% of the people on this board are liars. They say that's it's going to be terrible and they gameplay will be a carbon copy yet Madden 10, what have you, yet they buy it anyway.

# 271 ODogg @ 03/03/10 06:21 PM

I think he has a legitimate point though in that it seems as if you should be made to feel guilty for enjoying NCAA or Madden each year by many folks here on this board. However, as for the other side, well sometimes you sometimes can't win for losing either.

If you enjoy the game and make it known, then when you make a complaint you're accused of being hypocritical..and if you have a lot of faults with the game but have faith and buy it again each year then you're labeled as being a liar.

All I know is I enjoy the game but it's further behind in development by where it needs to be by a large margin. I will still purchase it though because I know it'll be worth my money (in regards to getting my money out of it).

# 272 jfsolo @ 03/04/10 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bry422


	I'm the "worst nightmare" for most of the members of this board because I buy the game every year regardless of what is or isn't in the latest version. If 11 was nothing more than 10 with just the 9 enhancements mentioned, I'd buy it. $65 just isn't enough of a dent in my check book to make me worry about whether or not the purchase is "worth it" or a "good investment". By no means am I implying that I'm rich, hardly, I work, day in/day out like everyone else, but $65 isn't in any way going to make or break my year. I think these types of purchases have a lot to do with where you are in life. I'm more inclined to fret and worry over buying a car or new kitchen appliances because I know I need to make "good investments". If I was still a highschool or college kid, then yeah, I'd probably need to see more progress from EA before I purchased the game. At the end of the day, I'm 35, married with two kids and a career. If I have to worry about whether or not a $65 video game is a good investment or worth the risk then I've probably made a lot of bad decisions in the previous 35 years. I like EAs version of football. I don't need to be "sold" every year. I'm buying regardless.

I never begrudge anyone's choices about how they spend their money when it comes to pure luxury items like video games. I'm older than you, and have actually become much, much more discerning over the last few years about buying sports games. Its not even about the money, it just the principle of the thing.

I want A, B, C, and, D in my sports games and if it isn't there or is lacking polish, then I'll pass. No anger, just no purchase.

I'm going to vote with my wallet, and respectfully say my piece about what I want. If at the end of the day developers choose to cater to a larger gaming segment, who want different things then I want, I'll bow out without hanging those gamers in effigy. If someone else is enjoying the hell out of a game, then good for them. I'll get mine with some other game.

# 273 Hova57 @ 03/05/10 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bry422


	I'm the "worst nightmare" for most of the members of this board because I buy the game every year regardless of what is or isn't in the latest version. If 11 was nothing more than 10 with just the 9 enhancements mentioned, I'd buy it. $65 just isn't enough of a dent in my check book to make me worry about whether or not the purchase is "worth it" or a "good investment". By no means am I implying that I'm rich, hardly, I work, day in/day out like everyone else, but $65 isn't in any way going to make or break my year. I think these types of purchases have a lot to do with where you are in life. I'm more inclined to fret and worry over buying a car or new kitchen appliances because I know I need to make "good investments". If I was still a highschool or college kid, then yeah, I'd probably need to see more progress from EA before I purchased the game. At the end of the day, I'm 35, married with two kids and a career. If I have to worry about whether or not a $65 video game is a good investment or worth the risk then I've probably made a lot of bad decisions in the previous 35 years. I like EAs version of football. I don't need to be "sold" every year. I'm buying regardless.

same here its more a tradition for me than anything and now my son even gets geeked for the games to come out

# 274 ODogg @ 03/05/10 05:26 PM

i'd just be happy if they got the sound back to PS2 levels, i remember when they had the screen shake going and the crowd going nuts, it was phenomenal...nothing close to that on next-gen though..

# 275 Jamin23 @ 03/05/10 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	i'd just be happy if they got the sound back to PS2 levels, i remember when they had the screen shake going and the crowd going nuts, it was phenomenal...nothing close to that on next-gen though..

They could take the sound right from ncaa basketball.

# 276 blackscorpion11 @ 03/05/10 10:20 PM

It's always been and always will be about preference... I've bought the past 5 versions of ncaa and WILL but ncaa 11.. but ive decided not to go beyond this year if the gameplay isnt fixed..

My personal choice as a comsumer is to give my money to companies that give me what i want in a game.. not to companies who seem ok with being mired in mediocrity as long as they can get your $65 every year..

# 277 blackscorpion11 @ 03/05/10 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lmarshalljr04


	What about the gameplay??..I dont care about all that crappy additions like cleats, uniforms, etc.. NCAA Football 11 looks like it's going to be like Madden 10, great graphics ****ty gameplay... Sorry i am not going to fall for that trap again

exactly

# 278 LionsFanNJ @ 03/06/10 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	i'd just be happy if they got the sound back to PS2 levels, i remember when they had the screen shake going and the crowd going nuts, it was phenomenal...nothing close to that on next-gen though..

Speaking of PS2 features i wish the composure meters were back. I liked that feature

# 279 Watson @ 03/06/10 12:36 AM

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	Speaking of PS2 features i wish the composure meters were back. I liked that feature

Second. 2 completions in Death Valley and all of a sudden back-up ULaLaLa QB turns into robo QB.

# 280 Hova57 @ 03/06/10 03:14 PM

that feature should be in madden too. it could be called playmaker or clutch rating.

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